The Beatles Bible - Topic: Which Beatle Do You Prefer Singing The "Screaming" Songs? John Or Paul?

VictoR3mix on Which Beatle Do You Prefer Singing The "Screaming" Songs? John Or Paul?

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 11:01:26 +0100

It depends on the song. They're both good in their own ways.

unknown on Which Beatle Do You Prefer Singing The "Screaming" Songs? John Or Paul?

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 03:56:50 +0100

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.

Long John Silver on Which Beatle Do You Prefer Singing The "Screaming" Songs? John Or Paul?

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 01:36:34 +0100

He never played them so we can't really judge but I see your point. George was probably best at guitar anyway.

Ben Ramon on Which Beatle Do You Prefer Singing The "Screaming" Songs? John Or Paul?

Sat, 21 Jul 2012 13:35:32 +0100

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 ...

Long John Silver on Which Beatle Do You Prefer Singing The "Screaming" Songs? John Or Paul?

Sat, 21 Jul 2012 12:22:15 +0100

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 ...

meanmistermustard on Which Beatle Do You Prefer Singing The "Screaming" Songs? John Or Paul?

Sat, 21 Jul 2012 12:10:50 +0100

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.

Ben Ramon on Which Beatle Do You Prefer Singing The "Screaming" Songs? John Or Paul?

Sat, 21 Jul 2012 11:03:27 +0100

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 & ...

Long John Silver on Which Beatle Do You Prefer Singing The "Screaming" Songs? John Or Paul?

Sat, 21 Jul 2012 02:15:58 +0100

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" ...

Dipsy on Which Beatle Do You Prefer Singing The "Screaming" Songs? John Or Paul?

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:53:40 +0100

Personally, I have always been a bigger fan of the Lennon scream.Chills, man. Chills.

IMDeWalrus on Which Beatle Do You Prefer Singing The "Screaming" Songs? John Or Paul?

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:40:26 +0100

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 ...

Buzzy on Which Beatle Do You Prefer Singing The "Screaming" Songs? John Or Paul?

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 23:09:31 +0100

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)

Into the Sky with Diamonds on Which Beatle Do You Prefer Singing The "Screaming" Songs? John Or Paul?

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 22:31:58 +0100

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.

Old Siam Sir on Which Beatle Do You Prefer Singing The "Screaming" Songs? John Or Paul?

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 19:32:42 +0100

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 ...

kelicopter on Which Beatle Do You Prefer Singing The "Screaming" Songs? John Or Paul?

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 23:57:25 +0100

Ooh I love them both, but the first five seconds of Mr Moonlight means I have to lean towards John.

mithveaen on Which Beatle Do You Prefer Singing The "Screaming" Songs? John Or Paul?

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 23:56:33 +0100

Which Beatle do I prefer singing the screaming songs?

George of course.

Sorry I'm just trolling. I love John and Paul screams.