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11.56pm
1 May 2010
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Which Beatle do I prefer singing the screaming songs?
George of course. 
Sorry I'm just trolling. I love John and Paul screams. 
11.57pm
7 November 2010
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Ooh I love them both, but the first five seconds of Mr Moonlight means I have to lean towards John.
"When I cannot sing my heart, I can only speak my mind."
7.32pm
22 May 2012
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Paul wins in my opinion. He nailed the cat scream every time he tried it. John's voice might have been more distinctive but Paul's was, by far, more versatile! Examples: Oh! Darling, Can't Buy Me Love, I'm Down, The Night Before, Hey Jude (last section), Helter Skelter, etc. Solo Examples: Monkberry Moon Delight, Maybe I'm Amazed, Old Siam Sir, Rode All Night, Soily, etc. And the best example of Paul's vocal power: Oh Woman, Oh Why – probably his best vocal performance and a great showcase of his screaming! John's screams sounded like screaming, Paul's were more like soulful grit. He had that same quality that Rod Stewart had or Steven Tyler or Janis Joplin. And he could sing smooth and beautiful as well!
10.31pm
10 August 2011
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This topic surprises me – they're both such great screamers!
Sure, you might prefer one over the other – but to say that one is clearly better than the other?
I disagree with those who say Paul's voice sounds forced. To me it's quite the opposite: I'm constantly astounded by his ability to screech, yell, growl, yelp, and croon – all in one song.
Repeatedly.
11.09pm
25 June 2012
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I honestly do prefer Paul's overall but I don't think many of his songs match the power in Twist and Shout.
Oh! Darling, I'm Down & Helter Skelter and like 3 of my Favourite Paul songs so I think I just prefer Paul's shouting out of Paul's songs.
Maybe I'm Amazed is an epic song with such range, and on live and let die is awesome (especially the you gotta give the fellow hell bit)
3.40pm
26 July 2011
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For me, this is just another example of how John Lennon and Paul McCartney came out pretty much equal in their abilities. Both were excellent singers, songwriters and musicians. (Paul is always considered a much better guitarist -- and I suppose he was -- but John played great guitar on "I Feel Fine", "You Can't Do That", "Get Back" and "All My Loving" -- among many other songs.)
In terms of the best "screaming" vocals, I'd probably give the edge (as I usually do) to John -- especially on songs like "Twist & Shout", "You Can't Do That" (his shout as the band goes into his guitar solo), "I Want You (She's So Heavy)", "Yer Blues" and on his solo song "Meat City" (on the MIND GAMES album).
But Paul does a terrific job on "Long Tall Sally", "Hey Jude", "I'm Down", "Maybe I'm Amazed" to name a few.
7.53pm
14 February 2012
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Personally, I have always been a bigger fan of the Lennon scream.Chills, man. Chills.
2.15am
9 May 2012
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IMDeWalrus said
For me, this is just another example of how John Lennon and Paul McCartney came out pretty much equal in their abilities. Both were excellent singers, songwriters and musicians. (Paul is always considered a much better guitarist -- and I suppose he was -- but John played great guitar on "I Feel Fine", "You Can't Do That", "Get Back" and "All My Loving" -- among many other songs.)
In terms of the best "screaming" vocals, I'd probably give the edge (as I usually do) to John -- especially on songs like "Twist & Shout", "You Can't Do That" (his shout as the band goes into his guitar solo), "I Want You (She's So Heavy)", "Yer Blues" and on his solo song "Meat City" (on the MIND GAMES album).
But Paul does a terrific job on "Long Tall Sally", "Hey Jude", "I'm Down", "Maybe I'm Amazed" to name a few.
I've never heard about Paul being a better guitarist? I don't say he isn't, just that I've never heard about that. He was a better bass player that's for sure, not sure about guitar.
11.03am
26 March 2012
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Long John Silver said
IMDeWalrus said
For me, this is just another example of how John Lennon and Paul McCartney came out pretty much equal in their abilities. Both were excellent singers, songwriters and musicians. (Paul is always considered a much better guitarist -- and I suppose he was -- but John played great guitar on "I Feel Fine", "You Can't Do That", "Get Back" and "All My Loving" -- among many other songs.)
In terms of the best "screaming" vocals, I'd probably give the edge (as I usually do) to John -- especially on songs like "Twist & Shout", "You Can't Do That" (his shout as the band goes into his guitar solo), "I Want You (She's So Heavy)", "Yer Blues" and on his solo song "Meat City" (on the MIND GAMES album).
But Paul does a terrific job on "Long Tall Sally", "Hey Jude", "I'm Down", "Maybe I'm Amazed" to name a few.
I've never heard about Paul being a better guitarist? I don't say he isn't, just that I've never heard about that. He was a better bass player that's for sure, not sure about guitar.
The absolute majority of people I've spoken to on the subject rate both George and Paul above John on guitar. I think all three were good in their own way but technically Paul was more skilled than John. I don't see John ever whacking out anything in the calibre of the Too Many People or Taxman solos.
12.10pm
1 May 2011
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John felt slighted in his guitar playing to the point of highlighting in an interview what he felt was some great rhythm guitar, the one i remember being All My Loving. Paul was praised and respected in the press for his bass playing, Ringo for his drumming and George for his solos but John was normally overlooked in that department.
12.22pm
9 May 2012
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Ben Ramon said
Long John Silver said
IMDeWalrus said
For me, this is just another example of how John Lennon and Paul McCartney came out pretty much equal in their abilities. Both were excellent singers, songwriters and musicians. (Paul is always considered a much better guitarist -- and I suppose he was -- but John played great guitar on "I Feel Fine", "You Can't Do That", "Get Back" and "All My Loving" -- among many other songs.)
In terms of the best "screaming" vocals, I'd probably give the edge (as I usually do) to John -- especially on songs like "Twist & Shout", "You Can't Do That" (his shout as the band goes into his guitar solo), "I Want You (She's So Heavy)", "Yer Blues" and on his solo song "Meat City" (on the MIND GAMES album).
But Paul does a terrific job on "Long Tall Sally", "Hey Jude", "I'm Down", "Maybe I'm Amazed" to name a few.
I've never heard about Paul being a better guitarist? I don't say he isn't, just that I've never heard about that. He was a better bass player that's for sure, not sure about guitar.
The absolute majority of people I've spoken to on the subject rate both George and Paul above John on guitar. I think all three were good in their own way but technically Paul was more skilled than John. I don't see John ever whacking out anything in the calibre of the Too Many People or Taxman solos.
Maybe, but when someone plays instrument for over 10 years, probably could play Taxman, Too Many People etc… they are not that much complicated songs.
1.35pm
26 March 2012
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Long John Silver said
Ben Ramon said
Long John Silver said
IMDeWalrus said
For me, this is just another example of how John Lennon and Paul McCartney came out pretty much equal in their abilities. Both were excellent singers, songwriters and musicians. (Paul is always considered a much better guitarist -- and I suppose he was -- but John played great guitar on "I Feel Fine", "You Can't Do That", "Get Back" and "All My Loving" -- among many other songs.)
In terms of the best "screaming" vocals, I'd probably give the edge (as I usually do) to John -- especially on songs like "Twist & Shout", "You Can't Do That" (his shout as the band goes into his guitar solo), "I Want You (She's So Heavy)", "Yer Blues" and on his solo song "Meat City" (on the MIND GAMES album).
But Paul does a terrific job on "Long Tall Sally", "Hey Jude", "I'm Down", "Maybe I'm Amazed" to name a few.
I've never heard about Paul being a better guitarist? I don't say he isn't, just that I've never heard about that. He was a better bass player that's for sure, not sure about guitar.
The absolute majority of people I've spoken to on the subject rate both George and Paul above John on guitar. I think all three were good in their own way but technically Paul was more skilled than John. I don't see John ever whacking out anything in the calibre of the Too Many People or Taxman solos.
Maybe, but when someone plays instrument for over 10 years, probably could play Taxman, Too Many People etc… they are not that much complicated songs.
Not from a rhythm guitarist's perspective, but the guitar solos in them are difficult.
1.36am
9 May 2012
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He never played them so we can't really judge but I see your point. George was probably best at guitar anyway.
3.56am
5 November 2011
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I don't really prefer either of them over the other. I probably like more of Paul's screamers than John's, but that's mainly because I like his solo work and that better than I do John's. John's screamers sound so real, so deep; while Paul's sound so effortless and clean. They both did them well, and in different ways, so it's hard to pick whose I prefer.
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