Paul McCartney/Wings-song by song thread

OK, that is slurred way too much. Your cut off for the night, beam_me-up-gus! Though I will have whatever you're having.

 

Ha!! Nice!!!



Wildest Cat From Montana: What's your name?

Ringo:



F* you. That's my name.

 

I m not sure you would
Even if you could.
Stuff like vintage cuban rom and vintage cuban cigars ain for everyone. I kind of like it though.

 

Only one so far. (4148) McCartney

 

Confidante
Thank goodness we are now back to a solid McCartney mid tempo, melodic tune. Some nice bits and short enough to maintain interest.
(3.5/5)

 

Confidante is one of my favorite Paul McCartney songs ever. Lovely, wistful, bittersweet. The lyrics take you to a place pop songs almost never go: Recalling a friendship that he had to move on from (yes, it was inspired by his guitar, but the implications are clearly much broader), but with neither regret nor relief. He had to do it. It was time to move on. But he still remembers those days fondly he's glad he had them, and he does miss them sometimes. The melody is exquisite. The instrumental break, though simple, is perfect. But there's something else going on here, too:

This song is a sequel to Do It Now.

I'm not saying Paul consciously intended it to be, but it is nonetheless. In Do It Now, the character is a (presumably) young man getting ready to make a break with the past and head out toward something new -- something at least partly unknown and uncertain, but that he knows he has to do. In Confidante, it's decades later and he's looking back. He did the right thing. He had to make that break. But he still has those fond memories and loves that he has them to hold onto.

Even if the rest of Egypt Station was Paul reading the phone book, the way these two songs play off each other makes the album a masterpiece.

 

I Don't Know

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A masterpiece. The intimate and personal expression of emotions is the seal of every teardrop that emanates with the musical notes combined in perfect harmony with the verses, vocals, and instruments. The piano intro is powerful and intense. Its sound touches the core of the heart, opening the secrets of the soul. It's an incisive moment of reflection that connects everything. Bravo!!!

Lyrics:

I got crows at my window
Dogs at my door
I don't think I can take any more
What am I doing wrong, I don't know

My brother told me
Life's not a pain
That was right when it started to rain
Where am I going wrong, I don't know

But it's alright, sleep tight
I will take the strain
You're fine, love of mine
You will feel no pain

Well, I see trouble
at every turn
I've got so many lessons to learn
What am I doing wrong, I don't know

Now what's the matter with me
Am I right, am I wrong
Now I've started to see
I must try to be strong

I tried to love you
Best as I can
But you know that I'm only a man
Why am I going wrong, I don't know

But it's alright, sleep tight
I will take the strain
Yeah, you're fine, little love of mine
You will feel no pain

I got crows at my window
Dogs at my door
I don't think I can take any more
What am I doing wrong, I don't know

Now what's the matter with me
I don't know, I don't know
What's the matter with me
I don't know, I don't know
What's the matter with me
I don't know, I don't know


Credits:

Single: I Don't Know
Label: Capitol Records
Release Date: June 20, 2018
Length: 4:27 minutes

Written and composed by Paul McCartney
Produced by Greg Kurstin
Co-produced by Paul McCartney
Recorded at Henson Studios, LA, with additional sessions recorded at Hog Hill Mill, Sussex, and Abbey Road Studios, London
Engineered by Steve Orchard, Alex Pasco, Billy Bush, Julian Burg and Greg Kurstin, assisted by Matt Tuggle, Collin Kadlec, Brad Giroux, Keith Smith, Jamie Kirkham and Paul Pritchard
Mixed by Mark ‘Spike’ Stent, assisted by Michael Freeman and Derek Stockwell at Henson Studios, LA
Published by MPL Communications Inc
(P) 2018 MPL Communications Inc

Paul McCartney – Vocals, Drums, Percussion, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Piano
Greg Kurstin – Backing vocal arrangement, Electric Tremolo Guitar, Mellotron-Flute, Clarinet, Cello, Synth-French Horns, Timpani
Rob Millet – Cimbalom

Source: I Don’t Know - Paul McCartney - Egypt Station

Paul's own words:

 

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US Promo 7", Single, Test Pressing, White Label:

 

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‘I Don’t Know’ / ‘Come On To Me’ - RSD Exclusive 7"

To celebrate the success of Egypt Station charting straight in at #1 Paul will release an exclusive version of ‘I Don’t Know’ / ‘Come On To Me’ on 7” as part of Record Store Day. The hand-numbered vinyl is limited to 5,000 copies and available at independent record stores around the world from Friday 23rd November.

7" single:







Song:

 

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Rehearsal at Kokugikan, Tokyo - 05-11-2018:

 

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Finally,

Soundcheck at Glasgow, December 14, 2018:

 

Lets wait a while now and let @Who Cares catch up.

 

For goodness sake catch up @Who Cares, catch up @Who Cares !

 

Relax
Only a few songs left to get the @Who Cares treatment. There are plenty of things to discuss during the waiting. For instance how it even was possible for Paul to make one of the strongest collections of his career at his age. That s hard to believe

 

He's doing a double -shift. Here and at the Lennon thread. Poor guy must be exhausted.

 

Is it ?
I always thought Macca could make a good album if he wants to make a good album.

 

One thing I don't recall reading anywhere is when did Paul write these songs? There's a long gap between NEW and ES.

Did it take him several years to write all these? (Probably). Did it all happen in the year or so leading up to recording ES? Anything that had been on the shelf prior to NEW?

We know the music in Frank Sinatra's Party is from the mid-70s. My understanding is the Tedder tracks were mostly organic creations in the studio. Back In Brazil came out of a soundcheck presumably within the few years prior to ES.

 

I don't find it hard to believe at all, McCartney has come up with very strong collections repeatedly. Many think Chaos is a very strong collection, Flaming Pie is a very strong collection, Memory Almost Full is an absolutely stunning collection! So on Egypt Station McCartney just continued to do what he for the vast majority of his career has always done and that's create absolutely fantastic music!
Some of the songs on these albums are as good as anything McCartney has ever done, I'm talking Beatles, Wings and solo! Not every single song is Earth shattering as we've discussed, but Paul McCartney has never ever lost his touch for writing great songs!
Back in the day when really good music was appreciated, recognized and given it's due, many of these songs would have been hits, and more of these albums would have been #1! Flaming Pie did go as high as #2!

 

Come On To Me

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A powerful and fun rock song. There are moments in life when dancing is an energy for the soul, the moment when a spark is in the air to connect with someone else. It's an explosion of happiness, a touching instant of enjoyment. The pleasant and intense melody has a perfect bound with the sweet vocals, the simple but straightforward verses, and the driving rhythm and fast tempo for the creation of a magical journey into something special, unique, and exciting.

Lyrics:

I saw you flash a smile
That seemed to me to say
You wanted so much more
Than casual conversation

I swear I caught a look
Before you turned away
Now I don't see the point
Resisting your temptation

Did you come on to me
Will I come home to you
If you come on to me
Well I'll come on to you

I don't think I can wait
Like I'm supposed to do
How soon can we arrange
A formal introduction

We need to find a place
Where we can be alone
To spend some special time
Without an interruption

If you come on to me
Will I come on to you
If you come on to me
Well I'll come on to you

Before you grab your coat, I'll try to be discreet
You know we can't be seen
Exchanging information

I saw you flash a smile
That seemed to me to say
You wanted so much more
Than casual conversation

If you come on to me
Then I'll come on to you
If you come on to me
Then I'll come on to you

Yes I will, yes I will, yes I will now
Yes I will, yes I will, yes I will now

If you come on to me
Then I'll come on to you
If you come on to me
Then I'll come on to you

Yeah, yeah, yeah


Credits:

Single: Come On To Me
Label: Capitol Records
Release Date: June 20, 2018
Length: 4:11 minutes

Written and composed by Paul McCartney
Produced by Greg Kurstin
Co-produced by Paul McCartney
Recorded at Henson Studios, LA, with additional sessions recorded at Hog Hill Mill, Sussex and Abbey Road Studios, London
Engineered by Steve Orchard, Alex Pasco, Julian Burg and Greg Kurstin, assisted by Matt Tuggle, Collin Kadlec, Brad Giroux, Keith Smith, Jamie Kirkham and Paul Pritchard
Mixed by Mark ‘Spike’ Stent, assisted by Michael Freeman and Derek Stockwell at Henson Studios, LA
Published by MPL Communications Inc
(P) 2018 MPL Communications Inc

Paul McCartney – Vocals, Tom Toms, Claps, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Harmonica,
Mrs Mills Piano
Greg Kurstin- Percussion, Electric Guitar
Paul ‘Wix’ Wickens – Hammond, Synth Strings
Abe Laboriel Jr – Drums
Rusty Anderson – Electric Guitar
Brian Ray – Bass, Electric Sitar
Tim Loo – Cello
Greg Phillinganes – Piano
Muscle Shoals Horns: Soprano Sax – Doug Moffet
Trumpet – Steve Herrman
Tenor Sax – Tom ‘Bones’ Malone
Trombone – Charles Rose
Baritone Sax – Jim Hoke

Source: Come On To Me - Paul McCartney - Egypt Station

Paul's own words:

 

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Promo Films:

Promo Film #1 (Team Fred)

Credits:

• Directed by TG Herrington
• Filmmaker John Paul Summers
• Produced by Nicelle Herrington - Nom De Guerre Films
• Filmed in New Orleans, Louisiana
• Made in the 504 Studio
• Michael Marina as Security guard Fred “Little Freddie” Maxwell
  
• Gus Anderson as the man who is walking his dog "Lucky"
• Published on October 9, 2018
• Duration: 4:25 minutes

 

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Promo Films:

Promo Film #2 (Team Ali)

Credits:

• Directed by TG Herrington
• Filmmaker John Paul Summers
• Produced by Nicelle Herrington - Nom De Guerre Films
• Line Producer Han Soto
• Filmed in New Orleans, Louisiana
• Made in the 504 Studio
• Alec Rayme as Ali Almohri
  
• Rebecca Rebouché as the young woman
• Published on October 11, 2018
• Duration: 4:25 minutes

 

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Promo Films:

Promo Film #3 (Team Elsa)

Credits:

• Directed by TG Herrington
• Filmmaker John Paul Summers
• Produced by Nicelle Herrington - Nom De Guerre Films
• Line Producer Han Soto
• Filmed in New Orleans, Louisiana
• Made in the 504 Studio
• Deanna Davillier as Elsa Morales
  
• Ray Martin as the window cleaner
• Published on October 14, 2018
• Duration: 4:19 minutes

Source: TG Herrington on Instagram.

 

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Promo Films:

Official Video:

 

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‘I Don’t Know’ / ‘Come On To Me’ - RSD Exclusive 7"

"To celebrate the success of Egypt Station charting straight in at #1 Paul will release an exclusive version of ‘I Don’t Know’ / ‘Come On To Me’ on 7” as part of Record Store Day. The hand-numbered vinyl is limited to 5,000 copies and available at independent record stores around the world from Friday 23rd November. "

7" Single:

 

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Come On To Me (Live At Abbey Road Studios) (4:19)

Credits:

Come On To Me (Live At Abbey Road Studios) · Paul McCartney
Egypt Station ℗ Capitol Records;
℗ 2018 MPL Communications Ltd, under exclusive license to UMG Recordings, Inc.

Released on: 2019-05-17

Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer, Mixer: Giles Martin
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer, Mixer: Steve Orchard
Associated Performer, Vocals, Bass (vocal): Paul McCartney
Associated Performer, Keyboards: Paul "Wix" Wickens
Associated Performer, Drums, Background Vocalist: Abe Laboriel Jr.
Associated Performer, Guitar, Background Vocalist: Rusty Anderson
Associated Performer, Guitar, Background Vocalist: Brian Ray
Studio Personnel, Mastering Engineer: Randy Merrill
Composer Lyricist: Paul McCartney

From Egypt Station - Explorer's Edition / Egypt Station - Traveller's Edition: