Drummer reacts to "Maybe I'm Amazed" by Paul McCartney 

If Paul had never written another song he would still be remembered for this song.

Paul and Linda were together for 29 years until her death from cancer. He was often criticized for writing silly love songs, so he wrote "Silly Love Songs" as a response. Every love song he wrote was for Linda.

This is just a flat out great song. Paul played every instrument on different tracks, and then Blended them and sang the lyrics. Paul is one of the most talented artists ever.

Beautiful tribute to his wife! Rest in peace Linda! Thanks for

The sheepdog is Martha. Martha My Dear was written about her.

Paul McCartney is easily in the top 10 of best songwriters of all time. Recently, Bob Dylan was asked if there was anybody in the music business that he revered and his immediate answer was Paul McCartney. 🕊❤️🎼

His wife, Linda, was the person who helped him through The Beatles' breakup. It was very rough for Paul, they'd all gone through something that most humans will never experience, and he and John had been friends since they were young. When John started lashing out at Paul in the press, it was heartbreaking. Paul didn't know what was going to happen with his life but Linda kept him grounded, loved etc. She was a very down to earth person who kept him from falling apart & he found his direction, with her as his partner, for 3 decades.

Paul has kept us amazed for the last 60 years.

This tribute makes me think of how he lost his mother, Mary, when he was a young teen. He had a longing that I think Linda soothed him with. His second wife was a terrible person who during their divorce, accused him of monstrous abuse. His present wife, Nancy, seems to be a genuine person. I’m happy for him. Nancy Lee here. Have a lovely Sunday!

According to the Guinness World Book Of Records, Paul McCartney was certified to be the most successful recording artist of all time in the late 1980's. If you disagree, take it up with Guinness😮😊

Hi Lee. It's a very honest song from a man that loves a woman completely. He understands he doesn't always do things right but with her, he is better. Love this song, I play it regularly in my solo show and it never fails to touch people. Take care Lee, be well.

"Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey" is a real kick to sit through.

Paul is a great father along with his musical abilities.

I was 47 in 2003 . I seen just about every famous " Classic Rock " group in my time , including a 1973 Led Zeppelin and a 1975 , The Who with Keith Moon . But, when I saw Paul McCartney in 2003 , here in Dallas Tx . That was the first time I shed a tear at a concert. It was fantastic!!!

the live version is amazing. You need to SEE THAT!!!

Paul McCartney joins Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, John Lennon and Paul Simon in my pantheon of greatest songwriters of the rock era. This is, to my ears, one of his most Beatles-like solo efforts. And it's my favorite. Haunting and beautiful

The 10 year old girl is Heather (from Linda's first marriage) Paul adopted her. She is now a potter. The baby was Paul and Linda's first child, Mary, who is now a renown photographer. Paul's drum kit is based on Rin go's Beatle's kit which is to be expected as he played that kit many times in the Beatles sessions.

From Paul's excellent first solo album. He played all the instruments on the album ❤

I'm 68 just imagine all the great music you missed way better than the shit of today.

This was a really exciting album to listen to back then, right after the Beatles broke up. Everyone was curious to hear what Paul would do. The album has such a handmade quality, and I like the way he played all the instruments and did all the vocals with Linda backing him up. "Maybe I'm Amazed" stood out as one of Paul's most beautiful songs ever.

The wings over america version is my favorite! but the studio version is also great.

"Another Day" might be my favorite Paul McCartney song but this one is truely wonderful.

I don't know if you knew this already, but another song Paul wrote that is one I loved immediately is Martha My Dear is about Pauls sheep dog. Her name is Martha. Love that beautiful song.

Your Beatles' journey has been beautiful to watch. Thanks.

McCartney was released about a month before the Let it Be album was released all amidst the groups public breakup. He was leaning hard on Linda to get through it.

It's perfect that you heard this beautiful, heart-on-sleeve, studio version first. This song was later re-released in a stunning, tear-out-your-heart live version, fortuitously recorded during a Wings performance wherein Paul just blows off the roof in an inspired, emotional performance. I love both versions and I'm sure, Lee, that you will, too.

You got it Little Brother! Every Real Dad, every Real Man, reacts the same way to this song..

While this was great with Paul playing all of the instruments on his first solo album, the live version of the song on Wings Over America includes far more emotion, especially as he is singing to Linda on stage with the band. I saw Wings perform it live in 1974 and it's still my favorite Wings song/performance to date.

You are going down a rabbit hole you will never get of. While none of them could replicate what they did in the Beatles (who can!), their solo work is great !

Heavily into the Beatles and gutted when they broke up so I rushed out to buy this album. This is my favourite off the album.

An absolute legend. MacCartney ain't bad either🤪Paul lives about 10 miles from me and he's often seen locally. In local pubs, walking through town. He's my favourite artist of all time, and how he can move us, like he has with you in this song and relate it to your own life is just brilliant. Awesome react man. Lots of love to you and your family mate😊 Edit. No one sings like him, or could replicate it. His range is incredible and he's quite underrated as a vocalist imo

You got thru your 20s Lee, big props. It gets better. You’re making it better, and you’re committed to learning and being a better human. And when you’re my age you don’t give a fuck, live your own life and focus on contentment, for happiness is a dead end on the roadmap

Nice comments. Paul was a real family man and dad and that’s a great goal to aim for. I’m 56 now and had three daughters and a son. We have always been close and now that they’re all grown up and in their 20’s and 30’s, we’re as close as ever. Every moment you spend with your family is so valuable, and never wasted. And don’t worry, we can all get better and that’s the beauty of it. We learn through our mistakes and become better people for it. And being a Beatles fan is a great way to start! 😅

Hopefully, this one will be the album version, it's more instinctive, rough, sincere and emotional...

I love this song; Paul is so heartfelt. Wishing you all the best, Lee for you and your family. ❤

When I had my first junior high crush, I listened to this song nonstop. Hits you hard at that age.

Great reaction to a great song from a great songwriter and performer... Happy Birthday to your 3 year old😊

Happy Birthday to your baby, Lee, and have a happy day to you too, Father !❤

Lee: Yes, his attention to detail is incredible. This song is a masterpiece. Go Paul. For a John Lennon song, check out either Gimme Some Truth or I'm Losing You.

Congratulations on 2 years! I always look forward to your reactions. There is usually much less problem posting The Beatles' individual work. McCartney is becoming much more appreciated in his old age

This song is just beautiful ❤️. It’s one of my favorites.

There is some AMAZING solo stuff!! You’re hitting on a great one here!!

This song really shows the amazing talent of Paul. While he was depressed at the break up of the Beatles he produced this masterpiece.

For me, the first two McCartney solo efforts are gold. Loved the first one but Ram has become my go-to . Dive deep! And Wings Over America. Seeing Paul just being a husband and father on his own farm just made me see him so differently. An added respect for the kind of person I always knew he was.

Wonderful

Very much a family man with his heart on his sleeve in this song.

I wouldn’t be surprised if Paul was around your age when he wrote this album. Great reaction, inspiring to witness, really. I remember my father playing this album for me when I was probably 12 or something and he was emphasizing that Paul played all the instruments.

One of the most beautiful love songs ever...❤

Never underestimate any of the Beatles. They are all geniuses. He's also one of the most underrated rock tenors of all time. At least by those who don't know. ☺

This is my favorite solo Paul song.

Sir Paul has a beautiful song called JUNK. I’m not sure what album is on. It’s just lovely.

I can say this lovingly because I am a mom of 3..... she'll be three this week then 13 then 23...... enjoy the time now when they're little, because time moves so very fast.

People like Paul McCartney have so much talent and some people like me have none, don't you just hate them, lol

His first solo album and my sentimental favorite. Sounds as fresh to me today as it did then,

I love everything about this song.

If the vocals and piano stood out to you, Monkberry Moon Delight from his second album, Ram, will blow your mind. It's like the vocals and piano here on steroids. You won't believe Paul can let loose like that. :)

Great choice.

That little girl was his stepdaughter, Heather, who was Linda's child from a previous marriage, and the baby was Mary, their first child together.

This song (and the McCartney album) was recorded with one mic. Insane. Such a great song and album following Abbey Road.

Oh no, calling Paul an underrated song writer can't have gone well! 😁Besides all of the iconic Beatles songs he wrote/co-wrote, his solo career and Wings career also were hugely successful. Live and learn, that's why reaction channels are so great!! You're doing great, thanks for keeping all this great music alive.

It was the live version some 10 years later that became a top 10 hit!😮😊

another gem frm paul, one of my fav of his, gd 2 c it live 2, hge songwriter n performer 4 many decades, a star in v 70s n 80s,

The vocal control and emotional intensity of his singing here are incredible. I love all of this album (recorded while he was still technically a Beatle) with its lo-fi, homespun production and artistic honesty. Try Junk (there's a vocal and and instrumemtal version on the album) and for a real tear-jerker, Teddy Boy. A unique talent.

Paul took a dig at John in the song "Too Many People" and John (with George on slide) responded with "How Do You Sleep?" It would be interesting to hear you react to them together.

Loved your reaction to this PM solo classic.

Just came here from your on the beach neil young vid...its like the sun breaking through the clouds after Neil's intense moodiness

So good! ❤

One of Paul’s best songs. Wonderful images to accompany.

This was during the Beatles break up. Paul was very lost and confused. And heartbroken because of his loss of his lifelong friends. They went to their farm which if you don't know McCartney is a huge environmentalist and loves nothing more than being outside riding his horses maybe not at 82 now but that was him and Linda's life with their family. Wonderful father. She brought him back. They started wings a year or two later. And the rest is history

That said that Paul's masterpiece after the Beatles' split was his second album, Ram, George's was All Things Must Pass, and John's was Plastic Ono Band. Solo songs from John's you should hit are Working Class Hero. It's the gritty version of Imagine. God or Mother - so raw and full of pain for one, and something unexpected even for John on the other but him being at peace with his life post-Beatles. Jealous Guy, Love are both gorgeous. John's diss track in reply to Paul's: How Do You Sleep? is incredible. Gimme Some Truth is along the same vein but not aimed at Paul. There's a start for you for John. :) For George, Beware of Darkness, Awaiting on You All, What is Life - anything from ATMP, essentially.

I love when young people appreciate old (me) people's music!

Wonderful song and the photos are amazing, so full of love ❤

I like your attitude amigo. Sir Paul is an impressive artist no doubt.

Beautiful... & your comments too.

My favorite Paul song. And that’s saying a lot...! 😊

Subbed. Great response.

Its a masterpiece...a stunning song

Happy birthday to your 3 year old baby! 😘

Gorgeous song from a gorgeous album. Glad you chose the album track and not a live version. I was 10 when this came out, and this album got as much play in our house as any of the Beatles albums. I was also in love with the photos on the album jacket, most of which make up the video here. Linda was a photographer and published several books of photos, worth checking out!

This is a beautiful song. My favorite McCartney tune. Love to see you enjoying these songs.

Paul will be remembered for this song

Congrats on hitting 20k! McCartney :One of the best 10 albums of all time; easily his best solo work.

The olde English Sheepdog is "Martha"as in Martha my Dear

Amazing vocals from Paul.

This is such a great song and if you wonder whether he can pull it off live, there is a great live performance online with Wings that is quite impressive. Good thoughts on things at the end. For something really upbeat by him, check out his huge hit Jet with his band Wings.

Just keep doing your best Bro. Sounds like you have set your intentions, don't be too hard on yourself. Sounds like you have come a LONG way already

Remember learning this on guitar when I was a kid. That C scale run, sweet.

Wow Lee, you’re really going through some growing pains right now. You have a great attitude and a thirst for improvement, that’s great! But don’t be too hard on yourself. Don’t beat yourself up. The past is past. Quietly put your head down and continue to do the work and watch how your people respond way positively toward you! Just keep growing.

There was actually a brilliant live version of this, I personally prefer the studio version, but the live version is incredible to watch. Some lennon song that I have always been a fan of are "watching the wheels" and "(just like) starting over" both from his double fantasy album, 1980.

Congrats on 20k

Had this album on my 8 track and listened to it all summer long on my road trip to Alaska from NY in '71.

Happy birthday to your little one

F'n love me some Wings!!! Such the soundtrack of the late '70s. Happy Sunday my friends. Band on the run was so epic...🎶🎶🎵🎶

Got this album when it was released, and not only was it a good one it was cool to find out that McCartney played all the instruments on it.

This is the original studio recording of what I think is his very best song in an incredible catalogue. He played most if not all of the instruments, IIRC. Opposite of “Silly Love Songs.” He dredged this up out of his guts in addition to showing off crazy talent both in terms of songwriting and musical versatility. Tremendous piece of art.

Paul's Wings, Venus and Mars album was supported with the Wings Over America tour. One of the singles off the album, Letting Go, is a great song to 'remind yourself' of something a little different that Paul can create.

Wish you could've been with us back then, even tho, your great where you are...thanks for this listen

As others have said, listeto the live version, it's stunning.

Hi Lee, one nice hidden easter egg is around 3:50 (in your video) when you can hear Paul & Linda's infant daughter Mary gurgling on the floor of the studio where she was playing as Paul recorded. He was at a real low in his life at this point post-Beatles, prey to drink and depression. Linda rescued him and the song celebrates that. Magic moment with the organ punching in at 4:12, never fails to make my hair stand up... It's hard to recommend highlights from McCartney's solo cannon, it's so vast and varied (in a way he's a victim of his own creative fertility - hard to pigeon-hole). Grabbing a triple-album's worth almost at random from my favs, here's a suggested playlist that ought to make anybody think twice who has ever said he was done after the Beatles: Distractions House of Wax Here Today Beautiful Night Dance Till We're High Little Lamb Dragonfly Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five Riding To Vanity Fair Hope of Deliverance Back On My Feet Mr Bellamy Dear Boy Waterfalls I'm Carrying No More Lonely Nights The Note You Never Wrote You Gave Me the Answer Jenny Wren Mull of Kintyre Kicked Around No More Letting Go We All Stand Together Little Willow Somedays The Pound is Sinking Live And Let Die Why So Blue? Mrs Vanderbilt Wanderlust The World Tonight Summer of '59 Tug Of War

Remarkable.