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Post by JoJo on Sept 11, 2007 16:19:43 GMT -5
LINKMacca the Beach Boy? (Tuesday September 11, 2007 10:43 AM)
It seems like one of the great all time rivalries in pop music may be concluded this week when Sir Paul McCartney and Brian Wilson duet together live on stage.
Troubled genius and former Beach Boy Wilson debuted his new song cycle at London's Festival Hall last night to rapturous applause.
Along with his regular touring band and a string section he played "That Lucky Old Sun" in its entirety, an album's worth of new material based around a 1940s tune of the same name.
But ending the lengthy set, which included "Sloop John B", "California Girls" and "Do It Again", was "She's Leaving Home", The Beatles' track from "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band".
Insiders at the Festival Hall last week confirmed that Sir Paul had been approached to appear on Thursday night and this choice of last song indicates that the performance of a life time is on.
The pair had a good natured, if slightly fraught competition during the late 60s seeing if they could outdo the other's last album. "Sgt. Pepper's" was said to have been a contributing factor in Wilson's deteriorating mental health and original retirement.
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Post by JoJo on Sept 11, 2007 20:42:03 GMT -5
LINKSir Paul McCartney has revealed he's a technophobe.
The Beatles legend, 65, would much rather post a handwritten letter than quickly send an email.
'I prefer writing letters,' he tells Radio One.
'I don't like the way emails look. It's an aesthetic thing – they look so boring and it doesn't look right. I know everyone does it but I prefer letters.'
Macca also confesses he doesn't use cash machines – because he doesn't know how to.
'I don't use the machines. I'm terrible. I'm so low-tech, it's horrible. I've got an office and I ring them up and say, “Give me some money”.'
'I've actually got a private assistant, who is often seen in the street giving me money, which is very nice of him.'
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Post by revolver on Sept 11, 2007 21:04:14 GMT -5
LINKSir Paul McCartney has revealed he's a technophobe.
The Beatles legend, 65, would much rather post a handwritten letter than quickly send an email.
'I prefer writing letters,' he tells Radio One.
'I don't like the way emails look. It's an aesthetic thing – they look so boring and it doesn't look right. I know everyone does it but I prefer letters.'
Macca also confesses he doesn't use cash machines – because he doesn't know how to.
'I don't use the machines. I'm terrible. I'm so low-tech, it's horrible. I've got an office and I ring them up and say, “Give me some money”.'
'I've actually got a private assistant, who is often seen in the street giving me money, which is very nice of him.' Funny, that sounds more like John talking. He was the real technophobe. I believe it was Paul who invented the idea of using tape loops during the Revolver sessions. John said he reversed the "Rain" tape purely by accident while stoned.
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Post by LOVELYRITA on Sept 11, 2007 22:09:07 GMT -5
With all of his dough, Sir Faul can hire someone to write his emails and handle anything electronic!
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Post by Valis on Sept 24, 2007 16:18:13 GMT -5
www.nme.com/news/paul-mccartney/31329Paul McCartney to write soundtrack for Shrek 4? Ex-Beatles man is reportedly 'in talks' with producers 5 hours ago Ex-Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney is said to be in talks to pen the soundtrack for 'Shrek 4'. McCartney has been named as being lined up to write the music for the next instalment to the animated franchise and may also have a small speaking role in the film. Previously, the former Beatle's James Bond theme 'Live And Let Die' was sung in Shrek 3, after it had originally been nominated for the Oscar for Best Original Song in 1974. McCartney is said to be extremely keen to get involved with the next instalment, as his three-year-old daughter Beatrice is a particular fan of Shrek. "I'm a huge fan of Shrek", the Beatle told The Sun. "As is my little girl. I can do a really good impression of him - I put on my best Scottish accent!"
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Post by plastic paul on Sept 24, 2007 19:05:22 GMT -5
I can do a really good impression of him - I put on my best Scottish accent!" Heh, that ought to get a few going!
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Post by mommybird on Sept 28, 2007 8:53:38 GMT -5
Revolver wrote: If I remember correctly, Paul had a home studio full of all kind of electronic gadgets at the time that he was killed. He was at the forefront of trying out newfangeled technology. Just another big difference between him & Sir Paul.
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Post by mommybird on Sept 28, 2007 9:03:09 GMT -5
It seems that Sir Paul has developed his talents over the years. I was talking to my husband about him this morning. I have seen quite a few photos of him & various artists taken over the past few years. The ones of him & Sir Elton John are a good example of this. I get the impression that he is held in great esteem by those who know that he isn't Paul. It's as if he has been put on a pedestal for pulling it off so well and for his service to the Crown.
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Post by jilly on Sept 28, 2007 21:57:55 GMT -5
I remember that MB, it was a picture of Paul standing in front of all this equipment and it was at his home or something. It was something about him getting new equipment and thats was all he wanted to do was play with it.
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Post by mommybird on Sept 29, 2007 14:07:19 GMT -5
Thank you, Jilly. I'm sure that I have that photo somewhere. Now, where the h*ll is it ! ( I have at least 8 photobuckets full of photos, so this is going to be hard ! )
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Post by JoJo on Oct 13, 2007 10:19:56 GMT -5
LINKThis one is odd for the reasons mentioned below, but who knows. Sir Paul McCartney Reportedly in Wausau Dining at 2510Word has it the legendary musician, Sir Paul McCartney was in Wausau this week.
The famous Beatle reportedly enjoyed gorgaonzola salmon for dinner on Wednesday night, which raises questions about the story because he's reprotedly a vegitarian. He entered in through the front door fo the restaurant around 7, and dined in the back terrace room.
2510 employees say, McCartney was in town to shoot a commercial for Wausau Insurance that will air in January.
McCartney was accompanied by two body guards and took pictures with people but did not sign any autographs.
Even though people say McCartney was in town because they had their pictures taken with him, it raises some questions. He was reported to be in court for ten hours on Thursday for negotiation on his divorce. Perhaps he made it over there because he was a "Band on the Run."
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Post by JoJo on Oct 13, 2007 10:25:43 GMT -5
Another one: MCCARTNEY: 'LENNON WASN'T GAY'SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY has slammed rumours his BEATLES bandmate JOHN LENNON was secretly gay. Lennon is claimed to have had affairs with men as well as women, before and during his marriages to Cynthia Lennon and Yoko Ono - but MCCartney only saw him with women. He tells rocker Pete Doherty during an interview for British newspaper The Observer, "What I spotted was the opposite. It was just chicks, chicks, chicks."
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Post by iameye on Oct 13, 2007 10:50:07 GMT -5
"The famous Beatle reportedly enjoyed gorgaonzola salmon for dinner on Wednesday night, which raises questions about the story because he's reprotedly a vegitarian.''
maybe the "double" escaped that night. ;D
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Post by The Deceptionist on Oct 13, 2007 11:03:29 GMT -5
Another one: MCCARTNEY: 'LENNON WASN'T GAY'SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY has slammed rumours his BEATLES bandmate JOHN LENNON was secretly gay. Lennon is claimed to have had affairs with men as well as women, before and during his marriages to Cynthia Lennon and Yoko Ono - but MCCartney only saw him with women. He tells rocker Pete Doherty during an interview for British newspaper The Observer, "What I spotted was the opposite. It was just chicks, chicks, chicks." I read an interesting story in the back of Geoffrey Guilliano's 'Glass Onion' on this - from the guy that was purportedly the inspiration behind Saturday Night Fever. "... TONY MANERO* InterviewNew York, Summer 1992 Question: Tell me your story about meeting John Lennon. Tony Manero: It was back in May of 1974. I saw three guys walking down the block. John was always my idol. I went up to him and said, "I know a lot of people hassle you, but I just want to thank you for your music. I've enjoyed you and you've helped me through a lot of emotional times." Outside Jimmy's Bar in Greenwich Village he said, "Why don't you come inside for a drink?" Question: Who else was with him? Tony: Harry Nilsson was also there. After we ordered drinks, John switched seats to be next to me. He said to me, "Are you gay?" When I told him I wasn't, he looked really disappointed. He could have been joking, but he wasn't. My initial reaction was fear. And yet I wouldn't leave because it was John Lennon. I said to him, "No, man. I don't go that way." "Are you sure?" he said, "Look, I'll take you to Hollywood." John was calling me "the pretty one." He told me, "You're the prettiest chick I've seen all day." He said, "You look like a pretty little Indian or Arab chick," because of my color skin. I remember Harry was borrowing one hundred bills from him. Question: Then what happened? Tony: At one stage I went out, and when I came back he was talking to this woman and he said "She said, 'I thought he was Paul, meaning McCartney.'" So John turns around and says, "No, he's prettier than Pauly. He's got a nicer mouth than Pauly. Pauly's got a small mouth." Then he turned to me and said, "Let's go get some chicks." This man was giving me a dream to pay millions for. I hung out with him. John almost admitted his gay tendencies. He put his arm around me. He said, "It feels good to hold someone. You know what I mean?" Prior to that he said, "There's nothing wrong with being gay. Two people exchanging feelings is not wrong. Did you ever try it?" People were following us. We were wasted and he put his arm around one girl and said "Suck my cock." He stuck his tongue down her throat. We were loaded. Somebody stole the hat right off his head! He was so nice. I remember we had a hamburger. Later we went to his hotel rooms, 1608, -9, and -10. There was Harry's bedroom, John's, and a living room with a keyboard. He gave me a guitar, but it was later stolen. He propositioned me in the street. Hassled me if I'd ever made love to a male. "Will you give me head, man?" he asked. But I wouldn't do it. "Come on, Tony, why won't you give me head?" We went back to his hotel and he propositioned me again. After John died I wished I'd done it. He tried to kiss me. He put his arm around me. He was making moves on me like a guy would make on a woman. We were on the couch and we lay down. I said, "Wow, maybe I should have." I never asked him if he'd had sex with a man, but it was obvious to me he had. I was at the hotel for a few days. But he never bothered me in the middle of the night. He never attempted it again. There were feelings and looks. He was very loving, like when a guy is very lonely. The man was bisexual - there is no two ways about it. He was feeling me out. Question: What do you say to people who might not believe your story? Tony: John did come on to me. He did try to make love to me. He asked me to perform a lewd act - that's the truth. The man was bisexual - there's no two ways about it. Any of his fans who can't dig that, I'm sorry, because if you listen to his music, sensitivity and experiencing is what it's all about. *Tony Manero was the inspiration behind the seventies film Saturday Night Fever and a successful New York businessman." "Glass Onion, The Beatles in their own words" From Part Seven - Friends (pages315-17 ) I don't know what to make of this story... its rather reminisce of the John that we hear in the 'Toot and a Snore' boot - which was recorded the same year, 1974 ( www.bootlegzone.com/album.php?name=mm9225§ion=2 note some of the comments at the bottom, under reviews). Not sure at what point in the year TAAS was recorded... yet. Shouldn't be too hard to find out. *finds out* March 28th 1974 ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Toot_and_a_Snore_in_'74) Another reason to think that Lennon past Sgt. Pepper wasn't the real John Lennon. After having a listen to TAAS again, it really doesn't sound like John at all! Not even the same guy who played on 'The White Album'... more like a less than half-grade John Lennon impersonator.
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Post by B on Oct 13, 2007 11:09:31 GMT -5
Another reason to think that Lennon past Sgt. Pepper wasn't the real John Lennon.
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Post by Jude on Oct 13, 2007 12:03:30 GMT -5
That's funny, considering that Lennon past Pepper is the one that wrote all of the songs dealing with his childhood, like Julia, Mother and My Mommy's Dead.
Wow, one hell of an impersonation there! It's a good thing we stumbled on to the undeniable truth, etc., etc., etc.....
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Post by The Deceptionist on Oct 13, 2007 12:06:28 GMT -5
Wow, one hell of an impersonation there! It's a good thing we stumbled on to the undeniable truth, etc., etc., etc..... I'm talking about the toot and a snore tape when I said it sounded like a bad impersonation - which it does.
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Post by Mellow Yellow on Oct 13, 2007 12:33:00 GMT -5
LINKThis one is odd for the reasons mentioned below, but who knows. Sir Paul McCartney Reportedly in Wausau Dining at 2510Word has it the legendary musician, Sir Paul McCartney was in Wausau this week.
The famous Beatle reportedly enjoyed gorgaonzola salmon for dinner on Wednesday night, which raises questions about the story because he's reprotedly a vegitarian. He entered in through the front door fo the restaurant around 7, and dined in the back terrace room.
2510 employees say, McCartney was in town to shoot a commercial for Wausau Insurance that will air in January.
McCartney was accompanied by two body guards and took pictures with people but did not sign any autographs.
Even though people say McCartney was in town because they had their pictures taken with him, it raises some questions. He was reported to be in court for ten hours on Thursday for negotiation on his divorce. Perhaps he made it over there because he was a "Band on the Run." Shooting commercials, eh? And when he didn't even need the money! Bill Hicks lays the smackdown youtube.com/watch?v=zBRpW5sEvJkSorry Faul!
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Post by B on Oct 13, 2007 16:42:46 GMT -5
jude wrote: "That's funny, considering that Lennon past Pepper is the one that wrote all of the songs dealing with his childhood, like Julia, Mother and My Mommy's Dead.
Wow, one hell of an impersonation there! It's a good thing we stumbled on to the undeniable truth, etc., etc., etc....."
Yes, but if McCartney could hide out somewhere and have Faul do his songs, who's to say that Lennon couldn't (and didn't) do the same? Still, the passion in the songs certainly supports your take on things.
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Post by plastic paul on Oct 14, 2007 0:46:06 GMT -5
As a heartfelt song to one's late mother Julia is fantastically moving.
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Post by MikeNL on Oct 14, 2007 6:19:04 GMT -5
where was that news article from 7 okt. that says faul changed his haircut just like when he was with the beatles?
i'm wondering why he does that now.. since it's almost 12 nov...
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Post by Jude on Oct 14, 2007 13:04:36 GMT -5
As a heartfelt song to one's late mother Julia is fantastically moving. I agree. I believe that Julia and Mother both stand up among the finest songs written by any of the Beatles. Julia is more haunting and beautiful than Paul could've ever wished Yesterday to be, and in Mother John exerted more raw emotion than Macca has ever been capable of.
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Post by ramone on Oct 14, 2007 13:23:14 GMT -5
Jude, I agree, Julia is amazing. And Mother has a powerful impact when listening. Especially the 'momma don't go-daddy come home' part. Sometimes I almost can't listen to it. Just this pain back to childhood bursting out from him. Wow!
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Post by ramone on Oct 14, 2007 13:35:16 GMT -5
Oh, I also like Jealous Guy alot. I fairly recently was listening to Child of Nature, and not being familiar with it, said to myself-where have I heard this melody before? I think it's Jealous guy. Works with both I think.
I also have a track of Paul doing Wild Cat that sounds like it was done in a garage. It's from the Quarrymen era as far as I know.
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Post by mommybird on Oct 14, 2007 20:18:35 GMT -5
I agree with you, Jude & Ramone. I believe that the sheer impact of the emotion in those songs proves that it was indeed John Winston Lennon who wrote & sang them. It was his life he was singing about, and the pain he was feeling at the time is self-evident.
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