Paul McCartney - Blackbird (Live)

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  • @Salvador-312
    @Salvador-312 8 років тому +5353

    I feel bad for Paul
    His friends have passed on and now he continues to sing with out them and every song reminds him of them and the things that they used to do together when they were younger. He's amazing and I don't know how he does it

    • @AlexGarcia-cs9uz
      @AlexGarcia-cs9uz 7 років тому +354

      Sonny ringos Still alive and I'm sure not all of his friends are dead but I'm sure he must feel some strong nostalgia :(

    • @bugayden2287
      @bugayden2287 6 років тому +174

      When someone dies, they die for you, and everyone they care for. That’s why he lives for them.

    • @benjaminjosephdelmo910
      @benjaminjosephdelmo910 6 років тому +33

      George and ringo is still rockin dude. maybe some of his friend

    • @riderk7007
      @riderk7007 5 років тому +151

      Benjamin Joseph Delmo yeah... about George... uh... he dead. For about 18 years actually.

    • @benjaminjosephdelmo910
      @benjaminjosephdelmo910 5 років тому +33

      Oh my bad, I forgot George passed away already. let's just change it into John Duff Lowe or Colin Hanton ;)

  • @robburley4643
    @robburley4643 6 років тому +469

    I love the simplicity of this song, just a guitar and vocals

    • @AdamYoudell
      @AdamYoudell 2 роки тому +7

      It makes it's point simply and quite effectively.

    • @waynedharsan5288
      @waynedharsan5288 2 роки тому +13

      This song was written when he seen a black woman in the Us get beat up due to segregation and the social injustice of black people … have a look it’s on Google

    • @benimarini
      @benimarini Рік тому

      yesterday its the same

    • @stephenkolman5727
      @stephenkolman5727 3 місяці тому

      And a shifty audience.

    • @brians9508
      @brians9508 5 днів тому

      and a crappy audience that somehow decided their distinctly unmusical clapping was fitting. uneducated, uncivilized morons

  • @silentwitness247
    @silentwitness247 3 роки тому +728

    The world is rarely graced with someone of such pure genius.

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076 3 роки тому

      I'd be honored if some Beatles fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal YT performances of BLACKBIRD ua-cam.com/video/xFStWfgWXe0/v-deo.html and PENNY LANE in tribute to 2 of the many genius compositions written by Sir Paul McCartney. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace and everybody stay safe.

    • @joanneolive7128
      @joanneolive7128 3 роки тому +3

      So true.

    • @Sally150
      @Sally150 2 роки тому +3

      Then there was John

    • @silentwitness247
      @silentwitness247 2 роки тому +3

      Absolutely, John was a great loss to the world.

    • @GreekNicko
      @GreekNicko 2 роки тому +4

      i just cannot imagine a world without mcartney's influence in it. like we'd know no difference but Id know something is missing

  • @consultofactus
    @consultofactus 8 років тому +2425

    Yeah, about the clapping - in a huge venue like this the speed of sound makes it sound like the audience is clapping out of step - but to their ears they are perfectly in sync with the (delayed) sound....add that same delay from the clapping audience to the on-stage mic and you have quite a difference.

    • @ashtonriley3238
      @ashtonriley3238 6 років тому +44

      Smart

    • @butchlawson
      @butchlawson 6 років тому +16

      Exactly right.

    • @kanejacobs1889
      @kanejacobs1889 6 років тому +48

      Its actually happens in a hall stadium like a rectangle room. If the performer is in the far side of the room the soind is little delayed on the far end. I actually experienced it with our Christian event. The speaker tells a joke and the laughter from far end is delayed

    • @live4christ297
      @live4christ297 6 років тому +6

      then it's the guy who mixed the recording who should have aligned the clapping with the guitar...

    • @live4christ297
      @live4christ297 6 років тому +8

      A Man they more or less clap at the same time so yes you can grab the soundwave and align it with the guitar. I do that kind of stuff everyday while mixing music or editing videos. Hey thanks for calling me sausage! I can see you're a good person 👌

  • @ASBOMAN
    @ASBOMAN 2 місяці тому +20

    Paul isn't just a national treasure,
    he's a global treasure

  • @trinityk6811
    @trinityk6811 4 роки тому +148

    I sang this song to my father on his death bed. That was 9 years ago. He started to Heath very hard and I guess they call that the death rattle. As soon as I started singing he stopped the rattle. He wasn’t talking but was still with me. It gave him comfort and allowed my brother and mom to make it to the hospital. It was the four of us in there like it had always been. He gently passed a few minutes after My mom and brother arrived. It was very peaceful. I didn’t even cry until it set in that he had just passed. He was a great man and was my best friend. Still miss him every day. But I know he’s out there flying free.

    • @marycostello4848
      @marycostello4848 4 роки тому +7

      That's beautiful. Your dad must've loved music. What a wonderful gift you gave your dad at the time of his passing from this life. That will be a treasured memory for you all your life. How wonderful that Sir Paul McCartney had a part to play in creatingthat memory!

    • @WDH59510
      @WDH59510 Рік тому +4

      Wishing you strength and peace.

    • @10cynt
      @10cynt 8 місяців тому +3

      🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @yolondadickerson2578
      @yolondadickerson2578 8 місяців тому +3

      A beautiful story. I FEEL you! May your dad rest in peace ❤️‍🩹

  • @Seattle-satellite
    @Seattle-satellite 9 років тому +9197

    Take those broken hands and learn to clap

    • @proxkei2266
      @proxkei2266 9 років тому +161

      You deserve more likes sir

    • @almendraxd129
      @almendraxd129 9 років тому +26

      omg 😂😂

    • @lucianomantovani3567
      @lucianomantovani3567 9 років тому +20

      +tom lee you. you should get more upvotes

    • @Timliu92
      @Timliu92 9 років тому +14

      Hahahahaha! 😂😂😂

    • @Dragonflamesindarkne
      @Dragonflamesindarkne 9 років тому +29

      +tom lee i can't remember last time i laughed so hard into a computer screen. thank you sir.

  • @KARENZUMPANO
    @KARENZUMPANO Рік тому +71

    My daughter was born at 24weeks weighing 1lb 5oz and the NICU nurses would play this song every day for her . She is now 29 years old and amazing ♥️

    • @erdelegy
      @erdelegy 2 місяці тому +1

      So wonderful! Life and music go hand-in-hand. : )

  • @besterchingunde818
    @besterchingunde818 8 місяців тому +16

    Came from Queen B's page oh wow this is my first time listening to it

  • @janhorton5197
    @janhorton5197 Рік тому +58

    No gimmicks, bells, or whistles just pure talent.

    • @richardscally694
      @richardscally694 5 місяців тому

      100% He is an exceptionally gifted artist, who, as they say, knocks Everyone out of the Ballpark.!

  • @atomicblond1979
    @atomicblond1979 5 років тому +470

    This man is so special that the entire Earth will shed a tear upon his passing. There is no one like him. Rock On Forever Paul.

    • @aalb1970
      @aalb1970 2 роки тому +8

      I dread the day when he is no longer with us.

    • @matcoffidis1135
      @matcoffidis1135 2 роки тому +7

      I know, right? I'll cry like a baby....💔

    • @Felix-dx2ci
      @Felix-dx2ci 2 роки тому +9

      Yes but the heavens will dance with joy on his arrival back home.

    • @SoNewEnglandsux
      @SoNewEnglandsux Рік тому +1

      ​@@aalb1970 my god I'm 44 been playing since 10 my acoustic father been playing Beatles n all me buds cannot imagine wat me daughter will think maybe she will finally get into him I was first letter named for him I never lost a year for someone I never knew but his music has been in me days of high n low deaths n births

    • @brenruano5473
      @brenruano5473 Рік тому +1

      i will cry so much when that happens, i dont even want to imagine!!!!

  • @carlospescador6050
    @carlospescador6050 2 роки тому +1164

    People clapping out of time and he doesn't lose his rhythm... A true artist...

    • @loveheals4155
      @loveheals4155 2 роки тому +35

      I thought the same thing. It's not easy, I mean their applause is wonderful, but you're thinking, um, please let me keep my guitar going. :) I don't know if they have mics that help them tune out to the crowd somewhat to reflect their own singing, I think it's something like this. That, and of course, ages of practice. :)

    • @Beardsandbars
      @Beardsandbars 2 роки тому +12

      @@loveheals4155 naw, their applause isn't wonderful. They aren't the show....just sit there and enjoy the musician....he doesn't need help.

    • @loveheals4155
      @loveheals4155 2 роки тому +2

      @@Beardsandbars It's wonderful that they love hearing him singing. They were excited, I understand, it's pretty quiet for that many people. Still, frustrating. :) Have to love your fans, though.

    • @cris_here
      @cris_here 2 роки тому +1

      😂

    • @cmcull987
      @cmcull987 2 роки тому +29

      It might be acoustics. It takes time for sound to travel.

  • @Dorothyann436
    @Dorothyann436 8 місяців тому +708

    Many people don’t know what this song is actually about. He wrote it in dedication to black women in the civil right era. Its such a beautiful and respectful song. He’s truly a national treasure

    • @LukeSeeleygamertagisV3XChintzy
      @LukeSeeleygamertagisV3XChintzy 8 місяців тому +2

      He stole it*

    • @laimo3
      @laimo3 8 місяців тому +53

      ​@LukeSeeleygamertagisV3XChintzy, what do you mean he stole it? The song was written by Paul and was stuck on the Beatles White Album. He didn't steal a song which he wrote himself

    • @AngeBiampandou
      @AngeBiampandou 8 місяців тому +11

      Yup, It's about the Little Rock Nine in Little Rock, Arkansas

    • @LukeSeeleygamertagisV3XChintzy
      @LukeSeeleygamertagisV3XChintzy 8 місяців тому

      @@laimo3 check out "blackbird singing" by Rosalyn Sweat

    • @LukeSeeleygamertagisV3XChintzy
      @LukeSeeleygamertagisV3XChintzy 8 місяців тому +3

      Check out the song "Blackbird Singing" by Rosalyn Sweat, it came out a year before the beatles version...

  • @nimishaprakasan5675
    @nimishaprakasan5675 8 років тому +179

    I watched him perform live yesterday.. I am a happy person :)

  • @tobywinter1
    @tobywinter1 Місяць тому +6

    Paul, you are loved by millions all over the world. How many can say that. Thank you for the music. The songs you're singing. Thanks for all the joy they're bringing.

  • @paddymacmusic4960
    @paddymacmusic4960 5 років тому +877

    He looks so lonely
    RIP John
    RIP George

  • @sharon1144
    @sharon1144 4 роки тому +149

    Currently learning to play this beautiful song with my guitar teacher, it’s my second song. The first one I learnt is « is there anybody out there » and I’m really good at it now! I’m 19 and still a beginner but can’t wait to discover all the beautiful aspects and colors of this majestic instrument 🎸

    • @marycostello4848
      @marycostello4848 4 роки тому +10

      Keep learning! The guitar and music will bring you much pleasure and satisfaction throughout your life!

    • @pbailey232
      @pbailey232 2 роки тому +1

      @@marycostello4848 I agree with you Mary.

    • @zackglickert4495
      @zackglickert4495 Рік тому

      @@marycostello4848 I also agree with you Mary. well put

    • @HSithis
      @HSithis Рік тому

      its been three years, how is its going?

    • @srogers7606
      @srogers7606 7 місяців тому

      😊

  • @jamestierney2531
    @jamestierney2531 2 роки тому +50

    Wow…no big production. Just a guy with an acoustic guitar singing a song he wrote. Such an amazing, intimate moment to see a guy who’s played on the world’s biggest stages with the world’s best rock band performing as if he’s sitting in your living room, saying, “ Hey, here’s a song I’ve been working on. Tell me what you think.” Thank you, Sir Paul. Bless you for making this world a much better place.

    • @E.S.86
      @E.S.86 2 роки тому +1

      that's what music is about

    • @jamestierney2531
      @jamestierney2531 2 роки тому

      @@E.S.86 Well said, Evan. Music is a beautiful thing. Be and stay well…JT

  • @pdn-vd5om
    @pdn-vd5om 4 роки тому +71

    This one of the most beautiful song in the entire world. Love it.

  • @jjossfoss
    @jjossfoss Рік тому +11

    I’ve always loved this song! But I was this old when I found out it was about the civil rights movement 1957 “Little Rock Nine”. When 9 African American students attempted to enroll in a segregated school in Arkansas. It was his inspiration. ❤beautiful.

  • @billjoyce5525
    @billjoyce5525 3 роки тому +190

    Only Paul McCartney can make a very simple acoustic arrangement so beautiful!!! Thanks for posting this.

    • @johannsobieski1780
      @johannsobieski1780 3 роки тому +1

      Hello Bill Joyce, do you know the interpretation by "Blackbirds" of Mimi? Here, for once, she sings without her sister Josy.ua-cam.com/video/IFWRTpPgRvk/v-deo.html

    • @TonyBurke100
      @TonyBurke100 Рік тому +12

      It's not so simple my friend the guitar work is brilliant,

    • @billjoyce5525
      @billjoyce5525 Рік тому +5

      @@TonyBurke100 hey Tony, agreed, but it is just 3rds and 5ths and it is very “tricky” to get it down. I can play it, it took me a long time to get it. G-b-g..lick sounding like McCartney and most likely never will.
      The man was great. If you haven’t seen McCartney 321 check it out, its an insight into his work, life etc. real good.
      Cheers
      Bill

    • @billjoyce5525
      @billjoyce5525 Рік тому

      That should state NOT sounding like McCartney

    • @patbrennan6572
      @patbrennan6572 2 місяці тому +1

      There's nothing simple about that arrangement my friend.

  • @anemxia9393
    @anemxia9393 4 роки тому +1858

    All the comments: It’s so sad that he’s the only Beatle left😥
    Ringo Starr, very much alive: 👁👄👁

    • @roeatep
      @roeatep 3 роки тому +23

      LMAO

    • @benrosenman4281
      @benrosenman4281 3 роки тому +70

      Rings being like: what the hell guys? Do I not matter over again. I thought we agreed that I did!

    • @Chrisr4
      @Chrisr4 3 роки тому +84

      Also him: ✌️😎✌️

    • @binkybijou
      @binkybijou 3 роки тому +3

      😂

    • @kril_2945
      @kril_2945 3 роки тому +4

      Ringo is by far the worst beatle

  • @catmonkey6826
    @catmonkey6826 4 роки тому +86

    I was there, an incredible night, never felt such unity with an audience, everyone singing as one.

    • @brendahawkins3965
      @brendahawkins3965 4 роки тому

      Catmonkey hi would love to know what you think of my 17 year old grandson (on guitar) and his friends cover of this ua-cam.com/video/dFkaUPxtXIU/v-deo.html

    • @Zvrpy
      @Zvrpy Рік тому +2

      unity? yall were clapping off rythm tf you mean unity??

    • @catmonkey6826
      @catmonkey6826 Рік тому

      @@Zvrpy That's it mate, you take a nap now and let the grown ups have some fun.

    • @samf9693
      @samf9693 11 місяців тому

      @@Zvrpyit was the echo of the stadium that made it sound delayed

  • @weltschmersch
    @weltschmersch 2 роки тому +230

    A message to the future generations.. do not let this masterpiece die.

    • @localistmagic641
      @localistmagic641 2 роки тому +10

      It's often listed as the best first fingerstyle song to learn, which is exactly why I am learning to play it right now. It will absolutely never die.

    • @aalb1970
      @aalb1970 2 роки тому +7

      Playing it right now 🎉

    • @kawapit8
      @kawapit8 Рік тому +1

      Don't forget what Paul said.... "You Play it all wrong" 😂

    • @effamichael6656
      @effamichael6656 Рік тому +1

      @@kawapit8 yes I noticed it but it’s kind of hard for a beginner to play it the original way. I can tell because I’ve tried it too

    • @martinwhittle3499
      @martinwhittle3499 8 місяців тому

      Been playing it for years and still learning it! @@localistmagic641

  • @deborahmcdowell5770
    @deborahmcdowell5770 5 років тому +105

    That moment when he began the song and everyone just freaked out. TIMELESS

    • @IntrebuloN
      @IntrebuloN 4 роки тому +6

      I'm guessing that happens on EVERY song he plays live to be honest.

  • @kyaghleah
    @kyaghleah 4 роки тому +211

    I played this for a student who has been labelled ‘mildly intellectually delayed’, he said, ‘I feel like my heart is growing.’ I’d say he’s smarter than most of us.

    • @njits789
      @njits789 3 роки тому +4

      The power of music

    • @yeepyorp
      @yeepyorp 3 роки тому +5

      As an autistic person, "intellectual delays" so often mean that we're just smart in different ways than most people. Maybe music is something special for him!

    • @tysparks598
      @tysparks598 3 роки тому +2

      @@yeepyorp agreed. My GF is autistic, & it's almost all social situations that trip her up. She's a wonderful poet & whipsmart.

  • @christianna49
    @christianna49 3 дні тому

    This is the most beautiful song I think that was ever written, ever. No body ever will ever be able to write such a heartwarming, lovely tune, surely. Paul McCartney. One of a kind, truly. Love and peace from on 🫶☮️🤍👍

  • @whyyeseyec
    @whyyeseyec 9 років тому +422

    If that was the only song Paul ever wrote it would be a masterpiece.

    • @jpaulz17
      @jpaulz17 9 років тому +41

      poindexter van halen It IS a masterpiece. :)

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076 5 років тому +4

      I'd be honored if some Beatles & McCartney fans would give a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of PENNY LANE and BLACKBIRD on my channel in tribute to 2 of Sir Paul's greatest compositions. Live acoustic with no autotune. Thanks and peace.

    • @gageshippy2256
      @gageshippy2256 3 роки тому

      @@willritter4076 I gotcha Ill give it a listen.

    • @Speedofsound9
      @Speedofsound9 2 роки тому +3

      What? He wrote many of the greatest songs ever written

  • @agnessmith9313
    @agnessmith9313 2 роки тому +25

    I was lucky to have come of age in the 60's when the Beatles first became famous. I remember my mother bringing me home the first Beatle's album! Now, Beatle's songs transport me back to a thrilling time in history: bellbottoms, beads, long hair, the peace sign...and hope. I no longer have that naive hope...but that's another subject.

    • @cocoa3ax809
      @cocoa3ax809 2 роки тому +1

      I’ll have hope for you my friend.

    • @petehill8885
      @petehill8885 2 роки тому

      there was only naive hope in the 60s also.

  • @gkneppy6474
    @gkneppy6474 Місяць тому +2

    Paul was my dad's favorite artist of all time. Rip dad. Been almost 3 weeks now listening to his favorite songs will always be a treasure of mine as he was a drummer and always loved Paul McCartney. 😔

  • @SylvainDufresne1970
    @SylvainDufresne1970 4 роки тому +7

    I am French speaking I do not understand English much, however I like the music of the beatles and when I was a teenager when I learned to play the guitar it was on the music of the beatles ...my English was very bad but somewhere I could feel the vibrations in my heart thanks to their music ....
    Despite his age, Paul is still a music fan he could sit on his millions and enjoy it but his pleasure in living is to share his music with us and make it known to future generations

  • @komorebi727
    @komorebi727 7 років тому +81

    I'm so glad Paul's still alive to carry on the wonderful legacy of The Beatles

  • @ldbagwell
    @ldbagwell 2 роки тому +16

    I love this, my mom just had a stroke but is taking her broken wings and learning to fly again. Thank you Lord!

  • @MexerStuff
    @MexerStuff 9 років тому +6040

    A stadium. Full of. Rhythm-less. Clappers.

    • @SuperJude2008
      @SuperJude2008 9 років тому +14

      +Mexer's Music what a twat......x

    • @MrDobw
      @MrDobw 8 років тому +118

      +Mexer's Music, it began to drive me a little bonkers. Most often, crowd's can not keep time well.

    • @gibsondanny
      @gibsondanny 8 років тому +163

      +Don S. because they are surrounded by thousands of other people clapping. If orchestras didnt have conductors, they would all go out of time aswell. It is difficult to keep time when other people around you are making noise.

    • @MrDobw
      @MrDobw 8 років тому +18

      ayup :) Often one sees a band's lead singer that does not have their hands involved try to direct in such a fashion. I can imagine them thinking, "ugh ...This... Is ... The... BEAT!... Yer... Messin... Up... Me... Mates!"

    • @thatcoolkidjoe
      @thatcoolkidjoe 8 років тому +31

      +Danny Pearce his guitar is the conductor lol they're supposed to clap with Paul not with the random guy next to them

  • @Ihavepinkhairrn
    @Ihavepinkhairrn 3 роки тому +18

    What an amazing song. This is so good! This song has really aged well

  • @richardscally694
    @richardscally694 5 місяців тому +6

    A towering gifted artist of our time.

  • @shiggityshaw7912
    @shiggityshaw7912 9 років тому +34

    This man is a treasure

  • @cassioc.4146
    @cassioc.4146 10 років тому +317

    I got chills and a deep feeling of relaxation also it left me with some tear drops in my eyes thank you so much for such a experience

    • @sportzbroz
      @sportzbroz 10 років тому +2

      You're welcome.

    • @linda86760
      @linda86760 9 років тому

      Feel the same

    • @aquamarine0023
      @aquamarine0023 7 років тому +3

      Yes agreed. Paul's songwriting is so heartfelt and genuine

    • @catieruth4595
      @catieruth4595 4 роки тому

      hi, sorry to bother but i recently posted a guitar cover of "blackbird" by "the beatles" on my youtube channel and i'd love if someone would check it out. thank you! 🥺💜

  • @scottmiles3897
    @scottmiles3897 Рік тому +6

    Just came across this song as I looked for an appropriate tune for our Middle School closing ceremony. Its perfect and its full of meaning. PM has been a force for this world. Carry on!

  • @candycorn8750
    @candycorn8750 4 роки тому +40

    It’s so sad to see him up there without John :(

  • @geraldinegonsalvez5804
    @geraldinegonsalvez5804 2 роки тому +5

    Happy 80th 🎂🎉🥳 birthday to you Sir James Paul McCartney CH MBE. Thank you for making this world a better place with your 👋 great musical genius. God Bless you even more today on this your 80th birthday. 🙏😊 🇬🇧🎊

  • @mattfisher8568
    @mattfisher8568 4 місяці тому +2

    He’s such a treasure. My favorite single musician

  • @paultomanio539
    @paultomanio539 5 років тому +7

    Paul is greatest singer / songwriter of ALL TIME ......

  • @drewkelly3622
    @drewkelly3622 4 роки тому +13

    its scary how relevant this song is like 50 YEARS LATER!!!!!!

  • @dmoon548
    @dmoon548 2 роки тому +12

    Dad used to sing and play this song all throughout my life growing up. I'm 28 now. I lost him last year and made sure to play it at his funeral. Tear up so much everytime I hear hear it.

  • @douggubner689
    @douggubner689 2 роки тому +17

    The world is rarely graced with someone of such pure genius. I love the simplicity of this song, just a guitar and vocals. No fancy autotune or electronic instruments, just a man, his guitar, and his talent. Truly a work of greatness. This man is so special that the entire Earth will shed a tear upon his passing. There is no one like him. Rock On Forever Paul.

  • @michaelzzzzzzzzzzzz
    @michaelzzzzzzzzzzzz 2 роки тому +6

    The Beatles... 4 young men, 1 had timing unsurpassed, 1 had a great guitar playing coming into his own right towards the last couple of years.
    1 was a genius and could make the guitar hum and buzz writing many classics.
    1 was a god playing many instruments, writing many classics and still going today.
    Together they were a force of nature.
    Okay McCartmey did some duds outside of the Beatles but boy was he talented and when he goes the world should weep

  • @lgmnowkondo938
    @lgmnowkondo938 2 роки тому +2

    the greatest musician/song writer of all time...bar none!

  • @merchant69420
    @merchant69420 4 роки тому +4

    I'm so glad youtube exist for me to discover Magnificent Songs.

  • @jasonsale3166
    @jasonsale3166 2 роки тому +12

    Only proof you need to understand that he is the best songwriter of the last 100 years.

    • @paulfield1
      @paulfield1 3 місяці тому

      The 2nd best, just behind Paul Weller

  • @ghostboatsofsouthernmichig3773
    @ghostboatsofsouthernmichig3773 3 місяці тому +1

    Ive always played it a little different on stage but the meaning is still there
    Thanks Paul see you again soon ❤

  • @arupdutta2202
    @arupdutta2202 6 років тому +13

    What a beautiful song!!!

  • @logicdiary3179
    @logicdiary3179 8 років тому +37

    this video taught me how to play this song! I like how it zoomed in on his hands a lot, it helped me pick it up. if he ever watched UA-cam videos of himself, particularly this one, he should know he inspired another lefty to start playing the guitar. it's such a beautiful song that I had to learn it. pulled a hendrix on my mom's old guitar and decided to give it a whirl

    • @catieruth4595
      @catieruth4595 4 роки тому

      hi, sorry to bother but i recently posted a guitar cover of "blackbird" by "the beatles" on my youtube channel and i'd love if someone would check it out. thank you! 🥺💜

    • @marycostello4848
      @marycostello4848 4 роки тому

      He has inspired me to get my guitar out too. I'll never play before huge audiences like he does. . . But, if you watch his interviews, he consistently says that he would still play - even if no one came to his concerts anymore. He just LOVES music. That's a great motive, I gotta admit. That's a really pure motive, actually. It inspired me, anyway.

  • @RickarooCarew
    @RickarooCarew 3 роки тому +2

    awesome brother Paul.. thou art beautiful and I love thee.. thanks for sharing

    • @RickarooCarew
      @RickarooCarew 3 роки тому

      in my life.. the moment has arrived...
      wishing you Peace and Prosperity ad Infinitum
      from New Mexico.. land of magic light

  • @eamonnmorris5331
    @eamonnmorris5331 2 роки тому +5

    I have been learning this song recently at age 67 as part of a 'bucket list'. As a life long devotee of the so-called "popular song", I don't think I can think of a more inspired Beatles' song .... so simple a thought ... and yet so profound and poetic (if Wordsworth could sing, he might have come up with such an idea!). Above all - a rarity in pop music - a song that's not "all about me" ... who knew?

  • @mjkaswan
    @mjkaswan Рік тому +11

    I think most people don't realize the song is about the struggle for civil rights. It reflects the struggle of Black folks to gain equality: "take broken wings and learn to fly," and "take these sunken eyes and learn to see," but "you were only waiting for this moment to be free."

    • @sharonsparks900
      @sharonsparks900 3 місяці тому

      And the struggle continues. Sadly, even more in earnest now and the stakes couldn’t be higher.

  • @glorialush9598
    @glorialush9598 8 місяців тому +2

    Voice is still great and a super performer ignoring an audience who cannot seem to keep time with the music. Love the song.

  • @cannavaro3715
    @cannavaro3715 2 роки тому +7

    Hey man, for some reason I love all the legendary songs from The Beatles, even though I'm only 16 years old and I feel like I'm in 1960

    • @daffa2352
      @daffa2352 2 роки тому +1

      Same. Except i’m 17

    • @suphee
      @suphee 2 роки тому

      Ur So DiFfReNt BrO

    • @oFancys
      @oFancys 2 роки тому

      @@suphee different*

    • @suphee
      @suphee 2 роки тому

      @@oFancys oh look, a grammar Nazi lmfao. I'm sure you're fun at parties.

    • @daffa2352
      @daffa2352 2 роки тому

      @@suphee Ur So CriNge BrO

  • @pro75line
    @pro75line 5 років тому +6

    Oh my god how talented is this man

  • @Gibson343088
    @Gibson343088 10 місяців тому +1

    I like that Paul plays the song differently everytime in terms of feel and tempo. It gives the song a real personal feeling to the moment.

  • @Lisa-pb3qp
    @Lisa-pb3qp 6 років тому +7

    So blessed. His music and genius has moved me for so long now.

  • @Twerpjuice
    @Twerpjuice 8 років тому +16

    Not even kidding, this song makes me cry EVERY time, since the day I first heard it.

  • @vesarasta8700
    @vesarasta8700 4 роки тому +1

    Super Sir Paul!! We arewaiting for You in Finland, for You thanks for greatest momemts! We saw You here In Helsinki Finland 2011!! Fan from Finland! Be blessed Sir Paul!!!

  • @VictoriaSabelli
    @VictoriaSabelli Рік тому +2

    Amazing how Paul seems to sing to each person despite his being in front of thousands he cannot even see! Gifted!

  • @excellinkus
    @excellinkus 2 роки тому +5

    The man is a genius. I had the good fortune to see him live, and he played this song. Pure magic.

  • @jester9936
    @jester9936 Рік тому +1

    Great song, amazing performance. One is Paul.

  • @charliewest1221
    @charliewest1221 Рік тому +4

    This song epitomizes McCartney's versatility and genius. You will appreciate this piece even more if you are learning to play guitar. You will marvel at the complexity and innovative techniques of the chord structure and the finger-picking pattern (in addition to the hauntingly beautiful and poetical lyrics). Definitely right up there among the greatest acoustic guitar compositIons ever. Take a bow, Sir Paul!

  • @normajidahmohamedlop5828
    @normajidahmohamedlop5828 8 років тому +7

    Wow...still sound so good after all these years!!! Love it!!!

  • @fernandoalecrim3185
    @fernandoalecrim3185 Рік тому +1

    Definitely, Paul is not from this world. He came from outer space. He has proved to be very sensible many times, claiming for the preservation of the wild life in rain forests and other Mother Nature's environments of countries like mine (Brazil). He was (and, certainly, always will be) loved and admired in Brazil since my childhood/teenagerhood, along the sixties and seventies. Anyway, Sir Paul, thanks for turning our lives a lot more pleaseantful by your music and peaceful messages. I wish Mother Mary comes to you and your family in times of trouble speaking words of wisdom and protecting you all, because, in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.

  • @teov.8024
    @teov.8024 7 років тому +11

    paul McCarthney is nothing short of a legend! this is perhaps one o his best songs.

  • @farisfahmi2949
    @farisfahmi2949 3 роки тому +5

    this song melts all my worries away but makes me wanna cry at the same time

  • @roesbud53
    @roesbud53 2 місяці тому +1

    My heart loves love this. The tune I would always tune my twelve to…

  • @berlingogviggo5337
    @berlingogviggo5337 2 роки тому +3

    Blackbird has and will always be a special song for me. Cause it sounds like a cry but a happy cry. Like something beautiful just happened infront of you

    • @oldbloke135
      @oldbloke135 2 роки тому +1

      It's actually about the sixties US civil rights movement, inspired by black schoolgirls he saw on TV trying to get into school at Little Rock. In sixties Liverpool a "bird" was a girl but I don't suppose he'd ever admit nowadays to anything so obviously un-PC!

    • @aalb1970
      @aalb1970 2 роки тому

      Me too. It was the first song I learned to play om my guitar.

  • @breaker6767
    @breaker6767 4 роки тому +10

    Amazing performance. Paul is the best!

  • @artistsurvivor
    @artistsurvivor 28 днів тому +1

    I'm left speechless every time I watch this.

  • @pandisdiskul
    @pandisdiskul 3 роки тому +3

    Now that’s a legend doing what a legend does best. Just absolutely beautiful.

  • @odanyhitoshi
    @odanyhitoshi 9 років тому +4

    これも、最高です。ありがとうございます。均

    • @TheEmptyTurtle
      @TheEmptyTurtle 9 років тому

      わたしい の なまえ は まいく です。

  • @nancycarr7130
    @nancycarr7130 2 роки тому

    Hi fellow Beatle lovers, I saw Sir James Paul Mccartney last night May 13th at SoFi stadium. It was a dream come true for me. He gave a Excellent performance so much great music! I sang my heart out and had so much fun. When he sang Black bird it brought tears to my eyes it touched my heart so beautiful. I Love Paul he may be going on 80 but believe me that awesome Man can Still Rock. Love you yeah yeah yeah✌❤🎶❤🎶❤🎶❤🇬🇧

  • @MizzCali408
    @MizzCali408 10 років тому +4

    Paul is so amazing! I love how him and my 5 year old son played this song together backstage at candlestick on August 14th 2014! An amazing incredible day I will cherish a lifetime, as well my son and my mother.

  • @aquamarine0023
    @aquamarine0023 7 років тому +6

    This beautiful man, beautiful soul. Such an incredible gift of his unique brilliant songwriting. This performance is exquisite

  • @csandford6011
    @csandford6011 4 роки тому +1

    Oh that warm my heart I needed that you are the best thank you Paul

  • @lub734
    @lub734 4 роки тому +12

    His voice is beautiful!!

  • @gogoclovertigo1
    @gogoclovertigo1 7 років тому +127

    Paul, you are "the Beat" to "The Beatles"

    • @SwashOrSquash
      @SwashOrSquash 6 років тому

      Collette C. Covington John Lennon was the leader

    • @bootylick2492
      @bootylick2492 5 років тому +7

      No they were all equal

    • @patrickmorgan4006
      @patrickmorgan4006 5 років тому +1

      @@SwashOrSquash McCartney was the talent.

    • @noelic6744
      @noelic6744 5 років тому +8

      Nah, I think that's Ringo's job.

    • @jayphilpot2909
      @jayphilpot2909 4 роки тому +2

      The Beatles
      - The Beat
      -----------------
      les
      Les = Les Paul
      Paul = Paul McCartney

  • @eva-lenawimmer7289
    @eva-lenawimmer7289 Рік тому +1

    Master of masters music song so fantastic...can't and not able to find words...so much ...in this song...thank you...♥️

  • @mrguitar8257
    @mrguitar8257 Рік тому +32

    "Don't cry because they died,
    Smile because they were born"

  • @MDE128
    @MDE128 2 роки тому +4

    This song is my favorite song on the White Album as well as Dear Prudence.

  • @peppemur8322
    @peppemur8322 5 років тому +1

    Questa canzone è un capolavoro immortale !!! Sono cresciuto a pane e Beatles e questa canzone era la mia ninna nanna !!! Grazie John !!!

  • @Kate-hu5uz
    @Kate-hu5uz 2 роки тому +3

    The quiet simplicity of this song is beautifully juxtaposed against the gravity of its subject matter... metaphor can sometimes be more powerful than an anthem. The genius of The Beatles cannot be overstated; every instict they had became pure gold.

  • @djlarspeterson7099
    @djlarspeterson7099 5 років тому +4

    I’ve been lucky enough to see Paul sing this song twice. One time he was on a rising platform out in front of the main stage. It was amazing to see him rising up while singing this song. 🎶 Paul was 27 years old when he wrote Blackbird. Which was a social commentary of the 60’s civil rights movement ❤️

  • @89HondaCR500R
    @89HondaCR500R 3 роки тому +3

    I miss when music truly had a story to tell thanks Paul for this timeless poetry.

  • @nounylogic169
    @nounylogic169 4 роки тому +8

    What a beautifully simple song performed impeccably. Sends shivers down my spine!

  • @tatongt
    @tatongt 8 років тому +31

    He's a true legend.

  • @MegaSkills9
    @MegaSkills9 Місяць тому +1

    That song is epic. Paul is a God. The Beatles changed the world.

  • @iguessaurora4305
    @iguessaurora4305 4 роки тому +4

    It's so sad to see he play without his old friends, the friends who were with him from 18 and now you see they unfortunately passed away and he is alone. :(
    Rip John🖤 (today is his 40th Anniversary)
    Rip George 🖤

  • @winstonscott4195
    @winstonscott4195 4 роки тому +3

    Beautiful. This the first time I heard it by its writer. I originally heard the reggae version of this song. Paul is amazing.

  • @richarddrolet7746
    @richarddrolet7746 4 роки тому +1

    Bless you Sir Paul...my daughters song.From a father to his child.

  • @lillahbailey1700
    @lillahbailey1700 3 роки тому +4

    paul my fav song is blackbird!

  • @AndreasServo
    @AndreasServo 9 років тому +6

    Its amazing to see that his concerts are still full !

  • @johnross2924
    @johnross2924 11 місяців тому

    Brilliant, The beatles music has been with me since 1980. Thanks Paul, John, George and Ringo 🎸

  • @Mysteriousgirl13
    @Mysteriousgirl13 3 роки тому +195

    This song was played at my dads funeral.
    He was a black man and died suddenly at 52.
    This song brings tears to my eyes everytime I hear it. I love this song.
    Beautiful masterpiece 🖤🦋🕊

    • @kejo2530
      @kejo2530 3 роки тому +5

      Sad:(

    • @guardscorpionvii2684
      @guardscorpionvii2684 3 роки тому +8

      Leaning what the song was about makes it even better I can see why your father wants this to be his last song.

    • @southsideman4891
      @southsideman4891 3 роки тому +3

      God bless you and your family. May he
      RIP......

    • @Mysteriousgirl13
      @Mysteriousgirl13 3 роки тому +2

      @@southsideman4891 Thank you.

    • @southsideman4891
      @southsideman4891 3 роки тому +2

      @@Mysteriousgirl13 you're welcome