Tuesday 28 August 2012

Paul McCartney: the best voice in rock and pop: Part 3 Beware My Love

No. 3 Beware My Love from Wings at the Speed of Sound (1976)

Does not need any notes to explain just how good the vocals are. Put some headphones on, turn it up loud and just enjoy.

Monday 27 August 2012

Paul McCartney: the best voice in rock and pop: Part 2 Junk

No.2 Junk from the McCartney LP (1970)
Simplicity at its best. A wistful, sweet song. The melody and heart achingly touching vocal convey a emotional punch that resonates with a sad, retrospective feel. Paul sings in his higher register and it exudes beauty.


Sunday 26 August 2012

Paul McCartney: the best voice in rock and pop: Part 1 Monkberry Moon Delight

In all the hoo-haa that has resulted in the media about Paul's fading voice after the Olympics and Jubilee performances, it is very frustrating that it clouds the fact that Paul had probably the best and most versatile voice in rock/pop music.

In our new series we will be looking at some of Paul's best vocal solo performances, in no particular order, here is the first of ten.

No.1 Monkberry Moon Delight from the Ram LP (1971)
A fantastic quirky song, that Paul literally sings the arse off of it. Amazing vocals. Try singing this and you will see how hard it is to sing.