The man stands in front of 50,000 (or more?) people - in a simple tee shirt, strumming a simple guitar, singing all by himself to a song he wrote 40 years ago, and everyone is entranced and near tears at the greatness of the man.
@DFS57 How many hits has Clint had? Plus Paul can play guitar or bass and sing at the same time. Plus, Paul never does anything totally stupid like talk to empty chairs,
look at the multiples of generations in that audience...singing along, dancing, hugging...loving each other. Don't ever tell me The Beatles didn't make a difference. Those guys are in a league of their own...and there's multiple reasons why. All the Beatles haters can STFU.
If we are arguing about whether it's "Beatles", or "The Beatles"...we have certainly been dumbed down as a society. And since I bothered to respond, I obviously have issues of my own I need to tend to...
I'm a pretty tough guy, but Paul is so damn good he actually brings a tear to my eye. Long live Paul McCartney and the Beatles. There simply is no substitute.
Years ago in an interview Paul McCartney argued that the lasting influence of the Beatles was positive because the message was love. At the time, when I thought myself very cool and superior, I scoffed at what sounded to me sentimental and kitchy, but getting older and following the cruelty and cynicism of poltiicans and religious fantatics, then listening to this much loved song again and watching the reactions of the audience here, I am coming to the conclusion that he was right.
I was a Stones fan not a Beatles fan though I certainly did listen to The Beatles a lot but I find that the Stones music has not aged nearly as well as the Beatles music and no I haven't listened to the Stones for decades but I still listen to The Beatles everyday.
I find it stunning that this man has spent his entire life standing in front of the world... bearing his inner most feelings with such simplicity. Amazing.
He wrote the music, the lyrics and standing if front of thousands with just a guitar and his voice, he leaves no doubt that he still has it. The "it" is greatness of gift.
John would still be whining about something. As much of a genius he was in his own right and pissed away potential he was still always jealous of Paul.
I Will Who knows how long I've loved you, You know I love you still, Will I wait a lonely lifetime, If you want me to I will. For if I ever saw you, I didn't catch your name, But it never really mattered, I will always feel the same. Love you forever and forever, Love you with all my heart; Love you whenever we're together, Love you when we're apart. And when at last I find you, Your song will fill the air, Sing it loud so I can hear you, Make it easy to be near you, For the things you do endear you to me, you know I will. I will.
I find it increasingly harder to listen to not only McCartney, but the other wonderful guys without tearing up at such beautiful, inspiring and meaningful music. I feel blessed I grew up “at just the right time” for some of the best music this planet has been privileged to experience. God knows what life would have been like without these unique musicians - nothing these days compares.
This is a video of one guy with one acoustic guitar alone on a big stage singing not even a 2 minute song And it has, as of now, over 4 million views. Because Paul Is Awesome!!!!!!!
The crazy thing is if Herman’s Hermits had wrote and recorded this song, it would have been one of their biggest hits and one they would be remembered for. With the Beatles, it is part of their back catalogue.
Kind of amazing The Beatles have been with me my entire life, from 3rd grade when I heard "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" all the way until today. Lots of great bands out there, nothing comes close to The Beatles.
Wow, this is amazing. I think this is quite a coincidence. I was introduced to The Beatles also in 3rd grade by my father and since then I continue on rediscovering their music. :') Wow!
My uncle was a life long fan from the minute he heard the Beatles, before they even hit the US. I was 3 at the time. He passed away a couple of years ago, but sometimes when I see a song I still post it on his web page, as do many other people. I posted this video on his birthday because of the love in the audience. He would have liked that. Thank you for making it available.
All you have to do is look at the "young and old" crowd reaction to know HE IS THE BEST, PERIOD! Everyone is happy, it's just a "Silly Love Song" and what IS wrong with that?
One man with an acoustic guitar singing a song he made up to many thousands of people bringing joy and smiles all around. The word is overused but I must say . . . awesome!
Watching the generations floors me. I was twelve when the Beatles appeared on stage in America. It hooked me into music, changed my life, and liberated something inside I'll never forget. To see youngsters so taken by his music is beyond belief.
@@TrejoBeatriz I was 11 in 1963 when they first showed up. Still have all the original singles and albums stashed away. Never saw them, but saw Wings late 70's. I loved McCartney's voice, but these last years, he does struggle to hit the higher notes. But bless him, he just can't stop, can he.
Saw Paul in Milwaukee with my wife who has passed. Certain songs just brought me to tears. I will was one. " She said what would you do if it was john" I just laughed you could only imagine.
@@tomsawyer9403 Nope. But there are 78+ years left in this one, and tastes change. My guess is that if Sir Paul was a minstrel 100 years ago, he may not have been as successful. Here's hoping he remains as historically famous as the Three B's (Bach, Beethoven and Brahms)!
@@MadLiechtensteiner Hey, if someone can write as incredible, beautiful, relevant and universally loved music at the Beatles, I'm ALL for it. Who doesn't want more beautiful music in the world? All I'm saying is that the Beatles are, 50 years after they broke up, STILL so far ahead of everyone else that I just can't imagine it. But I'm open to new sounds and ideas!
I Love this song,i sing it to my disabled wife,along with here there and everywhere. Timeless classics. I wonder if the young boy russeling his Farther hair in this video watches this time and again as i would of.loved to of been there too. The Beatles are unsurpassed in everything they did and even to this day are found by new fans all over the World. . Beatles forever.
Who knows how long I've loved you You know I love you still Will I wait a lonely lifetime If you want me to, I will For if I ever saw you I didn't catch your name But it never really mattered I will always feel the same Love you forever and forever Love you with all my heart Love you whenever we're together Love you when we're apart And when at last I find you Your song will fill the air Sing it loud so I can hear you Make it easy to be near you For the things you do endear you to me You know I will I will
It's only normal to want to live in past times, it's been a thing forever really. Even Alexander the Great probably wanted to live in some sort of past, when he was younger than 19.
There are great virtuoso performers in pop music, and great composers, and complex clever lyricists, and so many axes of "talent" that it's impossible to say who's "better" than anybody else." But I don't think I can name a single pop star working today who makes so, so many people purely and innocently happy with his music.
One of the great highlights of my life was taking my then 15 year old daughter to see Mr. McCartney in concert. I'm one proud dad who can say I helped my kids discover the amazing talents of the Beatles.
I won't be crying when Sir PM passes...God has been so generous to him 80+ years is a good innings and he's probably got another 20 in him...I don't, and few will cry when I go
I just cry everytime I think about how if George and John made it as long as paul and ringo, they'd be touring world wide giving the most amazing concerts of all time, life isn't fair.
I was 10 when my friend Steve invited me over to his house. We sat on the couch in his den and he showed me a new album and on the back were all these different pictures of the Beatles and we were deciding which one was who and there is one picture that does not show any face just the back of the head. I remember it like it was yesterday. We understood at 10 how special this new eagerly awaited album was. It was a Hard Day's Night.
I absolutely love this. Paul McCartney is just on another level, talented from above. We are not all created equal and he is a perfect example of this. Thank you God for Your many Blessings,
@DEdwardChaney I am doing well and hope that you are as well. Check out my music on RU-vid if you get a chance. Everything I write/record has been inspired by the Beatles. Thanks and take care!
Happy Birthday Paul the world is a better place with you Your words music and thoughts have inspired gave hope and kept dreams alive for generations you are kind a great soul and a huge heart and class that you can't put a price on thank you for years of music and bringing music to another level with your brothers John George and Ringo and still today you still deliver also thank you personally for making a huge impact in my life stay young and keep rocking we nd you
I've been listening to this song for over 50 years now! It is so simple, so basic and so musically predictable BUT even with all that, it is still unforgettablel and the melody is totally unique and just perfectly likeable. It's like one of those small handful of delicious flavors that you've loved your whole life, is like no other and you never get tired of tasting it again and again... like chocolate and raspberries.
If you look at the lyrics one by one you will find that Sir Paul McCartney’s song writing is as brilliant as John Lennon’s. I’m a musician myself but I don’t know how they’ve done that I really don’t.
There was a couple that had a big wedding when I was a kid, but it wasn't a legal marriage, out of solidarity to same-sex couples. Years later, after same-sex marriage was legalized in our state, they had a small wedding in our backyard where they made it legal. I was asked to be one of the witnesses, and to learn and perform this song. Also, instead of being asked "Do you..." and responding by saying "I do," they were asked "Will you..." and they responded by saying "I will." Also, when I was a baby, my mom would sometimes sing this as a lullaby.
Wow I got so emotional when I heard Paul sing! Paul McCartney is so good with writing songs, singing songs ,playing guitar, playing bass, playing drums! is there anything he can't do? he's such an artist! I love you Paul!
