James honors his Mum

 

Looking Good there Paul!

 

December 29, 2024 

Dreams can come true

 

There is a Paul fan in the UK named Dominic (Instagram: HofnerGuitar) who purchased a 10-foot-tall Hofner bass that is a replica of the bass Paul McCartney plays.   He has displayed this bass at various places around England:  The Beatles statues in Liverpool and the Cavern Club being two big places.  His bass was featured on the UK Antique Roadshow.  

But Dominic had a dream for his giant bass: to have Paul McCartney sign it. Paul has announced that he no longer signs things for fans.  Many people thought it was crazy for Dominic to think that Paul would sign a gigantic replica of his instrument.  But he would not give up and was determined to get that signature. 

He took the bass to the limo-watch in Manchester, which got Paul's attention!  He motioned for him to bring the bass inside!  But he couldn't get past the security because it didn't happen in Manchester.  But he did not give up -- on the Paul concerts in London, and guess what?   Paul signed it before the last concert.  Success!!!

Mad for Plaid

 

Ronnie Wood

From what I read, Ronnie Wood took public transportation to the O2 for the Paul concert, and barely anyone noticed him.   I think they noticed when Paul invited him on stage! 
 

Heart warming

 

Anytime I see Paul and Ringo together, it warms my heart.  I just love their friendship.  To watch them playing together at the O2 last week (well I saw the video footage) made me happy because they looked so happy.  

Richard and Eric

 

Sun Devil Run

Photo by W. Scott Mitchell

 

Paul is pictured here with his stepson (Nancy's son) Arlen at Arizona State where Nancy was inducted into the university's Hall of Fame.  Also pictured with them is Sparky the Sun Devil -- the mascot of the University.  

Can you imagine getting the opportunity to meet Paul McCartney and get a photograph with him and you have to do it in a silly mascot costume?   I sure hope the person in the costume got to at least talk to Paul without looking like the Sun Devil.  

Paul highlights his fans in a video

 

Congrats to all of the fans who were able to meet Paul during the Get Back Tour of South and Central America!   Way to go!   I love this video that was shared on Paul's page.    

Beatles '64 Premiere

November 24, 2024

This past Sunday Paul McCartney (and Nancy), Oliva Harrison and Sean Lennon (and several people I know!) were at the red carpet premiere of Beatles '64!   

I have to confess that I am a bit disappointed that I didn't know about this event because I was in New York City on Sunday night, and I would have happily stood outside for the chance to see Paul and wave.  I will be in NYC a lot now until March so if any other Beatley happening is taking place, can someone please keep me in the know?  

Nonetheless, I am excited to see the Beatles '64 documentary on Disney + this week.  New Beatles content, is always fun.  I also love seeing new photos of Paul and Nancy. 
 

McCartney Mural

Photos by M.J. Kim 

Paul McCartney with the mural  created by artist Ela Rincón in Bogotá, Colombia
 

Two bass players

Photo by Fernando Aceves

 Paul with famed Mexican bass player, Abraham Laboriel who also happens to be the father of Paul's drummer, Abe!  (Okay -- so I didn't know that!) 

Recent Paul sighting

 

They were having the time of their life

 I love seeing Paul's fans getting their big moment with him.   

Pink Flamingo

 

October 12, 2024

Paulposal

Photos taken by MJ Kim 

 October 11, 2024

Congratulations to this couple (who are dressed as "Wings Over the World" era Paul and Linda) for not only getting engaged but for meeting Paul!  

One Hand Clapping - A Review

This weekend, I saw the film "One Hand Clapping," made by Paul McCartney and 1974-era Wings. I hope many of you were able to see it as well. Much to my surprise, the film started with 2024-era Paul telling us all about what we were about to see and how much he enjoyed the music from Wings.    

I had always believed that Paul never released this film in the 1970s because he didn't think the music was good enough for release.   If that is true, then Paul was wrong.   As soon as Wings started the first song, "Jet," you could tell they would rock.   This mini-concert at EMI Studios on Abbey Road was fun, rockin', put a smile on your face, and enjoy type of stuff.   Many of Wing's now classic songs, such as "Band on the Run," "Live and Let Die," "1985," and "C'Moon/Little Woman Love," were performed.  Paul, alongside Linda, Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch, and Geoff Britton, looked like they were having the time of their lives, and we were allowed to sit in and enjoy right alongside them. 

Paul also treated us to some numbers where he was at the piano—"My Love," "Suicide," and "I'll Give You a Ring" were great, but my favorites were "Bluebird" and "Maybe I'm Amazed."   Actually, the "One Hand Clapping" version of "Maybe I'm Amazed" is now my favorite version of that song.  I used to like the Wings Over America version the best, but it has been officially bumped out of the #1 position. 

You get to see cameo appearances by Geoff Emrick and Howie Casey (who does an amazing sax solo on Bluebird with Paul almost standing on top of him).  

Just when you think the party is over and the credits start to roll (and one guy in the theater actually got up and left), Paul returns and talks about the "Backyard" footage.  This second part was just as much fun as the first.  Paul sits with his guitar in a grassy area behind EMI studios and plays some of his favorite songs, including "20 Flight Rock," "Peggy Sue," and a big hit at the theater where I was in St. Louis, "Sweet Little Sixteen."   Sure, Paul mixes up the lyrics, but it is all part of the intimacy of feeling like you are right there with him behind Abbey Road.  

The entire show ran a little over an hour and was so much fun that I wish it was longer.   My biggest complaint, as I am sure is the biggest complaint of everyone who saw it, was that the footage has not been cleaned up at all.   It looks like a bootleg of a bootleg.   Was that the look Paul was going for?  The screen was blurry, there were "halos" around the people, and all of the colors were dull.  Has the original film been lost to time and has nothing to work with?  Did they borrow someone's bootleg copy and make a copy using a VHS player?   I do not understand how this could be released in such poor shape.   Maybe I am just spoiled by Peter Jackson's treatment of Get Back.   I hate that this Wings footage looks so bad because I want it to be preserved for the future.   

However, I can't be too upset over it.  I would rather have crappy-looking Wings footage than no Wings footage.  And the sound was great. I just hope someone can clean up this film before it goes on Blu-Ray or streaming.   Paul and his bandmates deserve to look the best. 

It is no longer showing at theaters, but if you haven't gotten the album and you like Paul McCartney, you have to get it!   It is SO good!

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All in the bag

 

The Boys are Back!

 Paul and the band are currently in rehearsals for this year's "Got Back" tour.  How many of you have tickets?  

Get Well Soon Ringo!

 

I am sorry to hear that Ringo isn't feeling well.   His doctor says that he needs to rest, and Ringo follows the doctor's orders, but that means that fans in Philadelphia and New York City will not be able to see him in concert.   I am so sorry, friends who had tickets!   I am sure you are really disappointed.   However, we can't fault Ringo for taking care of himself.   I hope it is just a "cold" as reported and nothing more serious.   Get well soon Ringo!