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Can’t believe there is no topic thread for this MASTERPIECE CLASSIC ROCK n’ ROLL number. Sir Paul McCartney drives a KILLER bass solo with fuzz as Mick Jagger sings with “f” words and anger. 

I personally rank this as the 2nd or 3rd best song on HACKNEY DIAMONDS (2023). It is incredible that the two Rock and Roll legends returned with new material 60 after the 60s. Don’t give a damn what the naysayers think, this is going to be classic rock like Abbey Road and White Album . 

When I gave it to Paul, he said, “This is an incredibly thoughtful gift, but why? I already have my Beatles Hofner — why another one?” I was like, “Just plug it in and give that extra switch a try.” Suddenly his eyes widened, and he just started ripping on it. I told him to bring it to the recording session, and he couldn’t stop laughing.

I shared the song with Paul the day before, and when we entered the studio with the band, he brought out the bass. During the breakdown section of the song, he activated the Super Fuzz switch, and it was complete carnage! Everyone was like, “What the f**k was that?” It was hilarious and so cool. I think we recorded just three takes of that song, but almost immediately, Keith and Ronnie were on their feet, and Mick dragged the mic into the middle of the room and the roof left the building.

I think Paul really enjoyed that he was just a guy in a band again with friends that he’s known for 60 years. It had been a long time since he was with equals, just plugging in his bass and doing a session. I couldn’t wipe the grin off my face for a very long time.

—-PaulMcCartneyProject