Another Paul McCartney masterpiece!

I'm guessing that most people would categorize this as a minor entry in the venerable McCartney song book, yet it remains a personal favorite. I never tire of it. It gives my spirits a lift every time.

@keithbrown7685

Жыл бұрын

In that case, it's no minor entry. And it's among my very favorites by Paul, Linda, and Denny.

@toolatehello3345

Жыл бұрын

This was always one of my favourite Paul songs and I also love London .

@jeffreymosher6334

Жыл бұрын

Imagine this,... THIS was the song that introduced me to Paul McCartney at age 8. I started listening to the Top 40 in April and this was on the way up the charts and hit #1 May 20, 1978. While I was a radio listener from the crib and going forward, so I'd obviously heard Paul songs and Beatles songs this was my first awareness of Wings, and eventually led to my discovering the Beatles, (through the Bee Gees 'Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band' movie). This song still holds a special place in my heart and Band on the Run" a 6/8/74 #1 is my favorite song of all time.

@keithbrown7685

Жыл бұрын

@@toolatehello3345 I don't like London. I have painful memories of London. They ran me out of London, for trying to combine polka music with punk. I thought they'd be more open-minded about such things. :( : )

@keithbrown7685

Жыл бұрын

@@jeffreymosher6334 Good story. I got my first intro to all things PM, when I heard Uncle Albert. I thought, "who is this? sounds good, sounds like forever memorable" Later on, I find out, he was a member of this group called the Beatles. I thought that group was made up of a whole bunch of people, more than four, in my mind. One time in grade 7 industrial arts class, I was killing time by drawing a picture of some bearded dude, not knowing who I was drawing or how to draw. Some kid comes along and says something how it looks like Ringo Starr... And I think, I've heard of him, he was in that band. Only later did I bother to ask one of my relatives who all was in the Beatles. And the fascination only grew. I was always first and foremost a PM fan, but the Beatles fog was lifting.

His voice sounds top notch here. Precisely after you believed the song was over, comes the best musical part.

Paul can croon and then just bust out the power. His voice always amazes me. And that's on top of his writing. C'mon, it's just not fair.

@atgdcommish608

Жыл бұрын

Don't forget his bass playing. And his piano playing. And he could have been a drummer too.

Paul with a 1000 voices!

From Paul's London Town album, released in 1978, this is a beautiful tune, written on his farm in Scotland. With the beautiful hooks and magical harmonies this sensation went to Number 1. It was recorded on a motor yacht in the Virgin Islands equipped with a 24 track recording studio. Just so McCartney. ❤ Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Imadrummin. 👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

@Rkw772

Жыл бұрын

Went number 1 in the United States 🇺🇸 and Canada 🇨🇦!

@Imadrummin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mary Baillie while sharing how it was actually done and performed, You add some great artifacts and story lines behind the scenes most people would have missed these challenges they went through. ✌✌✌.

@marybaillie8907

Жыл бұрын

@Imadrummin You're are welcome my friend. Thanks for your great picks. 😊👍✌️🎶🇺🇲🎶🇨🇦

Paul McCartney is absolutely the Music-Man! Any time a person picks up a song by him I immediately think "Why that song? There are a lot more interesting songs or funny songs or deep song more than this one..." But I'd have to let it go hoping that person will enjoy the tune... And London Town is a magical album for me, it's a mystery and smooth journey...

This song came out in 1978, when the music charts were being dominated by The Bee Gees and Disco. Paul broke through with this masterpiece of pure pop perfection and took it all the way to #1! Thanks for another great McCartney reaction Harri!

This is one of my favorite songs from the disco era that wasn’t a disco song in 1978.😊

This was the first solo/Wings song of McCartney that I heard, when my brother and I got into The Beatles in 1978 (seeing film of Yellow Submarine, at a children’s film fest/ brother born in 1967, me in 1969). This song was edited for radio due to the word “damn” 🙄 and the instrumental break is shorter on single than album. Damn!

@DenmarkNete

Жыл бұрын

😅😊❤

I love how he just throws in a free song, at the end. Pete Townshend used to tease the Beatles about wasting good song ideas but cramming so many into one track.

Sir Paul getting proggy, excellent

Such an positive song! Sorry, I don't know who this is about. Thanks Harri

I’m a musician. Prior to this album most musicians were using synthesizers to create sounds and effects.This was one of the first albums to create string and orchestral sounds. It was the beginning of a change that for example allowed Paul to perform songs from Sgt. Peppers live. Once again a Beatle was progressive and forward thinking on how to use new technology.

Wings were on the radio constantly when I was a kid, I still have very fond feelings for most of their music

Great, Paul McCartney 🎶🎶🎶 Greetings from the Netherlands. ❤❤❤

I love those years when synthesizers were used!

Allways loved this song ❤

Def one of my fav Paul/Wings songs ❤ And i always loved the musical interlude towards the end. It fits the message of the song: of wanting us, ( humanity) to get along and "make it". If you get a chance, watch the video to this,; where Paul has an audience dancing around him and the band Kids, teens, adults and old folk. All races and religions. Just like a multicultural family reunuion. As to whether its about John. I believe Paul managed to put messages and lines referring to him in quite a few songs. Esp the late 70s era. They were being warm and cordial with each other. Even tho i believe , had John lived, there may still have been snarky snipes between them, from time to time. But I dont think theyd EVER lose their brotherly love for one another. And it fits the theme of the song, that despite the difficulties and differences, we can make it work..

Imadrummin my hero. Are you reading my future request list pal ? 😉 Love this song from the London Town Album. Great choice. 😊

@DenmarkNete

Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤😊

@michellefarrell9082

Жыл бұрын

Agree100%. Imadrummin has super powers!🎧🎹🎯👏👏👏❤️

@Imadrummin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Daniel. I'll never tell. 😀😀😀Peace my brother and you are much appreciated too.

London Town is a terrific record. So many great songs.

I remember this playing in the background when I hung out (was babysat) with my older cousin back in the 70's. I have always loved this song and it is my most beloved song ever. Beautiful voice and so much talent.

I actually love the Song London Town from this album.

My favorite wings song!!! So good!!

Another great one, you can’t go wrong in any way, shape or form with Paul McCartney. Thanks Imadrummin and Harri.

@DenmarkNete

Жыл бұрын

🥰🤩👍

@Imadrummin

Жыл бұрын

An eloquent song that I felt was necessary during those times. So refreshing,

Love this song. Love your channel Harri....greetings from Canada. It was 1977/78 era.

This is a lovely song. I'm glad that you reacted to this song! The entire London Town album is good. Sir Paul McCartney's talent never ceases to amazed me! 👍

I was Truly blessed to be a kid during this time. It was the best music!!! This song takes me back to my early teens at the swimming hole with friends on a hot summer day!

This song "With A Little Luck" is from "Wings" 6th studio album "London Town". It was their biggest hit from the album. The album didn't get good reviews by critics. I had this album & like all the songs on it.

This song has such a late 70s sound. This sound would only be around a few more years, practically disappearing after 1981.

I like the direct illusion to his earlier song, "We can work it out." As to his intended meanings, the recent double volume where he discusses every lyric he wrote doesn't always elucidate--he's often coy about what he really meant.

my fav from wings

He is such a natural bass player.

This was a smashing hit (#1 by the way) back in 1978

Thank you for the great reaction Harri. This song is a true gem. I hadn't put together the "My Love" correlation but I can see that now. Thanks again my friend. 👍👍👍

Released May 1978, went to #1 on USA's Billboard Hot 100. Wings fifth #1 single.

I hate it when people try to drag him down, for whatever reason - usually middle of the road, or not new-wave or whatever. I love his music. I don't carry prejudice. If it's good, it's good.

@Imadrummin

Жыл бұрын

Well spoken Peter. I like the way you think and see things. 👍👍👍

The Bestles had a Album which included all four beatles recording in each other's tracks called London Town, no sign or hint of the Beatles cooperative efforts.

Another great song from his "London Town" album is "Deliver Your Children"

FYI this wonderful song was played during the closing credits of a 1979 movie called Sunburn. It starred Farah Fawcet & Charles Grodin. It's a charming film. One thing that stands out is that the Beautiful Farah pops a champagne and as she smiles this wonderful song begins closing credits role. cheers

@kellythomas765

9 ай бұрын

Good Memory. Good movie. I was going to make the same comment right before I saw your post.

Great voice

Such a fantastic song by Paul. Thank you Imadrummin.

@Imadrummin

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcomed Diane and glad you are still digging my picks for Harri's reaction. Hope to keep them coming.🎤🎧🎷🎸🎹🎺🎻🥁🪘🎹

I have to say I don't really listen to lot Paul McCartney stuff but this one I'm definitely going to have to download because this song is really good

@Kathmak

11 ай бұрын

You should keep an open mind and listen to more McCartney music. He's the GOAT.❤

Vary smooth 😊

Released in 1978 and recorded in 1977 The song tells how ordinary people with a little luck can turn things around and be successful

If you want to deep dive into the Paul/John relationship, I recommend the podcasts “Another Kind of Mind” and “One Sweet Dream. Extremely well researched and great listens.

We can send it rocketing skyward!! Love this one! 😊

Not about Lennon...love song about him and Linda.

In 1978 I was 4 years old and can remember like it was yesterday but can’t remember yesterday lol

Check the single version - not just an edit, it has a different arrangement and vocals in the outro, a much tighter and more impactful version IMO.

The part after the false ending takes the song from an 9 to a 10. This is a TOP 5 Macca solo song for me. Thanks for sponsoring it, Mr. Imadrummin.

@Imadrummin

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Thank you my friend.👍

The single version is just 3 min. 12 sec. I've always loved this song, such a hopeful outlook and his singing in the last verse is top notch. That album "London Town" is underrated. He only made 1 more Wings album "Back to the Egg" which I think isn't as good.

@melaniesweeten5401

Жыл бұрын

Back to the Egg might be my favorite Wings album.

I just watched an old interview this week and in it Paul said this song is not about John

Paul had the ability and he used it more in his own records where he wiuld write songs in a certain key and he may use that on two or three albums thats why when you said this song reminded you of my my love it wasnt that the songs where alike it was a style and key that he was useing at that time there. was a vocal coach on u tube and he said when paul was in the beetles his range went the entire lenth of a piano very bassy to almost male soprano when i first started listening to the beetles his voice could be diffrent on every song on the same album to bad old age is robbing him of that beautiful voice i use to love to listen to there real early records when john and paul would harmonize together john had a great raw voice and paul could balance it up with just being one octive higher most of there best work was done when they whrre really writting together witch even though their names where on everything if you get into there music you can always tell when they colaborated on it and they where both really into being together.

Don't Let It Bring You Down from same LP sounds very much like it's directed at John..."don't go down, don't go underground"...at a time when John had disappeared from view.

He often talked about John in his songs.

I love the instrumental part of the song bass and all.

Normally the song would have ended when you thought it was ending. The single edit version sort of ended that way. This being the album version was much longer.

This is the first McCartney song that hooked me on wings. Still my fav of his after Beatles songs. Thanks. Enjoy.

It was record follow up to Mull of Kintyre ...got to number 7 i think !!

Great choice I'madrummin and great reaction Harri. One of the string of major top 10 hits Paul had in the 70s at the rate of one a year it seemed and this was the follow up single to Mull of Kintyre As it was recorded on a yacht Paul threatened to initially name London Town album Water Wings... geddit?

@Imadrummin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Stephen. Much appreciated my friend. 👍

Ima - Excellent submission once again. Anything McCartney get it done for me. Thanks, Ima and Harri

@Imadrummin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you DaveBZen. Appreciate ya!!! 👍

Thanks Imma & Harri. London Town contains one of my favorite Macca deep cuts called "Morse Moose and the Gray Goose". Talk about proggy....

@Imadrummin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Joseph. London Town is right up there as one of my very favorite Paul solo albums. Of course the Band On The Run album was epic. Linda, Denny and the rest were magic to the sound during the Wings days. Peace my brother. ✌✌✌

@debjorgo

Жыл бұрын

I can't argue with a Morse Moose recommendation.

@josephthomas3912

Жыл бұрын

@@angelootavio204 Wow Angelo, that's really interesting. I never thought about Morse Moose in relation to London Calling. Did you read something about a connection or were you considering the possibility ? It is certainly an intriguing idea.

That raspy McCartney is almost Rod Stewart ish

Hi there. I think he was talking about the entire Wings project just taking off. Wich was not a easy task with his legacy behind recently. "My love " it's from the same period

I believe this was Paul’s first single after him and John made up. I believe they made up around 1977. And this was released the following year.

@melaniesweeten5401

Жыл бұрын

They hung out many times years before that. They didn't spend time together in person after 1976, but stayed in touch.

Enjoy your reactions to Macca. Check out a hidden gem called Don't Let It Bring You Down.

@AT-zb3mj

8 ай бұрын

One of my all time favourite records!

I love all of the Beatles solo career music catalog. I don’t care that Paul sang silly love songs, or John sang intelligent music, or George sang spiritual music, or Ringo sang everything. They were all so immensely talented that the band just couldn’t contain them anymore.

@Rkw772

Жыл бұрын

I love the Beatles and sorry they had heartbreak after break up. I am glad they had a chance to do their own things as well. I still listen to it all.

@keithbrown7685

Жыл бұрын

I think that's oversimplifying.

@timpafundi6321

Жыл бұрын

@@keithbrown7685 As you have your opinion, so too do I have my own. ✌️☮️

@keithbrown7685

Жыл бұрын

​@@timpafundi6321 Fair enough.

@aBeatleFan4ever

Жыл бұрын

Paul sang ALL kinds of music. It is ridiculous for anyone to think he just sang "silly love songs". And what does "John sang intelligent music" even mean..? What on earth - is "intelligent" music..???

As a German-speaking old man, I just say "nice". Back then, Mac was riding a "surreal" US wave of success, triggered by Band On The Run and Wings Over America. He could publish whatever he wanted, but it never worked to that extent in Europe until the "Müll" Of Kintyre appeared. In my opinion Mac, John and George were solo tightrope walkers, on the one hand brilliant on the other hand just "nice" to put it politely. Only Ringo always remained musically authentic with a wink.

Paul was totally about Linda by this time ...

No, it wasn't about John Lennon. This was during the time that John took 5 years off to be a "house-husband" and raise Sean. Paul's LONDON TOWN album was released in March of 1978, so you guessed right! I LOVE that album, there are a lot of cool songs on it. HARRI, what I LOVE about you is that you react to so many McCartney and Beatles' songs that NO ONE ELSE reacts to! Like you, Paul is MY "main man" too. KEEP IT UP!! Cheers!

I never put the two together. I now wonder if this was a message for John Lennon.

My kid brain heard "in clever weather." I was in my thirties before I got the real lyric of "inclement." 🙄😂

@elysehfm8797

Жыл бұрын

And My Love was "Milo does it good!" Who is Milo???

@elysehfm8797

Жыл бұрын

Now that I think about it, I used t think this was "With A Little Love."

@Cynthia...

Жыл бұрын

@@elysehfm8797 I did as well.

@elysehfm8797

Жыл бұрын

@@Cynthia..., woo hoo! I always feel like the only one! 😅

Harry not everything is about JL

I need to get London Town. My version is from Wingspan without the instrumental. Love the longer version better. I need to get London Town. Love Joe English’s drumming too. It’s Paul seeing the cup half full. It’s uplifting. Paul’s songs I believe often have double meanings.

@jonathanmurphy3141

Жыл бұрын

Joe English may not be on this track -it could be Paul drumming. Joe and Jimmy McC’ both departed Wings, for other pastures during the recording of “London Town”. I believe after the boat adventure in the Virgin Islands. Record was finished in UK by the main trio.

@Rkw772

Жыл бұрын

@@jonathanmurphy3141 I’ve read that Joe played on this track. They recorded it on the yacht and he stayed until they were done with that part. Jimmie didn’t play on it though.

@jonathanmurphy3141

Жыл бұрын

@@Rkw772 Thanks! A funny story involving "Joe English" - My brother told me when he was in college, he met a woman, also a student, out social at a bar. They were getting along fine, she asked him back to here apartment, off campus. He said they started to fool around, on a couch. Then she suddenly got up, with anxiety, and declared, "No, I shouldn't do this! I'm also dating Joe English!" My brother said he started to howl with laughter, rolled off the couch onto the floor. She was confused. He said, "I hope he's not the old drummer from Wings!" -that had to be explained to her. (around 1990)

@Rkw772

Жыл бұрын

@@jonathanmurphy3141 funny. Last I’ve heard of Joe is he’s a drummer in an extremist church in North Carolina. The church minister was arrested for beating a child in the congregation.

@jonathanmurphy3141

Жыл бұрын

@@Rkw772 No silly Love songs there!!

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That just doesn't sound like the great bass lines you hear from Paul. Way too basic.