'Silly Love Songs' (from 'Rockshow') - Paul McCartney And Wings

[@paolito]

I can´t understand how Paul can play that amazing bass line and sing at the same time....

[@FKMDC]

He's Paul McCartney, that's how

[@aron9368]

because he is a genius

[@georgeroman165]

@paolito Amazing, right?? It's equally as difficult to play percussion and sing at the same time too.

[@robincortez6586]

MAYBE YOU'RE AMAZED!!! 🤩👍

[@magnificentmuttley154]

Are you kidding?? Ive been a left handed bassist for 20 years now & I cant do it. With all respect: YOU try it! ! 😖😖

[@johnlaurel4554]

Damn, how he sings on top of that bassline is a jaw-dropping enigma.

[@marcelocolletti]

Same could be said about Geddy Lee

[@magnificentmuttley154]

...No explanation is necc for Pail McCartney or Geddy Lee. Just dont let them crowd out other self-accompanying bassists of great skill. We may all have equal rights from God's p.o.v., but we weren't all created with equal gifts... Many of these men & women on my list are grossly unrelated. Then again, many had no desire for the epic-level of fame which McCartney attained to & still has. Others shouldve received proper public recognition & critical acclaim decades ago: Steve Winwood -- Singer, multi-instrumentalist, & R&M man. He IS a one-man band & recording & mixing engineer all to himself. You name it, he plays it, with exception of brasswind & woodwind George Benson -- ditto. Everything Steve does, George does Benjamin Orr of the Cars -- Leading alto, backing singer (alto & tenor), songwriter. Rest In Peace, Ben, both you & Ric: 1947--2000 Janice Marie Johnson of A Taste of Honey -- Songwriter, lead soprano, backing tenor, bassist (chief instrument), rhythum guitar, 7 piece drumset Timothy B. Dalton** of the Eagles -- Backing tenor & alto, underrated & under-employed as a lead singer, bassist, songwriter Marcus Miller -- Dear God! Blues & jazz capacities of celestial heights: true blues scale, diminished augmented & altered minor scales. Only jazz artists that compare are Duke Ellington or Miles Davis, truly Lester Snell -- Chiefly a bassist, but also a rythum & strings arranger, songwriter, & producer. Not a vocalist, but who cares. Time will escape me if I name off the many acts that he was instrumental in making a success of. A direct pupil of the great Richard Hammond & an associate of Clive Davis. (Not an assoc producer of Clive, but a friend) both Hammond & Davis enjoyed the pleasure of producing Aretha Franklin, firsthand... Clive is originating founder of Arista Records *EDIT:* Yes, that's Timothy B. Schmit of the Eagles! My mistake 🤬

[@sharellemackin7957]

I know it’s absolutely insane!

[@sharellemackin7957]

Yes Geddy LEE is amazing! I love Rush! But Paul has such a a sweet voice, he can sell you on anything!

[@DaveShmadeCalabria]

Luigi Cornielles, it just takes practice... one of the tricks is when the phrasing of the lyrics is actually in sync with the bassline, other times you have to separate the two. Not easy for sure, and then at the end of the night, one person realizes what you did and compliments you, and it’s NEVER going to be a female !

[@WeaponsEducation]

Paul wrote this song because all the critics were saying that all he writes is love songs. So he wrote this and it went to number one! He said I won't write hate songs:)

[@kenyamada1462]

Welcome back

[@Tripoutski]

Not only Critics, but John said it as well! It is an interesting story for sure.

[@LearnClassicalGuitar]

I LOVE this song!!! It's EVERYTHING that is needed to counteract the world of negativity we all encounter each day. Paul McCartney is one of THE most positive people in history who has had such a positive effect on humanity as a whole. A life well lived AND it's not over yet! 💖💖💖

[@RicardoMartinez-oh9sq]

Of course, rock critics were in love with Led Zeppelin and the like, they trashed Pop, but actually Pop is musically better than rock proper. From here Phil Collins took off.

[@frankenz66]

Why he is the "best beatle". He has his agendas and beliefs, but he never let it sully up his music. All but he and Ringo. However, Ringo, to me, can't really write songs consecutively.

[@alessandro.carvalho]

Paul is the Bach of popular music. I completely regret that one day he will not be among us.

[@thesilvershining]

I hate to even think about it 😢

[@blackjackmusic1107]

Na man, he'll be here there or everywhere.

[@moaianimations7407]

Among us

[@GabrielFernandes-vy5em]

he will live forever in our hearts

[@suenosinfertiles1386]

think he is more alike mozart

[@hunterhelfrich1270]

I love how Paul's bass is at the front of the mix. This song deserves it, the bass line has such groove

[@viruspenpal3096]

Example of a song where the bass line drives the entire flow of the music. It would sound incredibly dead without it being loud. The rickenbacker really gives it a great tone that fits the song nicely!!

[@lisaparsons4124]

Yes Paul McCartney is a awesome singer and great bass player

[@patrickvanrinsvelt4466]

This and Goodnight Tonight. Two of his best.

[@stephenclarke4675]

Magic rick bass line.

[@sns0805]

My favorite bass line ever.

[@phonz606]

i swear this is the happiest song in the world

[@annmarie8483]

it is!! also ob la di ob la da for me this man put Happiness in songs like we're always looking for Happiness but here it is it's in paul's songs

[@donnakreischer2243]

This song makes me so HAPPY!

[@loboblue5441]

Love how you describe it!

[@mattiadellamico888]

I think is much nostalgic than happy.

[@ozzieray]

I agree

[@nycinstyle]

In the 1970's, Paul McCartney was criticized at times by John Lennon and various music critics for writing so called light senseless pop songs about love. Music critics were even questioning McCartney's ability for writing great music - like he had done earlier in his career. This song was McCartney's answer he gave to those "brilliant" music critics. "Silly Love Songs" topped the charts nearly the entire Spring/Summer of 1976, and finished the year at #1 in Billboards list of best songs of 1976. On a side note, the beginning of this song sounds to me like a factory making and churning out silly love songs. Silly love songs? Keep them coming, Mr. McCartney. We'll take them all.

[@taffysaur]

And it ended up being one of my favourite of his songs. There's _nothing_ wrong and everything right with that! John could be a mopey bastard. ;0)

[@at90percent]

nycinstyle The other thing that is brilliant about this song is that he wrote the melody to be extremely simple so that it wouldn't conflict with his cool bass line and also makes it much easier for him to sing while he is playing such a complex base line. When you get right down to it the first verse of the song is basically on one note, again allowing him to focus on the complex bass line.

[@nycinstyle]

Pianoman 70s style Yes, I agree. No one will ever doubt someone who says Paul McCartney is quite simply a FANTASTIC songwriter. His phenomenal success as a songwriter is second to none.

[@gordonsmith5282]

Why did Lennon take such a stance on McCartney for writing silly love songs? Despite the fact on Double Fantasy Lennon's tracks were silly love songs, I'm not saying any of the songs are bad I actually love them. But his love songs weren't much different from McCartney's ones!

[@at90percent]

Gordon Smith Well, Double Fantasy came out in 1980. A good seven to nine years after Silly Love Songs. John perhaps had a change of mind and heart when he now had a family in the way that Paul did. Living with a wife and child he now loved. Or perhaps he was playing those mind games.

[@Wheresthelove7]

God I'm so jealous of this man's ability to sing play bass, piano, guitar. As well as write the catchiest songs. What a talent.

[@thesilvershining]

We’re all jealous of him, lol. All that talent AND he was one of the most beautiful men to ever walk the earth. Really not fair at all.

[@joec4014]

He played drums often in the studio too, like Band On The Run.

[@jeboccuzzi10]

He could write a hit song about boiling water.

[@maricaro8315]

Jealous Guy... There was in The Beatles another one like you, at least one

[@patrickbuzzo1970]

​@@joec4014since he was young . He was on drums when Pete was singing " Matchbox" , " Boys" , " Peppermint Twist " . And when the Beatles had Ringo , Paul played the drums on the White Album and the 45 " Ballad of John and Yoko" . ( P.s. on the White Album i know for sure " Back in the U.s.s.r.", and " Why don't we do it on the road " . . Greetings from Italy, Patrick 👋

[@pdive01]

Paul is one of the best Bass players ever....and his perfect pitch is truly amazing...

[@BarryMonks]

THE best :)

[@vecernicek2]

You either don't know what perfect pitch is, or you don't know how relative pitch works. But Paul is great, no doubt about it.

[@TheFergyme]

No one beats Jack Bruce.

[@seltaeb3302]

Great brass playing too.

[@seltaeb3302]

@@vecernicek2 and?

[@robmorrison1043]

The skill required to play that complicated bass line, while pulling off top shelf vocals is off the charts! One of the greatest musicians, writer's and pop vocalists of any generation!

[@BeatlesCentricUniverse]

God-level singer, bassist, musician, songwriter, etc,

[@LageYouTube]

This bassline is quite simple, but it's true that he has played some insane basslines while singing

[@killingmachine10]

@@LageKZbin it’s simple, but with the added ghost notes and syncopated notes it’s quite hard to do while singing

[@LageYouTube]

@@killingmachine10 I guess it just depends on how well you can play bass while singing

[@erichix1645]

Elvis? Elvis who?

[@davidfreeme7989]

The bass lines in this are insane and he’s singing while never missing a beat incredible

[@jimbojam65]

His bass lines are so melodic.

[@toddlash4782]

This one in particular is very much based around Motown/ James Jameson styling. Amazing stuff! ​@@jimbojam65

[@treshlife2324]

Абсолютно точно!

[@barbaratorrisi4611]

My 2 year old grandson absolutely loves this song and Paul !

[@thomasraukamp]

He played 28 songs in that show. Now who plays 28 songs on one evening these days? He's the best.

[@tristiansanchez2181]

Thomas Raukamp oof nowadays he plays like 40

[@magnificentmuttley154]

Yeesh... Somehow *_overacheiver_* just doesnt say it. If only I had _half_ the life-energy Paul has...

[@mlclau]

How many musicians have 28 let alone 40 songs in their catalogue? Haha

[@donnakreischer2243]

McCartney is a true talent!

[@magnificentmuttley154]

*@2v_5r* Billy Joel? Absolutely! Accompanies himself on piano; plays by touch while rarely looking at his instrument. Paul is the same way on electric bass. Paul plays piano super well, too, as in _Maybe Im Amazed or Ebony & Ivory,_ I just never did get to see him on piano that often 🎼 🎹 🎸 😎

[@griffisguitars2921]

Some legends say that the man at 1:54 is still holding that note today...

[@mr.whatareyadoin889]

@The Jakob Hallett Nerve Centre sure looks like it!

[@spectorfriend]

@The Jakob Hallett Nerve Centre : is dad dies in march 76, it can't be him

[@VideosSMZ]

its chuck, brother of jimi macgill

[@user-ok5xq7nd7t]

😂😂

[@mauritius_pe]

@@VideosSMZ xdxdxdxd

[@carlosamaya1345]

McCartney´s masterpiece. The music, the choirs, the bass chords. It´s a tremendous answer to John ("...and what´s wrong with that?") McCartneys´s greatness would be seen with the years to come. Timeless song.

[@BeatlesCentricUniverse]

His melodies alone put him on par with Mozart.

[@glasshalffull8471]

When you get criticised for writing Silly Love Songs, you write another one and it goes to number 1 in the U.S in 1976, take that critics, the people have spoken.

[@virginiatarangomelendez5315]

EL ARTE EN TODO SU ESPLENDOR!!! SIMPLEMENTE BELLA, BELLA, BELLA, OBRA DE ARTE!!!!! 💖💖💖💖

[@thefool2007]

This man is definitely using both hemispheres of his brain. This amount of talent is so much fun to listen to and absorb as a musician. I’m so glad I was alive to hear and enjoy this superb music, sir Paul. My sincerest thanks for sharing this gift.

[@lukenimmo6086]

I wish music was made like this now. I’m so greatful I’ve experienced this considering I’m 17, nobody my age understands this

[@adambess4909]

A genius beyond compare. It’s enough that the groove is unbelievable and the bass line is legendary, but the fact that it’s a meta response to critics and also a simple love song bop is a pro move. Paul is incomparable

[@stuffandthangs2595]

@@lukenimmo6086 Hey I’m 21 Paul is an absolute genius and is so amazing!

[@raindrops21_9]

Great comment!

[@adumb1985]

@@lukenimmo6086 Good music is Good music and if you need others affirmation then you are not a real fan. Like what you like and don't worry about others. Anyone that thinks that All the good music happened during their "generation" are d bags .

[@josephweaver5385]

I remember the Spring of 76. I was to report for Basic training in June. This Song was already very popular! I heard Him sing and play that bass, plus the Horns and knew it was going to be on the radio all summer. I only got to hear it on Sundays but well worth the wait. God Blessed this Man for Sure. Lovely Linda is gone now but she sure made Paul a Happy Man. His work reflects her in all ways!

[@notmark6944]

Let's give some appreciation to the horn section! Wholesomely dancing and keeping it tight.

[@adamholtz733]

So true Not Mark !!! Rock on !!!

[@turbojoe42]

agreed; they are really good and add a whole dimension to the song.

[@davelee8961]

They were excellent and also obviously having a blast. Adds to the whole experience.

[@rickenbackerboy4123]

If the man had never sung a single note ... if he'd never put a pen to paper or never composed a thing ... Paul McCartney would still go down in musical history as the man who re-wrote the book entitled "How To Play Bass". His totally unique and melodic approach has elevated pop bass to delicious heights 💕💕

[@thesilvershining]

Absolutely!

[@specialk5150]

true

[@tomthebomb557]

To sing a song in this rhythm and speed and play those bass lines at the same time is truly gifted talent.

[@greg62945]

Your right about talent

[@fshoaps]

He learned it in the Starclub!

[@tomokra]

right?! while kinda dancing a bit as well ... or fancy McCartney walking ...

[@ironwood9]

​@@tomokrayeah I wondered the same thing...how could he do that rooster strut around the stage, lifted the bass up 90° and swinging it around, while he's playing this super complicated bass line....I'm sure he's not playing to a track...

[@tomokra]

@@ironwood9 I guess the answer is, 'he's Paul McCartney.'

[@anthonylove821]

I am 52 and remember hearing this song on the radio as a child. When a song grabs you as a kid and the song never loses its magic, you know it’s a classic that will live on forever.

[@alexandervideo3804]

55 old, forever and ever no no way dear Sir! Будем жить!

[@toddlash4782]

Same! Listening in bed on my transistor radio to WLS Chicago falling asleep!

I waited for this to come on the radio everyday on ABC AM in NJ ! 56 BTW .

[@anthonylove821]

That’s some memory that u can remember the radio station. Who were the disk jockeys that played it back then. Lol. 😂😂😂😂. Funny I’ve been in NJ my entire life. Can’t wait to get out. But that’s a whole other topic lol😊

[@schiazzano]

Same. 52 yrs old, remember hearing this song driving around in the car with my parents. Wonderful memories 😊

[@adriantomlin2902]

The horn section knocks it outta the park!! Badass!

[@jc9561]

Love the full band playing... music today is 1/2 electronic with auto-tune vocals...

[@thesaxguy6125]

Back when artists would pay for a full band. These days they have a keyboard covering the horn section parts.

[@adriantomlin2902]

​@@thesaxguy6125yeah . I get it. There's nothing better then the real deal and I will argue with anyone on that!

[@ricahrdb]

The horn riff is a classic.

[@fabrigb]

That bass line! That message! Simply genius!

[@toddlash4782]

Do you know the story behind it? Makes it even better!

[@crashburn3292]

4:31 Is Paul flipping the pick around in this hands? He one of the best bass players ever, but that gets lost in all this song writing abilities. GOAT..

[@moonrock5324]

Yes. Macca is so smooth. Fiddling with pick shows how in the groove he is. As a guitarist, I admire that composure. I saw him in 2015, in the front row, we did the Wings to each other. Love him forever

[@jkramer1847]

Why is flipping a pick special? It doesn’t make a different sound sideways does it?

[@dyanapomp]

Oh wow! Thank you for pointing that out, great detail

[@skord176]

@@moonrock5324 the opposite happens to me. I tend to flick my pick on rests when I get fidgety playing the bass.

[@Slipstream2009]

He's simply adjusting the pick because the pointed edge has probably moved to a less comfortable position due to sweat. Its makes no difference to the sound but it does increase the chance of striking unwanted strings with other parts of the hand and generally feels "out of place"

[@helenab2520]

Paul McCartney has one of the most interesting and nice voices out there.

[@thesilvershining]

Yep, his voice is extremely versatile and lovely.

[@elchichosantana6410]

This was Paul at his peak. Now watch his 2022 Got Back tour. Man! Its embarrassing. He should admit that it's time to retire.

[@doodledangernoodle2517]

@@elchichosantana6410 it’s all about the experience of seeing Paul McCartney live. I don’t think he should retire doing something he clearly loves to do and isn’t hurting him. He may not have the strong young vocal chords he did here, but he can still play like a boss.

[@lisaparsons4124]

Yes I agree a great singer I remember in 70, when I was a kid

[@philtodd9678]

@@elchichosantana6410 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@keithmoriyama5421]

He looks good, moves well, has natural stage presence, all while carrying the show singing lead and delivering great bass lines. He's in his physical prime here.

[@gregwilson9035]

“Carrying the show” might be stretching it a bit far. He literally had a Supergroup of musicians in Denny Laine, Joe English and Jimmy McCulloch. These guys were pretty awesome in their own abilities. Paul contributed a lot too, but I don’t think it’s fair to the other musicians to say he carried them.

[@keithmoriyama5421]

@@gregwilson9035 McCartney said in an interview, "the hardest thing when leaving the Beatles was going from singing half the night to carrying ALL of the vocals during a performance." If you have ever toured, (I have) then you know the road just kills you, but none more than the singer.

[@gimmesometruth08]

beautiful masterpiece.

[@paulaloud65]

Sir Paul's iconic lead bass in Silly Love Songs remains an enduring favorite of mine for decades.

[@Dangermouse8645]

Lost in all of his song writing achievements is that sometimes we forget that Macca is one of the greatest bass guitar players ever.

[@mercurygirl17]

Yes, and this performance makes it jaw-droppingly obvious. I am lost in amazement.

[@thesilvershining]

I could watch Paul play bass for a month straight. I just love it.

[@dennisberceles7387]

One of the greatest? Com' on man - show me the others, or do they sing and are they world's most handsome - no, nein, nyet, hinde! Paul's the best, the greatest, and the most handsome of them all.. singing ang playing bass at the same time (All My Lovin', Silly Love Song, etc).

[@MarceloKatayama]

@@dennisberceles7387 John Wetton played badass bass and also sung!

[@sunglee2048]

How can he sing while playing that bass line? Such talent!

[@liskeke]

Alien hand syndrome

[@Mike-zv8rd]

Play it a 1000 times, then sing it....chef's kiss

[@timcoakley5678]

Because he plays the piano

[@BillDerBerg]

Much more talented than JPM

[@BillDerBerg]

​@@dystopia2386only after '66

[@Kinsale1333]

Whenever I lose hope for our sad world, Paul's music renews my optimism. 😅

[@XRunNGun]

Cant believe how well he can play those bass lines while singing! Sir Paul w̶a̶s̶ IS a true musician unlike some these days! ALSO EDIT 7 YEARS LATER: Anyone notice in the background at 0:04 somebody throws something at Joe English (the drummer) that hits him in the face and explodes?

[@anacarolinateixeira]

yeah... and the most important fact: he WROTE it!

[@XRunNGun]

Sir Paul is an absolute living legend!

[@adrianmore51]

And without looking the bass, i play the bass and that is really hard

[@silvialeprattomazza6214]

Brendan Jackson it’s because he’s a Gemini😉😆😉😆

[@jonasnyberg4697]

Brendan Jackson He still is!

[@matiasignaciosadi8595]

I fall in love with Linda's voice in the chorus of this song

[@marinadrai6697]

Yes, me too! Her voice is so sweet and fits so well

[@matiasignaciosadi8595]

Yes! Absolutely you are right, she was amazing

[@oyamakouki5428]

ア〜!wonderfulartist

[@thedemocraticfilipino6417]

I think Paul really did haha

[@johnmay3010]

Yes your so right Matias Linda's backing vocals on this along with Denny superb.

[@javierdepaizpaetow9603]

Paul at his peak, the best Paul ever!! Oh man,that Rickenbacker bass sounds like Heaven to me...such a blessing!

[@davelee8961]

Definitely! The Rick has such a cool, punchy sound! I wonder what strings he preferred using?

[@jeorgewatson]

I love that Rickenbacker sound.

[@fitz6269]

love the 4 dudes in the horn section. has to be a great joy and pleasure to rock with Paul mccartney

[@marurbina353]

y los saxofonistas geniales

[@elcapitanneurona]

The greatest bass player in rock n roll history! period! this songs proves it! killer bass lines!

[@FKMDC]

@Margaret McEvoy he clearly typed bass line

[@jellocat4100]

Deacy was pretty good as well

[@johnnymoondogs1816]

@@jellocat4100 not even in the same league of paul though

[@LITMOVIESCENES]

billy peppers

[@DNAleguillou]

He's a genius

[@chairmanmajong]

In addition to everything that’s been said here (about Paul’s writing, singing and bass playing), I just love how he struts so joyfully on the stage with his bass and how the horn section is so great and fun. One of the best musical moments ever captured on film.

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

I just noticed that then read your comment!

[@beagle7622]

@Pray without ceasing They did play together in California when John was with the Japanese girl. I and many other fans of the Beatles never knew about it & certainly would have loved to have been there. It was a private thing.

[@thesilvershining]

@Pray without ceasing Yep, they were the embodiment of Yin & Yang.

[@thebellbrothers3279]

​@@praywithoutceasing4939 What do you mean? I think John was pretty energetic, especially in the early days.

[@Acthungbaby]

And really love song to his amazing wife Linda and she was always there with him .❤

[@erivers71]

Paul McCartney = GOAT period. That bass line is pure genius!

[@bruinsrule11]

only man better is john entwistle

[@jannykuiper2399]

The greatest musician, composer and most of all a very nice and humble person, so incredibly talented!!!! I'm so glad I grew up with his fantastic music !!! I am a very lucky person 💖💖💖🎼🎶

[@lady_of_the_funk]

Paul McCartney made some amazing music. His albums were good enough to play straight through without skipping.

[@MassiveFish-hp4pm]

Hey you might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like Paul McCartney's music

[@lady_of_the_funk]

@@MassiveFish-hp4pm I’ll check ‘em out!

[@LukeXuanNguyen]

Hello 👋, how are you

[@Mrbeatles1991]

What a bassist!!!!

[@adamholtz733]

So true !!! You got that right !!!

[@TiangcoRonald]

@@adamholtz733 Not right. Sir Paul is left (-handed). Hehehe!

[@pianorover]

Yeah, he even makes a Rickenbacker sound good!

[@benp.320]

@@pianorover so does Geddy Lee

[@Our__Earth]

This whole tour was epic… It probably will never be surpassed. Awesome.

[@patgalvez4563]

I remember the tickets sold out the first day....

[@irasemadiaz9910]

I meant to fing Job

[@irasemadiaz9910]

So this is alyourer hitting albu on your hitting no d lennonbuuqure

[@thesilvershining]

My aunt was at one of the Wings shows in ‘76, she’s now in her late 60’s and still says it’s the best show she ever saw-and she saw a ton of the more popular 70’s and 80’s bands.

[@justinfontaine9069]

his bass playing is insane... brilliant in every way..

[@jorgepadron6532]

Thanks Paul for existing

[@kellyfrith]

That's it in a nutshell

[@schepler2]

McCartney is absolutely at the top of his game here.

[@warptek]

That bass! This live version is insanely good.

[@willritter4076]

That this song was so hard for them to reproduce live is a testament to what an amazing achievement the studio recording is. One of the best ever.

[@magnificentmuttley154]

This film is also testimonial to the acoustics of the hippdrome. For years & years I never knew about _Rockshow_ the film. Never saw it repeated on HBO or released onto video throughout the 80's & 90's, but I had that _Wings Over America, Live_ double album. Can't tell you how many times I must've heard the live version on the radio, too. Absolutely magical! There's something about that recording that beautifully mirrors how well the sound of this performance fills the hippodrome. That's just as mystical to me as Paul's unprecidented demonstration for self-acconpaniment on electric bass, as revealed in this performance. That uniquely vivid quality in the live sound "image" of the magnetic tape recording (probably a 1" wide reel-to-reel, as opposed to a 1/2” one) blows me away everytime I hear this recording. It especially shows in Linda's synthesized string ensemble accompaniment in the background, & also in her lovely backing vocals. Without the benefit of ever seeing the film, you can practically feel the warmth & appreciation of that Seattle audience, & the gentle summer night air Something tells me Paul had a hand in speaker orientation, & in balancing the amplified instruments with the unamplified drums & brass section. But whomever his R&M (recording & mixing) man was at that time, he/ she deserves proper credit as well 💜🎸🎤

[@Thetruthisouttherey]

He is the most amazing artist ever, I saw him live 4-5 years ago. Well into his 70,s and never missed a beat for 3 hours, a true legend 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@adambess4909]

The swag when he struts across stage at 2:43. He owned the pop music world at the time and knew it.

[@ado-mas521]

All the coments : "How can he play the bassline and sing at the same time?" yea.. that's Paul McCartney.

[@wynterduquesne5545]

Because he's the master

[@adicats]

I can...

[@utmostzen9602]

@@adicats let's hear it then..post it somewhere and I'll check it out

[@sean6992]

@@utmostzen9602 still no answer...

[@ronniechilds2002]

The thing is, he can do it standing on his head. Thank goodness Stu left the Beatles.

[@aleksandraivin6999]

Mr. McCartney is playing that bass line and singing something totally different is truly admire and amazing!! Greetings from Aleksandra, Zagreb, Croatia 🇭🇷❤️😊

[@RobbEverett]

Singing and playing that bass was just amazing. I dont think he gets enough credit for his musicality playing bass. Of course his singing and writing was superb, but he is a great bassist.

[@patrickbuzzo1970]

Did you ever hold a Rickenbacker? It really has an heavy weight, it brakes your back after one hour. But what a great instrument!! Now Paul , at his age, ( perfectly understandable) he brought back the Hofner 501 , much lighter !! My best regards, Patrick from Italy 👋

[@ChrisSunfield]

That Macca could play such a tasty bass part while singing this is righteous.

[@davelee8961]

That bass line has been stuck in my head since the song first came out! Love the Rickenbacker bass sound.

[@thesilvershining]

WORDS CANNOT ENCOMPASS HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS MAN!!! That bassline, that playful strutting on the stage, his voice (LORD that voice)…. he’s just perfect.

[@greg62945]

Wings killed it at this time...

[@berrybasic2206]

@@greg62945 Yes, i agree they were untouchable in these times

[@jamiepasquariello2652]

People forget how huge Wings was.

[@po9968]

I just realized how his voice is amazing, warm, self confident, never out of tune, expressive. See a cover to hear the difference!

[@davewilson9738]

Paul McCartney and George Harrison produced sublime harmonies together. You can hear their harmony in your head when he sings.

[@荒巻次郎]

ポール・マッカートニーとウイングスは大好きでした😂70年代はたくさんのヒット曲が生まれましたね❤懐かしく思い出します😂ユーチューブで聞けるなんて夢のようです😂

[@ポールマッカ]

12歳でBeatlesを知って、65歳の今も聞いてるよ。ポールの声は心が温かくなるね。

[@荒巻次郎]

こんにちは！ポール・マッカートニーが好きなんですね！彼はたくさんのヒット曲を作っていますね!彼は天才ミュージシャンですね❤❤❤❤❤

If you can note, He plays a beautiful line of bass (see it very short times), sings amazingly, smiles all the time, and directs the wind orchresta. Also takes a constantly look at his musicans and, over all, enjoys it a lot. What a genious!

[@hookipaboy3412]

Paul McCartney is one of the greatest bass players of all time !Aloha from Hawaii🤙🏽

[@aaronkelly4255]

"....But here i go again..." what a master musician.... Speaking as a mid level Bass player i have learnt so much form Paul McCartney's that has helped me improve and understand my Bass on a whole greater level....thx Paul :D ......

[@discussdebate]

Bass & Vocals = Unbelievable... if you can do both this well you've got a guaranteed future in music!!

[@sultanrafly1553]

he sings while playing that bassline??? unbelievable..

[@rufiarq2895]

Love his hair as it wiggles ❣️

[@Big_Nic_]

@@christianresearchproject ?

[@quentina.772]

@@Big_Nic_ one of those normies who think Paul is dead.

[@Big_Nic_]

@@quentina.772 omg -.- smh

[@rufiarq2895]

@@christianresearchproject Do you think it's easy faking someone? Physical looks it's easy, how about the voice? Silly you😄😄😄

[@MrRandomcommentguy]

Paul McCartney is the best bass player in the world. Change my mind.

[@raindrops21_9]

this comment is soooo true!

[@dand2760]

He’s good and the bass lines on many of his songs are creative but he’s not the best. Because then you would have to include the different styles of music and each style has musicians where that’s their forte in a certain style. Paul McCartney isnt a straight up jazz bass player or funk player for example. He can have influences on the style, but to be the best all-around no. I’m sure there are studio musician bass players that can more readily Play different styles. That’s why professional musicians hire them to do studio work because they know that they were looking for a certain sound and recognize talents of these musicians.

[@johndough247]

Sorry but a very rock n' roll Euro-centric view of "the world"...Paul is talented no question and I don't think there is a "best" (music isn't a competition, most of the world can't seem to realise that...), but as for level of difficulty guys like Larry Graham for example plays even more complex basslines (slapping no less) and sings effortlessly and was around during Paul's time. Look up "Hair" by Graham Central Station as proof, Modern bassists such as Thundercat, Esperanza Spalding and countless other jazz/soul/fusion bassists...Paul is mega popular because of Beatlemania, people believe he's the best because of that popularity and that's what everyone was told to believe. Even in Rock, there's a ton of bass players that play and sing more intricate basslines and melodies: Geddy Lee, Chris Squire, Les Claypool and Sting to some extent. The world is a big place; I didn't include the wealth of bassist/singers from Africa, South America, Asia...

[@Onio_]

@@johndough247 I think his mind has been changed.

[@andres16251]

@@Onio_ These three comments can not me any more true XD.

[@Melissa-o3e]

Paul God gave you the ability to touch people's heart's with love,God is Love

[@vayesincha]

probably one of the best videos on the internet

[@stevefreary7449]

Watch his hand on that bass while singing ! No one as ever,,,but him ,,, had that talent !!!

[@ChrisStrobel]

Only the look of the brass guys makes me realize how old this video must be... Paul somehow is timeless through all the decades.

[@williampesch3429]

Paul at his best. That bass line, lyrics, he was just peaking.

[@humanbeing2420]

This band was awesome. Macca's bass lines. McCulloch's guitar work. The horns. Even Linda's backing vocals were great. 70's magic.

[@warnold909]

I feel like the drums aren't great. Is that Joe English?

[@colinrunciman5166]

I hope he has found a sort of peace, he deserves it, I hope he returns to nr Scotland, my home, I've been warned, only Scotland rgds Colin.

[@colinrunciman5166]

I would only say ,leave Linda in peace, dont go nr the west coast just now leave the boys in a small party I think.

[@ronleight9341]

Not only a number 1 song but the number 1 song of the year, according to Billboard magazine in 1976!

[@ForViewingOnly]

This silly love song is just genius. One of my favourites. Great performance, and OMG THAT BASSLINE!

[@NaturalTVtm]

Just imagine, maybe we are witnessing the same amazement in watching this artist that a teen something year old John Lennon saw that fateful day when they first met and Macca played for Lennon and , as they say the rest is history...

[@mariapena9935]

Kismet

[@timothybradley7414]

This song was amazing with all the instruments and Paul's bass playing, especially his vocals are amazing live. It Hit number #1 and outsold most beatles singles at the time. He is just so talented and if you had a chance to see him live it was impressive as everything is practically perfect even sounds better live.

[@викторкрасноусов]

none of them surpassed the Beatles don't lie.

[@ThePantherman73]

Man! I am so glad I stumbled on this video. Paul IS a bassist. It's like you forget that. You know he's a Beatle, a singer, song writer, and obviously you know he played bass in the Beatles, but this video......he is a bassist! I can't explain it. I will forever love this guy!!!

[@johnmay3010]

Yes he's the Best Bass man ever.

[@d2ohn]

Love your comment Sgt. Milhouse73, I've always liked the Beatles and Paul but didn't really appreciate how good a bass player Paul is until I watched this video and read your comment

[@thesilvershining]

Paul calls himself “a guitarist at heart” but his creative basslines and skills as a bassist are just so special and enjoyable.

[@hisense6497]

It’s 2020 and i still watch this. Thanks paul

[@footballfccortesvariedades7252]

ONE OF THE BEST IN THE HISTORY OF ROCK, GREAT COMPOSER, SINGER, BASSIST AND BAND LEADER.

[@paulhammer1363]

I had always assumed this song must have been heavily produced/edited in the studio because it's so complex. The incredible bass line with Paul's vocals over the top, the intricate harmonies, I figured it all had to be produced in the studio. But to hear Paul play it so well, live, shows that Paul is a musical genius.

[@raindrops21_9]

"how can I tell you about my loved one" How can I tell Paul what he has given me? His music has fed my soul since I was born! It continues to do so, it will feed and inspire others forever.

[@mercurygirl17]

And just now, listening to this for the zillionth time, I was struck by the heartfelt purity of Paul singing "I love you" repeatedly. A rare moment.

[@LukeXuanNguyen]

Hi pixie, how are you doing

[@satanicbudda]

The bassline is complicated and he can handle the vocal perfectly!! This is Paul!!

[@6catalina0]

Paul is also an incredible vocal talent. His crooning is comforting. I am glad that he recorded so many beautiful songs after the Beatles.

[@gleiseroliveira609]

What a bass line, what a song!! Thank you Sir James Paul McCartney!

[@WAlrus67890]

hell of a bass player

[@Badtown1988]

Yep. I feel like he doesn’t get the credit because he’s know more for his songwriting, but his playing is amazing.

[@musicilham]

@@Badtown1988 but in all the time he play Bass man

[@alext2566]

At this point in time I think Paul McCartney was the greatest rock bassist in the world, just purely off of his improvisational skills. This performance is a million times better than the record version!!!

[@RockHardRiffs]

More silly love songs please! ;-)

[@shoelessjoe1905]

See kids pay attention No Auto tune certainly No lip syncing wonderful mixing just the singer/songwriter up there playing live backed by a fantastic band...and yes Linda too! Well Done Mates!!!

[@maddiemae73]

You have no clue how much I wish I was there. I’m smiling so big watching it through a tiny screen, I can’t even imagine what it would be like seeing him perform this concert. I listen to Wings Over America all the time, I guess that’s the closest I’m gonna get… at least I got to see him during his Got Back Tour, which was amazing!!!

[@jc9561]

We saw Out There in San Diego (after going to a Chargers game that afternoon) , Freshen Up at Dodger Stadium (with Ringo coming out for a few songs) and at Sofi stadium (new LA one) for Got Back... I will go see him until he simply can't do it anymore.

[@mgaspernico]

The Got Back tour was incredible, as a musician myself it's really awe inspiring to see such a legend at that age still doing his thing and loving it!

[@LukeXuanNguyen]

Hi Maddie, how are you?

[@buddyboca]

The greatest living songwriter. Perhaps the greatest ever. Pure joy. Pure genius.

[@marpolizzi]

He's not only a musical genius but also one very handsome man ❤

[@LukeXuanNguyen]

Hi 👋, how are you doing?

[@michellerjackson5776]

Anyone listening in 2021? These tough times have brought me to listen some great music to listen to..Very cathartic..😊‼

[@nickavenoso7851]

I really don’t think people give Paul enough credit as a bass player. His bass lines are so different, but they work so well. They’re very melodic almost like a lead guitar, but he can also keep everything grounded. He’s one of my favorite bass players ever. He was and still is a master songwriter. Love this song!

[@autisticgranolabar1804]

Pauls an amazing Artist but lets be real hes not even top 10 bass players,yeah hes a beatle and great solo artist but the guy isnt exactly godly at playing bass,hed be average at best

[@nickavenoso7851]

@@autisticgranolabar1804 The comment I posted is my opinion. You may not agree and that’s fine. I’m not saying he’s a great bass player just because he’s a Beatle. He’s generally a great bass player to me. You may think he’s average and that is your opinion. I see his playing as much more than average but that’s me. It also not easy to sing and play bass, especially a song like this. His pocket was also incredible and he was very versatile on the bass.

[@nickavenoso7851]

@@resplendentpeace Yeah. I don’t think he’s the greatest bass player of all time, but I think that he’s one of the greatest and I think he has a great pocket.

[@bretpark4485]

How soon we forget. His baselines are truly sublime.

[@timothybradley7414]

One of the best songs played live. Paul has the best structure in his songs. He writes great songs and has an incredible ability to add sounds and instruments in his songs. Also, he's amazing during live performances

[@vandalking8341]

Even when Paul McCartney writes a silly love song it is bloody brilliant!

[@eduardocervantesaca]

How can he sing and play that bassline? Master!!

[@jimferry4751]

One of my favorite bass lines from Sir Paul. How he sings and never misses a note. One of the best bass players.

[@nikolasheber636]

a genius was born and that does not happen frequently, long live the king!

[@ruiseartalcorn]

Playing that bass line, whilst singing something totally different, is amazing!!!

[@vanessabedolla7882]

On 4:32 you can hear the voice of Linda blending perfectly with Paul’s soooo pretty🥺

[@larryronkq586]

WERE THE 70 DEEZ THE BEST TIMES EVER OR WHAT ,,, EVER YES

[@LukeXuanNguyen]

Hi Vanessa, how are you doing

[@Levibro22]

I came to the comment section to make sure other people noticed how insane it is to be able to play a bass line like that and sing at the same time. Well done, thanks team.

[@raindrops21_9]

that's genius, my friend...

[@alemaodesaa]

The musical competition between Paul and John is a gift to the world. Even after the end of The Beatles, writing such an amazing song to make a point! I said before and I will again. Lennon-McCartney is the greatest institution in the 20th Century.