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 £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 Höfner 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 Höfner, which inspired him to play more sensitively, something he considers fundamental to his playing style. He changed back to the Höfner 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.
C'Mon
Paul McCartney Lyrics
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Get it right this time
We're going to, really going to
Raise it to the sky
People are ready to forgive a few mistakes
But let's get started, form a party
Don't you know how long it takes?
We've got a future and it's rushing in
Call all the minstrels from the ancient shrine
Pass down the message that it's right this time
Well, I'm trying to, yeah, I'm crying to
Lay it on the line
We're trying to, really dying to
Get it right this time
So many yearning for the way it's gonna be
Believe it when you see it happening to you
You know it's real
C'mon people, let the world begin
We've got a future and it's charging in
We'll make the best of all we have and more
We'll do what never has been done before
Oh yeah
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Well, I'm going to, yeah, I'm going to
Get it right this time
I'm going to, really going to
Raise it to the sky
I must admit I may have made a few mistakes
But let's get started, from a party
Don't you know how long it takes?
So c'mon people, let the fun begin
We've got a future and it's rushing in
Call all the minstrels from the ancient shrine
Pass down the message that it's right this time
Oh yeah
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah, oh yeah
C'mon people, let the world begin
We've got a future and it's charging in
So c'mon people
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon
C'mon people, oh yeah
C'mon, c'mon
Yeah, c'mon people
The song "C'mon People" by Paul McCartney is an uplifting and inspirational track that encourages people to come together and make positive changes. The lyrics express a desire to move forward and make progress, despite past mistakes. The song suggests that people are ready to forgive and that it's time to form a party and take action. "We've got a future and it's rushing in," McCartney sings, highlighting the idea that there is hope and potential for a brighter tomorrow.
The track contains a powerful message of unity and optimism. McCartney urges listeners to "let the fun begin" and to "call all the minstrels from the ancient shrine," indicating that people from all walks of life should be included in the movement towards positive change. The song suggests that making mistakes is a natural part of the process, but that it's important to keep moving forward and to "get it right this time."
Overall, "C'mon People" is a call to action for individuals to come together and make the world a better place. It encourages listeners to believe in the power of transformation and to work towards a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, we're going to, yeah, we're going to
Get it right this time
We're going to, really going to
Raise it to the sky
We're determined to succeed this time; we won't make the same mistakes. We're going to strive towards achieving our goal with full force and reach great heights.
People are ready to forgive a few mistakes
But let's get started, form a party
Don't you know how long it takes?
People are forgiving and understanding, but we can't waste time. We need to start gathering our resources and form a team. Building something big takes time and effort, so let's not delay any further.
C'mon people, let the fun begin
We've got a future and it's rushing in
Call all the minstrels from the ancient shrine
Pass down the message that it's right this time
Let's get excited and start the journey. Our future is bright and full of possibilities. We need to spread the message to everyone, even those who have been around for years, that success is possible and achievable this time around.
Well, I'm trying to, yeah, I'm crying to
Lay it on the line
We're trying to, really dying to
Get it right this time
I'm putting my heart and soul into this project, as are we all. We're willing to go to great lengths to ensure that we don't fail this time - this is our chance to make things right.
So many yearning for the way it's gonna be
Believe it when you see it happening to you
You know it's real
There are so many people waiting for us to succeed, and we won't disappoint them. Once we start making progress, everyone will see that it's actually happening, and there won't be any doubts that our efforts are real and worthwhile.
We'll make the best of all we have and more
We'll do what never has been done before
Oh yeah
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah, oh yeah
We'll make the most of what we already have, but we'll also go beyond what's been done in the past. We're full of enthusiasm and confidence, and we know we can do it.
Well, I'm going to, yeah, I'm going to
Get it right this time
I'm going to, really going to
Raise it to the sky
I must admit I may have made a few mistakes
But let's get started, from a party
Don't you know how long it takes?
I'm committed to this project, just like everybody else. Although I may have made errors in the past, I'm determined to make things work this time around. Let's not waste any more time - starting this project will take a lot of effort and time, so we need to get going now.
C'mon people, let the world begin
We've got a future and it's charging in
We're eager to get started on the project, and we know that success is within reach. Our future is positive and full of promise, and we're ready to take on the challenge.
So c'mon people
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon
C'mon people, oh yeah
C'mon, c'mon
Yeah, c'mon people
This refrain is a statement of encouragement to us all. Let's not hesitate any longer - we need to take action and make things happen. Our success is dependent on each and every one of us working together.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Paul James McCartney
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@E_blanknamehere
"ill never get to heaven, if i fill my head with glue"
i knew pucci wrote this
@notoriousjester2593
Pucci used to be a gluesniffer confirmed
@lucapasa4519
Notorious Jester
Pucci IS a gluesniffer
@blank6165
“If I fill my head with gloom” Pucci did write this
@arandomindian5206
The glue being dio’s nut
@someguy9055
Since it’s actually good, this actually means something since you cant get your mind clouded from desires and focus and achieving heaven
@koichihirose1792
The funniest thing is that this was published in 2012, the exact year the Universe got reset.
@roacheniya700
LOL
@digsita
The restart was not in 2011?
@kirillassasin
I think it was in 2011