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    It's The Singing That Makes RAM Paul's Best Album

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      admin last edited by

      Was listening to RAM this morning and his singing is way beyond brilliant it's like he's painting with his voice , lots of colour just bursting out of his mouth . Even Linda's singing is good it's kind of kooky . Out of all my albums and I've over 500 I think I like the singing best on RAM , maybe only Bowie's Diamond Dogs comes close to my mind vocally Don't think Paul will ever TOP - RAM when it comes to singing

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        admin last edited by

        true on RAM , LOVE David Bowie ON DAVID LIVE

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        • Danish Macca
          Danish Macca last edited by

          I couldn't agree more - Ram is a vocal masterpiece!

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          Hannover 2003
          Copenhagen 2003
          Horsens 2004
          Stockholm 2011
          Roskilde Festival 2015
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          • oobu24
            oobu24 last edited by

            Danish Macca:

            I couldn't agree more - Ram is a vocal masterpiece!

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            • Bruce M.
              Bruce M. last edited by

              I know I'm in a minority here, but I mostly disagree. While it's absolutely true that Paul's vocal cords were at their all-time peak in this period -- amazing range, ability to produce different sorts of tones, etc. -- many of his vocals on Ram are way overdone for my taste. Monkberry Moon Delight borders on unlistenable, and Back Seat of My Car is so over the top it's unintentionally hilarious. I actually don't think there's a vocal on Ram that's equal to the more straightforward performances on tunes like Maybe I'm Amazed and Every Night.

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                davidcg2003 last edited by

                On a more general note I have always thought that one of the beauties of Macca songs is that he uses his voice to add depth, interest and colour to his musical canvas. Almost like his voice is an additional musical instrument. Many of the greats do this as well of course. Having written and recorded hundreds of songs I guess it is an on-going challenge for him to sound different as often as possible. He achieves this to huge success but sometimes misses the mark. Monkberry Moon delight is, as stated, a good example. The song is great but the vocals towards the end detracts from the song. Another example is the fabulous Wildlife track that descends to mediocrity at the end.

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                  admin last edited by

                  Bruce M.:

                  I know I'm in a minority here, but I mostly disagree. While it's absolutely true that Paul's vocal cords were at their all-time peak in this period -- amazing range, ability to produce different sorts of tones, etc. -- many of his vocals on Ram are way overdone for my taste. Monkberry Moon Delight borders on unlistenable, and Back Seat of My Car is so over the top it's unintentionally hilarious. I actually don't think there's a vocal on Ram that's equal to the more straightforward performances on tunes like Maybe I'm Amazed and Every Night.

                  I'm with you on RAM. For me it's an album full of half finished ideas, song snatches (can I say that here?) and no focus. No argument about his singing or his voice on RAM, but BSOMC, Long Haired Lady and so many others are spoiled by unnecessary grandiose production and Linda's voice is mixed way to up front for me...I'm sorry, but...Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey is the album's gem. Heart Of The Country another great one. Eat At Home, Smile Away, 3 Legs...it's all downhill for me I'm afraid.

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                  • ewanme
                    ewanme last edited by

                    For me, 'Ram' has always been my favourite album because of the MELODY. It's the most melodic album I've ever heard. Secondly, the lead vocals are great, and the vocal harmonies work really well too. There's not a poor track on there, but 'Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey is a masterpiece!

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                    • yankeefan7
                      yankeefan7 last edited by

                      Sir Guy Grand:

                      Was listening to RAM this morning and his singing is way beyond brilliant it's like he's painting with his voice , lots of colour just bursting out of his mouth . Even Linda's singing is good it's kind of kooky . Out of all my albums and I've over 500 I think I like the singing best on RAM , maybe only Bowie's Diamond Dogs comes close to my mind vocally Don't think Paul will ever TOP - RAM when it comes to singing

                      Actually my favorite McCartney vocal performance is the RDR album.

                      Maybe I'm amazed !!

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                        admin last edited by

                        yankeefan7:

                        Sir Guy Grand:

                        Was listening to RAM this morning and his singing is way beyond brilliant it's like he's painting with his voice , lots of colour just bursting out of his mouth . Even Linda's singing is good it's kind of kooky . Out of all my albums and I've over 500 I think I like the singing best on RAM , maybe only Bowie's Diamond Dogs comes close to my mind vocally Don't think Paul will ever TOP - RAM when it comes to singing

                        Actually my favorite McCartney vocal performance is the RDR album.

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                          admin last edited by

                          its even more fun to listen to this album in mono

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                          • Bruce M.
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                            moptops:

                            Bruce M.:

                            I know I'm in a minority here, but I mostly disagree. While it's absolutely true that Paul's vocal cords were at their all-time peak in this period -- amazing range, ability to produce different sorts of tones, etc. -- many of his vocals on Ram are way overdone for my taste. Monkberry Moon Delight borders on unlistenable, and Back Seat of My Car is so over the top it's unintentionally hilarious. I actually don't think there's a vocal on Ram that's equal to the more straightforward performances on tunes like Maybe I'm Amazed and Every Night.

                            I'm with you on RAM. For me it's an album full of half finished ideas, song snatches (can I say that here?) and no focus. No argument about his singing or his voice on RAM, but BSOMC, Long Haired Lady and so many others are spoiled by unnecessary grandiose production and Linda's voice is mixed way to up front for me...I'm sorry, but...Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey is the album's gem. Heart Of The Country another great one. Eat At Home, Smile Away, 3 Legs...it's all downhill for me I'm afraid.

                            I think the Ram addicts have just stopped responding to me, lol. For the record, I do like Heat of the Country, Eat at Home and Two Many People. Smile Away starts grating on me after a while. But your mileage may vary.

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                            \--Mark Twain

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                              admin last edited by

                              yankeefan7:

                              Sir Guy Grand:

                              Was listening to RAM this morning and his singing is way beyond brilliant it's like he's painting with his voice , lots of colour just bursting out of his mouth . Even Linda's singing is good it's kind of kooky . Out of all my albums and I've over 500 I think I like the singing best on RAM , maybe only Bowie's Diamond Dogs comes close to my mind vocally Don't think Paul will ever TOP - RAM when it comes to singing

                              Actually my favorite McCartney vocal performance is the RDR album.

                              That album is lightning in a bottle: energy jumps out at you, and it was his last great "voice" album.

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                                admin last edited by

                                Bruce M.:

                                moptops:

                                Bruce M.:

                                I know I'm in a minority here, but I mostly disagree. While it's absolutely true that Paul's vocal cords were at their all-time peak in this period -- amazing range, ability to produce different sorts of tones, etc. -- many of his vocals on Ram are way overdone for my taste. Monkberry Moon Delight borders on unlistenable, and Back Seat of My Car is so over the top it's unintentionally hilarious. I actually don't think there's a vocal on Ram that's equal to the more straightforward performances on tunes like Maybe I'm Amazed and Every Night.

                                I'm with you on RAM. For me it's an album full of half finished ideas, song snatches (can I say that here?) and no focus. No argument about his singing or his voice on RAM, but BSOMC, Long Haired Lady and so many others are spoiled by unnecessary grandiose production and Linda's voice is mixed way to up front for me...I'm sorry, but...Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey is the album's gem. Heart Of The Country another great one. Eat At Home, Smile Away, 3 Legs...it's all downhill for me I'm afraid.

                                I think the Ram addicts have just stopped responding to me, lol. For the record, I do like Heat of the Country, Eat at Home and Two Many People. Smile Away starts grating on me after a while. But your mileage may vary.

                                Whoa... totally forgot about Too Many People. Yes, love that heaps!

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                                • Andy_Shofar
                                  Andy_Shofar last edited by

                                  I think it was at MSG when Paul & band played Smile Away and a few other songs from RAM and the whole place went mad!!!

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                                    admin last edited by

                                    Andy_Shofar:

                                    I think it was at MSG when Paul & band played Smile Away and a few other songs from RAM and the whole place went mad!!!

                                    Too Many People wasn't it?

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                                      love2travel last edited by

                                      Andy_Shofar:

                                      I think it was at MSG when Paul & band played Smile Away and a few other songs from RAM and the whole place went mad!!!

                                      Oh my! So sorry I missed that show, when was that! Love the Ram vocals...I have to say that I think my all time favorite Paul vocal is on India which you can't even buy And the Oh Darlin vocal...those two popped in my mind as the best, however, I do love the entire RAM album and vocals.

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                                      • wingsoverkc
                                        wingsoverkc last edited by

                                        RAM continues to be my all-time favorite album ever. Ever. I loved it when I first played it in 1971 as a young teenager, and I love it now in my late 50's. Listen to it at least once a month for over 40 years. Yea, pretty decent little lp.

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                                          JoeySmith last edited by

                                          For me, 'Ram' is easily Paul's most melodic album & the work he did on the harmonies is unsurpassed. I believe Elton John said in the early 70s that Ram had the best harmonies on any album he's heard - & that is saying a lot! 'Dear Boy' alone if done by The Beatles would have been a Top 10 Beatles song ever. Its really a shame that critics didnt give Ram a chance sine it affected Paul's musical direction significantly. I would have loved for Paul to continue in the Ram direction throughout the 70s.

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                                          • ewanme
                                            ewanme last edited by

                                            wingsoverkc:

                                            RAM continues to be my all-time favorite album ever. Ever. I loved it when I first played it in 1971 as a young teenager, and I love it now in my late 50's. Listen to it at least once a month for over 40 years. Yea, pretty decent little lp.

                                            Agreed. You mean all-time favorite album of any artist, right? That's my opinion. Better than those Beatles!

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