On the Wings of a Nightingale - Paul McCartney demo

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  • Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
  • written by Paul for the Everly Brothers...a very beautiful song :)

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  • @ewest14
    @ewest14 3 роки тому +84

    You can tell Paul really dug deep with this one, as he wasn't going to give just any song to his idols. Paul crafted this to be the perfect Everly Brothers song.

  • @paulsaret
    @paulsaret 3 роки тому +106

    Paul's not just a genius for coming up with this superb little song, but to give it up to one of your musical idols, the Everlys, to record speaks a lot about his big heart.

    • @idont2450
      @idont2450 3 роки тому +10

      Absolutely. I have read comments stating he should have kept the song for himself. I disagree due to my belief he was able to use this as a homage to the huge influence the Everly brothers had on him as a teenager. I truly believe he learned a lot about harmony in songs from them. I like his version better due to the time he takes to sing and play out on the melody.

    • @beatvampire
      @beatvampire 3 роки тому +4

      little song does not do it justice ,he loved the Everly's and doubt if would present them with anything but his best and did and it revitalised their career

  • @cak8132
    @cak8132 3 роки тому +40

    I love that Paul wrote this song specifically for the Everly Brothers. They do a cracking job on the song and it sort of brings things full circle that they’re singing one of Paul’s songs. The Everlys had such an influence on so many of the “British Invasion” artists. Lennon-McCartney, Graham Nash, many more. The Everlys laid the groundwork for much of the great music of the 1960s.

  • @karelmeerbach955
    @karelmeerbach955 10 років тому +61

    wow did NOT know that Paul wrote this...bloody great song and the Everely Bros did it so well....

  • @chrisdieter9594
    @chrisdieter9594 4 роки тому +35

    Paul gave the Everlys back, what they gave to him.

  • @stevefaure415
    @stevefaure415 Рік тому +9

    Two and a half minutes of epic genius. He makes it seem as breezy and simple like he just came up with it on the spot. You don't even perceive the talent or the work behind it. As beloved and celebrated as Paul is, he still doesn't get his due as an artist. He's a rare bird. I wonder what Phil and Don felt when they first heard this song that was written for them? It couldn't be more perfect.

  • @mickfeeney6480
    @mickfeeney6480 8 років тому +41

    great song and demo recording I met Paul when I was invited to sing at the buddy holly song a buddy song in London 1999 and what a nice guy I was so impressed by his genuine warm'th .Thank you you Paul.Mick Feeney (as Paul called me Brummie Mick aka Dublin Mick Lol xx

  • @TheJonRW
    @TheJonRW 3 роки тому +14

    He knew exactly what an Everly Brothers' song should sound like. Just perfect!

  • @kevinfleming1412
    @kevinfleming1412 7 років тому +53

    Given their influence on the Beatles and others, it's a real tribute that McCartney wrote this for the Everlys. It brought them back, briefly, into the spotlight. Check out the Brothers' live version sometime.

  • @pauladelmann158
    @pauladelmann158 3 роки тому +34

    Just learned of Don Everly’s passing today and had to revisit this song. Paul’s melody left lots of room for those gorgeous Everly harmonies. A gift that extended their recording career and a gift to all who listen. He even sounds a bit like Don on the Demo. Well done!

    • @barryledgister4496
      @barryledgister4496 3 роки тому +5

      It was in my recommends. The song title was mentioned a lot in the obits to Don I had read. Great to hear this,poignant with Linda on harmony. I'm listening to a lot of Paul solo/with Wings.
      His songs always surprise you,like on this one, there's two middle eights one after the other imo. And is he going into a ska/reggae feel a little? It's not obviously country but clearly Everlys.

    • @loisdaughenbaugh3864
      @loisdaughenbaugh3864 2 роки тому +7

      What a great gift.

  • @lillan53
    @lillan53 12 років тому +34

    This is the first time I hear Pauls version of this song.Its very good and Everly Brothers version is also very good.

    • @hamoudi_d
      @hamoudi_d 3 роки тому +2

      Paul actually wrote this song.

  • @markdejulio2657
    @markdejulio2657 11 місяців тому +5

    Phenomenal as always, "Sir Paul McCartney"!!!💝🥰👍

  • @imisstoronto3121
    @imisstoronto3121 6 місяців тому +2

    This version is gentle and sweet and almost reverential. I love the EB's version and I love this too.

  • @raymondgill9796
    @raymondgill9796 9 років тому +30

    Great to hear this demo of a song I have loved by the Everly Brothers for years. Thank you for posting.

  • @guillermolinares4818
    @guillermolinares4818 2 роки тому +6

    I loved that song the moment it came out back in the 80's. It was latter I learned it was written by the master!

  • @juantarctica
    @juantarctica 2 роки тому +13

    The demo highlights key elements not heard in the Everly’s performance. Like the great extension of the baseline in the minor parts, the emphasis on that.

  • @kalebschulz7310
    @kalebschulz7310 4 роки тому +8

    It was probably so cool for him to write a song for the Everly Brothers. I mean, without them, we might not have had Paul as we know him. Just being able to write for your hero’s would be so fun.

  • @rtrepsas
    @rtrepsas 9 років тому +13

    Phil Everly we miss you!

  • @xgvpr6111
    @xgvpr6111 Рік тому +3

    I can just imagine John and Paul singing this beautiful song along with their harmonies 😢

  • @michaelanyon5124
    @michaelanyon5124 3 роки тому +15

    What a song by Macca, even at this level. I have never till this day understood how the Everly Brothers never made the UK top ten with it. Class

    • @antoniodipalma492
      @antoniodipalma492 2 роки тому +2

      ----Is Paul Macca playing the acoustic guitar here by himself ?----Please answer quite soon, Michael Anyon---And this should have been a "number 1" all over the world by the "Everly Brothers" back then----

    • @michaelanyon5124
      @michaelanyon5124 2 роки тому +1

      @@antoniodipalma492 I can only imagine that it’s Paul playing acoustic guitar 🎸 as it’s his composition. A great record it is

  • @kentjensen4504
    @kentjensen4504 9 місяців тому +4

    Sir Paul McCartney is the greatest since Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

  • @droboogie8465
    @droboogie8465 3 роки тому +2

    I only learned moments ago that Pauly wrote this. Finding this demo with his lovely Linda singing with him. I'm in heaven, verging on tears. Happy belated birthday Paul.
    We sure miss you Linda.💔

    • @ewest14
      @ewest14 3 роки тому +5

      It's just Paul. He's singing both parts

  • @rebeccast.martin3681
    @rebeccast.martin3681 10 років тому +16

    Of COURSE PAUL WROTE IT! beautiful song from a beautiful person;) his children and Linda were beautiful! :)

  • @angelineg7065
    @angelineg7065 6 років тому +4

    He's always got me his voice and his beautiful song warm my heart.

  • @bobdiepold2122
    @bobdiepold2122 7 років тому +14

    Wish he would have made an official recording of this song, it also would have been great to hear him do this live in his acoustic set.

  • @gillisvg7508
    @gillisvg7508 9 років тому +26

    Dave Edmunds made it a great production for Don and Phil .

  • @karelmeerbach955
    @karelmeerbach955 10 років тому +9

    I really love this original version of the song...bloody bewdy Paul ... once again putting the critics to shame...

  • @avengernemesis7990
    @avengernemesis7990 4 роки тому +4

    Love this version it sounds so honest.
    This clip is just charming...young Paul and Linda..
    Beautiful.
    Thank you for this clip..
    Australia
    Stay safe and stay healthy.😘😘

    • @starryblue04
      @starryblue04  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you for your comment! Anytime I want to feel at peace, I go back and listen to these demos. 😊

    • @avengernemesis7990
      @avengernemesis7990 4 роки тому +1

      @@starryblue04
      I with you...gee they were good times..
      I had freedom to enjoy the most wonderful music ever made..
      Also freedom in my youth...
      Thankfully my adult children had the same choice..
      Thank you for you reply...
      Stay safe 😘😘

    • @starryblue04
      @starryblue04  4 роки тому

      @@avengernemesis7990 thank you, same to you!

  • @curiousaboutanything2454
    @curiousaboutanything2454 6 років тому +5

    That's how a song should be written. I love both versions.

  • @gilriccole
    @gilriccole 12 років тому +9

    This man is a fantastic!

  • @babyirene3188
    @babyirene3188 3 роки тому +2

    Fantastic photos

  • @MartyMartin87
    @MartyMartin87 8 років тому +5

    so beautiful

  • @bikerheart
    @bikerheart Рік тому +2

    Just love this song 🥰🎶 sounds like Linda singing the counter melody

  • @BobTaile
    @BobTaile Рік тому +1

    Beautiful Everley Bros. harmony on Paul's lyrics.. They actually sound a little bit like McCartney harmonising with himself.
    And their guitar accompaniment is pure Beatles 'Mother Nature's Son' style. Amazing job Don & Phil! Encore SVP...
    ..

  • @mrFalconlem
    @mrFalconlem 2 роки тому +2

    It went to number one….for a few weeks, and 1984 a great year for music

  • @peteremmert8551
    @peteremmert8551 8 років тому +33

    If only Don Everly and Barry Gibb could get together since, unfortunately, they're both brotherless, and could do songs such as this ne!

    • @imisstoronto3121
      @imisstoronto3121 7 років тому +10

      thats a great idea. Two great voices that need each for harmony. Wish it would happen.

    • @SteveErickson-e8s
      @SteveErickson-e8s 3 роки тому +2

      Sadly....too late :-(

  • @jayjay5640
    @jayjay5640 2 роки тому +1

    Beamed through Paul too Phil and Don .Fantastic you lovelies.

  • @sweetsueohio2
    @sweetsueohio2 9 років тому +7

    Well done Paul!

  • @StarsAndBeat10
    @StarsAndBeat10 13 років тому +4

    Happy birthday Paul !!
    Nice video.

  • @shaneur007
    @shaneur007 10 років тому +4

    very beautiful song

  • @trfesok
    @trfesok 4 роки тому +2

    In my EB playlist with the final version. Thanks for the upload!

    • @Mrm_Mario
      @Mrm_Mario 4 роки тому

      trfesok check out Mary Lou by the Creative Force, amazing

  • @lumbago12
    @lumbago12 12 років тому +8

    Pure Macca genius!

  • @jamesmorton7597
    @jamesmorton7597 10 років тому +4

    Lovely gift.

  • @ericsnelten8722
    @ericsnelten8722 9 років тому +3

    i Always loved pauls songs .eric

  • @powerpopaholic876
    @powerpopaholic876 4 роки тому +9

    Man, right around 1:16 or 1:24, Paul gets in the groove and it sounds fantastic😀

  • @roxannehawkins6995
    @roxannehawkins6995 10 років тому +4

    So sweet

  • @edwardblake5916
    @edwardblake5916 2 роки тому +2

    This has to be one the all time great songs. Where did all the songwriters go?

  • @chelmsfordroad50
    @chelmsfordroad50 7 років тому +31

    I would love to see Paul do an album including this, A World w/o Love, Nobody I Know, I Don't Want To See You Again , Woman (Peter and Gordon), Goodbye (Mary Hopkin). Step Inside Love, It's For You (Cilla Black), Let's Love (Peggy Lee) I'll Keep You Satisfied, I"ll Be on My Way (Billy J Kramer), Come and Get It (Badfinger) etc etc...You get the idea.

    • @inyourfaceguitar5454
      @inyourfaceguitar5454 7 років тому +2

      Great idea...those plus Suicide which Frank Sinatra turned down.

    • @Probablylani
      @Probablylani 7 років тому +3

      In Your Face, Totally.

    • @dradcliffe2539
      @dradcliffe2539 6 років тому +1

      yes please release it paul great song think yours is better than the everleys

    • @sdcalaca
      @sdcalaca 5 років тому +3

      Paul's version of Goodbye is even better than Mary Hopkin's!ua-cam.com/video/YHZUvNRvmFk/v-deo.html

  • @MarcsWishes5
    @MarcsWishes5 4 роки тому +3

    He could sing the phonebook, I'd love it. Great person.

  • @bobdiepold2122
    @bobdiepold2122 7 років тому +8

    Wish he had done an official recording of this song !!!

  • @kristinwagar9366
    @kristinwagar9366 6 років тому +2

    Marvelous Man marvelous singer/musician.

  • @francisjimiera3689
    @francisjimiera3689 5 років тому +2

    Love the photos of Julian and Paul...

    • @imisstoronto3121
      @imisstoronto3121 Рік тому

      there are no photos of Julian. All those kids are his.

  • @TheHerronBrothers
    @TheHerronBrothers 6 років тому +3

    Beyond genius.... Just wow..

  • @pcsbeat
    @pcsbeat 8 років тому +3

    Wonderful Paul.

  • @carlosmorales4349
    @carlosmorales4349 8 років тому +4

    Grande!!!

  • @222ferrett222
    @222ferrett222 5 років тому +1

    wonderfully raw and great

  • @thaddaeuslawrence
    @thaddaeuslawrence 4 роки тому +1

    Brilliant. Just brilliant.

  • @doforanimals
    @doforanimals 12 років тому +4

    Beautiful photos (0:40 !!!) to go with a beautiful song. Ah, he's the best.

  • @jenniferwelsh470
    @jenniferwelsh470 8 років тому +38

    I love a lot of McCartney songs, and this little beauty is near the top. No offense to Phil and Don, but this rough little gem of a recording just knocks my heart for six.

    • @Rekku9
      @Rekku9 7 років тому +8

      By the touch it sounds his guitar. Bass is only too recognisable!

    • @Mrm_Mario
      @Mrm_Mario 4 роки тому

      Jennifer Welsh check out Mary Lou by the Creative Force, amazing

    • @cmeflywva
      @cmeflywva Рік тому

      This is a demo only. Paul did not perform on this song for their album. The demo has a quicker pace than their version and the harmonies at the end of the song are different as well. I actually prefer Paul’s version better with the quicker pace and feel his harmonies at the end of the song were better than the Everlys.

  • @hamoudi_d
    @hamoudi_d 6 років тому +3

    thank you for posting!

  • @Cla1942
    @Cla1942 12 років тому +5

    This song is very beautiful ^_^ Love Macca

  • @larrytate5605
    @larrytate5605 2 роки тому

    Paul is a Master Craftsmen of his profession.......thanx Paul.

  • @RandyR
    @RandyR Рік тому +1

    A beautiful song, written by Sir Paul. He gave it to the Everly Bros. Use to have the 45.

  • @TheMrBennito
    @TheMrBennito 2 роки тому +2

    Funny, the way this fantastic song has been recorded reminds me of the old recordings of black blues artists like Howling Wolf

  • @BigStar303
    @BigStar303 10 років тому +3

    The Everly Brothers version of this song is good, but the truly great one, done in the style of The Beatles themselves, is by The Spongetones. It's on UA-cam...you could look it up. After "Maybe I'm Amazed," this is, in my view, the finest post-Beatles song Paul ever wrote.

  • @josephaccurso83
    @josephaccurso83 2 роки тому +1

    I miss songwritting like this.

  • @macrockettere
    @macrockettere 12 років тому +2

    Thanks!

  • @martypaxton7668
    @martypaxton7668 3 роки тому

    thats whats you call giving back great stuff

  • @hamoudi_d
    @hamoudi_d 4 роки тому +3

    Such songs are no more written nowadays, I'd say this is a masterpiece of Paul and by the way, I like it better than the cover version.

  • @pastori98
    @pastori98 10 років тому +3

    great

  • @Vincent-bs5mf
    @Vincent-bs5mf 5 років тому +5

    This song could fit well on "Beatles for sale"

  • @willykarina9629
    @willykarina9629 2 роки тому +1

    Song for Everly brother

  • @Fab4Forever
    @Fab4Forever 3 роки тому +1

    Must be kinda cool to be a genius. Love Macca!

  • @trsfan
    @trsfan 12 років тому +1

    Looks like a still from the movie "Help". The scence at the Indian food joint.

  • @janethilliard7895
    @janethilliard7895 2 роки тому +2

    Love this song by the Everly Brothers. Too bad Paul didn't also make a proper recording of it.

  • @maryspencer4975
    @maryspencer4975 3 роки тому +2

    Amazing what the Everly Brothers did with this song. Paul's low voice sounds a bit like Don Everly here.

  • @karelmeerbach955
    @karelmeerbach955 9 років тому +9

    this song of Nightingale and Blackbird were perfect songs
    should be re released on a single

  • @arcam0789
    @arcam0789 4 роки тому +4

    Paul wrote this song that suited the style of the Everly Brothers perfectly ! Great Macca !!!

  • @jesse2d
    @jesse2d 11 місяців тому +2

    Paul worked like a tailor fitting a suit perfect for his client. He was asked to write a song for them and he could hear in his head each Everly singing as he composed not only the song but both of their harmonies. Paul's sense of harmony and melody is unmatched in modern music.

  • @filippodelsignore3239
    @filippodelsignore3239 5 років тому +6

    When I love
    I get a feeling like I'm travelling through the sky
    On the wings of a nightingale
    As I ride
    My head is reeling but I don't even wonder why
    On the wings of a nightingale I'll fly
    High above land and sea
    I'll be thinking of you and me
    Couldn't ask for a better place to be
    Oh, I can feel something happening
    Oh, I can feel something happening
    Oh, I can feel something happening to me
    So hold my hand
    I got a feeling that the journey has just begun
    On the wings of a nightingale
    And if you like
    we'll fly together to the land of eternal sun
    On the wings of a nightingale of love
    High above land and sea
    I'll be thinking of you and me
    Couldn't ask for a better place to be
    Oh, I can feel something happening
    Oh, I can feel something happening
    Oh, I can feel something happening to me
    When I love
    I get a feeling like I'm travelling through the sky
    On the wings of a nightingale
    On the wings of a nightingale
    On the wings of a nightingale fly
    On the wings of a nightingale

  • @ej2333
    @ej2333 5 років тому +1

    A great demo from Paul. I thought this would finally been released from Paul's collection on "Flowers from the dirt." Since he recorded it with Elvis Costello. But nope.

  • @charlievisser4663
    @charlievisser4663 8 років тому +2

    genio

  • @baldyholly79
    @baldyholly79 12 років тому +4

    @the1andonlyJanet Yeah, it does sound like a Buddy Holly type of tune.

  • @mgconlan
    @mgconlan 4 місяці тому

    It sounds like Paul double-tracked his voice to show the Everly Brothers what the song would sound like with two people singing it. Buddy Holly did the same thing with the demos of the two songs he wrote for the Everly Brothers in 1958, "Love's Made a Fool of You" and "Wishing."

  • @tonybaloney4195
    @tonybaloney4195 3 роки тому

    What a talent

  • @chrissullivan40
    @chrissullivan40 11 місяців тому +1

    He even sang harmony with himself

  • @ingebittner1715
    @ingebittner1715 Рік тому

    🎉❤😊good song paul

  • @chrissullivan40
    @chrissullivan40 2 роки тому +1

    Good song

  • @jacquismith3277
    @jacquismith3277 2 роки тому +1

    Mary hasn't changed at all!

  • @Jim-pt8kk
    @Jim-pt8kk Місяць тому

    How nice that he gave it to the Everly Brothers You should’ve saved it for himself. I wonder was solo album it would’ve went on.

  • @starryblue04
    @starryblue04  12 років тому +2

    @macrockettere Paul's playing the sitar :)

  • @soklabass
    @soklabass 12 років тому +4

    wish i could write a song like that...

  • @kd9262
    @kd9262 6 років тому +3

    Still want to hear Jeff Lynne's version of " story of me"

  • @Detroit1967
    @Detroit1967 11 років тому

    shooting "Help!" in 1965...

  • @jonbristolcity7179
    @jonbristolcity7179 Рік тому

    It suited Everly Brothers. However, I do wish McCartney had kept great songs like this for himself. It only got to 41 in the UK charts by the Everly Brothers. This and the other leftovers from Press to Play, you can make up a masterpiece of an album of Macca originals in that time. Yet we have Press to Play that is often criticised

  • @MrJondinham
    @MrJondinham 7 місяців тому

    Should have recorded it in the studio

  • @king77703
    @king77703 11 місяців тому

    Billy Shears 👍

  • @oscarbob101
    @oscarbob101 7 років тому +2

    I think this is probably the only song Paul regrets giving away.

    • @cuda426hemi
      @cuda426hemi 6 років тому +3

      \_(ツ)_/¯ Why? He wrote it FOR them!!! Buddy Holly wrote Wishing for them as well and also recorded it, which Paul could do with Nightingale if he ever wanted to. 🎸

    • @romin5035
      @romin5035 5 років тому +2

      I doubt anyone would regret having their song recorded by the Everlys, the greatest harmony singers of all. Plus he wrote it specifically with them in mind.

  • @josephcostello695
    @josephcostello695 Місяць тому

    Would have been wonderful if he did this with john.

  • @kevanbrown7620
    @kevanbrown7620 2 роки тому +1

    A really great track from the melodic master. Perfect for the Everly Brothers. This coming from a John Lennon fan. I love all the Beatles, just prefer Lennon's music more. McCartney is definitely the melody master.