It’s very obviously Paul, yes! But most fans say they would know his voice anywhere, and still ironically think it’s John singing the “aaah” part in “A Day in the Life”, so the distinction is not always obvious to everyone
Fools on parade cavort and carry on for waiting eyes That you would rather be beside than in front of But she's never been the kind to be hollowed by the stares She swam out of tonight's phantasm Grabbed my hand and made it very clear There's absolutely nothing for us here It's a magnolia celebration to be attempted on a Wednesday night It's better than to get a reputation as a miserable little tyke At least that's the conclusion she came to in this overture And the secret door swings behind us She's saying nothing, she's just giggling along Her arms were folded most indignant Not looking like she was soon to leave I had to squint in order to believe And then like a butler pushing on a bookshelf I'm unveiling the unexpected I, who was earlier reluctant Was suddenly embarrassed and corrected How could such a creature survive in such a habitat? And the secret door swings behind us She's saying nothing, she's just giggling along Even if they were to find us I wouldn't notice, I'm completely occupied As all the fools on parade cavort and carry on for waiting eyes Ones you would rather be beside than in front of But she's never been the kind to be hollowed by the stares Fools on parade frolic and fuck about to make her gaze Turn to a scribble on a page by a picture that holds her absence But you're daft to think she'd care Fools on parade Fools on parade Fools on parade Conduct a sing-along
It's mostly because Paul's doing an impression of the singers in those real old blues records like Muddy Waters (mentioned in the song) and Howlin Wolf where they would sing bluesy slightly out of tune notes called blue notes.
It's called "blue note" - he keeps changing between major and minor, which is just fantastic and brings so much tension and fits John's vocal perfectly.
This is just one more example of Emerick's book being complete trash. He admitted in 1979 he didn't remember anything. So it's a shame his fairy-tale book of lies and made-up stories is still for sale! www.angelfire.com/planet/beatlesrecording/GeoffEmerick1979.html
I've always known it was Paul. Many (MANY) years ago the BBC had a special on the recording of Abbey Road. They played selected (isolated) tracks from this song and you can clearly hear it is unmistakably Paul (much like you can in this RU-vid video). When Geoff Emerick released his book recounting his time recording the Beatles, he stated Paul wanted to sing backing vocals but John said he would do it himself. This version of events was even stated on the Wikipedia page for the song. I edited the page (back when random folks still could) to correct the facts (I even referenced the BBC special and agreed with the fact Lennon says "shoot me", which was also in contention at the time). Unfortunately my corrections were removed (in favor of Emerick's account...since, you know...he was there). What they didn't realize is Emerick was old as f**k when he wrote the book and, as I'm sure many are aware, memories tend to fade or become distorted as one ages. At any rate...it's Paul. Always has been, always will be.
Ahh great! So my ears don't deceive me after all. I've been assuming the guy who was at the controls for the sessions (Geoff Emerick) would be right, but he said it was John.
Fools on parade cavort and carry on For waiting eyes That you would rather be beside than in front of But she's never been the kind to be hollowed by the stares She swam out of tonight's phantasm Grabbed my hand and made it very clear There's absolutely nothing for us here It's a magnolia celebration To be attempted on a Wednesday night It's better than to get a reputation As a miserable little tyke At least that's the conclusion She came to in this overture The secret door swings behind us She's saying nothing She's just giggling along Her arms were folded most indignant Not looking like she was soon to leave I had to squint in order to believe And then like a butler pushing on a bookshelf I'm unveiling the unexpected How she was never gonna look to? Suddenly embarrassed and corrected How could such a creature Survive in such a habitat The secret door swings behind us She's saying nothing She's just giggling along And even if they were to find us I wouldn't notice, I'm completely occupied At all the fools on parade Cavort and carry on for waiting eyes That you would rather be beside than in front of But she's never been the kind To be hollowed by the stares Fools on parade Frolic and fuck about to make her gaze Turn to a scribble on a page by a picture That holds her options But you're daft to think she'd care Fools on parade Fools on parade Fools on parade Conduct a sing-along
This is 100%, without a doubt, no room for debate, Paul McCartney. Paul had several different inflections and tones he liked to use when singing. This is the same tone on the middle ragtime section of You Never Give Me Your Money.
Fools on parade cavort and carry on For waiting eyes That you would rather be beside than in front of But she's never been the kind to be hollowed by the stares She swam out of tonight's phantasm Grabbed my hand and made it very clear There's absolutely nothing for us here It's a magnolia celebration To be attempted on a Wednesday night It's better than to get a reputation As a miserable little tyke At least that's the conclusion She came to in this overture The secret door swings behind us She's saying nothing She's just giggling along Her arms were folded most indignant Not looking like she was soon to leave I had to squint in order to believe And then like a butler pushing on a bookshelf I'm unveiling the unexpected How she was never gonna look to? Suddenly embarrassed and corrected How could such a creature Survive in such a habitat The secret door swings behind us She's saying nothing She's just giggling along And even if they were to find us I wouldn't notice, I'm completely occupied At all the fools on parade Cavort and carry on for waiting eyes That you would rather be beside than in front of But she's never been the kind To be hollowed by the stares Fools on parade Frolic and fuck about to make her gaze Turn to a scribble on a page by a picture That holds her options But you're daft to think she'd care Fools on parade Fools on parade Fools on parade Conduct a sing-along
Fools on parade cavort and carry on For waiting eyes That you would rather be beside than in front of But she's never been the kind to be hollowed by the stares She swam out of tonight's phantasm Grabbed my hand and made it very clear There's absolutely nothing for us here It's a magnolia celebration To be attempted on a Wednesday night It's better than to get a reputation As a miserable little tyke At least that's the conclusion She came to in this overture The secret door swings behind us She's saying nothing She's just giggling along Her arms were folded most indignant Not looking like she was soon to leave I had to squint in order to believe And then like a butler pushing on a bookshelf I'm unveiling the unexpected How she was never gonna look to? Suddenly embarrassed and corrected How could such a creature Survive in such a habitat The secret door swings behind us She's saying nothing She's just giggling along And even if they were to find us I wouldn't notice, I'm completely occupied At all the fools on parade Cavort and carry on for waiting eyes That you would rather be beside than in front of But she's never been the kind To be hollowed by the stares Fools on parade Frolic and fuck about to make her gaze Turn to a scribble on a page by a picture That holds her options But you're daft to think she'd care Fools on parade Fools on parade Fools on parade Conduct a sing-along
@@MM-vs2et in terms of a career, they're glad that alex didn't become just a poet, and by writer in terms of a journalist or author. Instead he became a musician.
You are correct! That is definitely Paul! I know historians have said Lennon did both parts but you can tell it's Paul with it being isolated!!! Too Cool!
Lol, seems like Paul was so disappointed of being refused by John to vocally participate that he sneaked these bits into the song at a later session :D the result was better, though :) Btw I believe Paul is also featured in verse 2 (ending "you've got to be free), perhaps also in the final verse and at least in one chorus.
