Recall McCartney saying that this was how it was supposed to be heard but Phil Spector got his hands on it and perhaps for contractual reasons put his stamp on it. This stripped down version is so much better (even though the released one is wonderful too).
This song reminds me of my late wife who succumb to cancer.This was one of our favorite song during our courtship. It brings back a lot of memories..God I miss her!
My father passed away 4 years ago last week and he taught me piano for 15+ years. I’m 26 now, I haven’t played since he passed. This song alone has made me realise I can’t give up something just because it makes me sad to hear a piano now. I’m going to get it out the loft at the weekend and learn this, for him. ❤️
@@markeytube8581 I did indeed, and have been since! Not as regular as I used too but I make a point of sitting down at it a couple times a week at least :)
Thank you! Hiding music or hiding creativity of any kind is never a good idea. My daddy passed on almost 5 years ago. I miss him daily, but he would want me to continue being the girl he loved and raised. Peace be to you. I am sorry you lost him so young. I had him for 41 years and have felt cheated. Hearing your story brings me gratitude and peace.
I what to thank Paul McCartney with all my heart, for making my life all the better, with his lovely beautiful music, so glad that I have been living at the same time as this genus.
I love this song it's very beautiful and amazing 🎉🎉. Paul McCartney is a phenomenal artist and musician ❤️ ♥️. This song 🎵 ❤️ is a Masterpiece for sure.🎉🎉
I think some people are born with this stuff packed into their brain and soul. In rare circumstances it all comes flooding out for the rest of us to enjoy.
Nothing tests the human spirit as much as loss, and this song conveys the pain of it. As human beings, we are touched because we identify with it, and this song brings us to it emotionally. It is one of those rare gems that is able to deliver you to a special place within your soul. A memory, a yearning, a loss, something that maybe should have been, or maybe even a triumph to reflect on. It is all in here...
Lost one of my childhood friends in 2020. Days when the quarantine was going rough, like everything had stopped moving and making any sound. This song has became too precious to me, more than before. I can still vividly imagine those bygone days with him around, they were golden. Wherever you are buddy, remember, you're always with us. After all, each one of us are wanderers of this Long Winding Road. I don't know if there will be a next life or not if so, hope I get to be friends with you again.
Holy shit! It's such a great musician that he played this like he was in his living room hanging around. Only musicians like this can be simple but also moving
Paul has shared that this is exactly how he grew up. His dad playing the piano after the family dinner, all his aunties and uncles singing with the piano. He did have a good family life, considering his mom passed away when Paul was a child basically. As he told the story, I could see in his eyes...it was bittersweet.
I agree, it’s damn near perfrct, but Paul actually had Ray Charles in mind to sing this one when he wrote it. The story goes that Ray Charles cried the first time he heard this played by the Beatles. George Michael did one of his typically gorgeous cover versions for the concert for Linda McCartney. Check it out. Nobody beats the Beatles doing this song, but it’s such a universal way of feeling that it is probably on the bucket list of many musicians to cover this one.
Thank you, Sir Paul. Your musical contributions to the world can never be appropriately measured. They can be, however, warmly appreciated in the hearts of millions. I thank you for all of your wonderful contributions
The long and winding road That leads to your door Will never disappear I've seen that road before It always leads me here Lead me to you door The wild and windy night That the rain washed away Has left a pool of tears Crying for the day Why leave me standing here? Let me know the way Many times I've been alone And many times I've cried Anyway, you'll never know The many ways I've tried And still they lead me back To the long winding road You left me standing here A long, long time ago Don't leave me waiting here Lead me to your door But still they lead me back To the long winding road You left me standing here A long, long time ago Don't keep me waiting here Lead me to your door Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I used to believe that too, and McCartney has never denied that interpretation, far as i know. More I've read, though, i think this song is about Jane Asher. This song had been kicking around for awhile before the Get Back sessions, and remember that Asher had ended their engagement only 6 months before that. Paul and Linda *officially* got together in September, just a month or so after the break-up. This song was not written in contemplation of a band breaking up. It was written in fear of losing someone he'd been closer to than anyone in his life, and from things I've read since, i can very much believe this was how vulnerable he felt. That Asher had left him first, and he was afraid. There's a moment in part 3 of the Get Back documentary, in the first hour I think, where Paul is working on the song, and as he does so, he turns to look at Linda and Heather laying on the floor together, across the studio. I don't know how to describe that look, except to say that he seemed both happy and melancholy. Can only guess what he may have been thinking, but i think i have an inkling. Steven Stills wrote a song in that vein-- with a line he pinched from Billy Preston (curiously enough): "And if you can't be with the one you love/ honey / Love the one you're with." Gives this amazing song extra poignancy, for me. One of the most beautiful and extraordinary love songs written in any era, by anyone. THIS, imo, is *Blood on a Track*.
Oh my gawd fathers the love i have for this gentleman and the beatles, x i ADORE EVERY SINGLE note x beat x just a huge fan x and being a singer meself x huge gratitude and privilege to sing them x
The Long & Winding Road is still an awesome song in December, 2020. Listening to Paul and piano years later makes one appreciate this whole Lennon/McCartney thing even more (although, Wikipedia indicates McCartney wrote it himself), especially considering this 50th year after it was written
Even though he was an AMAZING artist, he was-as long as the other Beatles-frequently using drugs during the 60’s and early 70’s. He’s perfect, but not clean...
On February 22nd, I was left alone by my “friends”, and all I did was cry to this song, I kept replaying “Many times I’ve been alone and many times I’ve cried, anyway you’ve always known the many ways I’ve tried” Paul McCartney is a true genius.
DMITRI ORTSIEV: YOU MIGHT THINK THAT STATEMENT OVER. THERE ARE SO MANY MORE NAMES YOU COULD ADD TO YOUR SHORT LIST OF "BEST MUSICIANS OF THE 20th CENTURY.
A great song and a great solo performance by Paul McCartney. This is awesome! I hunted down this song when first hearing it on a radio station more than 20 years ago.
Kids, that's how a true legend does it.
Hearing Paul play this song live without the orchestra is amazing
Recall McCartney saying that this was how it was supposed to be heard but Phil Spector got his hands on it and perhaps for contractual reasons put his stamp on it. This stripped down version is so much better (even though the released one is wonderful too).
You have the naked versión in "Let It be naked" with better production for this amazing song.
❤❤❤😂😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
The MOST beautiful song ever written and recorded
Yea, at the time (and now) it seemed to be a reflective song knowing that he knew they were near the end.
Listen to George Michael’s version.
@@doubleg6985it’s horrible
Is that you, Paul?
@@doubleg6985 It's good but not as good as Paul's.
Young generations, this is why the beatles are the best group ever
100%
One of the most beautiful songs ever composed.
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Indeed.
Such a poignant melody.
You're so right girl...it breaks my heart
indeed❤️❤️
I'm 77 as hard as nails but this song reduces me to tears , every time.
The greatest musician on the history of planet earth bar none.
No....he isn't a bad musician and his music is great, but to say he is the greatest is a little much.
Better than Bach??
@@Jack-hy1zq Better to say 'alive'
Yes he is. No contest.
@@wesleycastor8066 how many have achieved better?
I still cannot understand how one person can have so much talent.
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We all have a large spectrum of talents, it is just that most people do not try to explore them.
Me too
@@thefederalist9982 nonsense. most people have little or no creative talent at all.
Years happy hurt that's what we do
This song reminds me of my late wife who succumb to cancer.This was one of our favorite song during our courtship. It brings back a lot of memories..God I miss her!
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Mate that’s so sad, I hope you’re ok 😊
♥️♥️♥️
Oh that’s was sad, but hey we are on the Beatles community now, here we aren’t rude to someone just love to all ❤️🥰 live and let die
How are you doing 10 years after your comment?
Truly one of the most beautiful songs in music history.
I think so
Yes!!! ❤️
yes
The most beautiful song ever!
It truly is Sir.@@stevecompton956
After all these years, I still cry when I hear this. Magnificent in every way.
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It certainly does stir up so many emotions. For me, it takes me back to innocence...happier times...loves lost.
What a song, what a melody, what a pro. The absolute best!
My father passed away 4 years ago last week and he taught me piano for 15+ years. I’m 26 now, I haven’t played since he passed. This song alone has made me realise I can’t give up something just because it makes me sad to hear a piano now. I’m going to get it out the loft at the weekend and learn this, for him. ❤️
Did you?
Right on!
Hek fukn hey yes and go running destroy not being happy be happier
@@markeytube8581 I did indeed, and have been since! Not as regular as I used too but I make a point of sitting down at it a couple times a week at least :)
Thank you! Hiding music or hiding creativity of any kind is never a good idea. My daddy passed on almost 5 years ago. I miss him daily, but he would want me to continue being the girl he loved and raised. Peace be to you. I am sorry you lost him so young. I had him for 41 years and have felt cheated. Hearing your story brings me gratitude and peace.
cherish this talent while we still have him ❤️
Paul McCartney forever!!
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Impossible to right a better melody 🎵 and lyrics than this song in 2022
The melody, lyrics, his voice, understated piano arrangement, and chord progression is everything! ❤
what they wrote and sing in only 7 years as a band, still impacts music today.
Top 10 most beautiful songs of all time, timeless.
I what to thank Paul McCartney with all my heart, for making my life all the better, with his lovely beautiful music, so glad that I have been living at the same time as this genus.
Nobody write songs like this anymore.
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It sounds so genuine and simple... That's the genious of the lyrics, the melody, the emotion it all stirs.
Yes, and it means a lot more without George and John. And as one gets older...so wistful.
Literally beautiful song
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Could U ever Stop crying while listening to this masterpiece?
Melancholic. Classic. Nostalgic.
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Songs like this show that Paul is much more than a Pop-Star. He is a true composer.
More than that. He is genius. Watch the 3 part Get Back documentary. You see iconic pieces of music slowly being born. Staggeringly beautiful.
A genius at work, will we ever see his like again, probably not😢
One of my favorite songs that Paul McCartney has ever written
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One of the greatest songs Paul ever wrote....
I love this song it's very beautiful and amazing 🎉🎉. Paul McCartney is a phenomenal artist and musician ❤️ ♥️. This song 🎵 ❤️ is a Masterpiece for sure.🎉🎉
I can t imagine what it feels like to be able to just sit down at a piano and sing like that
you missed mentioning writing part of the song.
I think some people are born with this stuff packed into their brain and soul. In rare circumstances it all comes flooding out for the rest of us to enjoy.
I have the best last name in the world!
a side from mine haha yes you do
Enjoy it 😊
Good, now share the wealth!
Yes!! Bless ya
You're like Paul's sista from another mista
You sir, Sir McCarthey, are a true legend. I salute and thank you!
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McCartney! Don't fiddle with names!
McCartney
Nothing tests the human spirit as much as loss, and this song conveys the pain of it. As human beings, we are touched because we identify with it, and this song brings us to it emotionally. It is one of those rare gems that is able to deliver you to a special place within your soul. A memory, a yearning, a loss, something that maybe should have been, or maybe even a triumph to reflect on. It is all in here...
I am always crying when hearing this song. And this version is very special. Thanks for having him still
My 'crying-to-sleep-song' When I was 6 in 1970.
I loved this song when I first heard it so many years ago, and I love it even more now. Thank you Sir Paul.
I was a child when this song came out I still get chills from this song
Settle down
Lost one of my childhood friends in 2020. Days when the quarantine was going rough, like everything had stopped moving and making any
sound. This song has became too precious to me, more than before.
I can still vividly imagine those bygone days with him around, they were golden. Wherever you are buddy, remember, you're always with us. After all, each one of us are wanderers of this Long Winding Road. I don't know if there will be a next life or not if so, hope I get to be friends with you again.
When you've heard a song a thousand times but still it hits you right in the soul.
Never will there be another like him.
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This song breaks me every time. Thank you
Me too ❤️❤️❤️
Same. It gets me every time, including just now. So beautiful. So poignant.
Me too!
Puts me in mind of my late father ,I always cry.
I've always considered myself a tough guy....but this one makes me cry.
Paul McCartney is the name !! So lucky to live in the same world as this man. God bless you 🙏🏼
Happy birthday Sir Paul, still making beautiful music at 81 years young
So heavenly beautiful.
Holy shit! It's such a great musician that he played this like he was in his living room hanging around. Only musicians like this can be simple but also moving
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Paul has shared that this is exactly how he grew up. His dad playing the piano after the family dinner, all his aunties and uncles singing with the piano. He did have a good family life, considering his mom passed away when Paul was a child basically. As he told the story, I could see in his eyes...it was bittersweet.
I could go on crying another 59 years listening to this masterpiece. While my heart squeezes and at the same time is happy
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This is happening to me right now
@@giuliodistefano6246 enjoy Giulio! Tears for love
Genio! En cualquiera de sus versiones, una de los temas más bellos de todos los tiempos.
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@@martaquin1781 Preciosa versión acústica! Muchas gracias por compartirla!!!
@@mongo2022 thanks for watching my idols video
@@martaquin1781 Thank you Mart!
Watching during Covid 19 pandemic. Is been a really long and winding road.
I know, and it sadly just keeps getting longer and longer.
as long as Trump is President it won't get and better only worst
True
it won't get any better, until we get a Vaccine -that can take years just stay alive-wear a mash, wash your hands
Agree.
What a genius !
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The best version!
His voice is beautiful here.
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This sounds like weak Billy Joel lounge music. The album version was a number one hit. Their last number one.
If only one recording is ever left when mankind is gone, i hope it is this.
I agree, it’s damn near perfrct, but Paul actually had Ray Charles in mind to sing this one when he wrote it. The story goes that Ray Charles cried the first time he heard this played by the Beatles.
George Michael did one of his typically gorgeous cover versions for the concert for Linda McCartney. Check it out.
Nobody beats the Beatles doing this song, but it’s such a universal way of feeling that it is probably on the bucket list of many musicians to cover this one.
man this is sad
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Thank you, Sir Paul. Your musical contributions to the world can never be appropriately measured. They can be, however, warmly appreciated in the hearts of millions. I thank you for all of your wonderful contributions
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Billions
Limitless talent, once in a lifetime human being
One of the best songs of all time .....
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concordo
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this song is magical
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This is the way Paul originally meant it to be.
Ah, yes. He didn't like the version of this song, where it has orchestral right?
@@wolfymaybe7408 Hearing this I can understand him. This is so pure.
Yeah, this version is peerless... Now it's my favourite song of all time )
He didn’t like what Phil did with it, but ironically in concert he has backing orchestra. Go figure.
@@wolfymaybe7408 he made a second master of the entire album in 2003 called let it be naked , that's how much he didn't like it
Always reminds me of my grandmother. She was a amazing woman 😢
This was my brother's favorite song, RIP
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absolutely fantastic .
"Our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought." P.B Shelley
I love that song it takes me back to some happier times in my life
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The long and winding road
That leads to your door
Will never disappear
I've seen that road before
It always leads me here
Lead me to you door
The wild and windy night
That the rain washed away
Has left a pool of tears
Crying for the day
Why leave me standing here?
Let me know the way
Many times I've been alone
And many times I've cried
Anyway, you'll never know
The many ways I've tried
And still they lead me back
To the long winding road
You left me standing here
A long, long time ago
Don't leave me waiting here
Lead me to your door
But still they lead me back
To the long winding road
You left me standing here
A long, long time ago
Don't keep me waiting here
Lead me to your door
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
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best musician of all time.
He sings with so much passion and feel.
This is after all about the beatles in their last months.
best musician indeed
I used to believe that too, and McCartney has never denied that interpretation, far as i know. More I've read, though, i think this song is about Jane Asher. This song had been kicking around for awhile before the Get Back sessions, and remember that Asher had ended their engagement only 6 months before that. Paul and Linda *officially* got together in September, just a month or so after the break-up. This song was not written in contemplation of a band breaking up. It was written in fear of losing someone he'd been closer to than anyone in his life, and from things I've read since, i can very much believe this was how vulnerable he felt. That Asher had left him first, and he was afraid.
There's a moment in part 3 of the Get Back documentary, in the first hour I think, where Paul is working on the song, and as he does so, he turns to look at Linda and Heather laying on the floor together, across the studio. I don't know how to describe that look, except to say that he seemed both happy and melancholy. Can only guess what he may have been thinking, but i think i have an inkling. Steven Stills wrote a song in that vein-- with a line he pinched from Billy Preston (curiously enough): "And if you can't be with the one you love/ honey
/ Love the one you're with."
Gives this amazing song extra poignancy, for me.
One of the most beautiful and extraordinary love songs written in any era, by anyone. THIS, imo, is *Blood on a Track*.
Hermosa canción, me recuerda mucho a mi esposo, él está en el cielo un beso para tí mi amor ❤️
As always no matter what version, beautiful beyond belief.
The Greatest Musician in da whole world all-time....!....
He is
+Martha My Dear ! Though I spend my days in conversation, please remember me, Martha my love, don't forget me, Martha my dear !
***** absolutely.
By far.....
@@-amitkalderon1225 every breath of sir paul is a song
Song was going through my head, couldn't sleep.
So many times I couldn't sleep as well
I have no words for this song
better than the album version. never needed all that extra 'wall of sound' garbage. just a heartfelt piano accompanying an honest singer.
One of the greatest recordings in history.
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The greatest of our time. Simple pure and real...God Bless him
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My favorite song of paul mac cartney winding road
Oh my gawd fathers the love i have for this gentleman and the beatles, x i ADORE EVERY SINGLE note x beat x just a huge fan x and being a singer meself x huge gratitude and privilege to sing them x
Always been a McCartney fan, his songs and voice has always sat nicely with me, especially the haunting Elenore Rigby.
🙂👋🏾👍🏾
Almost 2020, and we are still here listening to this preciousness. Congratulations to us and happy new year!
Yes! We're here! Happy new year!
@@wendyrose9894 for you too...
RIP 2020
@@thecurryoflife3 ?
And then 2020 actually came
Wonderful song.
This is Paul's most touching and emotional song.
You can still see the pain when Paul sings this
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The Long & Winding Road is still an awesome song in December, 2020. Listening to Paul and piano years later makes one appreciate this whole Lennon/McCartney thing even more (although, Wikipedia indicates McCartney wrote it himself), especially considering this 50th year after it was written
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Absolutely beautiful, the best Beatles song
It's been decades. And Still have the same quality and voice. That's so amaizing 10k👍's
Can't say that now. Oof
Beautiful...........that’s all.....just beautiful.....no one, ever, could sing like Paul....
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@@juanlaron5103 What are doing?
If you look up the word PERFECT....there will be a photo of Paul McCartney.
Add a song!.....well ...in fact you are right ;)
🤗
I searched it and it came up with ed Sheeran song
@@Joesmithaxe Ahh...NOT!
Even though he was an AMAZING artist, he was-as long as the other Beatles-frequently using drugs during the 60’s and early 70’s. He’s perfect, but not clean...
Since when I was a kid 25 years ago this song still be my favorite song that I listen to every single day.
しみじみ、心に語りかけてくるようです。
ありがとうございます。
The sad thing is there will never be another Paul McCartney.
Yes that's true we can't replace the real things, but we still lucky coz we still hear him live...
Credo che non sarà più possibile ascoltare una musica più bella di questa...
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Septembre 2022🇨🇵
Cette version est extraordinaire.
D'une beauté simple
Et pure.
Merci sir James Paul McCartney
Pour ces 60 ans. Depuis que je suis né
@Erick Cruz
Merci....
Je viens de l'écouter.
Super talented, very special. Nothing like a Beatle .
On February 22nd, I was left alone by my “friends”, and all I did was cry to this song, I kept replaying “Many times I’ve been alone and many times I’ve cried, anyway you’ve always known the many ways I’ve tried” Paul McCartney is a true genius.
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Paul McCartney, John Lennon and Freddie Mercury are the best musicians of the 20th century... the best of all times!
Freddy Mercury no es músico, solo es cantante
DMITRI ORTSIEV: YOU MIGHT THINK THAT STATEMENT OVER. THERE ARE SO MANY MORE NAMES YOU COULD ADD TO YOUR SHORT LIST OF "BEST MUSICIANS OF THE 20th CENTURY.
@@ronyemanueldominguezalvara8532 what????????????!!!!!!??????!!!!!!?????!!!???! 😖😖😖😖😖
I SAY YES
Beethoven, Mozart And Bach are the best of ALL times...( no doubt)...
A great song and a great solo performance by Paul McCartney. This is awesome! I hunted down this song when first hearing it on a radio station more than 20 years ago.
Когда слышишь эту песню, становишься по настоящему счастливым человеком!!! Столько воспоминаний молодости!!!
Just one word "awesome"
So true.
One of ,if not, the most beautiful songs ever composed. Long live to excellence in music like McCartney's songs. He is a real living God.
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Not a God. Just a man. But what a man.
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唄ってくれましたね！👍🥰
バラードで私の中では
最高😃⤴️⤴️です！
ポールいつまでもお元気で！‼️👍
My absolute favorite version. Thank you Sir Paul