McCartney 3?
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B J Conlee wrote:
What does McCartney 3 do for Paul's legacy? That's a very good question. My quick answer is that i think it does a lot for his long range legacy. First of all, it completes the "trilogy" of his"do-it-yourself" type of albums and I think it is the "best" of all 3. On top of this and for anyone who was on the fence about Paul's overall "musical career"(Beatles, Wings and Solo) McCartney 3 in my opinion just "cements" just how good his Post Beatles' career has been. Yes, some could say that his Post Beatles' career was inconsistent at times but on the "whole" his body of work has been "Great".. I think most people now that we are into 2021 would agree with that statement.
BJ,
Thanks for the heads up on the YouTube panel discussion, will definitely check that out! I thought the album was great the first time I heard it, but I'm loving it more with each and every listen. Great songs, playing, & production, and I think it's sequenced perfectly, as it has a great flow from beginning to end.
I've heard the"inconsistent" comments in reference to Paul's solo career many times, and it's usually, ironically from people who aren't well versed with his solo catalogue at all (beyond some hits). Art and music are a very subjective thing, so I respect everyone's opinion, but I do find it interesting that the word "inconsistent" is something that gets tossed around, because I really can't think of any artist, at any point who hit the mark every single time. Artists are human beings who make missteps, and I think there's a beauty in that. Also, who's to say what a misstep is? What impacts or emotionally speaks to one person may not speak to another on any level whatsoever. Anyway, just my two cents, haha.
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AnthonyB - Just listened to your cover of "Put It There" and you all did wonderful job, perfect song to do with your Dad !! BTW - I made sure I "liked it" on youtube.
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I finally got the McCartney III white vinyl from Record Store Day today!!! YAY
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Yankeefan2 wrote:
AnthonyB - Just listened to your cover of "Put It There" and you all did wonderful job, perfect song to do with your Dad !! BTW - I made sure I "liked it" on youtube.
Thank you so much for the kind words, really appreciate it! We did that right around the time MPL released the "Flowers in the Dirt" Archive, always been a favorite song of mine. One of my earliest memories is being in the car with my Dad listening to that album.
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^ Yes, great job AnthonyB! Well done!
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While I'm loving McCartney 3, it brings up these similar but different questions:
What is the "best" song on McCartney 3?
What is your "favorite" song on McCartney 3?
What is the "most important" song on McCartney 3?
While the 1st 2 questions are very subjective (lots of potential choices) but I think the 3rd question above is the easiest (for me anyway) to answer. The most "important" track on McCartney 3 is in my opinion "Slidin", Slidin is very important on the album because it stretches the "scope" of the type of songs on McCartney 3. It is the only "harder rock" song and it is done so well. I'm glad that Paul included this version on the proper McCartney 3 album because Rusty and Abe added so much to the song. I love the main guitar solo in the middle. It was just the right length and I also loved the psychedelic-like lyrics. Finally, it contained some of Paul's best vocals on the album. Thoughts?
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B J Conlee wrote:
While I'm loving McCartney 3, it brings up these similar but different questions:
What is the "best" song on McCartney 3?
What is your "favorite" song on McCartney 3?
What is the "most important" song on McCartney 3?
While the 1st 2 questions are very subjective (lots of potential choices) but I think the 3rd question above is the easiest (for me anyway) to answer. The most "important" track on McCartney 3 is in my opinion "Slidin", Slidin is very important on the album because it stretches the "scope" of the type of songs on McCartney 3. It is the only "harder rock" song and it is done so well. I'm glad that Paul included this version on the proper McCartney 3 album because Rusty and Abe added so much to the song. I love the main guitar solo in the middle. It was just the right length and I also loved the psychedelic-like lyrics. Finally, it contained some of Paul's best vocals on the album. Thoughts?
Here are mine:
Best song: "The Kiss Of Venus"- For me, this ticks off all the boxes of a "classic" Paul McCartney composition. Just an absolutely incredible, inspired melody, as well as beautiful lyrics. I also love that Harpsichord musical interlude, pure McCartney.
Favorite song: "When Winter Comes"- I loved this track immediately, as it made me think of the McCartney/RAM era, which is what I believe he's reflecting on here lyrically. I couldn't help but hear this song through the lens of 2020, and it's just so relatable on a multitude of levels. Also, my 4 year old daughter loves the animated music video for this, as well as the music video for "Find My Way"; they've both been frequently on repeat at our house since the album's release, haha.
Most important song: "Deep Deep Feeling"- See my lengthy post about this song a little further down this page, haha. I would argue it's the most important because it's the most different. There are a few songs from "Chaos and Creation in the Backyard" that strike me as having a similar mood ("How Kind of You", "At The Mercy", and the B-side "Growing Up Falling Down"), but none of them are quite as experimental. To my ears, this is Paul exploring new musical territory, which is astounding, considering how prolific he's been over the last 6 decades.
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oobu24 wrote:
^ Yes, great job AnthonyB! Well done!
Thank you so much!!
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Anthony B. wrote:
B J Conlee wrote:
While I'm loving McCartney 3, it brings up these similar but different questions:
What is the "best" song on McCartney 3?
What is your "favorite" song on McCartney 3?
What is the "most important" song on McCartney 3?
While the 1st 2 questions are very subjective (lots of potential choices) but I think the 3rd question above is the easiest (for me anyway) to answer. The most "important" track on McCartney 3 is in my opinion "Slidin", Slidin is very important on the album because it stretches the "scope" of the type of songs on McCartney 3. It is the only "harder rock" song and it is done so well. I'm glad that Paul included this version on the proper McCartney 3 album because Rusty and Abe added so much to the song. I love the main guitar solo in the middle. It was just the right length and I also loved the psychedelic-like lyrics. Finally, it contained some of Paul's best vocals on the album. Thoughts?
Here are mine:
Best song: "The Kiss Of Venus"- For me, this ticks off all the boxes of a "classic" Paul McCartney composition. Just an absolutely incredible, inspired melody, as well as beautiful lyrics. I also love that Harpsichord musical interlude, pure McCartney.
Favorite song: "When Winter Comes"- I loved this track immediately, as it made me think of the McCartney/RAM era, which is what I believe he's reflecting on here lyrically. I couldn't help but hear this song through the lens of 2020, and it's just so relatable on a multitude of levels. Also, my 4 year old daughter loves the animated music video for this, as well as the music video for "Find My Way"; they've both been frequently on repeat at our house since the album's release, haha.
Most important song: "Deep Deep Feeling"- See my lengthy post about this song a little further down this page, haha. I would argue it's the most important because it's the most different. There are a few songs from "Chaos and Creation in the Backyard" that strike me as having a similar mood ("How Kind of You", "At The Mercy", and the B-side "Growing Up Falling Down"), but none of them are quite as experimental. To my ears, this is Paul exploring new musical territory, which is astounding, considering how prolific he's been over the last 6 decades.
Great post and choices Anthony. I still think "Slidin" is a great choice and answer for all three questions. I forgot to add how great you and your brother's cover version of "Slidin" is. Loved it and I hope you get some sort of prize from Paul and MPL for doing it. If you don't mind, it you post your version of "Slidin". Everyone here should see it.
PS I also love the fact that your 4 year old daughter is growing up loving the Beatles and Paul. My Grandson just turned 2 last month. I can't wait to turn him on to Paul and the Beatles.
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B J Conlee wrote:
Great post and choices Anthony. I still think "Slidin" is a great choice and answer for all three questions. I forgot to add how great you and your brother's cover version of "Slidin" is. Loved it and I hope you get some sort of prize from Paul and MPL for doing it. If you don't mind, it you post your version of "Slidin". Everyone here should see it.
PS I also love the fact that your 4 year old daughter is growing up loving the Beatles and Paul. My Grandson just turned 2 last month. I can't wait to turn him on to Paul and the Beatles.
Thanks BJ! The album is so strong that I don't believe there are any wrong choices - so much great material to choose from. "Slidin" is definitely a highlight for me as well, I actually added it to my playlist when I'm working out. I love when Paul goes into full out rock mode, like "Only Mama Knows", "Save Us", "Cut Me Some Slack", "Hunt You Down", etc., so I loved this one right away as well. Really happy you enjoyed our short cover! Here's the link as requested:
Slidin' Cover:
Agreed, it's a really wonderful experience to introduce her to this music that's been with me all of my life, and even more wonderful that she's enjoying it, haha
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Anthony B. wrote:
B J Conlee wrote:
Great post and choices Anthony. I still think "Slidin" is a great choice and answer for all three questions. I forgot to add how great you and your brother's cover version of "Slidin" is. Loved it and I hope you get some sort of prize from Paul and MPL for doing it. If you don't mind, it you post your version of "Slidin". Everyone here should see it.
PS I also love the fact that your 4 year old daughter is growing up loving the Beatles and Paul. My Grandson just turned 2 last month. I can't wait to turn him on to Paul and the Beatles.
Thanks BJ! The album is so strong that I don't believe there are any wrong choices - so much great material to choose from. "Slidin" is definitely a highlight for me as well, I actually added it to my playlist when I'm working out. I love when Paul goes into full out rock mode, like "Only Mama Knows", "Save Us", "Cut Me Some Slack", "Hunt You Down", etc., so I loved this one right away as well. Really happy you enjoyed our short cover! Here's the link as requested:
Slidin' Cover:
Agreed, it's a really wonderful experience to introduce her to this music that's been with me all of my life, and even more wonderful that she's enjoying it, haha
Hey Anthony,
You're so right. There are so many good songs, there really are very few wrong choices. I have to say that both you and Yankeefan helped me to have more of an "appreciation" for a track like "Deep Deep Feeling".
I love the fact that a terrific musician like you loves this new Paul McCartney album so much. It validates for me that this isn't just an good album because it has Paul McCartney's name on it with lots of promotion. It really is another "latter day gem" by an artist that really deserves all the accolades.
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Anthony B. wrote:
B J Conlee wrote:
While I'm loving McCartney 3, it brings up these similar but different questions:
What is the "best" song on McCartney 3?
What is your "favorite" song on McCartney 3?
What is the "most important" song on McCartney 3?
While the 1st 2 questions are very subjective (lots of potential choices) but I think the 3rd question above is the easiest (for me anyway) to answer. The most "important" track on McCartney 3 is in my opinion "Slidin", Slidin is very important on the album because it stretches the "scope" of the type of songs on McCartney 3. It is the only "harder rock" song and it is done so well. I'm glad that Paul included this version on the proper McCartney 3 album because Rusty and Abe added so much to the song. I love the main guitar solo in the middle. It was just the right length and I also loved the psychedelic-like lyrics. Finally, it contained some of Paul's best vocals on the album. Thoughts?
Here are mine:
Best song: "The Kiss Of Venus"- For me, this ticks off all the boxes of a "classic" Paul McCartney composition. Just an absolutely incredible, inspired melody, as well as beautiful lyrics. I also love that Harpsichord musical interlude, pure McCartney.
Favorite song: "When Winter Comes"- I loved this track immediately, as it made me think of the McCartney/RAM era, which is what I believe he's reflecting on here lyrically. I couldn't help but hear this song through the lens of 2020, and it's just so relatable on a multitude of levels. Also, my 4 year old daughter loves the animated music video for this, as well as the music video for "Find My Way"; they've both been frequently on repeat at our house since the album's release, haha.
Most important song: "Deep Deep Feeling"- See my lengthy post about this song a little further down this page, haha. I would argue it's the most important because it's the most different. There are a few songs from "Chaos and Creation in the Backyard" that strike me as having a similar mood ("How Kind of You", "At The Mercy", and the B-side "Growing Up Falling Down"), but none of them are quite as experimental. To my ears, this is Paul exploring new musical territory, which is astounding, considering how prolific he's been over the last 6 decades.
I feel the same about The Kiss of Venus being a classic and (probably) the best song on the album. I also feel the same about When Winter Comes being my favorite (it's very comforting somehow).
Picking the most important song is harder for me. I agree that Deep Deep Feeling is important because it is exploring new musical territory, but its also my least favorite song on the album. I suppose I'd pick Long Tailed Winter Bird as most important because it's a little exploratory and I also really like it.
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I thought I would note how much I love the art work of the front cover and the picture of McCartney on the back cover. Inside I noticed picture of Paul with Nancy and I was not sure if she had ever been in picture with him on any other album. Others on this board will know better than me so let me know if I am wrog which I probably am -lol. I got the CD so the pictures are not big like the album and I bet that is much nicer.
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^ There are different pictures on some of the albums. And no, Nancy hasn't been on any albums.
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Has anybody had their record store indie album show up without it being numbered? Both myself and a friend received one without it being numbered.
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Yankeefan2 wrote:
BJ - A couple of things I would like to mention to you. On the Q&A on this site, McCartney said "Deep Deep Feeling" was his favorite song from "McCartney III". Check out the "Sticking Out From My Back Pocket" songs for December, I think you will love most of the selections. ("Kiss Of Venus", "Seize The Day", Dominoes", "Calico Skies", "Find My Way", "Great Day" etc). Happy New Year !!
You're right about the excellent January 2021 "Sticking Out of My Back Pocket" song list for songs about change and hope. Great songs from McCartney 3 including Seize the Day, Kiss of Venus and Find My Way. They could have also included "Women and Wives" which also has great "change and hope" lyrics.
Nice they included a hidden gem like "Summer's Day Song" from McCartney 2 and I think "Dominoes" is one of Paul's best Solo tracks.
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Someone on youtube is putting up some fanmade instrumentals. Very cool.
Check it out. Here's one of them... Seize the Day:
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paulfan11 wrote:
Has anybody had their record store indie album show up without it being numbered? Both myself and a friend received one without it being numbered.
No, I have not heard of that. I read that someone couldn't read their number but at least they had one. Did you & your friend order from the same place? They are white ones right? Did you by chance get a signature instead? Paul apparently autographed 10 copies.
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Paul has been on such a hot streak since Flaming Pie with his only misstep being Driving Rain. I'm afrid that McCartney III has put an end to the (almost) uninterrupted string of excellent albums (Flaming Pie, Chaos MAF, EA, New, Egypt Station). McCartnety III doesn't come close to any of those. This is likely to compete with Wild Life and McCartney II for my least favorite Paul album.
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TommyC909 wrote:
Paul has been on such a hot streak since Flaming Pie with his only misstep being Driving Rain. I'm afrid that McCartney III has put an end to the (almost) uninterrupted string of excellent albums (Flaming Pie, Chaos MAF, EA, New, Egypt Station). McCartnety III doesn't come close to any of those. This is likely to compete with Wild Life and McCartney II for my least favorite Paul album.
Tommy...feel bad that you aren't crazy about McCartney 3 but you aren't the first here on Maccaboard that are relatively disappointed in the album. Conversely...me, Yankeefan and Anthony B etc. love McCartney 3 as you've probably seen on this thread. Because it has been the holidays, they're still regulars who haven't reported.
Just curious...what don't you like. Is it some of the vocals, the lyrics etc. Personally I love the cornerstone pieces (the opener and closer), Find My Way, Pretty Boys, Women and Wives, Slidin, Kiss of Venus and Seize the Day. All future classics in my opinion. Just me but I think on the whole, it's a terrific album and miles better than Wild Life and McCartney 2.