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

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[@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 !

[@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.

[@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

[@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 👋

[@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!

[@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.

[@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 👋

[@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😂

[@miguelmolina.]

🎉still here listening this beautiful song from my childhood 70🎉great time 🎉timeless masterpiece is 2024 love it 🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉

[@schepler2]

McCartney is absolutely at the top of his game here.

[@Hahaa99]

Another song that shows why he is one of the greatest bassists of all time

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@juliocesarbellomerida2687]

YOU ARE TRULY A TEACHER, YOU HAVE LEFT ENTIRE GENERATIONS WITH YOUR LEGACY, TODAY MY SONS AND DAUGHTERS, DESPITE THEIR SHORT AGE, LISTEN TO YOU AND LOVE YOU. HUG YOU WHEREVER YOU GO DEAR PAUL...

[@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.

[@phosho862]

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!

[@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

[@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

[@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.'

[@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

[@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.

[@gordoncbright]

You'd think that people would have had enough of silly love songs But I look around me And I see it isn't so Some people want to fill the world With silly love songs And what's wrong with that? I'd like to know Cos here I go again I love you, I love you I love you, I love you Ah, I can't explain The feeling's plain to me Now can't you see? Ah, she gave me more She gave it all to me Now can't you see? What's wrong with that? I need to know Cos here I go again I love you, I love you

[@michellerjackson5776]

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

[@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 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@hookipaboy3412]

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

[@ronleight9341]

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

[@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.

[@ItamPla]

there's no way not to surrender to Paul McCartney

[@mikeruzza1463]

I think I've said this before, but this song is NOT silly! One of Paul's best bass lines. He was the best bass player of the 60s.

[@raithrover1976]

His bass playing on Let em In kicks rear as well. Always felt that Wings at the Speed of Sound was a bit of an underrated gem.

[@TheForkhandles]

Chris Squire?

[@samtaylor4592]

John entwistle?

[@janpcs]

The song is called Silly Love Songs because it was a reaction to a remark of John Lennon. He said that Paul was only good for silly love songs. Or something like that. Paul's reaction was this song: the number one song in England in that year. Lennon had a god complex. He talked down many excellent musicians.

[@MarceloKatayama]

Chris Squire only evolved from the 70s onward. Before that his playing was pretty good, but still not on McCartney Level@@TheForkhandles

[@GeorgeSmith1066]

That bass is insane!

[@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😄😄😄

[@adambess4909]

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

[@bobg6638]

Thank you John Lennon for motivating Paul to write such a great song. Amazing bass line!

[@thesilvershining]

Right? Nobody thanks John for saying what he said to prompt Paul to write this masterpiece, lol.

[@tracymccowan4232]

@@thesilvershining "... Here I go ... again..." LOL

[@williampesch3429]

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

[@satanicbudda]

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

[@rufuspipemos]

That bass work is INSANE!

[@carlbaumeister3439]

And it looks so effortless!

[@clintonreisig]

That horn section! Whole song is a masterpiece!

[@caiquenavarro5857]

You'd think that people would have had enough of silly love songs I look around me and I see it isn't so Some people want to fill the world with silly love songs And what's wrong with that I'd like to know 'Cause here I go again I love you, I love you I love you, I love you I can't explain the feeling's plain to me, can't you see Ah, she gave me more, she gave it all to me now can't you see What's wrong with that I need to know 'Cause here I go again I love you, I love you Love doesn't come in a minute Sometimes it doesn't come at all I only know that when I'm in it It isn't silly, love isn't silly, love isn't silly at all How can I tell you about my loved one How can I tell you about my loved one How can I tell you about my loved one How can I tell you about my loved one I love you, I love you I love you (I can't explain the feeling's plain to me, say can't you see) I love you (Ah, he gave me more, he gave it all to me to me, say can't you see) I love you (I can't explain the feeling's plain to me, say can't you see) I love you (Ah, he gave me more, he gave it all to me to me, say can't you see) I love you (I can't explain the feeling's plain to me, say can't you see) I love you (Ah, he gave me more, he gave it all to me to me, say can't you see) You'd think that people would have had enough of silly love songs But I look around me and I see it isn't so, oh no Some people want to fill the world with silly love songs What's wrong with that

[@indywashere]

1:58 classic Macca bassface

[@marpolizzi]

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

[@LukeXuanNguyen]

Hi 👋, how are you doing?

[@footballfccortesvariedades7252]

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

[@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!

[@jc4426]

Having just watched ‘Get Back’, another great song from a true master. And that bass line...

[@Innerspace100]

Why Paul is one of the best bass players outside jazz...

[@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.

[@rockiemoody7867]

The brass in this song. The whole song is groovy as but the HORNS! It's a bop. The whole thing. Start to finish.

[@marinadrai6697]

I have no words to describe how amazing and beautiful this is.

[@jimferry4751]

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

[@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

[@gleiseroliveira609]

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

[@jimmy13United]

He took a tip from John lennon in his intro with "shilly love shongs". Very john thing to do.

[@CorleneGreenwood]

oh okay so that was a deliberate error

[@dedrajade5394]

John should have known!😉❤️You go Paul!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@brianwalendy3735]

@@CorleneGreenwood what would make you think that...?

[@rufiarq2895]

James Richards And what's wrong with that☺️?

[@dedrajade5394]

ufi arq Id like to know..😊

[@elforeigner3260]

Those bass lines are awesome and he even sings beautifully at the same time! 😀😀😀

[@DanielGuzman-hh8eo]

Sir James Paul McCartney is the best bassist ever, period! And me favorite too.

[@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.

[@ChrisSunfield]

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

[@Sorendoisalive]

Not a phone In sight what a time i can’t even imagine what it felt like to see this live

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@stevendimmock4791]

Wow!!! Paul was a guitarist in the Beatles and then they needed a bass player and you can just imagine Paul saying ok, I'll give it a go, but don't blame me if it's not too good. And now, fifty years later, the greatest bass player this country ever produced.. Love you Paul!!

[@GaryTheis-q5d]

This is such an awesome song. I could listen to it on a loop for an hour. Thank God for Paul McCartney and Wings.

[@davidyoung5114]

I remember years ago when Paul McCartney played an outdoor show in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and a local radio station gave away tickets to callers. One called in to answer the question 'When did Paul McCartney write Silly Love Songs?' and the guy answered with 'Ever since 1962! He still got the tickets!

[@dmanwdplan]

Paul is one of the greatest singers that ever lived

[@Melissa-o3e]

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

[@rodrigocecchetto]

That bass line is simply amazing!

[@timothybradley7414]

Paul was the Best live performer without question. Even in the Beatles days he was an extravert and loved playing live. During the 70s he outsold all Beatles combined. If you compare his live performances to others it's not close, playing all the different instruments and singing all the songs makes him the ultimate musician period. There's others that are great but not close to the years and songs Paul's been playing. Today they hardly play instruments and just sing to a backing of electronic enhancements. Today's music artists use so many enhancements that they can't even sing without autotune or play an instrument. It's all becoming computerized garbage.

[@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

[@Yaketyyak21]

Paul mccartney is a musical genius for sure..

[@petegilgan6217]

This is not an easy song to sing. Then put that bass in. Then it's live. C'mon!

[@bobbyztees9703]

💙 Paul McCartney...the only guy i knew who not only made magic with melody...but the only guy that could ROCK that hairstyle and make it look good. 💙

[@davelee8961]

Pretty rough being rich, talented, and handsome, ay? How could he stand it?

[@thesilvershining]

Honestly, that hair looks cute on him. It didn’t look cute on anyone else, LOL

[@hughmcaloon6506]

The man's a consummate entertainer. I've been to several of his shows. Each was 3 hours long. High energy the whole time. Just: wow.

[@divinodayacap3313]

5:34 I love how Linda's face is perfectly framed by t he Tambourine.

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

The Living Legend. The greatest "melodic" singer-bassist-singer-songwriter of the 20th century. The best musical Beatle of 'em all. The one and only: Paul McCartney of Liverpool, England!

[@sertsj1]

At 0:04 drummer gets totally blasted by the towel he requested!

[@gorgen23]

Bahahahahahahah!!!!

[@magnificentmuttley154]

Hah! You folks noticed that, too. Fascinating to see Pauls drummer is also left-handed

[@MikeBUSA]

@@magnificentmuttley154 , Joe English didn't play left handed. He plays what is called "open handed". Instead of his right stick over his left on the high hat, he plays the snare with his right hand and hi hat with his left.

[@magnificentmuttley154]

@@MikeBUSA Perhaps Joe possesses some ambidexterity in that case. If he's really right handed, then its interesting to know that Phil Collins- - although right handed- - plays snare with his right, while counting with cymbal pings & working the toms with his left. Didnt think about it until now, but whichever foot works the bass drum should be a reliable indication of what handed a drummer is 🖐 After 10 years on a 5- piece set I dont consider myself an expert. But when the rhythum calls for somekind of reversal, only thing I can do is cross one hand over the other... My RH working rack toms while making muffled taps LH on the hi hat for example

[@MikeBUSA]

@@magnificentmuttley154 , it's just a preference. Mike Mangini of Dream Theater and Danny Carey of Tool are two examples of open handed drummers. There may be times they go more traditional or move their hi hats toward center more. That's why music is so great - there are no rules.

[@mileswalcott7241]

This is the best vocals musical arrangements by Paul McCartney in wings it's mind boggling

[@dhaley8847]

best 4 piece brass section in the business!

[@smashism]

The best rock bassline of all time

[@IWannatalkpodcast]

He's the greatest musician of all time and it's not even up for debate. If John Lennon was here he'd tell you exactly the same 💯. Before he died he said Paul's bass playing was innovative and EVERYONE was copying McCartney from his Beatle days.

[@aleksandraivin6999]

Paul McCartney is a global This song was number 1in USA and all the world in 1976..!! Greetings from Aleksandra, Zagreb, Croatia 🇭🇷❤️😊

[@bpabustan]

Sad that he doesn't play this live anymore. This one of my personal faves from him.

[@johnnersinger9771]

Listen to Paul's 80s version of this song

[@bpabustan]

@@johnnersinger9771 yes from Give My Regards To Broad Street. Despite having an amazing group of session musicians, that 80s version is not exactly my cup of tea.

[@ventues9751]

At 81 years old, Paul really can't sing this song anymore and he knows it

[@oliverpearson1577]

@@ventues9751 He can't really sing any of the songs anymore. Age has finally caught up with him unfortunately.

[@anniecrestani1121]

I bet you Paul could still sing this song live if he really wanted to baci x

[@jeffkoehncomedy2370]

One of my favorite walking bass lines and he does it with a pick! Not to mention, such a well orchestrated song overall.

[@ericdraven7185]

As a kid in the 70's/80's.. this was always one of my favorite songs.

[@julianmalijan5158]

I first heard this magnificent song June 1977 and still I played this so very often...It reminded memories of the past that instilled in my heart, I love this song very much Paul I'm your avid fan...fr: Philippines 🇵🇭

[@LeeFred78]

3:38 - the look you have on your face when you are watching a rock legend perform live!

[@clintwatts9863]

One of best bass lines ever !!

[@peternolan4855]

Paul’s performance here is fantastic. But Linda’s vocals elevate the whole performance.

[@mandy4786]

A beautiful song. And it was made that way because of his relationship with linda. ❤

[@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...

[@coastallad1010]

One of the great base lines

[@fredericfredo9630]

Paul is a genius!

[@gregcarlson6496]

One of the greatest bass arrangements and leave it to Paul to make it into a great song with his wife Linda with perfect back up vocals just adding more into the song. Hands down Paul McCartney is the greatest musician, Composer, and nicest man to hit the music industry. Thank you Paul and thank for teaching me the piano. Although you didn’t do it in person but I figured it out by ear. God bless you Paul McCartney and thank you for so many wonderful songs I grew up with

[@thesilvershining]

I learned the piano part for “Martha My Dear” because it’s just so delightful. If you haven’t learned that one yet give it a try!

[@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.

[@rogergomez1]

playing walking bass lines while singing... brilliant!

[@Swaggletail]

Wow, sounds great live. Love the horn section, so essential to this record.

[@kimberlyjennings3598]

Genius people do what McCartney does

[@MAP9595]

Man, this is an 11/10 live performance. Just spectacular. This song came out a few years before I was born, so I obviously have not seen Wings live, but I love hearing the stories here in the comments about people’s experiences watching this amazing band perform live. Please continue sharing!

[@magnificentmuttley154]

*@Mike Peragine* 💯% agreed. I'll gladly share over the very best concert of my lifetime. Concert of the Century, IMO. Too early for me to remember of course, but I was 4 when _Silly Love Songs, Band On the Run, & Maybe Im Amazed_ all covered pop radio & continued to play regularly throughout the 70s. Never knew about _Rockshow._ Never got to see Paul & his crew perform on TV in all that time. After all those years of hearing Paul & Wings play, eventually when I got my 1st job I got a copy of the _Wings Over America, Live_ album. You can be sure that had I been old enough to drive in 1976 I wouldve made it to Seattle to see this. Or at least come up with the $$ to take Greyhound With my background story finally out of the way, what Im really trying to get out of myself is this very recording of _Silly Love Songs_ simply blew my mind. Only Jeff Lynne & ELO, Dexter Wansel's MFSB/ aka The Sound of Philadelphia TSOP, or Boz Skaggs' _Lowdown_ could even compare to Jazz+Funk Fusion on that level. To jog your memory on MFSBs songs, theres also _Love Is the Message & When Will I See You Again,_ both featuring the Three Degrees. There are also _Metamorphosis & Mysteries of the World._ As a 70s kid these were songs that hit me REAL hard the 1st time I heard them- - an epic-level music that you only need to hear ONCE. And God forbid, but if its 25, 40, or 50 years later before you hear it the 2nd time, you never forget: 🔊😳! ! _--->_ 😊👍 Anyway, from 18 on listening to this on the _Live_ album, I could sense the love from the audience, even the warm summer night atmosphere of the Hippodrome. Remember, throughout the 70s & 80s Id never seen Paul or Wings perform at this point. Not on TV & certainly not live. However, even without the visual benefit of being on film, all to itself this recording is just magical; mesmerizing from the very 1st day I played it. And it still is. After a lifetime of concert-going & listening to miles of recordings sufficient to go to Mars & back, Ive never heard anything else like it! :')' ' ' (tears of joy) Please talk to me about any recordings of any live performances you know that capture the night air & evoke a sense of depth & space like this one. Theres just enough natural reverb that fills the space inside the Hippodrome in the recording; as though to transport you & make you feel like youre really there. Im ALL EARS to suggestions 😊😊💕!

[@sonnyromes860]

This would be a number one. Today

[@MAP9595]

@@sonnyromes860 oh, no question! They just don’t make music like this anymore

[@thesilvershining]

My mom was pregnant with my older brother when she saw Wings live. I’m so jealous to this day-I mean he was *technically* there so Wings was his first concert. My mom was pregnant with me when she saw Styx though, lol.

[@thesilvershining]

@@magnificentmuttley154 The Wings Over America album is possibly the greatest live album ever recorded. It still blows my mind to this day. They were in true top notch peak condition and Paul is just singing his heart out and once again proving why he’s considered one of the all-time industry best singers. You can just feel the mutual warmth of the band and the crowd meshing so beautifully. What I wouldn’t give to have been born in time to see it 🥺

[@hoothering]

There's nothing wrong with that, Paul. John was just having a rough day.

[@jaimehernandez9930]

Sencillamente porque Paul Mccartney es un súper músico super inspirado, siempre tocó el bajo y cantó fieramente un GRANDE

[@seerstone8982]

John could very jealous of his brother James Paul !

[@kenfuentes13]

Look how happy they are crowds, paul, linda all of em even those guys blowing their trumpets. Wow!!