A self-taught musician, McCartney is proficient on bass, guitar, keyboards, and drums. He is known for his melodic approach to bass-playing (mainly playing with a plectrum), his versatile and wide tenor vocal range (spanning over four octaves), and his eclecticism (exploring styles ranging from pre-rock and roll pop to classical and electronica). McCartney began his career as a member of the Quarrymen in 1957, which evolved into the Beatles in 1960. Starting with the 1967 album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, he gradually became the Beatles' de facto leader, providing the creative impetus for most of their music and film projects. His Beatles songs "And I Love Her" (1964), "Yesterday" (1965), "Eleanor Rigby" (1966) and "Blackbird" (1968) rank among the most covered songs in history.
In 1970, McCartney debuted as a solo artist with the album McCartney. Throughout the 1970s, he led Wings, one of the most successful bands of the decade, with more than a dozen international top 10 singles and albums. McCartney resumed his solo career in 1980. Since 1989, he has toured consistently as a solo artist. In 1993, he formed the music duo the Fireman with Youth of Killing Joke. Beyond music, he has taken part in projects to promote international charities related to such subjects as animal rights, seal hunting, land mines, vegetarianism, poverty, and music education.
McCartney is one of the most successful composers and performers of all time. He has written or co-written 32 songs that have reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and as of 2009, had sales of 25.5 million RIAA-certified units in the United States. His honours include two inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of the Beatles in 1988 and as a solo artist in 1999), 18 Grammy Awards, an appointment as a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 1965, and a knighthood in 1997 for services to music. As of 2020, he is also one of the wealthiest musicians in the world, with an estimated fortune of Ā£800 million.
Best known for primarily using a plectrum or pick, McCartney occasionally plays fingerstyle. He was strongly influenced by Motown artists, in particular James Jamerson, whom McCartney called a hero for his melodic style. He was also influenced by Brian Wilson, as he commented: "because he went to very unusual places". Another favourite bassist of his is Stanley Clarke. McCartney's skill as a bass player has been acknowledged by bassists including Sting, Dr. Dre bassist Mike Elizondo, and Colin Moulding of XTC.
During McCartney's early years with the Beatles, he primarily used a Hƶfner 500/1 bass, although from 1965, he favoured his Rickenbacker 4001S for recording. While typically using Vox amplifiers, by 1967, he had also begun using a Fender Bassman for amplification. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, he used a Wal 5-String, which he said made him play more thick-sounding basslines, in contrast to the much lighter Hƶfner, which inspired him to play more sensitively, something he considers fundamental to his playing style. He changed back to the Hƶfner around 1990 for that reason. He uses Mesa Boogie bass amplifiers while performing live.
McCartney was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988 as a member of the Beatles and again as a solo artist in 1999. In 1979, the Guinness Book of World Records recognised McCartney as the "most honored composer and performer in music", with 60 gold discs (43 with the Beatles, 17 with Wings) and, as a member of the Beatles, sales of over 100 million singles and 100 million albums, and as the "most successful song writer", he wrote jointly or solo 43 songs which sold one million or more records between 1962 and 1978. In 2009, Guinness World Records again recognised McCartney as the "most successful songwriter" having written or co-written 188 charted records in the United Kingdom, of which 91 reached the top 10 and 33 made it to number one.
McCartney has written, or co-written, 32 number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100: twenty with the Beatles; seven solo or with Wings; one as a co-writer of "A World Without Love", a number-one single for Peter and Gordon; one as a co-writer on Elton John's cover of "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds"; one as a co-writer on Stars on 45's "Medley"; one as a co-writer with Michael Jackson on "Say Say Say"; and one as writer on "Ebony and Ivory" performed with Stevie Wonder. As of 2009, he has 15.5 million RIAA certified units in the United States as a solo artist plus another 10 million with Wings.
Credited with more number ones in the UK than any other artist, McCartney has participated in twenty-four chart topping singles: seventeen with the Beatles, one solo, and one each with Wings, Stevie Wonder, Ferry Aid, Band Aid, Band Aid 20 and "The Christians et al." He is the only artist to reach the UK number one as a soloist ("Pipes of Peace"), duo ("Ebony and Ivory" with Wonder), trio ("Mull of Kintyre", Wings), quartet ("She Loves You", the Beatles), quintet ("Get Back", the Beatles with Billy Preston) and as part of a musical ensemble for charity (Ferry Aid).
"Yesterday" is one of the most covered songs in history with more than 2,200 recorded versions, and according to the BBC, "the track is the only one by a UK writer to have been aired more than seven million times on American TV and radio and is third in the all-time list ... [and] is the most played song by a British writer [last] century in the US". His 1968 Beatles composition "Hey Jude" achieved the highest sales in the UK that year and topped the US charts for nine weeks, which is longer than any other Beatles single. It was also the longest single released by the band and, at seven minutes eleven seconds, was at that time the longest number one. "Hey Jude" is the best-selling Beatles single, achieving sales of over five million copies soon after its release.
In July 2005, McCartney's performance of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" with U2 at Live 8 became the fastest-released single in history. Available within forty-five minutes of its recording, hours later it had achieved number one on the UK Official Download Chart.
In December 2020, the release of his album McCartney III and its subsequent charting at number 2 on the US Billboard 200 earned McCartney the feat of being the first artist to have a new album in the top two chart positions in each of the last six decades.
A Room With a View
Paul McCartney Lyrics
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And no one to worry us,
No one to hurry us through this dream we've found.
We'll gaze at the sky and try
To guess what it's all about,
Then we we will figure out why the world is round.
High above the mountains and sea.
We'll build and we'll coo -oo-oo-
And sorrow will never come,
Oh, will it ever come true, a room room with a view.
We'll build and we'll coo -oo-oo-
And sorrow will never come,
Oh, will it ever come true, a room room with a view.
Oo-oo, a room with a view.
The lyrics of "A Room With a View" by Paul McCartney is a romantic and dreamy song about finding a peaceful haven with a loved one, away from the worries and stresses of the outside world. The phrase "A room with a view" signifies a place where one can escape the mundane reality and embrace the beauty of nature. The song describes a couple who are together in such a room, enjoying their time without any disruptions or distractions. The lyrics suggest that they are contemplating the mysteries of the world and pondering over the meaning of life. The line "Then we will figure out why the world is round" epitomizes their curiosity about the universe and their quest for knowledge.
The song talks about the joy and contentment that comes with being in the company of someone you love. The lyrics liken the couple to birds on a tree, high above the mountains and seas. The imagery is powerful, as it conjures up an idyllic setting where the lovers can soar without any limitations. The phrase "build and we'll coo-oo-oo" suggests that they will build a life together, and their happy sound will mimic the sounds of the doves.
In conclusion, "A Room With a View" is a beautiful song that celebrates the joy of love and the power of nature. The lyrics paint a picture of an ideal world, where two people can come together in a peaceful and harmonious environment, free from external pressures and constraints.
Line by Line Meaning
A room with a view and you
Having a room with a view, with your special someone by your side.
And no one to worry us,
Being carefree without any external worries.
No one to hurry us through this dream we've found.
Being able to leisurely enjoy this wonderful experience without any rush.
We'll gaze at the sky and try
Admiring the sky and attempting to unravel its mysteries.
To guess what it's all about,
Trying to make sense of the vast universe and our existence in it.
Then we will figure out why the world is round.
Discovering the scientific concept behind the shape of the Earth.
We'll be as happy and contented as birds upon a tree,
Experiencing pure joy and fulfillment like birds in their natural habitat.
High above the mountains and sea.
Being in a serene and peaceful place, far away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
We'll build and we'll coo -oo-oo-
Creating a life full of love, affection, and endearment.
And sorrow will never come,
Being free from any emotional pain or suffering.
Oh, will it ever come true, a room room with a view.
Questioning whether this idyllic dream will ever truly come to fruition.
Oo-oo, a room with a view.
Expressing the sentiment of wanting this dream to become a reality.
Writer(s): NOEL COWARD
Contributed by Maria Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
newyorktown
This is realy great! Love it
James Dunn
Paul wrote many tunes influenced by songs such as this.
Stuart blackwood
This is superb
damon albarn
Best song i've ever heard
Sylvia Elizabeth Clare Cholick
šwow I love this.
iIt sends me back to the early 40's ...(before I was born).
SPM can CROON like this.
I'm lovin' AKA "granny music"
Shaidyn
This song is from Twentieth Century Blues: Songs of Noel Coward. It's got some fantastic music, check it out.
Merseyheart
Once again, P. Asher's book brought me here. Another gem....
Paul TRESO
A precursor to Kisses on the Bottom, which introduced to me to jazz and more importantly Diana Krall.
Angela Rivas
Paul gracias pro Los videos que Dios te cuide
Alfredo Antunez
The fucking master