I've been to a McCartney concert and YES, his bass licks always thump you right in the chest! 😮 It's amazing! Especially in Silly Love Songs. Everyone in their seats was clutching their chests and looking at each other to make sure they weren't the only ones feeling it! 😂 Thanks again Harri! You're the BEST! 😊👍
Paul STILL does this in concert, at least he did last time I saw him a few years ago (before Co-VID) I saw this 1976 Wings OVer America Tour concert, in May of 1976 in Detroit at the Olympia, the same place the Beatles played in 1964 (but I didn't see them there, I saw them here in Cleveland on Sept. 15, 1964 and again on Aug. 14, 1966)
Paul got a great tone out of his Rickenbacker 4001 bass with flatwound strings. Where Chris Squire's Rickenbacker tone was trebly and cranky (in a cool way!), Paul's was deep and earth-shaking. BTW, I attended the Cincinnati show on this 1976 "Wings Over America" tour. Unforgettable !
I saw Paul about 20 years ago and he was a living, breathing, human note and legend, switching between, bass, electric and acoustic guitar, piano and organ, all the while singing his magnificent songs. You are right, when playing bass, it did make the entire arena reverberate with the power and glory of one of the best. Try Nineteen Hundred and Eight Five from Band On the Run, another great rocker from him. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶
"Let Me Roll It" contains elements contributed by or nicked from three of The Beatles. The song's title was inspired by a quote from George Harrison's "I'd Have You Anytime," the opening track from his "All Things Must Pass" album. John Lennon thought Paul's song was a Lennon-style composition and incorporated its signature riff in his instrumental "Beef Jerky," which was on "Walls and Bridges." Apparently, Lennon thought "Band On The Run" was a great album. Thanks Agnete and Harri.
I saw Paul back in the early 2000's and he broke a guitar string while playing this. I've always loved this song and that memory has always stuck with me because it made him seem human for just a moment.
Hi Harri. The first time I heard this song on the radio, I could have sworn it was Lennon. The studio version borrows heavily from John's style (vocal phrasing, guitar chords and production choices, especially the compression on the vocals) I'm convinced that this song was meant as a love song/olive branch to John during their post-Beatles feud. Cheers!
If you don't know,Harri, the main guitarist of Wings, with the double-neck, Denny Lane, was in The Moody Blues. As Paul went into the Rock Hall as "solo", Denny got in with the Blues. The drummer, Joe English was influened by John Bonham (but not as wild) Bonham of Sep' is known to have seen a few concerts by Wings, as a fan. Bonhamn played with Paul on one song, unreleased until recent remaster series -and a group Rock Orchestra "Rockestra" in 1979, that is awesomely groovy. The other guitarist, Jimmy McCollough, had been in the Pete Townshend produced Thunderclap Newman - played with Wings a few years, left to play with Humble Pie, and died young from drugs.
One of his best. I don't go for his "silly" songs very much but this is some serious rock n roll! My fave song of his is "Maybe I'm Amazed" from this same concert. It's way better than the studio recording. He sings it with much more passion, and that lead guitar!
Saw McCartney and Wings in (near) San Francisco in May 1976. Stadium seating so got there 3 hours prior to showtime to grab a good seat. The talk in line was, as you might expect, will this turn into a Beatles reunion. Well, no, it did not. But by the time Paul got going no one cared about that anymore. GREAT show!! ✌
Let me roll it sounded like early Plastic ono band records by John. One of the best songs from the Band on the run album! The bass sound was from his Rickenbacker bass and it sounded a bit detuned but it was just perfect for that song.
From The Band on the Run album from 1973, this is an amazing composition. The bass line is a absolute soul grabbing, breath taking masterpiece and incredible trip to hear live. I saw Wings in December 1989, 20th row Skydome, Toronto. We were beside speakers that were 20 feet tall. By the end of the show I was deaf and felt like I was vibrating. SO MUCH FUN. This song was unforgettable. Great reaction Harri to our man Paul. Thanks Harri and Agnete. 👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Great pick Agnete. This is a great song live. I have seen him sing it 4 times . They were all great. Very good reaction Harri. It is bluesy, and very sexy too. He set the earth reverberating with a mighty bass. 🇺🇸🇨🇦🤴🇬🇧👍🙃
Agnete, thanks for this great request. I had the extreme fortune to see Sir Paul in concert about 20 years ago and it was a thrill beyond belief! His voice sounds amazing in this video. I love it! This is a great song and I love Harri’s insights. 🌺✌️
A live version! The original studio recording is on the fantastic Band on the run album. It's worth checking that one out to hear it in its polished state. They didn't make a bad fist of it though. Lot of other good tracks on that album - Mamunia, 1985. Jet. and the title track.
I always understood this to be a direct response to Lennon's "How Do You Sleep?", which was a brutal and direct personal attack on McCartney, who must have been deeply hurt by it. Nevertheless, he responds here with a typically generous and loving piece that mimics both the sound of John's early solo work as well as his vocal style. Paul's "nice guy" persona was never just an act.
@@rollomaughfling380 Well, I suppose it might not have been - both Lennon and McCartney threw a lot of shade over the subject afterwards - but the fact that Paul's arrangement is a pretty accurate pastiche of the Plastic Ono Band sound seals it for me (and many others, as any quick internet search will show). But I agree that we don't have a definitive answer. It was their business and and none of us can read their minds, especially at this distance in time.
@@rogereveratt2018 I'd look to reliable sources, what John and Paul said to authorized autobiographers on this, rather than personal or "internet"conjecture based on your impressions of the "sound."
@@rollomaughfling380 Well, you're not suspicious that both of them wanted to defuse a potentially destructive situation? The truth is that I don't really know - and neither do you. Such is the insidious power of rumour.
@@rogereveratt2018 And the true power of a sanctioned biography, and many other sources that support it. You're still out here, just splurting your fan-theories. So maybe check yourself and stop doing it. 👀
His performance of Soily, from this show, shows McCartney at top of his game. I am going to request it as soon as it achieves 200k views. It blows me away every time!
One of my favourite McCartney and Wings songs from the classic album Let Me Roll It. Paul looks so young here and to think this is AFTER his Beatles career!!
The Wings Over America tour ranks up there as one of the greatest ever, after Zeppelin, The Who,Queen, Grand Funk, Rolling Stones, Peter Frampton, and it is certainly presented as top notch, with the fantastic Live LP..
I don't know much about bass guitars. However, I did notice that that guitar had a very long neck. John Entwistle (aka Thunder Fingers) of the Who had a similar long necked bass. Perhaps the longer neck helps produce a deeper bass sound!? A favourite from Band on the Run. The first album that I ever purchased. Thanks Harry. I had mentioned it was a good one.😉
It's live performances by Paul, like this one, that remind me why so many people consider him to be the best bass player ever. And, his voice was still amazing, as well.
I always felt this tune was in part a reply to Lennon’s “How Do You Sleep?”, where he seems to be slamming Paul, but it may be I just read into it too much from the guitar sounding very much like Lennon’s on the “Plastic ONO Band” record. It’s a beautiful song regardless, and one of my all time favorites from Paul.
Oh this concert in Seattle ... I tried so hard back then to go to this concert, but that was before credit cards were so prevalent, so I'd have to get a ride to Seattle from Vancouver to buy the tickets and then again when the concert was on. This was just before Paul McCartney hit it really big and back to concerts with his Band On The Run album. As such none of the people I knew that had a car wanted to go. I was just a teen back then.
Harri… tryout some 21st Century Macca… “I Don’t Know”; “Back in the Sunshine”; “How Kind of You”; “Slidin”; “Hand in Hand”; and a hidden live gem “India”
When Paul started playing guitar, that was the cool instrument -not Bass. The Quarrymen and Silver Beatles needed a Bassist -eventually John’s friend Stu’, the painter, was convinced to put prize-money from Art, and join the group…and, Stu has been reported to not have been that talented. When Stu decided to stay in Hamburg, with his beloved Astrid, Paul had the burden of taking on Bass…and, he became one of the most talented! Paul does play guitar, piano, drums, synths -why he has recorded actual “solo albums” himself…and, he couldn’t read music. None of The Beatles could read or write music -they learned by hearing, and visual instruction of their instruments. (Paul leaned in later years, with his Classical works. George Martin was a fine mentor!) Yeah, Paul didn’t want to play Bass,…yet, he is brilliant!
I always thought this song was actually mocking John.....I mean the lyrics!! The riff.....obviously, (very Cold Turkey.) Maybe influenced a bit by James Taylor's song, Steamroller? James was on the Apple label.
96% of the time the studio version will always have superior production. A few exceptions occur. This song in particular is better from the original Band on the Run LP. McCartney plays a great live performance, but even his material gets lost in translation and completeness.
@@agnetesorensenelbom5085 - it’s certainly enjoyable to watch an artist you like live, but for a first listen I rarely recommend it. The artists typically take a lot of liberties with the original and the music is usually muddy or the instrumentation is different. Once I know a song it’s much more fun to see live, imo.
Paul McCartney is the BEST; you can always tell that he truly loved Linda
Paul was always my fav Beatle and I much prefer his solo career over all the other 3 Beatles COMBINED
I've been to a McCartney concert and YES, his bass licks always thump you right in the chest! 😮 It's amazing! Especially in Silly Love Songs. Everyone in their seats was clutching their chests and looking at each other to make sure they weren't the only ones feeling it! 😂 Thanks again Harri! You're the BEST! 😊👍
Paul is the best composer in the world. Great music! 🎶🎶🎶❤️❤️👍
Perhaps the most complete musician in the world. Sir Paul!
One of my favourite Wings songs! Love it! 😊 Yep his voice and the bass are great.
Paul STILL does this in concert, at least he did last time I saw him a few years ago (before Co-VID) I saw this 1976 Wings OVer America Tour concert, in May of 1976 in Detroit at the Olympia, the same place the Beatles played in 1964 (but I didn't see them there, I saw them here in Cleveland on Sept. 15, 1964 and again on Aug. 14, 1966)
Saw him in DC 4 times. 76 in Landover, Md
Paul got a great tone out of his Rickenbacker 4001 bass with flatwound strings. Where Chris Squire's Rickenbacker tone was trebly and cranky (in a cool way!), Paul's was deep and earth-shaking. BTW, I attended the Cincinnati show on this 1976 "Wings Over America" tour. Unforgettable !
I saw Paul about 20 years ago and he was a living, breathing, human note and legend, switching between, bass, electric and acoustic guitar, piano and organ, all the while singing his magnificent songs. You are right, when playing bass, it did make the entire arena reverberate with the power and glory of one of the best. Try Nineteen Hundred and Eight Five from Band On the Run, another great rocker from him. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶
Just checked ❤ Harri has done Nineteen Hundred and Eight Five 🎉
The bass of this song is very expressive 😀
"Let Me Roll It" contains elements contributed by or nicked from three of The Beatles. The song's title was inspired by a quote from George Harrison's "I'd Have You Anytime," the opening track from his "All Things Must Pass" album. John Lennon thought Paul's song was a Lennon-style composition and incorporated its signature riff in his instrumental "Beef Jerky," which was on "Walls and Bridges." Apparently, Lennon thought "Band On The Run" was a great album. Thanks Agnete and Harri.
Thank you ❤
The guitar riff is not too far from John's Cold Turkey riff.
Credit for the riff could go to Eric Clapton…or heroin.
Good info!
@@debjorgo pretty different riffs
A very cool tune that is one of Paul’s classic as a solo artist.
One hell of a rock voice, and he can still rock on stage! I guess the song (and the bass) remind me of the Beatles song Oh Darling.
He’s just a legend.
I saw Paul back in the early 2000's and he broke a guitar string while playing this. I've always loved this song and that memory has always stuck with me because it made him seem human for just a moment.
Paul doing Blues. Great song!
Hi Harri.
The first time I heard this song on the radio, I could have sworn it was Lennon. The studio version borrows heavily from John's style (vocal phrasing, guitar chords and production choices, especially the compression on the vocals) I'm convinced that this song was meant as a love song/olive branch to John during their post-Beatles feud.
Cheers!
Many have said that this song was for John Lennon, even Paul's vocal style/recording on the studio version is very Lennon'est
If you don't know,Harri, the main guitarist of Wings, with the double-neck, Denny Lane, was in The Moody Blues. As Paul went into the Rock Hall as "solo", Denny got in with the Blues. The drummer, Joe English was influened by John Bonham (but not as wild) Bonham of Sep' is known to have seen a few concerts by Wings, as a fan. Bonhamn played with Paul on one song, unreleased until recent remaster series -and a group Rock Orchestra "Rockestra" in 1979, that is awesomely groovy. The other guitarist, Jimmy McCollough, had been in the Pete Townshend produced Thunderclap Newman - played with Wings a few years, left to play with Humble Pie, and died young from drugs.
Thank you so much for the Info ❤
One of his best. I don't go for his "silly" songs very much but this is some serious rock n roll! My fave song of his is "Maybe I'm Amazed" from this same concert. It's way better than the studio recording. He sings it with much more passion, and that lead guitar!
Paul sure looks young here. My, my how fast time has slipped away, for Paul and everyone else our age.
Saw McCartney and Wings in (near) San Francisco in May 1976. Stadium seating so got there 3 hours prior to showtime to grab a good seat. The talk in line was, as you might expect, will this turn into a Beatles reunion. Well, no, it did not. But by the time Paul got going no one cared about that anymore. GREAT show!!
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Let me roll it sounded like early Plastic ono band records by John. One of the best songs from the Band on the run album! The bass sound was from his Rickenbacker bass and it sounded a bit detuned but it was just perfect for that song.
Great song ❤❤❤❤
From Band on the Run, probably Paul's best and most popular album after the Beatles.
From The Band on the Run album from 1973, this is an amazing composition.
The bass line is a absolute soul grabbing, breath taking masterpiece and incredible trip to hear live. I saw Wings in December 1989, 20th row Skydome, Toronto. We were beside speakers that were 20 feet tall. By the end of the show I was deaf and felt like I was vibrating. SO MUCH FUN. This song was unforgettable. Great reaction Harri to our man Paul. Thanks Harri and Agnete. 👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
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I was at that SAME concert at the Skydome in Toronto, that YOU were!!
@Patti Crichton That's is still a great memory for me. I saw The Beatles 3 times at Maple Leaf Gardens. What a great time to grow up. 👍✌️🎶😊🇨🇦
So many great tunes by Wings.. 'Nineteen Hundred Eighty Five" a fave
I’ve always loved this song! Of course it’s a love song for Lynda. That guitar lick that somehow sounds Chinese thrown in there it’s just awesome!
"Helen Wheels" is another great tune
Great pick Agnete. This is a great song live. I have seen him sing it 4 times . They were all great. Very good reaction Harri. It is bluesy, and
very sexy too. He set the earth reverberating with a mighty bass. 🇺🇸🇨🇦🤴🇬🇧👍🙃
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Thank you Harri ❤ So glad to see you enjoyed it, just love the base line 👍🥳🤩
Agnete, thanks for this great request. I had the extreme fortune to see Sir Paul in concert about 20 years ago and it was a thrill beyond belief! His voice sounds amazing in this video. I love it! This is a great song and I love Harri’s insights. 🌺✌️
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This song was widely interpreted as a pastiche of Lennon, from the guitar riff down to the vocal on the studio version (on Band On The Run).
Thanks for identifying the bass for me. Sometimes the songs are for John, or at least some people think this one is about John. Great song, thank you.
Denny Laine on double neck guitar
Founding member of the moody blues
A live version! The original studio recording is on the fantastic Band on the run album. It's worth checking that one out to hear it in its polished state. They didn't make a bad fist of it though. Lot of other good tracks on that album - Mamunia, 1985. Jet. and the title track.
I always understood this to be a direct response to Lennon's "How Do You Sleep?", which was a brutal and direct personal attack on McCartney, who must have been deeply hurt by it. Nevertheless, he responds here with a typically generous and loving piece that mimics both the sound of John's early solo work as well as his vocal style. Paul's "nice guy" persona was never just an act.
It wasn't. _How Do You Sleep_ may have been a response to Paul's _Too Many People,_ but by the time this came out, they'd buried the hatchet.
@@rollomaughfling380 Well, I suppose it might not have been - both Lennon and McCartney threw a lot of shade over the subject afterwards - but the fact that Paul's arrangement is a pretty accurate pastiche of the Plastic Ono Band sound seals it for me (and many others, as any quick internet search will show). But I agree that we don't have a definitive answer. It was their business and and none of us can read their minds, especially at this distance in time.
@@rogereveratt2018 I'd look to reliable sources, what John and Paul said to authorized autobiographers on this, rather than personal or "internet"conjecture based on your impressions of the "sound."
@@rollomaughfling380 Well, you're not suspicious that both of them wanted to defuse a potentially destructive situation? The truth is that I don't really know - and neither do you. Such is the insidious power of rumour.
@@rogereveratt2018 And the true power of a sanctioned biography, and many other sources that support it. You're still out here, just splurting your fan-theories. So maybe check yourself and stop doing it. 👀
His performance of Soily, from this show, shows McCartney at top of his game. I am going to request it as soon as it achieves 200k views. It blows me away every time!
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One of my faves for sure, I had the pleasure of seeing Sir Paul live and it was magical. Nice to see Linda on this video, may she RIP 💔
Glad I found you young man! I love your passion for all styles of music..... Mr Paul McCartney XXX RIP LINDA!
This is from Band on the Run album. Another great one on that album with strong bass is "Mrs Vanderbilt".
One of my favourite McCartney and Wings songs from the classic album Let Me Roll It. Paul looks so young here and to think this is AFTER his Beatles career!!
❤❤❤ Another great one Agnete.
Thank you ❤
I remember buying the album
The Wings Over America tour ranks up there as one of the greatest ever, after Zeppelin, The Who,Queen, Grand Funk, Rolling Stones, Peter Frampton, and it is certainly presented as top notch, with the fantastic Live LP..
I don't know much about bass guitars. However, I did notice that that guitar had a very long neck. John Entwistle (aka Thunder Fingers) of the Who had a similar long necked bass. Perhaps the longer neck helps produce a deeper bass sound!?
A favourite from Band on the Run. The first album that I ever purchased. Thanks Harry. I had mentioned it was a good one.😉
Other than Maybe I'm Amazed, this is McCartney's best post Beatle's song in my opinion.
Lots of great versions of this tune live and the studio is amazing.
It's live performances by Paul, like this one, that remind me why so many people consider him to be the best bass player ever. And, his voice was still amazing, as well.
I love this!
A favorite of mine hope you love love you
Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five....Medicine Jar.....and from the live Wings Over America "Venus and Mars and Jet"
Harri has done Nineteen Hundred Eighty Five 🥰
That scene splitting to all the musicians 4:36 😮 oooooohhhh whEeeer, what video transition ❤🇿🇦
Thank you Harri. I'm a huge Wings fan.
Love it man. That riff always gets me. Keep picking the winners Harri 😊👍.
I saw Sir Paul twice in concert in Montréal it was just Wow Wow Wow ❤❤❤❤
When music was good. Love those Gibson's
HERE one from WINGS with JOHN BONHAM on Drums it is BEWARE MY LOVE it good
He switched from his usual Hofner hollow body bass to a big Rickenbacker bass.
Hello from Cody Wyoming USA! You're awesome by the way.... one of my favorite songs😊 you keep reacting I'll keep watching my bestie
Agnete - This is one of my favorite McCartney and Wings song. You continue to submit great music. Bravo! Thanks Harri and Agnete.
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I always felt this tune was in part a reply to Lennon’s “How Do You Sleep?”, where he seems to be slamming Paul, but it may be I just read into it too much from the guitar sounding very much like Lennon’s on the “Plastic ONO Band” record.
It’s a beautiful song regardless, and one of my all time favorites from Paul.
My all-time favorite Wings song! Paul McCartney and Wings at their best ❤
THIS IS FROM HIS GREAT ALBUM ( BAND ON THE RUN ) 😊
Oh this concert in Seattle ... I tried so hard back then to go to this concert, but that was before credit cards were so prevalent, so I'd have to get a ride to Seattle from Vancouver to buy the tickets and then again when the concert was on. This was just before Paul McCartney hit it really big and back to concerts with his Band On The Run album. As such none of the people I knew that had a car wanted to go. I was just a teen back then.
Check out the studio version too
Paul wrote this to show john that he could write a john song.
my heart is like a weed, let me roll it to you.
Please check out "Another Day", "Mrs. Vanderbilt ", and "Helen Wheels", all great McCartney & Wings songs.
Linda McCartney couldn't roll a joint to save her life, so Paul naturally offered assistance in song form.
RIP Linda😞
The ending of that song is the same ending Roger Taylor used in 1991 Queen Montreal "somebody to love " check it out
You should do their song Juniors Farm bloke!!
Next one by the wings ….. 1900 85
Harri… tryout some 21st Century Macca… “I Don’t Know”; “Back in the Sunshine”; “How Kind of You”; “Slidin”; “Hand in Hand”; and a hidden live gem “India”
When Paul started playing guitar, that was the cool instrument -not Bass. The Quarrymen and Silver Beatles needed a Bassist -eventually John’s friend Stu’, the painter, was convinced to put prize-money from Art, and join the group…and, Stu has been reported to not have been that talented. When Stu decided to stay in Hamburg, with his beloved Astrid, Paul had the burden of taking on Bass…and, he became one of the most talented! Paul does play guitar, piano, drums, synths -why he has recorded actual “solo albums” himself…and, he couldn’t read music. None of The Beatles could read or write music -they learned by hearing, and visual instruction of their instruments. (Paul leaned in later years, with his Classical works. George Martin was a fine mentor!) Yeah, Paul didn’t want to play Bass,…yet, he is brilliant!
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I always thought this song was actually mocking John.....I mean the lyrics!! The riff.....obviously, (very Cold Turkey.) Maybe influenced a bit by James Taylor's song, Steamroller? James was on the Apple label.
96% of the time the studio version will always have superior production. A few exceptions occur. This song in particular is better from the original Band on the Run LP. McCartney plays a great live performance, but even his material gets lost in translation and completeness.
Please do check out the studio version: ua-cam.com/video/kWFehaQEMYI/v-deo.html
Studio version is still better.
Just thought the studio version might get blocked 😊 And love to see Paul McCartney live ❤
@@agnetesorensenelbom5085 - it’s certainly enjoyable to watch an artist you like live, but for a first listen I rarely recommend it. The artists typically take a lot of liberties with the original and the music is usually muddy or the instrumentation is different. Once I know a song it’s much more fun to see live, imo.
Roll it and pass it around!