Question for old time Beatles people

[Nostalgiabuff]

when George died he was able to come s/w the media on his own terms as they were all sitting outside his estate....you could also see the raw emotion in his face and hear it in his voice

[kingdom warrior]

exactly, which is why he is always so reserved now when talking publicly

Totally you can see how careful he is in interviews.....I think the worse was after Lennon's death when they stuck a camera in his face and was asked to react...you could still see he was still in shock and many took it as he was being insensitive....when George had died you could see he was more careful how he answered......

[Nostalgiabuff]

exactly, which is why he is always so reserved now when talking publicly

[kingdom warrior]

yeah but Wings really had some great songs.



don't forget the whole fiasco when Paul admitted to taking LSD to a reporter and the trouble that caused him

Yeah and the media blew it all up you could see in his face when he was interviewed how he detested even talking about it......he had this I will never ever be that open again look

[Nostalgiabuff]

yeah but Wings really had some great songs.

Plus i don't blame him after John was misquoted with the Whole Bigger than Jesus and Telling people he smoked pot I'm sure he put a lid on everything. I Don't really blame him. He knows he's a product that has to sell, he knows where he stands in Rock history......I would be the same way.

don't forget the whole fiasco when Paul admitted to taking LSD to a reporter and the trouble that caused him

[kingdom warrior]

Comparing Beatles with Wings

Beatles had tons of hits, semi-hits and popular songs

Wings either had mega hits or nothing

That's so True with Wings you either really like the song or you go damn that sucks.....

[kingdom warrior]

Thanks! That certainly speaks well to McCartney's musical composing skills. I think the solo careers of each member clearly showed their contributions to the Beatles. McCartney had a great knack for creating excellent hooks, while Lennon buried everyone in lyrical composition. Ringo and Harrison were the spice to that chemistry made it pop.

I think what's cool about seeing them separate was seeing how individual they really were. When you mixed them together they created magic....

[kingdom warrior]

BTW, McCartney is the biggest control freak there is...don't be fooled by his "Show" face when he is being interviewed. My biggest complaint about Wingspan is that you don't see any members of Wings...Not even Denny Laine...being interviewed or asked about his experience in the groups multiple lineups. That right there shows you that Paul wants people to see his side of the picture. That's why you won't see a Let It Be release. Again, just give me the Rooftop show and I'll be happy.

I think that's just his old school entertainer sell the image/product. As You know he was willing to dump the other 3 early on to get ahead. Paul envisioned himself as an entertainer with or without the Beatles and may have had a good solo career had the Beatles failed. He had the boy next door good looks and was already developing into a a good songwriter.

Plus i don't blame him after John was misquoted with the Whole Bigger than Jesus and Telling people he smoked pot I'm sure he put a lid on everything. I Don't really blame him. He knows he's a product that has to sell, he knows where he stands in Rock history......I would be the same way.

[Mikey]

Comparing Beatles with Wings

Beatles had tons of hits, semi-hits and popular songs

Wings either had mega hits or nothing

[MIB41]

No but they had a good run...in America all 23 singles charted top 40 and they had 6#1's in America......not sure the full number worldwide

Beatles had 20# 1's in America.....

Thanks! That certainly speaks well to McCartney's musical composing skills. I think the solo careers of each member clearly showed their contributions to the Beatles. McCartney had a great knack for creating excellent hooks, while Lennon buried everyone in lyrical composition. Ringo and Harrison were the spice to that chemistry made it pop.

[kingdom warrior]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Wings have just as many hits as the Beatles? I remember reading that somewhere.

No but they had a good run...in America all 23 singles charted top 40 and they had 6#1's in America......not sure the full number worldwide

Beatles had 20# 1's in America.....

[MIB41]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Wings have just as many hits as the Beatles? I remember reading that somewhere.

[Blue Meanie]

Is this it:

Paul McCartney / George Harrison MASSIVE ARGUMENT 1969

or this:

OK, man !!!

That first link was just soooooooo wrong Tom. It is the second clip...but it is a lot longer than 13 seconds.

[WannabeMego]

...the one scene you need to look at is when George is talking back to Macca during one of the rehearsals... "I'll play what you want or I won't play at all" and Paul says to George "I'm not out to get you...but you seem to think I am and I'm not" (Paraphrasing) Tensions had gotten so high during the rehearsals that it's just an unbearable movie to watch.

Is this it:

Paul McCartney / George Harrison MASSIVE ARGUMENT 1969

or this:

OK, man !!!

[Nostalgiabuff]

Wingspan was a total McCartney production. since he is not on speaking terms with any of the former Wings members there is no way he would include them in any part of it. yes he is a total control freak and totally controls his public image. which is why you never, ever get any dirt from him. he learned a long time ago not to reveal anything to the media.
I am not so sure he is the only one blocking Let it Be from being released. that scene meanie just mentioned is on the Anthology series so anyone could see how high tensions were running