She was also best known as the first wife of English musician Paul McCartney and for her photographs of celebrities and contemporary musicians like Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and The Rolling Stones. She photographed British musician Eric Clapton for Rolling Stone magazine and became the first woman to have a photograph on the cover (May 11, 1968). After she married McCartney, her photo of the two of them appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone on January 31, 1974, making her the only person to appear on the magazine's cover who was also the photographer. Her photographs were later exhibited in more than 50 galleries internationally, and at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
After the 1970 breakup of The Beatles, Paul and Linda recorded the album Ram and formed the band Wings in 1971. They garnered several Grammy Awards, becoming one of the most successful British bands of the 1970s. The McCartneys also shared an Oscar nomination for the song "Live and Let Die" for the James Bond film of the same name. She continued to be part of her husband's touring band following Wings' breakup in 1981 up until The New World Tour in 1993.
McCartney became an animal rights activist and wrote and published several vegetarian cookbooks. She also founded the vegetarian Linda McCartney Foods company with her husband. In 1995, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and died from the disease three years later at the age of 56 in her home of Tucson, Arizona.
Linda's album Wide Prairie, which included "Seaside Woman", a song recorded by Wings in 1972. Written in response to allegations from Paul's publisher that Linda's co-writing credits were inauthentic and that she was not a real songwriter, it was released posthumously in 1998 by the McCartney family.
Cook Of The House
Linda McCartney Lyrics
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Cook of the house,
I'm the cook of the house.
No matter where I serve my guests,
They seem to like the kitchen best cause I'm the cook of the house,
Cook of the house.
The salads in the bowl,
Green beans in the colander and where the resy is heaven only knows.
Cinnamon, garlic, salt, pepper, corn-bread, curry powder, coffee too,
Cook of the house,
I'm the cook of the house.
No, matter where I serve my guests,
They seem to like the kitchen best.
Cause I'm the cook of the house,
Cook of the house.
Where the rest is heaven only knows.
No matter where I serve my guests,
They seem to like the kitchen best cause I'm the cook of the house.
Cook of the house,
Cook of the house,
I'm the cook of the house.
In Linda McCartney's song "Cook Of The House," the lyrics describe the singer's love for cooking and their mastery of creating delicious dishes. The opening lines list a variety of ingredients, including ground rice, sugar, vinegar, seco salt, and macaroni, which showcase a diverse range of flavors and seasonings. The repeated refrain of "I'm the cook of the house" reinforces the sense of pride the singer takes in their culinary skills.
The following lines paint a picture of a bustling kitchen, with salads in a bowl, rice on the stove, and green beans in a colander. The chaotic nature of the kitchen is emphasized in the lyrics "where the resy is heaven only knows," suggesting that the singer is a skilled improviser who adds whatever ingredients they have on hand to create delicious meals. The additional list of spices and seasonings, including cinnamon, garlic, salt, pepper, cornbread, curry powder, and coffee, highlights the singer's love of experimentation and willingness to try new flavor combinations.
Overall, "Cook Of The House" serves as a celebration of home-cooking and the joy that can be found in creating delicious meals for family and friends.
Line by Line Meaning
Ground rice, sugar, vinegar, seco salt, macaroni too,
I have a variety of ingredients in my kitchen that I can use to make delicious meals.
Cook of the house,
I am the one responsible for cooking and preparing meals in this household.
I'm the cook of the house.
I take pride in being the one responsible for cooking meals and ensuring that everyone is well-fed.
No matter where I serve my guests,
Regardless of the location or setting, I always try to provide the best meals for my guests.
They seem to like the kitchen best cause I'm the cook of the house,
My guests always enjoy being in the kitchen where they can smell the delicious aromas and see me at work preparing the meals.
The salads in the bowl,
I have prepared some fresh salads which are ready to be served.
The rice is on the stove.
I am currently cooking some rice on the stove.
Green beans in the colander and where the rest is heaven only knows.
I have some green beans that are being drained in the colander, and I'm not sure where the other dishes are at the moment.
Cinnamon, garlic, salt, pepper, corn-bread, curry powder, coffee too,
I have a variety of spices such as cinnamon, garlic, salt, and pepper as well as some other ingredients such as corn-bread, curry powder, and coffee.
Cook of the house,
Once again, I am reiterating that I am the one responsible for cooking and preparing meals in this household.
Where the rest is heaven only knows.
I'm still not sure where some of the dishes I'm preparing are, but I'm confident that they will turn up soon.
Cook of the house,
Once again, I am emphasizing that I am the one responsible for cooking and preparing meals.
I'm the cook of the house.
I am proud to be the one responsible for cooking and ensuring that everyone is well-fed in this household.
Contributed by Benjamin K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Maggie
I can totally relate! Love it 💕
Ciaran FitzGerald
She had such a great voice ❤️❤️❤️❤️ The harmonies she and Paul were able to achieve were breathtaking. :)
Michael Kenna
I’ve loved this song 🎧 since it arrived !
Joy Grace
Linda would be cookin' today. Rock on, soul sister!
emptyspotlight
B S Hancock definitely, possibly with a YouTube channel, was listening to a bootleg recording of the oobu joobu radio show, definitely amazing recipes.
primroseburrows
I have her cookbook, and made her cinnamon rolls a few days ago. So good!
Susan Mayo
I miss her. Such a wonderful couple!
-TOASTER_BOI !!!!
No idea why people hate this so much, I think Linda had a great voice I wish this track wasn't so grainy sounding but I like it.
Paula A Martinez
very nice!
Debbie Swanson
Always liked Linda!❤