I really enjoy hearing him sing this song! Love the CD, also. It makes me happy everytime. And then it doesn't matter to me that he didn't sing this song the way Eric Clapton sings it. Well done, Paul!
Despite all the negative comments about this version, I love the arrangement. With three-part harmonies, great slide guitar and piano solos, and first class, seasoned session musicians. I've listened many other versions and they always fall short. Besides is a flawless LIVE version! Compare to other Live versions, they blow.
See Jesse "Lone Cat" Jesse Fuller - the Original!!!!!! I hope his family is getting royalties on this! He lived it, he wrote it, he performed it - a One-man Band :pT
Conhecia essa canção sendo interpretada por Eric Clapton e Peter Paul and Mary, por sinal à primeira versão. Muito legal esta versão de Paul McCartney!
In my book Mccartney is a better songwriter, singer and probably over-all musician, but this old bluessong is right up Clapton's alley, and he performed it with both dignity and the bluesy feel that one might expect from a bluesman. This made Claptons cover superior in my opinion.
As I often say, sad people filled so immediately with negative minds. This song is practically a traditional, with talented people making their own versions while still keeping true to the original intent. Lifelong McCartney addict, especially his voice, I love this fun version - actually do slightly prefer Clapton's naturally gruff voice and maybe the kazoo ode to the original, but just another flavor that I can try on different days. Your opinions are just that and nothing more and if you gotta trash just seal it in your own bag and throw it away.
@lividmoni like the Jesse Fuller version cause is the original, but for me Clapto really improved this song, he gave us a really happy song and with a great timming......you cant fight that, like him or not Clapton version in some points is even better that Jesse Fuller original song.
it is. you're very right. the vocals on this are probably better. the music sounds good but yet something's missing. Clapton's conveys something deeper and harder to understand. u feel as if he's been through what the song's about and that's why I like it much better and keep playing it. the whole feel of the song is very idk reminiscent I think. idk music is complex :)
@demon80 Jesse Fuller is the originator and by far the best at this song. I really don't like Clapton's interpretations of other people's blues songs. Yes, Crossroads sucks, too.
