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    • Nancy R
      Nancy R last edited by

      https://www.salon.com/2020/02/14/how-maybe-im-amazed-brought-paul-mccartney-back-to-life/

      Omni, Atlanta, GA May 18, 1976, Feb. 17, 1990

      GA Dome, Atlanta, GA May 1, 1993

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      FedEx Forum, Memphis, TN May 26, 2013

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      • Kestrel
        Kestrel last edited by

        Maybe I'm Amazed was recorded on the 22nd February 1970, making it fifty years old this time next week... eek !! 

        Wembley Empire Pool, London  (Wings) 21st October 1976.

        'Take It Away' video shoot Elstree studios, London 23rd June 1982.

        'Give My Regards To Broad Street' film premier, London 29th November 1984.

        Docklands Arena rehearsal concert, London 5th February 1993.

        Run Devil Run launch party, Equinox Club, London 30th September 1999.

        O2 Arena, London 22nd December 2009.

        O2 Arena, London 5th December 2011.

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        • Bruce M.
          Bruce M. last edited by

          It's unfortunate the article didn't include a clip of the original studio version, since that's what it's about.  But glad to see an awesome song getting appropriate recognition.

          "The only true patriotism, the only rational patriotism is loyalty to the nation all the time, loyalty to government when it deserves it."

          \--Mark Twain

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          • oobu24
            oobu24 last edited by

            At least the clip they featured was from 76 & not a current one!

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            • Yankeefan2
              Yankeefan2 last edited by

              Nancy R wrote:

              https://www.salon.com/2020/02/14/how-maybe-im-amazed-brought-paul-mccartney-back-to-life/

              What is almost as amazing is this song was not released as a single until years later when live version was used for the single. I think this song is one of the few casual music fans will know that is not from his Beatle career.

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              • Yankeefan2
                Yankeefan2 last edited by

                oobu24 wrote:

                At least the clip they featured was from 76 & not a current one!

                Thank goodness !! - lol

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                • love2travel
                  love2travel last edited by

                  One of Paul's soul songs...

                  Joy to the World - Peace on Earth - We are all ONE

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                  • LadyLeslie
                    LadyLeslie last edited by

                    It was really Linda that brought Paul back to life after his depression, or should I say she kept him from sinking to the bottom, after the Beatles broke up.   He wrote the song as a result, as a tribute and show of appreciation for her. 

                    Wichita, July 19, 2017 - sign read by Paul

                    Macca, Makin' the world a little better since 1942

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                    • Nancy R
                      Nancy R last edited by

                      ^ EXACTLY!! ❤️

                      Hey, I know that photo was taken in the mirror, but could you flip it for me and either post it here or email it to me? Thanks!

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                      GA Dome, Atlanta, GA May 1, 1993

                      Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA May 12, 2002

                      FedEx Forum, Memphis, TN May 26, 2013

                      Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA Oct. 15, 2014

                      Infinite Energy Center, Duluth, GA July 13, 2017

                      Bon Secours Arena, Greenville, SC May 30, 2019

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                      • LadyLeslie
                        LadyLeslie last edited by

                        Nancy R wrote:

                        ^ EXACTLY!! ❤️

                        Hey, I know that photo was taken in the mirror, but could you flip it for me and either post it here or email it to me? Thanks!

                        Sure! Will send it to  you.

                        Wichita, July 19, 2017 - sign read by Paul

                        Macca, Makin' the world a little better since 1942

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                        • Golden Earth Girl
                          Golden Earth Girl last edited by

                          love2travel wrote:

                          One of Paul's soul songs...

                          This . It's my soul song as well. I adore it more than words can say. I'm kinda glad the studio version was never released. Althought it hasn't had the universal recognition it deserves it always stands as a piece of intimacy between Paul and me whenever I see him live; for those 4 minutes it's just him and me singing this song and its the best feeling ever. PS, just an example of how cool this song is, my 18 year old daughter who has a wide and eclectic taste in music, has this song on one of her Spotify playlists.

                          Wembley Arena, London, Jan 1990Kings Dock, Liverpool, June 1990Earls Court, 1993, 2003O2, London, Dec 2009, Dec 2011, 2018Cardiff, June 2010Liverpool May 2015Oslo July 2015Berlin & Prague June 2016 Lucca 2020

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                          • love2travel
                            love2travel last edited by

                            Golden Earth Girl wrote:

                            love2travel wrote:

                            One of Paul's soul songs...

                            This . It's my soul song as well. I adore it more than words can say. I'm kinda glad the studio version was never released. Althought it hasn't had the universal recognition it deserves it always stands as a piece of intimacy between Paul and me whenever I see him live; for those 4 minutes it's just him and me singing this song and its the best feeling ever. PS, just an example of how cool this song is, my 18 year old daughter who has a wide and eclectic taste in music, has this song on one of her Spotify playlists.

                            That is such a beautful experience for you!!

                            One of his best songs for sure.  Have you ever thought about the words eggshell finish, it seems to be saying something else different instead of finish to me. I think it is another language... at anyrate it's so beautiful, like a hymn.

                            Joy to the World - Peace on Earth - We are all ONE

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                            • B
                              B J Conlee last edited by

                              Bruce M. wrote:

                              It's unfortunate the article didn't include a clip of the original studio version, since that's what it's about.  But glad to see an awesome song getting appropriate recognition.

                              Couldn't agree with Bruce more.  While I like the Rockshow (and subsequent MIA single) version alot, the original studio version is the "best" version.  I remember one day walking into an Indoor Mall and the sound system was just playing the last 30 seconds of the studio version.  The way Paul's drums were playing simultaneously with his guitars was simple perfect.  I had the ending of MIA (studio version) in my head for a couple of hours.

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                              • wingsoverkc
                                wingsoverkc last edited by

                                As usual with Bruce and BJ,  I disagree.  The live Wings version of Maybe I'm Amazed is lights out an improved version of the original.  Yes, the Wings version was my wedding song, so yes,  I'm a bit prejudiced.  I actually left it up to my future wife; after listening to both versions she simply said, Wings.  The live version just has so much energy, power, and passion.  And to be totally honest, my favorite song on "McCartney" is Every Night.

                                "If you want the Beatles, go see Wings"-George Harrison 1974

                                "This is for all the Wings fans!" - McCartney introducing "1985" for the first time on American soil (Phoenix 2010)

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                                • Nancy R
                                  Nancy R last edited by

                                  wingsoverkc wrote:

                                  As usual with Bruce and BJ,  I disagree.  The live Wings version of Maybe I'm Amazed is lights out an improved version of the original.  Yes, the Wings version was my wedding song, so yes,  I'm a bit prejudiced.  I actually left it up to my future wife; after listening to both versions she simply said, Wings.  The live version just has so much energy, power, and passion.  And to be totally honest, my favorite song on "McCartney" is Every Night.

                                  But I agree with you! Love the live version! However, I think Paul was dumb as a bag of rocks not to release the original version as a single! Would have gone straight to #1!

                                  Omni, Atlanta, GA May 18, 1976, Feb. 17, 1990

                                  GA Dome, Atlanta, GA May 1, 1993

                                  Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA May 12, 2002

                                  FedEx Forum, Memphis, TN May 26, 2013

                                  Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA Oct. 15, 2014

                                  Infinite Energy Center, Duluth, GA July 13, 2017

                                  Bon Secours Arena, Greenville, SC May 30, 2019

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                                  • love2travel
                                    love2travel last edited by

                                    My best version was in Detroit watching Paul sing this on the Jumbotron. It was the year he stopped at the Motown Museum. I just remember his face while he was singing it and you could instantly see he was thinking of Linda. ❤❤ It was a very very soulful version.

                                    Joy to the World - Peace on Earth - We are all ONE

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                                    • B
                                      B J Conlee last edited by

                                      As many of you know, I'm a big Paul Solo fan and I believe many of his albums since 2000 are as good as he has ever done.  I love MIA and it is still his "signature" Post Beatles' song.  I love the song and it would surely make my personal Paul Top 10 Solo songs list, but I don't think it is "head and shoulders" better than many of his other great Solo Songs.  I think songs like "Too Much Rain, Riding to Vanity Fair, Friends to Go, Only Mama Knows, Ever Present Past, I Don't Know, Dominoes, Beautiful Night, Little Willow" are right up there with MIA in my opinion.

                                      That being said, I do say that Maybe I'm Amazed is Paul's most  "important" Post Beatles' Song.  As Yankeefan said, even non Paul/Beatles' fans are well aware of the song and the biggest "Classic Rock" stations still have MIA on their playlists (along with Band on the Run).  As far as what MIA did to Paul's music career after the Beatles, it is by far his most important song.  This is what "Imagine" did to John's career after the Beatles.  Just like with Paul's Maybe I'm Amazed, I don't necessarily think "Imagine" is John's best Post Beatles' song.  I like Jealous Guy, Watching the Wheels and Beautiful Boy  better but sometimes American Radio takes to certain songs and that was the case for both Paul and John with MIA and Imagine.

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                                      • Nancy R
                                        Nancy R last edited by

                                        B J Conlee wrote:

                                        As many of you know, I'm a big Paul Solo fan and I believe many of his albums since 2000 are as good as he has ever done.  I love MIA and it is still his "signature" Post Beatles' song.  I love the song and it would surely make my personal Paul Top 10 Solo songs list, but I don't think it is "head and shoulders" better than many of his other great Solo Songs.  I think songs like "Too Much Rain, Riding to Vanity Fair, Friends to Go, Only Mama Knows, Ever Present Past, I Don't Know, Dominoes, Beautiful Night, Little Willow" are right up there with MIA in my opinion.

                                        That being said, I do say that Maybe I'm Amazed is Paul's most  "important" Post Beatles' Song.  As Yankeefan said, even non Paul/Beatles' fans are well aware of the song and the biggest "Classic Rock" stations still have MIA on their playlists (along with Band on the Run).  As far as what MIA did to Paul's music career after the Beatles, it is by far his most important song.  This is what "Imagine" did to John's career after the Beatles.  Just like with Paul's Maybe I'm Amazed, I don't necessarily think "Imagine" is John's best Post Beatles' song.  I like Jealous Guy, Watching the Wheels and Beautiful Boy  better but sometimes American Radio takes to certain songs and that was the case for both Paul and John with MIA and Imagine.

                                        I would still pick MIA as my favorite Paul solo song.(if I HAD to only pick one - Beautiful Night is a close 2nd)  For John, it's my favorite ballad, but I really love Instant Karma!

                                        Omni, Atlanta, GA May 18, 1976, Feb. 17, 1990

                                        GA Dome, Atlanta, GA May 1, 1993

                                        Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA May 12, 2002

                                        FedEx Forum, Memphis, TN May 26, 2013

                                        Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA Oct. 15, 2014

                                        Infinite Energy Center, Duluth, GA July 13, 2017

                                        Bon Secours Arena, Greenville, SC May 30, 2019

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                                        • Golden Earth Girl
                                          Golden Earth Girl last edited by

                                          love2travel wrote:

                                          Golden Earth Girl wrote:

                                          love2travel wrote:

                                          One of Paul's soul songs...

                                          This . It's my soul song as well. I adore it more than words can say. I'm kinda glad the studio version was never released. Althought it hasn't had the universal recognition it deserves it always stands as a piece of intimacy between Paul and me whenever I see him live; for those 4 minutes it's just him and me singing this song and its the best feeling ever. PS, just an example of how cool this song is, my 18 year old daughter who has a wide and eclectic taste in music, has this song on one of her Spotify playlists.

                                          That is such a beautful experience for you!!

                                          One of his best songs for sure.  Have you ever thought about the words eggshell finish, it seems to be saying something else different instead of finish to me. I think it is another language... at anyrate it's so beautiful, like a hymn.

                                          Ah man, it really is! A Paul McCartney concert isnt just a gig but a huge emotional event for me!

                                          I've never really dwelt on the eggshell finish thing. I didnt know if in that song he was referring to the the sheen you get on eggshell paint or if he was getting all hippy with literally egg shells! I've always concentrated on the verses as they describe me. When I first heard the song back in 1993 I couldnt believe he'd written a song, about ME!!! 

                                          Wembley Arena, London, Jan 1990Kings Dock, Liverpool, June 1990Earls Court, 1993, 2003O2, London, Dec 2009, Dec 2011, 2018Cardiff, June 2010Liverpool May 2015Oslo July 2015Berlin & Prague June 2016 Lucca 2020

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