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Mccartney [CASSETTE] [Import]

Paul McCartney Audio Cassette
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Paul McCartney was born in Liverpool on 18th June 1942. He was raised in the city and educated at the Liverpool Institute.

Since writing his first song at the age of 14, Paul McCartney has dreamed and dared to be different. In the sixties, as the writer and co-author of their greatest songs, he changed the world of music with The Beatles. Legendary albums include: Please Please Me, ... Read more in Amazon's Paul McCartney Store

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  • Audio Cassette (1 May 1989)
  • Format: Import
  • Label: Capitol
  • ASIN: B000002UC6
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,305,387 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars McCartney just being McCartney... 7 Jan 2004
Format:Audio CD
I bought this album on vinyl when I was about 15 (in 1982 or so) - having already exhausted the Beatles back catalogue, I set about moving onto the solo releases - but isn't that what everyone does? - and I absolutely loved it.

Twenty or so years later, I still think it's a great little record. If you like Paul McCartney, then you'll love this album - every song exemplifies the man, and his capacity to write superb pieces of music, the occasional wonderful lyric, but more than any of that, this record presents Paul as a soon to be solo Beatle, proving to himself, and everyone else, that he COULD do it on his own, no matter how terrifying that prospect was at the time.

Other reviews will cite the classic songs such as 'Maybe I'm Amazed' as the reason for buying this, but for me 'Junk' and 'Every Night' are comparable, and certainly Junk is one of the most poignant songs that has EVER been written. Even tracks like 'The Lovely Linda' - throwaways to some - offer a quirky insight into McCartney's mindset at that time, and the strength of the relationship he had with Linda was defined forever.

Yes, there are elements of home 'doodling' on some tracks, but so what? It isn't indulgence, it's called 'talent', and he was more than capable of playing whatever instrument he needed (and had done so on a number of occasions within the Beatles - listen to his demo of 'Come And Get It' as an example). But this was the first time that he didn't have to answer to anyone other than himself, and this collection of songs demonstrates the excitement and fun that he generated by playing and recording everything himself. It's mostly a very upbeat record, with the odd nervous glance at the future thrown in for good measure....

But regardless of what anyone else has said about McCartney's 'form' at this time, this was a man very much on top of his game. He'd done his best to drag the Beatles through the mire that was the Get Back sessions (and pick up the Day By Day series of Nagra tape rolls if you can), saw the Abbey Road project through to completion, and now he took time out to relax and think about the future. Place yourself in his shoes... you're in the biggest band in the world... a band that has been your life for 13 years? And then it's over... how frightening is that?

That the public were probably expecting more supposedly Beatlesy material is not McCartney's fault nor problem. But none of these tracks are out of kilter with what he wrote for Abbey Road and Let It Be, and many of these songs were presented to the Beatles during those sessions, but held back/rejected.

To sum up, this is a wonderfully warm and intimate record, made by a music genius... one of the few that we have left. If you've never heard it, buy it and cherish it. Read more ›

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Macca in your living room 16 July 2011
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If you don't have this album, why buy it? This is not your typical polished Macca album. It was recorded pretty much at home (plus some sessions in Abbey Road and Morgan Studios) - more like a series of demos than 'the final product' - in the wake of the Beatles' split. All the more fascinating for that; it includes McCartney's final take on Teddy Boy (demoed for the Beatles, never used) and the raw, soulful Maybe I'm Amazed. If the songs here were taken forward to a 'produced' album, which would have been included? McCartney has recently (MOJO mag, Aug 2011) cited tracks Junk and Maybe I'm Amazed as "woulds" and That Would Be Something as a "maybe".

If you already have a copy: is it worth replacing it with this remaster? YES. Mastered by the same team that remastered the Beatles' catalogue, the result is clear, 'close-to-mic' and - appropriately for this intimate 'DIY' album - as literal as it could be. The sound quality is amazing...

The card packaging for this reissue is good: a booklet with all the shots from the original album, and more. The second CD is basically a selection of live tracks (Glasgow, '79) and some out-takes. But the value is in the remaster of the original album; that's well worth the asking price.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars chips from the master's workbench 2 Sep 2011
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
The music: shows the inventiveness of Paul McCartney at a high in 1970; and while these are the offcuts of his work - not really finished as they could have been by the band - the quality is such that they give great enjoyment still.

The sound quality: is clearly stronger than the 1993 remaster, particularly the quality of the vocals.

The extras: include two out-takes (less finished than the tracks that made the cut) and alternative version of Oo You and 4 live tracks, including two versions of Maybe I'm Amazed one from 1974 and one from 1979. The most surprising extra is probably the 1979 Hot as Sun - a surprise that he is still playing this 9 years later and a surprise that it sounds so strong.The extras disc, then, is also well worth having.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Charming and thoroughly likeable 16 April 2009
By A. Sweeney TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD
Paul McCartney's first solo release after leaving The Beatles is a simple, charming, homemade album, with some tracks emitting an unfinished demo-like aura which, strangely enough, is the appeal of this real gem in Paul's back catalogue. I bought this album for the first time nearly 20 years ago and it has been a regular visitor to my CD player ever since. There are many things about this release which make it so likeable - there are classic McCartney compositions such as the gorgeous "Every Night", the beautiful "Junk" and the timeless, impeccable "Maybe I'm Amazed", which remains one of the greatest love songs ever written by any artist. There are also tracks which are the sound of McCartney letting go, jamming and making music for music's sake, such as the fantastic "Momma Miss America" and the catchy, bluesy "Oo You".

Paul raids a couple of his previously written or unfinished compositions such as "Hot As Sun", an instrumental written in the late `50s, and "Teddy Boy" which was written in 1968 but never appeared on a Beatles release (apart from the "Anthology"). The rest are experimental, enjoyable glimpses into Paul's newly found creativity as a solo artist. The whole album is an interesting statement from somebody who has found a new, unwanted artistic license to do anything he pleases - and "McCartney" is his response. I readily admit that I love this album, despite the flaws and the indulgences, but the warmth and playfulness Paul's 1970 release radiates more than compensates for the one or two moments which don't quite work.

This album is probably one of the greatest responses to the people who criticise Paul's post-Beatles output without knowing the depth of his catalogue.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic
Paul gives master class! As good now as ever and with the bonus track of Another Day it is a fantastic listen. Anyone who likes the White Album will love this too! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Chris Brislen
3.0 out of 5 stars Paul Mc Cartney - "McCartney"
This CD Paul is taken by fans as one of the best if not the best career for many. Certainly, if the Beatles had continued many songs on this disc were seized. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jose Henrique
5.0 out of 5 stars SUPER MAC!!
I'm a life-long mcCartney fan!! Wishing more of McCartney/Wings stuff available... Along with other Beatle members, of course... Two thumbs up!!!..
Published 4 months ago by hazman bin ishak
4.0 out of 5 stars It Does Have Its Moments...!
I bought this album last week and have just finished listening to it there. Overall, here's what I think:

Paul McCartney released this, 'McCartney', just before the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Fox in the Box
4.0 out of 5 stars McCartney
While not a fantastic album it does have some excellent tracks. Especially when you consider its yer man who does all the instruments.
Published 5 months ago by Danny McFadden
3.0 out of 5 stars Loved this album ...
I love this album, but can't seem to listen on anything but amazon Cloud player... So bit restricted and if I bought it..it should be mine?
Published 6 months ago by Josephine
4.0 out of 5 stars McCartney
Another first time listen. We expect so much from Sir Paul. Have to remember this was his first solo album after the split of the Fab Four. Solid album but not spectacular. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Andy Burns
5.0 out of 5 stars POST BEATLES
Dear friends...

come tutti saprete, questo disco è il primo album post Beatles, ma il secondo come solista, di Paul. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mombelli Andrea
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth buying just for Maybe Im Amazed
Some classic McCartney , Every Night and Maybe I'm Amazed but also some fillers. Once you hear Junk you will whistle it for ever.
Published 12 months ago by Mr S R Swan
3.0 out of 5 stars The McCartney Album - by Paul McCartney
This is the second of the re-release/remastered series from Paul and his first ever solo Album from 1970. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Bob Weston
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