Paul & Linda only had a thirty year old love story. They met in 1967 at a Bag of Nails Bar. Then Married in March 12, 1969 to Linda Death in April 17, 1998. Paul loved Linda. Paul said that he was going out with girls until he met Linda & Linda was a Woman. So, Paul married Linda and raised 4 beautiful children together.
I saw 9 Wings Over America concerts. My friends saw 18 shows. Paul’s voice never faltered in the 2.5 hours he was on stage. The only break he got was when Denny Laine did Go Now and Richard Cory. Jimmy McCulloch sang lead on Medicine Jar. Linda sang a lovely and lilting harmony during every show. I especially enjoyed her voice during the acoustic song, Bluebird. No one could fault her voice during this tour. The bluesy Let Me Roll It was my favorite during the tour. So much better live than on the studio version. Alas, I only got to see two members of the Beatles perform live. Paul during his American tours and Ringo with all his All Star Bands. Both men gave their audiences top notch performances. Fil, thank you for noting the tough time Linda received from the public and the press. She was on stage because Paul wanted her there. Her greatest sin was that she married Rock and Roll’s most eligible bachelor! Great memories...amazing music.
Katie S Love ❤️ Medicine Jar. Also do you remember that clip of her off key singing someone released years ago. Heard it on Howard Stern back before Sirius.
Sheila Blische Yes. That was from one of the later solo concerts. I’ve talked about that before. She sounded terrible. Too bad DJ’s around the world took such glee in shaming her. And that is the only reason I mentioned how good she sounded in 1976. During the acoustic section of the concert, it was Paul, Linda and Denny sitting down and singing. Just voices and guitars. There was nowhere for her voice to hide. As Fil mentioned, this band was well rehearsed and very tight. It is quite possible that Linda wasn’t so well rehearsed on the later tours. 🤷🏼♀️
Wings Over America is one hell of a rock album! One of the best live albums ever! Anyone who doubts McCartney's rock credentials would do well to give this album a listen!
During their 33 years of marriage, I heard the only night they didn't spend together was that of his marijuana bust in Japan, inspiring the lyrics to the song, Band on the Run
Just look at the depth of Paul's all-around musical talent, and the many, many brilliant songs he's written over more than 5 decades. All I can say is I'm amazed...and I don't mean maybe!
I was stationed in Rotterdam Netherlands, and knowing all the guys downtown at the record store us G.I.s would get front row tickets for concerts like this. At the concert, I stood up in my seat to get a few good photo's and discovered myself to be looking directly at Linda McCartney accross her piano. She saw me with the camera, and started doing poses for me while playing. I got two full rolls of just her. This is the concert where I discovered how very much Paul loves being a showman. He spent the entire time with a grin from ear to ear. One of the best concerts in my memory.
I was there. My first ever concert. The acoustic set with Blue Bird, Picasso’s Last Words, and the others capped by Blackbird and Yesterday 40+ years later is still 30 minutes of the best music I have ever seen. Ty, Sir Paul.
Never saw the Beatles in person but was so lucky to see Paul and Wings at the Forum in L.A. in 1976. Magnificent show, as he showcased Denny Laine and Jimmy McCulloch and Linda, too. Featured songs from throughout his career; a lovely acoustic interlude and some scorching rockers. I'll never forget that night. Thanks for bringing back the memories, Fil.
I was lucky enough to see them on this tour at the Boston Garden. It was the most amazing concert ever. They were, as you said, a very tight band. Fantastic show too! From the beginning when the photo cover of the Band On the Run album was being shown and then came alive, meaning the photo was taken from a movie and the movie starts playing, to the end of the concert, it was so electric. Absolutely amazing energy.
I saw him with Wings in '76. First time ever seeing Paul live or any of the Beatles and he was fantastic! His voice was at its peak here. Just gorgeaus. This definitely was one of his greatest performances of all time. His best live album IMHO. What stands out in this performance are the versions of Call Me Back Again and Beware My Love. Those of you who were lucky enough to have seen this tour know exactly what I mean. I have seen Paul 3 times since, most recently last summer at Dodger Stadium. He's been super at each one, but will NEVER forget WOA!
Call me back again was probably the greatest live rock vocal I've ever seen...it amazes me hardly anyone brings this up....good on you for noting it!!!🤟
@@cynthiaforsythe8989 Have you seen the film Rock Show? The entire concert was filmed in various venues throughout the tour with most of the footage from the Seattle show. For those who couldn't see it live, I highly recommend it.
Great words about our finest musician. Dear old Howie Casey on sax still lives in Bournemouth and teaches at Clayesmore at Iwerne Minster. He’s never learnt to drive! Paul is utterly irreplaceable.
Mc Cartney is probably the greatest performing rock musician of all time. Check him out singing and playing the bass line on silly love songs from this same performance....outstanding...one HELL of a musician and songwriter and singer...and of course...a BEATLE!....if anyone hit the lottery of life...it is Paul.
My band plays this and I gotta say, it is one of THE most fun songs to play, time after time and every single time!! Brilliant song writing, undeniable.
Paul McCartney has said that 'Jet' is one of his personal favourites from his long career. I have always loved 'Jet' and several other solo McCartney / Wings tunes including 'Live and Let Die' and 'Silly Love Songs' and 'With a Little Luck' etc. I did see the drummer here, Joe English's band back in the early 80s and they were very good from memory.
Saw "Wings over America"tour at the Cow Palace in San Francisco...Both nights..... When McCartney hit the stage I could not believe it!!! A God had just walked on stage!!!! The Greatest show I have EVER been too...And I have been to over 700 shows! UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!! Best lineup McCartney has ever had..IMO....
This is the one I've been waiting for! I appreciate the way you pointed out Paul's knack for breaking musical conventions. He has said if there are no rules, then you can do anything.
Your pickin some good ones now.....one of your Kinsman....Paul wrote the songs that made the whole world sing.....Jet is a classic and makes me move whenever I hear it....pure Magic....Thanks...mornin Fil....Happy Wednesday..
About Linda: after marrying Paul he wanted her to perform with him - to sing. She was terrified. She was no singer, and to have to do so with one of the world's greatest performers would subject her to vicious scrutiny. Paul insisted. She relented, for it meant so much to him and he was so passionate about it. What a woman, what a trooper, to do that for her husband. To do something that terrified her, for the love of her husband. And ultimately their marriage and love for each other formed one of the greatest love stories of all time. Absolute love and devotion, until death did them part.
I don't have a source for what follows, but if someone's does it would be interesting to validate. I remember hearing that the original reason that Linda became involved in performing with him was his income was tied up for legal reasons with the Beatles breakup. The easiest way for Paul and Linda to have a source of income was to pay her to perform on his solo record (before wings). This kind if makes sense. I'm not sure if it's true though.
@@rossstevens6165 the way I heard that was because of The Beatles' legal/money battles, all the songs just said "McCartney" so the royalties would go at least half to her
I'm not sitting on a fence here. I heard McCartney say he wanted Linda on stage as a good friend not great pianist. That's the story I heard first. The legal part was something he mentioned about the 'Ram' album Linda being the only family income. They can both be true. Got no problem. Wing changes also came from one member 'dipping his hand I the medicine jar' sad but true.
Awesome analysis! I had the very good fortune to see them on this tour in 1976 and it definitely rates in my top 3 concerts all time. Band on the Run is also one of my favorite all time albums. Thanks for doing this one!
I am going to see Paul McCartney live this May. It is so tight, but more important, it is so nice to see how much Paul is enjoying it. It doesn't feel like he is working, he is doing what he loves. Still does as it looks on more recent videos. The joy explodes from the screen...
First concert I've been to as a young teen was the "Wings Over America" tour at Madison Square Garden. Since then I have been to many concerts and this is still one of the best performances. I still have the T-shirt packed away somewhere; wished it still fit me.
I'll always think of Paul & Linda's incredible inseparable love affair. I was 16 during this album. So much phenomenal music then. Excellent - Thank you Fil!
Paul's live band from this period was ace! His band now is great now, but his voice was spectacular in the 70's. Can't believe he's pushing 80 and still at it....❤️
Thank you for your video. I love Paul Mccartney's music but I don't know anything about music, so it's a pleasure for me to listen to you. Paul always was for me the best musician and you teach me the reasons why.
Great one Fil, and Happy New Year! McCartney was the quintessential English rock star during this period. The entire “ Rockshow “ concert video is killer as well. As a gift at the start of the tour to Denny Laine and Jimmy McCulloch, Paul gave them necklaces with a gold razor blade dangling from them. Rock!
I'm always amazed with the "Silly Loves Songs" footage from this concert and watching Paul effortlessly play that crazy bass line as if he were tying his shoe. Maybe it's easier than it sounds - I'm no bassist.
He was absolutely underrated. Some of the bass work he did on Abbey Road...like on I Want You (She's So Heavy)...and let's not forget he did a few of the guitar solos on Rubber Soul, Revolver and Sgt. Pepper too (Drive My Car, Taxman, Good Morning Good Morning).
@@fnjesusfreak Have you seen Golden Slumbers with an orchestra and Gospel chorus and two guitar guys helping out, Clapton and Knopfler? Paul starts on the piano and picks up a guitar and they rock out.
My first concert was PM and Wings in Sept 76 at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. I will never forget that show and I can relive it every time I listen to the album. The bank was incredible and I was in awe of Jimmy McCulloch from then on.
And I know I'm talking as a long time Beatle/McCartney fan, but I tell you, when Wings over America was released in the theaters, it was spectacular! You got the chance to see what a fantastic show Paul and his band put on. It was wonderful!
I saw them right around this time when they were on their "Wings over America" Tour! Great Show! I listened to their "Venus and Mars" Album a lot around this time too
The fact he had a horn section is bananas. Paul Mcartney is an absolute boss...most underrated song writer in history....how that’s possible is beyond me but his songs are incredibly good....and since they are typically melodic and catchy he is overlooked for his genius....scrambled eggs remains perhaps the greatest song mankind has ever put forth
How can you say that Paul McCartney is the most underrated songwriter in history? McCartney is listed in the Guinness World Records as the "most successful musician and composer in popular music history.”
Oh Phil thank you I just asked you to do a video on them just a week ago. Man thank you so much. That's really cool. Happy New year and God bless you brother.. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
My brother, sister and I saw wings over America. This was in San Franciso and my sister saw the first Beatle tour there the last Beatle tour there and this tour from Wings. We were in about the third row and Linda made eye contact with me many times. Gow I loved her so much... so sad that she passed so young. Broke Paul's heart into a million pieces.
Love this performance, and the big grin on your face, watching it! I love that you enjoy this music as much as we do! :D Band on the Run is my favorite Paul album, BTW.
The McCartney rasp is a thing of wonder and beauty. He got a lot of that from imitating the immortal Little Richard. There’s that amazing fact that he recorded ‘Yesterday’ and ‘I’m Down’ on the same day, just hours apart. You can’t think of two more different vocal performances.
The Paul rasp of the mid to late 70's is very much different from the "Little Richard" voice of the 60's. You can notice the difference quite strikingly by listening to the two versions of "Maybe I'm Amazed" from 1970 and 1976 respectively. Right after "Monberry Moon Delight" (RAM 1971) which he took his voice to the limit, he never sang like that again. I suspect that his smoking had altered his voice and where he developed the later rasp. He had said that he stopped smoking cigarettes in the late 70's and this I think accounts for the later smoothness of his voice on later recordings (Tug Of War and onwards).
I met Paul McCartney and Linda Eastman at Billboard Magazine they had just released Live and Let Die. Paul was very proud of it because it was his first real success since the Beatles. He said he was happy to have the work because he needed the money. I said but you're a Beatle. Paul replied "That was in the sixties." The way he said it was as though being a Beatle was a part he had in the sitcom. The money from his publishing hadn't really kicked in. He said that living as a Beatle was expensive. Paul needed to work and he needed to stay relevant. The Live And Let Die contract was a big deal for him and Linda because it was the soundtrack for The 0O7 movie. He and Linda were both very proud of this. Paul is genuinely a nice guy. Linda Eastman was also very nice. We were introduced through my Uncle Peter Heine director of advertising for Billboard Magazine. I got to hang out with Paul and Linda for 15 minutes. I was 13 years old. Later that day I told my uncle that they seemed like regular people to me. My Uncle said "they are regular people with exceptional jobs." Thanks Paul.
@@wingsofpegasus In 1974 I was at Billboard Magazine's Performing Artist of the Year Awards my Uncle Peter. This was before the awards were televised. I met Elton John, Helen Reddy, and best of all Alan and Marilyn Bergman. Alan and Marilyn were there to receive for Barbra Streisand. Barbara didn't come out. But she paid for Alan and Marilyn to fly from Canada. Alan told me did Barbara also paid their room and board so that they could receive for her. Alan and Marilyn wrote the lyrics to The Way We Were. They were the first people to talk to me about writing lyrics for other artists. I asked them if they played out. They said that they were too old and what they did was write lyrics and get other artists to perform their songs. They made their money off of residuals. Alan and Marilyn taught me about "mailbox money." At 15 years old I was drinking Beefeater Gin and tonics with Elton John. I went to the Performing Artist of the Year Awards in 1974 as a guitar player. I left the Performing Artist of the Year Awards in 1974 as a lyricist. I started writing five songs a day. I did it for two years straight. Like a teenager, who had nothing else to do, and nowhere to go. I came home to find Bruce Springsteen hiding out in my home studio from his manager Mike Appel. I got ripped off. I then got an education in entertainment lawyers. The last song I wrote is entitled "Iron American Dream" It's on UA-cam. a friend of mine recorded a rough draft with his iPhone and posted it. the song had 900 hits in the first nine hours. And was then locked down for copyright verification. Please check it out. I'm shopping for somebody to do a country or heavy metal version of the tune. Some guys from Nashville were interested in it. If you go down to the comment area you can read about my displeasure with Bruce Springsteen and Steven Van Zandt. Song sharks!
That really brings back memories. Thanks Fil. I was fortunate enough to attend the Wings Over America concert at the long gone Olympia Stadium in Detroit. I was 16 and had just received my driver’s license. The only tickets my friends and I could get were in the upper deck behind the stage. When Paul moved to the piano we were able to see him from the side but mostly we could only see their backs. What I most remember is how frequently Paul would turn around between songs and wave to the thousands of his fans seated behind the stage. I wouldn’t have enjoyed the concert nearly as much if he hadn’t turned so frequently to acknowledge us behind the stage. Paul was and remains the consummate showman.
Phil, thank you for this you are so good I find your videos fascinating as a musician and a listener I sometimes wonder whether people like sir Paul were that conscious of what they were doing when they were writing and arranging the songs
I never drew that parallel between Jet and Live and Let Die. I'm not sure why but now that you have pointed it out it will be hard to not connect the two going forward. I loved this album with all my soul for a lot of reasons. I suppose mostly because I was fortunate enough to see this tour but the record also makes me think of my mom. She tried to buy this album for me that Christmas but the record store owner didn't know what she was referring to when she said she was looking for The Beatles America album. She got it right with a little assist from me when my 17th birthday came around a couple months later, God bless her soul. Seeing this clip makes me smile but it also makes me reflect on how different things were in those days. I could try and explain what it meant to see Paul on his first American tour, the energy, the emotion, the anticipation, but honestly it was one of those moments where you had to be there. Words can't do it justice, at least none that I can think of. The band performed for three hours with no breaks and when they played those Beatle tunes it brought the house down and you could tell how much Paul loved doing it. I saw him again in the early 2000's and it was a good show but I am truly blessed to have seen him in 1976 when he was in his prime. So many memories have faded over the past 45 years but this one is still fresh and vivid in my minds eye. There will never be another tour like it. RIP Mom, John, George, Linda, and everyone else who was still young and rocking back in those days. I miss you all so very much.
Hi Fil! I love Paul McCartney, and Wings! Had their music played at my 50th anniversary party! I am so eclectic in my music choices! Paul just moved from the Beatles so easily into Wings! A bit different from the Beatles! I loved his James Bond song...for me I had My Love played at my party! I loved him having Linda in the group! Good choice tonight!
Wings Over America one of the great live albums..released in mid 70's. Happy New Year Pegasus and thanks for sharing your exquisite musical insights. I learn something new every time I check your channel.
Hi Phil Thanks for another excellent video and your excellent critique of the Wings performance. I recently saw the Got Back concert and of course a live performance of Jet was featured in the set list. Although almost 48 years after Wings Over America concert and sadly without Linda and Denny it still sounded fantastic and everything in the performance you featured was definitely still there in the October’23 concert that I was lucky to be at. I doubt we will ever witness again the genius and sheer musical ability of Paul McCartney again and I’m sure that’s why he just keeps on going pleasing his fans all over the world.
I saw him and the band on this tour in Seattle. Had a bit of trouble getting across the border from Vancouver due to friends' issues. We were on the floor at the Kingdome and somehow ended up in the seats behind the stage where we had a great view of the stage but were kicked out of there.
Hey Phil thanks for bringing back the memories I remember back in 1976 when I bought the three record album wings over America,and as usual my friend great analysis on your part🎸🎤👍
I saw Wings at The Cow Palace in San Franscisco that year. I was right up front. I had seen very many great bands before that time, but that concert was so amazing and enjoyable. Paul was spot on and Linda performed all her parts perfectly. It was then I saw first hand that rumors of her singing flat were absolutely false. Each song was stunning whether they did their many hits or covered Beatle songs. It was truly bigger than life!!!! Lazer light show, falling crystals, bombs, big screen animation etc. It was so much more than I could imagine. It is still my most favorite concert ever and I renember it in full colour. What was a highlight was when Paul sang "Oh Darling" in all his raspy blues voice just nailing it and that was near the end of a two and a half hour show. Wings was the top class act. 😍🎶🔥♥️🔥🎶😍
I was lucky enough to be in attendance at the cow Palace 1976.. I was stage right of Jimmy McCullough.. about 50 ft from the stage. San Francisco was a hot bed for live music back then.. the band was so much better live , than on record. Paul McCartney was great. His voice that night was , honey wrapped in a hammer , dipped in sand. He hit every note on every song. The horn section was incredible. One of the top three concerts I've ever been to. 🧐
My wife and I were lucky enough to see Paul McCartney live at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio Texas in 1993. Fantastic performance with Paul suspended over the audience in costume playing Sargent Peppers. Live and Let Die was an experience by itself with the crowd anticipating the fireworks during the song. Truly an explosive and great concert.
My father took me to see Wings on this tour at Madison Square Garden in NYC. I was 12. It was an amazing concert and I will never forget it. I have been lucky enough to see McCartney many times since...but that tour was so special. Maybe I'm Amazed was transcendent. McCartney is a timeless genius.
Paul McCartney is the greatest singer song writer, musician ever, not just the 20th century, Ringo will tell you that Paul was the force that drove the Beatles
Hi Fil and Happy New Year! I think this was recorded from the NYC, Madison Square Garden concert. I was there. Saw Paul quite a lot during this time and great memories.
Fil, I’m not sure how I missed this review? Thank you for doing this one! You are so right that Linda was hated by half the women and envied by the other half. We met her at the stage door at the Cleveland, Ohio concert. My friends and I had gifts for Paul and Linda. She looked exhausted and was carrying Stella on her hip and a tearful Mary had her arms her small arms wrapped around Linda during our brief encounter. Linda had a lot on her plate being wife-mother-musician in a hostile atmosphere. Yet, she was gracious and apologized for Paul not having time to join her. Class act. I followed 9 shows of this tour. My friends managed to get to 18 shows. Vivid memories include Paul giving Linda an unexpected kiss while moving to the keyboards to play Lady Madonna during one show. He was smiling like a love-besotted man and she was surprised, yet happy. Sweet moment. But listening to the “I-hate-Linda” fans the next day, you would have thought they committed a mortal sin in front of everyone. The Beatles were each other’s band mates, but also best friends. Did the money play a factor in Linda being in the band? This is the first time I’ve heard this rumor and I doubt it’s veracity. But I saw how Paul figuratively leaned on Linda for trusted support he used to receive from John, George and Ringo. She really was the love of his life. Medicine Jar was Paul’s wise words about Jimmy McCullough’s extreme lifestyle offstage. Every show I saw, Jimmy wanted to speed up the lead guitar and change the pace of the song. Paul would stand across the stage and make eye contact with Jimmy while forcing the beat of the songs to remain at the pace Paul wanted. They both remained professional, but the struggle was visible to all of us seeing repeated shows. It is unfortunate that Jimmy didn’t heed Paul’s advice. In 1979 he died from a drug overdose at age 26. Such a waste. Jimmy was a brilliant guitarist. Drummer, Joe English, was an amazing drummer and a wonderful addition to the show. Following the tour, Joe decided to move into Christian rock, leaving Wings behind. Allen Toussaint and the rest of the horn section were extremely talented jazz musicians from New Orleans. The horn’s section was the culmination of Toussaint’s collaboration with Paul. Paul introduced Allen and is mates during each show and thanked them for their excellent addition to the show. They always received a warm welcome from the audience. Then there was Denny Laine. Getting to hear him sing Go Now was always a treat. He worked so well in the 1976 version of the band. His rhythm guitar and vocal backups were superb. But he could never break into the upper tier as a personal friend/musical partner of Paul’s. That title always, and only, belonged to John, George and Ringo. After all that, I would like to request a review on Bluebird from the same tour. It is part of the acoustic set done during this tour. Listening to Paul, Denny and Linda sing harmonies underscored just how well rehearsed and beautifully the three of them worked as a cohesive musical team. Thanks again Fil!
Enjoyed your video very much and the idea of being taken on a musical journey within Paul’s work is so right. Now I have words to describe what it is I love about his music. Thanks!
Ahhh memories, I saw Wings three times in 1979, once in Finchley and twice in Liverpool. I was lucky enough to spend a whole evening with the band afterwards as we got word where they were staying after the concert. We sneaked in the hotel and headed for the first bar and the whole band was in there including Paul's brother Mike. Paul even sang a line of a song to me as he gave me his autograph, and Linda gave me and my friend a little Wings badge. It was a magical night for a 19 year old!
I love Fil's take on all these diffrent styles of music and artist. And his love of music and voice and performance are so astute and thought provoking. So glad I stumbled across him on UA-cam due to my resent obsession with "The Mamas and Papas".... Plus Fil is finer so handsome and I love a hottie with an English accent. So big shot out from Nashville Tennessee...keep the clips a-coming! 😍😍😍😍😍😍
I've seen Sir Paul. Besides his incredible catalog and a great band is his stage presence charisma and charm. He establishes a connection with his audience no matter how large and makes you feel like you are in a small venue. He also started his show right on time performed for 2.5 hours with no breaks and then came back for a five song encore. His respect for his audience and his willingness to work hard for them is one of the many things that sets him.apart.
Fil, I saw this concert tour at Madison Square Garden NYC, Mc Cartney brought His own sound system so the sound was excellent, usually there was bad sound at MSG because the sound system was made for sports events. The concert was 2/1/2 hours of pure pleasure.
Great job of analysis. Lots to cover and you did it delightfully! Never would have noticed the similar pattern and reggae of 'Live and Let Die' and 'Jet'! (....and YAY! 110K subscribers today!)
Saw that tour in Capital Center. He worked his butt off. Never a huge Wings fan but this ranked as one of the best shows I ever saw. Right up there with Springsteen in the DAR Constitution Hall in 1975 and Allman brothers Grateful Dead at RFK in 73
This was like another Christmas gift! I saw PM & Wings on 5/24/76 at Madison Square Garden. Quite memorable! I was only 5 when The Beatles hit the airways and I had to wait that long to see, well, at least PM live. A true life-long fan! The first time I heard The Beatles on my transistor radio even at age 5, and I certainly wasn't an analyst or musician like you, I knew they were something special. It was like what and who was that and I want more, please! I love your analysis of music. So fascinating and interesting! Lot of things I don't know about the musician and their music. And your love of music just shines through with that smile when you're listening! Happy New Year! Looking forward to listening to more of your analysis in 2020!
I remember since I was a kid hearing the line " with the wind in your hair of a thousand laces " ...it just made me feel like I was soaring through the clouds above the earth ..love it !
I saw Paul in Frankfurt, Germany around 1987. Linda was on stage, playing keyboard (I don't know if it was plugged in, but it was nice seeing her support) and helping with vocal backup. Great sound quality on the recording despite the studio limitations you mention. "Jet" is a great song. "Band on the Run" reminds me of the end of Abby Road--a bunch of song fragments, but all very good.
As great as this show was, it's a shame this Seattle show was the only one commercially released. I LOVE the rockers from this show: including the non-Paul tunes Time To Hide & Medicine Jar, plus ...Rock Show, Let Me Roll It, Letting Go, Magneto & Titanium Man, Hi Hi Hi, Soily and my very favorite Call Me Back Again (it's so Paul) which still floors me today with how simple but still gut wrenching it is. What a band!!!!
Great breakdown of the song, Fil, thank you. Macca et al is such the consummate delivery of awesome music. So much to like here; great emphasis on the vocal harmonies, and the nature of lovely Linda in Paul's music. Tons of admiration here, glad you brought up the family bit. Rock!
Thank you again Fil. Another great critique of a song I grew up with. I really enjoy your posts. Keep up the great videos and have a safe and happy new year. Look forward to you in the New Year!!
I loved how you praised Paul McCartney's ability to perform both with the Beatles and Wings from a musician's viewpoint. In 2011, I saw Paul perform in a three hour concert in which he came back for three encores--to this day, his concert is the best I've attended. Like you said, Paul wanted top notch musicians and this was heard in the concert--in fact, this concert was added on because the other sold out quickly. And yes, the concert was a musical trip. Not only did Paul sing both his and John's verses of "A Day in the Life," the glissando after "I'd love to turn you on" was epic! Thanks for sharing your viewpoint.
Evening Fil. Great analysis.👏 You know I would love to hear you sing "Mull of Kintyre" You would do a lot of Paul's songs justice! Thinking out loud, I'm still trying to get over when you imitated Elvis for a few seconds analyzing his 1968 special. lol. Mercy Fil. omg. Have a good day, love ya❤
One of my earliest concerts. May 12, 1976 at the Spectrum in Philadelphia. Awesome show. My favorite live song was medicine jar by the late Jimmy McCullough. Done very well in the show. Left out in later concerts of course because of his absence and eventual passing. McCartney did his own thing in wings and it worked. Made it one of the top band’s in the world.
Saw the wings over America tour at the capital center, May of 1976..Probably the best concert I ever went to, & I went to around 40 or so, in the late 70's early 80's..3 hrs straight, with Paul doing some beatle songs acoustically, in the middle of the concert.
This was such a great tour. I caught it in Seattle. It was so well put together and executed so perfectly. I can remember so much of it, even though it was so long ago. Always loved Linda.🌻🌼🌷🌻🌼⚘
Such a great and full description of a song I loved growing up! You brought up so many interesting bits of information that I was unaware of growing up! Thank you!
Awesome, Fil! I, personally, feel that this was Paul's prime. I love the Beatles. I love his later stuff. This era, however... him being himself, with other musicians getting what he was doing. I love this. A brilliant musician, a beautiful human being. Yeah, I think that Linda was under-rated, too. Hard Rock? Prog Rock? I think... just Wings. Nothing else like it. Thanks, brother. This was really cool.
McCartney is partly responsible for everything that is good about music for the last 50 years..A musical GOD !!!!
I absolutely love the man and his music.
Definitely, me too!
@@AugieTaylorSong Faul is talented yes.
Yes our Best Faul yet. What a brave face Billy has!
Nothing says success like filling those huge stadiums. Paul and Linda was a 35 year love story. I would call that a success too.
He has always said his GREATEST achievement was his family
I always thought Linda’s harmony’s were great and her keyboard bits were pretty good too.
Paul & Linda only had a thirty year old love story. They met in 1967 at a Bag of Nails Bar. Then Married in March 12, 1969 to Linda Death in April 17, 1998. Paul loved Linda. Paul said that he was going out with girls until he met Linda & Linda was a Woman. So, Paul married Linda and raised 4 beautiful children together.
@@danmelenka9521 So did I, I really am sick of hearing people who criticize her and cut her down. I really miss her on his recordings.
@@danmelenka9521 ME TOO
You know the song is jamming when the lead singer is genuinely smiling and having a blast playing the song - Love it and the horns!
I saw 9 Wings Over America concerts. My friends saw 18 shows. Paul’s voice never faltered in the 2.5 hours he was on stage. The only break he got was when Denny Laine did Go Now and Richard Cory. Jimmy McCulloch sang lead on Medicine Jar. Linda sang a lovely and lilting harmony during every show. I especially enjoyed her voice during the acoustic song, Bluebird. No one could fault her voice during this tour. The bluesy Let Me Roll It was my favorite during the tour. So much better live than on the studio version. Alas, I only got to see two members of the Beatles perform live. Paul during his American tours and Ringo with all his All Star Bands. Both men gave their audiences top notch performances. Fil, thank you for noting the tough time Linda received from the public and the press. She was on stage because Paul wanted her there. Her greatest sin was that she married Rock and Roll’s most eligible bachelor! Great memories...amazing music.
Katie S Love ❤️ Medicine Jar. Also do you remember that clip of her off key singing someone released years ago. Heard it on Howard Stern back before Sirius.
Sheila Blische Yes. That was from one of the later solo concerts. I’ve talked about that before. She sounded terrible. Too bad DJ’s around the world took such glee in shaming her. And that is the only reason I mentioned how good she sounded in 1976. During the acoustic section of the concert, it was Paul, Linda and Denny sitting down and singing. Just voices and guitars. There was nowhere for her voice to hide. As Fil mentioned, this band was well rehearsed and very tight. It is quite possible that Linda wasn’t so well rehearsed on the later tours. 🤷🏼♀️
I would give all five of my Bowie concerts including Ziggy mid America premiere in ‘72 to have seen WINGS OVER AMERICA!
Haters be damned. Wings was friggin awesome.
It was!
Brian Gregory , My sediments exactly
I saw ‘Wings Over America’ in Atlanta, Georgia, May 1977 😍
100%
@@MakeItSo1111 I was there as well, but it was in' 76.👍
Wings Over America is one hell of a rock album! One of the best live albums ever! Anyone who doubts McCartney's rock credentials would do well to give this album a listen!
Gotta love and respect Sir Paul! And love for lovely Linda
Trisha Urvan greatest love I’ve ever seen in my 55 years. Amazing couple.
Pam Nichols --- I will second that. We do not see much of that anymore: at least visibly.
@@pamnichols7877 He adored her and you could see she felt the same
During their 33 years of marriage, I heard the only night they didn't spend together was that of his marijuana bust in Japan, inspiring the lyrics to the song, Band on the Run
@Lloyd Braun And how would you possibly know this Jeffery Epstein?
Just look at the depth of Paul's all-around musical talent, and the many, many brilliant songs he's written over more than 5 decades. All I can say is I'm amazed...and I don't mean maybe!
1976 was a great year. The music was unbelievable!!
TN MOPPY I hope you have a great New Year 🎉🎉
TN Moppy Laura... Enjoy your trip down memory lane (20 Facts: The Year 1976 rwrant.co.za/20-facts-the-year-1976/
I was stationed in Rotterdam Netherlands, and knowing all the guys downtown at the record store us G.I.s would get front row tickets for concerts like this. At the concert, I stood up in my seat to get a few good photo's and discovered myself to be looking directly at Linda McCartney accross her piano. She saw me with the camera, and started doing poses for me while playing. I got two full rolls of just her. This is the concert where I discovered how very much Paul loves being a showman. He spent the entire time with a grin from ear to ear. One of the best concerts in my memory.
'Wings over America' is my favourite live album. Paul's vocals were definitely the best in the 70s. Great versatility.
Kmg24 Absolutely, he was at his vocal peak from 1975-1979.
Kmg24 The best Wings line up too!
Great live album. I think Paul's music sounds better live.
I’ve seen McCartney a couple of times. IMO Paul is the best entertainer in rock. Not just in music but there’s something about his stage presence.
He’s very engaging in concert and keeps you engaged with his presence. He’s got a great stage personality.
Practice ,
@@MarcP5267 I agree. No one can touch him in live performance.
Doesn't hurt when you have a catalogue of so many classic songs that you would have to play 8 hours to even make a significant dent.
I saw him in Seattle mid 90's and I thought how his stage presence was intoxicating... No wonder the Beatles became who they became..
I was there. My first ever concert. The acoustic set with Blue Bird, Picasso’s Last Words, and the others capped by Blackbird and Yesterday 40+ years later is still 30 minutes of the best music I have ever seen. Ty, Sir Paul.
Never saw the Beatles in person but was so lucky to see Paul and Wings at the Forum in L.A. in 1976. Magnificent show, as he showcased Denny Laine and Jimmy McCulloch and Linda, too.
Featured songs from throughout his career; a lovely acoustic interlude and some scorching rockers. I'll never forget that night.
Thanks for bringing back the memories, Fil.
Either will I! I was at the last show of that tour: June 23, 1976. One of the greatest nights of my life!
I was lucky enough to see them on this tour at the Boston Garden. It was the most amazing concert ever. They were, as you said, a very tight band. Fantastic show too! From the beginning when the photo cover of the Band On the Run album was being shown and then came alive, meaning the photo was taken from a movie and the movie starts playing, to the end of the concert, it was so electric. Absolutely amazing energy.
I saw him with Wings in '76. First time ever seeing Paul live or any of the Beatles and he was fantastic! His voice was at its peak here. Just gorgeaus. This definitely was one of his greatest performances of all time. His best live album IMHO. What stands out in this performance are the versions of Call Me Back Again and Beware My Love. Those of you who were lucky enough to have seen this tour know exactly what I mean. I have seen Paul 3 times since, most recently last summer at Dodger Stadium. He's been super at each one, but will NEVER forget WOA!
Call me back again was probably the greatest live rock vocal I've ever seen...it amazes me hardly anyone brings this up....good on you for noting it!!!🤟
He WAS at his absolute prime! Would LOVED to have seen that Wings concert in ‘76!
@@cynthiaforsythe8989 Have you seen the film Rock Show? The entire concert was filmed in various venues throughout the tour with most of the footage from the Seattle show. For those who couldn't see it live, I highly recommend it.
i love the way you always have a big smile every time you watch a performance, we can clearly see that you love music it's very nice to see.
Great words about our finest musician. Dear old Howie Casey on sax still lives in Bournemouth and teaches at Clayesmore at Iwerne Minster. He’s never learnt to drive!
Paul is utterly irreplaceable.
Mc Cartney is probably the greatest performing rock musician of all time. Check him out singing and playing the bass line on silly love songs from this same performance....outstanding...one HELL of a musician and songwriter and singer...and of course...a BEATLE!....if anyone hit the lottery of life...it is Paul.
My band plays this and I gotta say, it is one of THE most fun songs to play, time after time and every single time!! Brilliant song writing, undeniable.
Paul McCartney has said that 'Jet' is one of his personal favourites from his long career. I have always loved 'Jet' and several other solo McCartney / Wings tunes including 'Live and Let Die' and 'Silly Love Songs' and 'With a Little Luck' etc. I did see the drummer here, Joe English's band back in the early 80s and they were very good from memory.
Saw "Wings over America"tour at the Cow Palace in San Francisco...Both nights..... When McCartney hit the stage
I could not believe it!!! A God had just walked on stage!!!! The Greatest show I have EVER been too...And I have
been to over 700 shows! UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!! Best lineup McCartney has ever had..IMO....
I was there too!
Such a fantastic show!
@@brucedillinger9448 Ahhh...Were you a Bay area guy or....just passing thru?
I love your enthusiasm!
Go Paul,
Wings and Beatles.
This is the one I've been waiting for! I appreciate the way you pointed out Paul's knack for breaking musical conventions. He has said if there are no rules, then you can do anything.
Your pickin some good ones now.....one of your Kinsman....Paul wrote the songs that made the whole world sing.....Jet is a classic and makes me move whenever I hear it....pure Magic....Thanks...mornin Fil....Happy Wednesday..
Apparently 'Jet' was the name of a pony on his farm in Scotland. Wings were so so good, grew up with them 😋🤩
About Linda: after marrying Paul he wanted her to perform with him - to sing. She was terrified. She was no singer, and to have to do so with one of the world's greatest performers would subject her to vicious scrutiny. Paul insisted. She relented, for it meant so much to him and he was so passionate about it. What a woman, what a trooper, to do that for her husband. To do something that terrified her, for the love of her husband. And ultimately their marriage and love for each other formed one of the greatest love stories of all time. Absolute love and devotion, until death did them part.
I don't have a source for what follows, but if someone's does it would be interesting to validate. I remember hearing that the original reason that Linda became involved in performing with him was his income was tied up for legal reasons with the Beatles breakup. The easiest way for Paul and Linda to have a source of income was to pay her to perform on his solo record (before wings). This kind if makes sense. I'm not sure if it's true though.
@@rossstevens6165 the way I heard that was because of The Beatles' legal/money battles, all the songs just said "McCartney" so the royalties would go at least half to her
@@rossstevens6165 it is true. The label sued them and settled over it.
@@glennmccready7569 The songs were credited to Paul and Linda McCartney
The album Ram was actually listed as BY Paul and Linda McCartney
I'm not sitting on a fence here. I heard McCartney say he wanted Linda on stage as a good friend not great pianist. That's the story I heard first. The legal part was something he mentioned about the 'Ram' album Linda being the only family income. They can both be true. Got no problem. Wing changes also came from one member 'dipping his hand I the medicine jar' sad but true.
I have been to a Paul concert and he is unbelievable. You think he is finish and than you get another song. Thank you Fil😊
Awesome analysis! I had the very good fortune to see them on this tour in 1976 and it definitely rates in my top 3 concerts all time. Band on the Run is also one of my favorite all time albums. Thanks for doing this one!
I am going to see Paul McCartney live this May. It is so tight, but more important, it is so nice to see how much Paul is enjoying it. It doesn't feel like he is working, he is doing what he loves. Still does as it looks on more recent videos. The joy explodes from the screen...
First concert I've been to as a young teen was the "Wings Over America" tour at Madison Square Garden. Since then I have been to many concerts and this is still one of the best performances. I still have the T-shirt packed away somewhere; wished it still fit me.
I'll always think of Paul & Linda's incredible inseparable love affair. I was 16 during this album. So much phenomenal music then. Excellent - Thank you Fil!
Paul's live band from this period was ace! His band now is great now, but his voice was spectacular in the 70's. Can't believe he's pushing 80 and still at it....❤️
Thank you for your video. I love Paul Mccartney's music but I don't know anything about music, so it's a pleasure for me to listen to you. Paul always was for me the best musician and you teach me the reasons why.
Great one Fil, and Happy New Year! McCartney was the quintessential English rock star during this period. The entire “ Rockshow “ concert video is killer as well. As a gift at the start of the tour to Denny Laine and Jimmy McCulloch, Paul gave them necklaces with a gold razor blade dangling from them. Rock!
Dude your analysis blows me away every time God bless you a gift for music lovers you are
I'm always amazed with the "Silly Loves Songs" footage from this concert and watching Paul effortlessly play that crazy bass line as if he were tying his shoe. Maybe it's easier than it sounds - I'm no bassist.
M S maybe I’m amazed 🤣
He was able to sing expressively while playing the bass expressively. The live version of Silly Love Songs from 1976 is an amazing performance.
M S he is a melodic bass player.
He was absolutely underrated. Some of the bass work he did on Abbey Road...like on I Want You (She's So Heavy)...and let's not forget he did a few of the guitar solos on Rubber Soul, Revolver and Sgt. Pepper too (Drive My Car, Taxman, Good Morning Good Morning).
@@fnjesusfreak Have you seen Golden Slumbers with an orchestra and Gospel chorus and two guitar guys helping out, Clapton and Knopfler? Paul starts on the piano and picks up a guitar and they rock out.
My first concert was PM and Wings in Sept 76 at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. I will never forget that show and I can relive it every time I listen to the album. The bank was incredible and I was in awe of Jimmy McCulloch from then on.
And I know I'm talking as a long time Beatle/McCartney fan, but I tell you, when Wings over America was released in the theaters, it was spectacular! You got the chance to see what a fantastic show Paul and his band put on. It was wonderful!
Paul is the greatest singer/musician/ composer who ever lived. Period
I saw them right around this time when they were on their "Wings over America" Tour! Great Show! I listened to their "Venus and Mars" Album a lot around this time too
The fact he had a horn section is bananas. Paul Mcartney is an absolute boss...most underrated song writer in history....how that’s possible is beyond me but his songs are incredibly good....and since they are typically melodic and catchy he is overlooked for his genius....scrambled eggs remains perhaps the greatest song mankind has ever put forth
How can you say that Paul McCartney is the most underrated songwriter in history? McCartney is listed in the Guinness World Records as the "most successful musician and composer in popular music history.”
@@pinky69207 Yeah, saying Paul is "overlooked for his genius" is like saying Dylan is overlooked for his lyrics.
Omg I've been watching this set everynight for a couple weeks now. This is what I needed!
Oh Phil thank you
I just asked you to do a video on them just a week ago.
Man thank you so much.
That's really cool.
Happy New year and God bless you brother..
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
My brother, sister and I saw wings over America. This was in San Franciso and my sister saw the first Beatle tour there the last Beatle tour there and this tour from Wings. We were in about the third row and Linda made eye contact with me many times. Gow I loved her so much... so sad that she passed so young. Broke Paul's heart into a million pieces.
I always like how you Smile, when watching the Videos....
Love this performance, and the big grin on your face, watching it! I love that you enjoy this music as much as we do! :D
Band on the Run is my favorite Paul album, BTW.
The McCartney rasp is a thing of wonder and beauty. He got a lot of that from imitating the immortal Little Richard. There’s that amazing fact that he recorded ‘Yesterday’ and ‘I’m Down’ on the same day, just hours apart. You can’t think of two more different vocal performances.
The Paul rasp of the mid to late 70's is very much different from the "Little Richard" voice of the 60's. You can notice the difference quite strikingly by listening to the two versions of "Maybe I'm Amazed" from 1970 and 1976 respectively. Right after "Monberry Moon Delight" (RAM 1971) which he took his voice to the limit, he never sang like that again. I suspect that his smoking had altered his voice and where he developed the later rasp. He had said that he stopped smoking cigarettes in the late 70's and this I think accounts for the later smoothness of his voice on later recordings (Tug Of War and onwards).
I met Paul McCartney and Linda Eastman at Billboard Magazine they had just released Live and Let Die. Paul was very proud of it because it was his first real success since the Beatles.
He said he was happy to have the work because he needed the money. I said but you're a Beatle.
Paul replied "That was in the sixties." The way he said it was as though being a Beatle was a part he had in the sitcom. The money from his publishing hadn't really kicked in. He said that living as a Beatle was expensive. Paul needed to work and he needed to stay relevant. The Live And Let Die contract was a big deal for him and Linda because it was the soundtrack for The 0O7 movie. He and Linda were both very proud of this. Paul is genuinely a nice guy. Linda Eastman was also very nice.
We were introduced through my Uncle Peter Heine director of advertising for Billboard Magazine. I got to hang out with Paul and Linda for 15 minutes.
I was 13 years old. Later that day I told my uncle that they seemed like regular people to me. My Uncle said "they are regular people with exceptional jobs." Thanks Paul.
Cool!
@@wingsofpegasus In 1974 I was at Billboard Magazine's Performing Artist of the Year Awards my Uncle Peter. This was before the awards were televised.
I met Elton John, Helen Reddy, and best of all Alan and Marilyn Bergman. Alan and Marilyn were there to receive for Barbra Streisand. Barbara didn't come out. But she paid for Alan and Marilyn to fly from Canada. Alan told me did Barbara also paid their room and board so that they could receive for her. Alan and Marilyn wrote the lyrics to The Way We Were. They were the first people to talk to me about writing lyrics for other artists. I asked them if they played out. They said that they were too old and what they did was write lyrics and get other artists to perform their songs.
They made their money off of residuals. Alan and Marilyn taught me about "mailbox money." At 15 years old I was drinking Beefeater Gin and tonics with Elton John.
I went to the Performing Artist of the Year Awards in 1974 as a guitar player. I left the Performing Artist of the Year Awards in 1974 as a lyricist. I started writing five songs a day. I did it for two years straight. Like a teenager, who had nothing else to do, and nowhere to go. I came home to find Bruce Springsteen hiding out in my home studio from his manager Mike Appel. I got ripped off. I then got an education in entertainment lawyers. The last song I wrote is entitled "Iron American Dream"
It's on UA-cam. a friend of mine recorded a rough draft with his iPhone and posted it. the song had 900 hits in the first nine hours.
And was then locked down for copyright verification. Please check it out. I'm shopping for somebody to do a country or heavy metal version of the tune.
Some guys from Nashville were interested in it. If you go down to the comment area you can read about my displeasure with Bruce Springsteen and Steven Van Zandt. Song sharks!
That really brings back memories. Thanks Fil. I was fortunate enough to attend the Wings Over America concert at the long gone Olympia Stadium in Detroit. I was 16 and had just received my driver’s license. The only tickets my friends and I could get were in the upper deck behind the stage. When Paul moved to the piano we were able to see him from the side but mostly we could only see their backs. What I most remember is how frequently Paul would turn around between songs and wave to the thousands of his fans seated behind the stage. I wouldn’t have enjoyed the concert nearly as much if he hadn’t turned so frequently to acknowledge us behind the stage. Paul was and remains the consummate showman.
OMG Jeffrey that is so cool!!! That is an irreplaceable memory, and so wonderful!!!!
JEFFERY, I WAS AT THE OLYMPIA STADIUM ALSO, WHAT A SMALL WORLD SOMETIMES, COUSIN FIGEL
Cousin Figel WOW! The world is small. Happy New Year!
Phil, thank you for this you are so good I find your videos fascinating as a musician and a listener
I sometimes wonder whether people like sir Paul were that conscious of what they were doing when they were writing and arranging the songs
I never drew that parallel between Jet and Live and Let Die. I'm not sure why but now that you have pointed it out it will be hard to not connect the two going forward. I loved this album with all my soul for a lot of reasons. I suppose mostly because I was fortunate enough to see this tour but the record also makes me think of my mom. She tried to buy this album for me that Christmas but the record store owner didn't know what she was referring to when she said she was looking for The Beatles America album. She got it right with a little assist from me when my 17th birthday came around a couple months later, God bless her soul.
Seeing this clip makes me smile but it also makes me reflect on how different things were in those days. I could try and explain what it meant to see Paul on his first American tour, the energy, the emotion, the anticipation, but honestly it was one of those moments where you had to be there. Words can't do it justice, at least none that I can think of. The band performed for three hours with no breaks and when they played those Beatle tunes it brought the house down and you could tell how much Paul loved doing it. I saw him again in the early 2000's and it was a good show but I am truly blessed to have seen him in 1976 when he was in his prime.
So many memories have faded over the past 45 years but this one is still fresh and vivid in my minds eye. There will never be another tour like it. RIP Mom, John, George, Linda, and everyone else who was still young and rocking back in those days. I miss you all so very much.
Hi Fil! I love Paul McCartney, and Wings! Had their music played at my 50th anniversary party! I am so eclectic in my music choices! Paul just moved from the Beatles so easily into Wings! A bit different from the Beatles! I loved his James Bond song...for me I had My Love played at my party! I loved him having Linda in the group! Good choice tonight!
This was probably the prime of Paul's post-Beatles career. That whole concert video (Rockshow) is outstanding.
Wings Over America one of the great live albums..released in mid 70's. Happy New Year Pegasus and thanks for sharing your exquisite musical insights. I learn something new every time I check your channel.
Hi Phil Thanks for another excellent video and your excellent critique of the Wings performance. I recently saw the Got Back concert and of course a live performance of Jet was featured in the set list.
Although almost 48 years after Wings Over America concert and sadly without Linda and Denny it still sounded fantastic and everything in the performance you featured was definitely still there in the October’23 concert that I was lucky to be at.
I doubt we will ever witness again the genius and sheer musical ability of Paul McCartney again and I’m sure that’s why he just keeps on going pleasing his fans all over the world.
I saw him and the band on this tour in Seattle. Had a bit of trouble getting across the border from Vancouver due to friends' issues. We were on the floor at the Kingdome and somehow ended up in the seats behind the stage where we had a great view of the stage but were kicked out of there.
Hey Phil thanks for bringing back the memories I remember back in 1976 when I bought the three record album wings over America,and as usual my friend great analysis on your part🎸🎤👍
Fil
I saw Wings at The Cow Palace in San Franscisco that year. I was right up front. I had seen very many great bands before that time, but that concert was so amazing and enjoyable. Paul was spot on and Linda performed all her parts perfectly. It was then I saw first hand that rumors of her singing flat were absolutely false. Each song was stunning whether they did their many hits or covered Beatle songs. It was truly bigger than life!!!! Lazer light show, falling crystals, bombs, big screen animation etc. It was so much more than I could imagine. It is still my most favorite concert ever and I renember it in full colour. What was a highlight was when Paul sang "Oh Darling" in all his raspy blues voice just nailing it and that was near the end of a two and a half hour show. Wings was the top class act.
😍🎶🔥♥️🔥🎶😍
I was lucky enough to be in attendance at the cow Palace 1976.. I was stage right of Jimmy McCullough.. about 50 ft from the stage. San Francisco was a hot bed for live music back then.. the band was so much better live , than on record. Paul McCartney was great. His voice that night was , honey wrapped in a hammer , dipped in sand. He hit every note on every song. The horn section was incredible. One of the top three concerts I've ever been to. 🧐
Oh, Sir Fil, you picked a gem !!!!!! Wings were a very fun band.....Venus And Mars live double cd is fantastic !!!! Thank you, Sir !!!!
My wife and I were lucky enough to see Paul McCartney live at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio Texas in 1993. Fantastic performance with Paul suspended over the audience in costume playing Sargent Peppers. Live and Let Die was an experience by itself with the crowd anticipating the fireworks during the song. Truly an explosive and great concert.
Love all their stuff!!! I love the love story between Paul and Linda...RIP. Happy New Year Fil!!!!
My father took me to see Wings on this tour at Madison Square Garden in NYC. I was 12. It was an amazing concert and I will never forget it. I have been lucky enough to see McCartney many times since...but that tour was so special. Maybe I'm Amazed was transcendent. McCartney is a timeless genius.
One of my favorite bands, and favorite songs! Another band which always had such distinct melodies! One rarely hears that in today's music.
Paul McCartney is the greatest singer song writer, musician ever, not just the 20th century, Ringo will tell you that Paul was the force that drove the Beatles
THIS IS A PHENOMENAL VIDEO!!!! THANKS FOR POSTING
Hi Fil and Happy New Year! I think this was recorded from the NYC, Madison Square Garden concert. I was there. Saw Paul quite a lot during this time and great memories.
Fil, I’m not sure how I missed this review? Thank you for doing this one! You are so right that Linda was hated by half the women and envied by the other half. We met her at the stage door at the Cleveland, Ohio concert. My friends and I had gifts for Paul and Linda. She looked exhausted and was carrying Stella on her hip and a tearful Mary had her arms her small arms wrapped around Linda during our brief encounter. Linda had a lot on her plate being wife-mother-musician in a hostile atmosphere. Yet, she was gracious and apologized for Paul not having time to join her. Class act.
I followed 9 shows of this tour. My friends managed to get to 18 shows. Vivid memories include Paul giving Linda an unexpected kiss while moving to the keyboards to play Lady Madonna during one show. He was smiling like a love-besotted man and she was surprised, yet happy. Sweet moment. But listening to the “I-hate-Linda” fans the next day, you would have thought they committed a mortal sin in front of everyone. The Beatles were each other’s band mates, but also best friends. Did the money play a factor in Linda being in the band? This is the first time I’ve heard this rumor and I doubt it’s veracity. But I saw how Paul figuratively leaned on Linda for trusted support he used to receive from John, George and Ringo. She really was the love of his life.
Medicine Jar was Paul’s wise words about Jimmy McCullough’s extreme lifestyle offstage. Every show I saw, Jimmy wanted to speed up the lead guitar and change the pace of the song. Paul would stand across the stage and make eye contact with Jimmy while forcing the beat of the songs to remain at the pace Paul wanted. They both remained professional, but the struggle was visible to all of us seeing repeated shows. It is unfortunate that Jimmy didn’t heed Paul’s advice. In 1979 he died from a drug overdose at age 26. Such a waste. Jimmy was a brilliant guitarist.
Drummer, Joe English, was an amazing drummer and a wonderful addition to the show. Following the tour, Joe decided to move into Christian rock, leaving Wings behind.
Allen Toussaint and the rest of the horn section were extremely talented jazz musicians from New Orleans. The horn’s section was the culmination of Toussaint’s collaboration with Paul. Paul introduced Allen and is mates during each show and thanked them for their excellent addition to the show. They always received a warm welcome from the audience.
Then there was Denny Laine. Getting to hear him sing Go Now was always a treat. He worked so well in the 1976 version of the band. His rhythm guitar and vocal backups were superb. But he could never break into the upper tier as a personal friend/musical partner of Paul’s. That title always, and only, belonged to John, George and Ringo.
After all that, I would like to request a review on Bluebird from the same tour. It is part of the acoustic set done during this tour. Listening to Paul, Denny and Linda sing harmonies underscored just how well rehearsed and beautifully the three of them worked as a cohesive musical team. Thanks again Fil!
Enjoyed your video very much and the idea of being taken on a musical journey within Paul’s work is so right. Now I have words to describe what it is I love about his music. Thanks!
Ahhh memories, I saw Wings three times in 1979, once in Finchley and twice in Liverpool. I was lucky enough to spend a whole evening with the band afterwards as we got word where they were staying after the concert. We sneaked in the hotel and headed for the first bar and the whole band was in there including Paul's brother Mike. Paul even sang a line of a song to me as he gave me his autograph, and Linda gave me and my friend a little Wings badge. It was a magical night for a 19 year old!
I love Fil's take on all these diffrent styles of music and artist. And his love of music and voice and performance are so astute and thought provoking. So glad I stumbled across him on UA-cam due to my resent obsession with "The Mamas and Papas".... Plus Fil is finer so handsome and I love a hottie with an English accent.
So big shot out from Nashville Tennessee...keep the clips a-coming!
😍😍😍😍😍😍
I've seen Sir Paul. Besides his incredible catalog and a great band is his stage presence charisma and charm. He establishes a connection with his audience no matter how large and makes you feel like you are in a small venue. He also started his show right on time performed for 2.5 hours with no breaks and then came back for a five song encore. His respect for his audience and his willingness to work hard for them is one of the many things that sets him.apart.
Fil, I saw this concert tour at Madison Square Garden NYC, Mc Cartney brought His own sound system so the sound was excellent, usually there was bad sound at MSG because the sound system was made for sports events. The concert was 2/1/2 hours of pure pleasure.
Great job of analysis. Lots to cover and you did it delightfully! Never would have noticed the similar pattern and reggae of 'Live and Let Die' and 'Jet'! (....and YAY! 110K subscribers today!)
Saw that tour in Capital Center. He worked his butt off. Never a huge Wings fan but this ranked as one of the best shows I ever saw. Right up there with Springsteen in the DAR Constitution Hall in 1975 and Allman brothers Grateful Dead at RFK in 73
Awesome choice and thank you for sharing this 1976 musical gem with us Fil.
This was like another Christmas gift! I saw PM & Wings on 5/24/76 at Madison Square Garden. Quite memorable! I was only 5 when The Beatles hit the airways and I had to wait that long to see, well, at least PM live. A true life-long fan! The first time I heard The Beatles on my transistor radio even at age 5, and I certainly wasn't an analyst or musician like you, I knew they were something special. It was like what and who was that and I want more, please! I love your analysis of music. So fascinating and interesting! Lot of things I don't know about the musician and their music. And your love of music just shines through with that smile when you're listening! Happy New Year! Looking forward to listening to more of your analysis in 2020!
Always loved Paul and Wings... really good live performance...
I remember since I was a kid hearing the line " with the wind in your hair of a thousand laces " ...it just made me feel like I was soaring through the clouds above the earth ..love it !
I saw Paul in Frankfurt, Germany around 1987. Linda was on stage, playing keyboard (I don't know if it was plugged in, but it was nice seeing her support) and helping with vocal backup. Great sound quality on the recording despite the studio limitations you mention. "Jet" is a great song. "Band on the Run" reminds me of the end of Abby Road--a bunch of song fragments, but all very good.
It is so wonderful to watch bands who are genuinely exuding joy and having a great time while they're performing.
You have spot on analysis as always....u are my favorite person on the internet
Very well articulated and fluent exposition and person
As great as this show was, it's a shame this Seattle show was the only one commercially released. I LOVE the rockers from this show: including the non-Paul tunes Time To Hide & Medicine Jar, plus ...Rock Show, Let Me Roll It, Letting Go, Magneto & Titanium Man, Hi Hi Hi, Soily and my very favorite Call Me Back Again (it's so Paul) which still floors me today with how simple but still gut wrenching it is. What a band!!!!
Great breakdown of the song, Fil, thank you. Macca et al is such the consummate delivery of awesome music. So much to like here; great emphasis on the vocal harmonies, and the nature of lovely Linda in Paul's music. Tons of admiration here, glad you brought up the family bit. Rock!
Would be interesting to hear you reacting to "Soily" from the same "Wings Over America" concerts/album.
Thank you again Fil. Another great critique of a song I grew up with. I really enjoy your posts. Keep up the great videos and have a safe and happy new year. Look forward to you in the New Year!!
I loved how you praised Paul McCartney's ability to perform both with the Beatles and Wings from a musician's viewpoint. In 2011, I saw Paul perform in a three hour concert in which he came back for three encores--to this day, his concert is the best I've attended. Like you said, Paul wanted top notch musicians and this was heard in the concert--in fact, this concert was added on because the other sold out quickly. And yes, the concert was a musical trip. Not only did Paul sing both his and John's verses of "A Day in the Life," the glissando after "I'd love to turn you on" was epic! Thanks for sharing your viewpoint.
Evening Fil. Great analysis.👏 You know I would love to hear you sing "Mull of Kintyre" You would do a lot of Paul's songs justice! Thinking out loud, I'm still trying to get over when you imitated Elvis for a few seconds analyzing his 1968 special. lol. Mercy Fil. omg. Have a good day, love ya❤
I love this song and Paul McCartney! 💖Great analysis!!!😎
Jimmy McCulloch was one of my earliest influences used to love that guy it was sad to watch his excesses slowly take him down
exellent as usual Fil! and the genius Paul! happy new year at you. Keep up your great work!
One of my earliest concerts. May 12, 1976 at the Spectrum in Philadelphia. Awesome show. My favorite live song was medicine jar by the late Jimmy McCullough. Done very well in the show. Left out in later concerts of course because of his absence and eventual passing. McCartney did his own thing in wings and it worked.
Made it one of the top band’s in the world.
Saw the wings over America tour at the capital center, May of 1976..Probably the best concert I ever went to, & I went to around 40 or so, in the late 70's early 80's..3 hrs straight, with Paul doing some beatle songs acoustically, in the middle of the concert.
I remember when that song came out I was 14 I'm 57 now it's been a minute
I'm 67 so it's been a couple of minutes for me then. Lol.😕😬
we are very close in that year
I'm 55. Not quite as many summers you but quite a few. I love Paul. He's magical.
@@pattyfarghaly1821 63, so you're at least 10 seconds older than me.
@@CharlieMcowan lol.Right. Older than dirt I am.Happy New Year.🎊🎉
This was such a great tour. I caught it in Seattle. It was so well put together and executed so perfectly. I can remember so much of it, even though it was so long ago. Always loved Linda.🌻🌼🌷🌻🌼⚘
Laurie Kane I think my husband saw them in Arizona.
I saw them in the Kingdome in Seattle in 76 also, they really played tightly. Still got my ticket stub in my scrapbook.
@@cosmo1eleven855 Me too! The dome is long gone, tho.
@@lauriekane4686 >>>Yup I was actually a bystander in March 2000 when they imploded it.
@@cosmo1eleven855 😥
In case I miss you tomorrow, Happy New Year, Fil! Love all you do.
Such a great and full description of a song I loved growing up! You brought up so many interesting bits of information that I was unaware of growing up! Thank you!
Awesome, Fil! I, personally, feel that this was Paul's prime. I love the Beatles. I love his later stuff. This era, however... him being himself, with other musicians getting what he was doing. I love this. A brilliant musician, a beautiful human being. Yeah, I think that Linda was under-rated, too. Hard Rock? Prog Rock? I think... just Wings. Nothing else like it. Thanks, brother. This was really cool.