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13 January 2012
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As well seen on this website, there are some differences of opinion as to which Beatle songs are best.

But, in my experience, those differences pale in comparison to Macca's post-Beatle work.

So here are the songs I'd want to take with me on a desert island (with honorable mention to a number of others).

Maybe I’m Amazed Every Night Junk

Another day (interesting bass line as seen on YouTube) Live and let die

Heart of the country Dear Boy (exercise in overlapping melodies)

Monkberry moon delight Junior’s farm 1985

Deliver your children Don’t let it bring you down

Big barn bed One more kiss

Venus and Mars Listen to what the man said (live version)

San Ferry Anne Rockestra Summer's Day Song

Winter Rose (unfortunately attached to Love Awake) Daytime nighttime suffering

Take it away Dress me up as a robber Say Say Say (I know, I know – but I like it)

My brave face Put it there Hope of deliverance

The lovers that never were Good times coming Footprints

Lonely Road The world tonight Somedays

Back on my feet Most of Chaos and Creation.. Sing the Changes

Worst songs:

Silly Love Songs (lyrics kill it) My Love (Live version not bad) With A Little Luck (with a little yuk…)

No More Lonely Nights Girlfriends (sorry, Michael Jackson)

So Bad (yes it is) Freedom

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13 January 2012
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Interestingly i prefer love awake over winter rose. Would agree with So Bad but there is a fan mix that fixes that awful soppy macca and makes it into a fine song. And if you havent heard it, there is a cool outtake of Silly Love Songs without the saxes. Ive heard Freedom once (more times than copies i own) and that was more than enough. A truly dreadful period in Pauls discography was that Driving Rain era.

Great Macca songs in my opinion (tho i will have missed some).

Summers Day Song On The Way Letting Go Ninteen Hundred And Eight Five

Country Dreamer Heaven On A Sunday Love Come Tumbling Down Same Love Great Day

Dont Be Careless Love No More Lonely Nights (Playout and Ballad) With A Little Luck This One

That Day Is Done Every Night Waterfalls The Lovers That Never Were We All Stand Together

Too Many People Another Day Here Today The Pound Is Sinking Sally G Wild Life

Tomorrow Dear Friend Beware My Love Hi, Hi, Hi Maybe Im Amazed

Somebody Cares Girlfriend Arrow Through Me Pipes Of Peace That Would Be Something

And the macca songs i would happily bury 10,000 feet underground and then pour concrete over

Jet (i loathe this song) Dance Tonight (shockingly cringeworthy) Say Say Say Ebony And Ivory

All tracks on Driving Rain and Press To Play The beatles revisits on Give My Regards To Broadstreet Helen Wheels Kreen Akore

As for great non macca wings songs

Medicine Jar Time To Hide Must Do Something About It Again and Again and Again

No Words (more Denny than Paul) Deliver Your Children Cook Of The House (yes im aware its Linda)

"Well, probably we'll sell less records, less people'll go to see the film, we'll write less songs, and we'll all die of failure" (John Lennon 8/64)

13 January 2012
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You don't like Jet? Really?

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13 January 2012
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Joe said:

You don't like Jet? Really?

Yip. Every time i hear it i detest it a little bit more.

"Well, probably we'll sell less records, less people'll go to see the film, we'll write less songs, and we'll all die of failure" (John Lennon 8/64)

13 January 2012
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Speaking of Jet.. I think I didn't mention it. Paul's concerts in Mexico in 2010 were held in Foro Sol. That stadium is near Mexico City's international airport.

The interesting tidbit: A radio host mentioned that when Paul was singing Jet, the noise of an airplane heading to the airport was heard over. He said it was quite cool. a-hard-days-night-paul-11

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13 January 2012
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I missed out Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey in the best macca songs category.

"Well, probably we'll sell less records, less people'll go to see the film, we'll write less songs, and we'll all die of failure" (John Lennon 8/64)

14 January 2012
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"A truly dreadful period in Pauls discography was that Driving Rain era."

You really think these:

are dreadful? I like most of the songs on Driving Rain (which isn't really an era, is it?). I admit I'm not fond of the title song, but I think the rest are pretty on par for the follow-up to Flaming Pie and precursor to Chaos and Creation. It's more of a pop album with some good introspective tunes thrown in the mix. I think it's a strong album for this late in his career…not as good as Chaos and EA, but still pretty decent. Despite its misguided preachiness, I still find Freedom catchy, too, though I think I'm one of the only people in the world who does (except my mom…it was playing in my room, and she said she really liked it…I thought it was odd that of all the Paul songs from his latter period that I listen to, she commented on this one that no one really likes).

I'll come up with a list later. It'll be almost as hard as doing a Beatles list (or maybe harder because there are just soooooo many songs in Paul's catalog).

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14 January 2012
12.33pm

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I have no problem with Driving Rain. I always give Macca credit for exploring different styles. His fluff too commonly veers into the trite, but sometimes it's just fun.

I would put "Lonely Road" at the top of my McCartney-under-rated list…

The "lonely" message reminiscent of Eleanor R. resonates with me – I think it comes off as heartfelt – I love the melody progression and the arrangement (great bass, naturally).

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19 January 2012
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These are only favorites, because I really can't think of a song of his right now that I can't stand.

Oo You Maybe I'm Amazed Another Day Back Seat of My Car

Monkberry Moon Delight Tomorrow Wild Life Love Is Strange

Little Lamb Dragonfly Jet Rock Show Magneto and Titanium Man

Venus and Mars Warm and Beautiful Mull Of Kintyre With A Little Luck

Temporary Secretary Arrow Through Me Old Siam Sir Dress Me Up As A Robber

Soily Pipes of Peace The Other Me Average Person

This One Little Willow Calico Skies Angry ?

She's Given Up Talking Fine Line English Tea Too Much Rain

Mr. Bellamy Nod Your Head ? Summer of '59 I Can't Imagine

Silly Love Songs Ebony and Ivory Say Say Say We All Stand Together

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19 January 2012
11.55am

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As said previously i like it when Paul doesnt do the normal Paul stuff but there is always a line, as there is with anything. I find Driving Rain to be total guff, be it non-Paul like guff (guff, in Scotland, meaning absolute rubbish). Maybe i see it as an era as it seemed that long trying to listen to it.

As From A Lover To A Friend was the first single i listened to it on a few occasions but i found it incredibly dull, i even bought the cd single – £2 completely wasted.

"Well, probably we'll sell less records, less people'll go to see the film, we'll write less songs, and we'll all die of failure" (John Lennon 8/64)

24 January 2012
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My favorite post-Beatles Paul song is definitely Back Seat of My Car. And as of right now I'm a big fan of Mrs. Vandebilt. JUST because of the "Ho! Eh Oh! Ho! Eh Oh!" that kinda reminds me of Greek line dancing. Weird comparison but listen to it and you'll know what I mean.

And I really like Paul's solo stuff (including his Wings' stuff). I haven't really the entire catalogue but I seem to be getting there. Which reminds me of another good one, Getting Closer. THAT is a great one. heart

24 January 2012
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I Look at the Floor said: "My favorite post-Beatles Paul song is definitely Back Seat of My Car"

"Back Seat of My Car" would be in my "honorable mention" category.

What's fascinating, is that Paul can be heard playing that song during the Get Back sessions in January '69.

The song didn't make it onto Abbey Road, didn't make it onto Let It Be, didn't make it onto McCartney, didn't make it onto Wild Life, didn't make it onto any single, and FINALLY surfaced on Ram – as the LAST song!

Based on that pedigree, you'd think it was a pretty weak song.

But I agree somewhat with I Look at the Floor. I wouldn't call it my favorite (or even my favourite), but it's really not bad.

Would be interested to know what anyone else thinks.

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3 February 2012
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"Into the Sky with Diamonds" said:

All great choices, except for "Lonely road", imo. And "Junior's farm" is booring.

Good to see someone mentioning "Good times coming", "Don'T let it bring you down", also "Dress me up as a robber" and of course "Monkberry Moon delight".

I'd like to add "So glad to see you here" and "The loveliest thing" and "My brave face" and "Ou est le soleil" and "Mr. Morse Moose" and "I'm carrying"

Worst songs:

Silly Love Songs (lyrics kill it) My Love (Live version not bad) With A Little Luck (with a little yuk…)

No More Lonely Nights Girlfriends (sorry, Michael Jackson)

So Bad (yes it is) Freedom

Agreed on "Freedom", TOTALLY disagree on all the other songs. "So bad" is the weakest, but the GMRTBS version is quite good.

3 February 2012
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kedame said:

"A truly dreadful period in Pauls discography was that Driving Rain era."

You really think these:

Sorry, dearest kedame, but there ARE some weak songs on DR, like "Riding into Jaipur" or "From a lover to a friend" or "Spinning on an axxis".

It's still not that bad, all the "acoustic" love songs are great!! And I love "Tiny bubbles".

"Press to play" is very underappreciated. One of his finest, most unusual albums.

3 February 2012
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meanmistermustard said:

As for great non macca wings songs

Must Do Something About It

That'S a Macca song he let Joe sing.

3 February 2012
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meanmistermustard said:

As said previously i like it when Paul doesnt do the normal Paul stuff

Then you should LOVE Press to play (apart from the title track and Only love remains).

3 February 2012
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paulsbass said:

meanmistermustard said:

As said previously i like it when Paul doesnt do the normal Paul stuff

Then you should LOVE Press to play (apart from the title track and Only love remains).

I said:

As said previously i like it when Paul doesnt do the normal Paul stuff but there is always a line, as there is with anything.

and Press To Play not only crosses the line but sets up camp, vandalises the area, destroys the little monument that has been afforded only thru kind donations by the public, and then departs leaving rubbish all over the place.

And Must Do Something About It is a good song but not a great song, Time To Hide is far superior in my opinion.

"Well, probably we'll sell less records, less people'll go to see the film, we'll write less songs, and we'll all die of failure" (John Lennon 8/64)

3 February 2012
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I said:

As said previously i like it when Paul doesnt do the normal Paul stuff but there is always a line, as there is with anything.

and Press To Play not only crosses the line but sets up camp, vandalises the area, destroys the little monument that has been afforded only thru kind donations by the public, and then departs leaving rubbish all over the place.

… while making passersby puke in their cars and never enter that city ever again. Horrible album.

I tried to think of something powerful and moving… and failed. "You were given a choice between war and dishonor - you chose dishonor, and you shall have war" - Winston Churchill

4 February 2012
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meanmistermustard said:

and Press To Play not only crosses the line but sets up camp, vandalises the area, destroys the little monument that has been afforded only thru kind donations by the public, and then departs leaving rubbish all over the place.

Lol, I really think you're too harsh. "Stranglehold" is a FANTASTIC opener, cool band, cool vocals. "Good times coming" is a great follow up. I LOVE the stereo effect in the verses! "Talk more talk" DOES have some ugly aspects, but is still a good fun song. "Only love remains" is a nice Paul ballad, nothing horrible about it. "Footprints" is a great overlooked ballad. "Pretty little head" is coool! "Move over busker" is the weakest song. "Press" can get on your nerves but still has it'S moments. "Angry" is a nice colaboration with Phil Collins on drums and Pete Townshend on the guitar. "However absurd", well I always liked it. The CD bonus tracks "Write away", "Tough on a tightrope" and "It's not true" are also very good. And the McCartney edition even puts "Once upon a long ago" on top of it!!

I guess you're all putting more weight on lyrics than I do. I don't care for an important or personal message THAT much. If the feeling is good, I have no problem with nonsense like "Pretty little head".

And Must Do Something About It is a good song but not a great song, Time To Hide is far superior in my opinion.

*cough*, well that's not MY opinion – it's YOUR'S!

I quote:

meanmistermustard said:

As for great non macca wings songs

Must Do Something About It

A little inconsistent, are we?

4 February 2012
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mr. Sun king coming together said:

… while making passersby puke in their cars and never enter that city ever again. Horrible album.

Well, maybe this turns out to be ANOTHER situation where you underrate a Paul album and realize "Wow, paulsbass was right after all!" in the end. a-hard-days-night-george-10

Anyway, thanks for reminding me of this great album – I'm going to put it in right now and clean the place in a good mood!