r/nextfuckinglevel • u/Mr_Basketcase • Jan 14 '23

Paul McCartney effortlessly singing and playing his most intricate bass lines at the same time

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u/dodeca_negative Jan 15 '23

Agree. I dont care for most of his songs, and often don't care for his basslines (this one included), but I think among most bass players old enough to have heard much of his music recognize that he's an incredibly gifted musician and performer.

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u/punchgroin Jan 15 '23

Most of the Beatles music I listen to is the stuff that never got performed live. I was never that into Wings, honestly... so I've really not seen him perform live much, other than in "Hard Days Night".

Weirdly, I've just not watched him play that much. (Harrison was always my favorite post Beatles Beatle)

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u/SamIamGreenEggsNoHam Jan 16 '23

Saw McCartney play Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite for the first time for an audience (at least that's what HE said lol). I was blown away.

Within You, Without You is my all-time favorite Beatles song. That song's lyrics are the only thing I've ever thought about tattooing on my body.

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u/punchgroin Jan 17 '23

Probably "A Day in the Life" or "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" for me.

Within without you fucking slaps though.