Tag Archives: Paul McCartney

Don’t Go Jumping Waterfalls

Posted on February 6, 2021 by nathanalbright

The lyrics to the opening verse of “Waterfalls” by Paul McCartney go as follows: “Don’t go jumping waterfalls / Please, keep to the lake. / People who jump waterfalls /Sometimes can make mistakes.” If these lyrics sound familiar to those … Continue reading →

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Too Much Rain

Posted on February 1, 2021 by nathanalbright

On the face of it, it seems highly unusual that a solo Beatle would feel himself qualified to tell others how to live a happy and peaceful life. Anyone who knows anything about the Beatles and their solo careers knows … Continue reading →

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Book Review: You Never Give Me Your Money

Posted on February 1, 2021 by nathanalbright

This book has the makings of a Greek tragedy. One of the foremost elements of a Greek tragedy as opposed to other tragic traditions is that in a Greek tragedy the tragic fate is known ahead of time and yet … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Still The Greatest

Posted on February 1, 2021 by nathanalbright

Still The Greatest: The Essential Songs Of The Beatles’ Solo Careers This book is conducted on an unusual but compelling premise, and that is seeking to create a solid compilation of the solo Beatles recordings that follows the same rules … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Each One Believing

Posted on January 28, 2021 by nathanalbright

Each One Believing: On State, Offstage, And Backstage, by Paul McCartney This book is something that would be of interest to a Macca fan, although given McCartney’s extensive body of work in touring, one wonders how essential this book is, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Wingspan

Posted on January 28, 2021 by nathanalbright

Wingspan: Paul McCartney’s Band On The Run, by Paul McCartney, edited by Mark Lewisohn Between 1970 and 1980, Paul McCartney’s second act after the Beatles ended up being time spent in another band that had eight lineups or so during … Continue reading →

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