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lydiaehdez 's review for:
The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present
by Paul McCartney, Paul Muldoon
I have been a fan of The Beatles for more than ten years. When it comes to their post-Beatles work, I've always felt more drawn to Paul's music. This book reminded me why I love his work. It was amazing to discover and re-discover some of Paul's songs. I have never listened to Paul's entire discography, not because I do not want to. It just simply has not happened. This book made me realize I still have many songs to discover, enjoy, and possibly love.
I loved to read all these stories behind his songs and how art, other musicians, the news, and all the aspects of his life have influenced his songwriting. It feels like he is directly talking to you. The pictures included are so amazing. I wish I had a physical copy of the book to see them every day.
No one can deny Paul's talent, but I think not many people realize that Paul wrote many of his most known songs in his 20s, and I find that absolutely incredible. He has a remarkable career, and I am glad he continues to make fantastic songs.
"I’ve learnt over the years to try to open myself up, to understand that so many people’s hearts and lives have a lot of rain in them, a lot of pain. I’d like to think that some of my songs have done the same, have made people feel something they did not even know was there. People have told me they’ve had that experience. And plenty of songs have done the same for me. It’s true that life can sometimes be ‘too much for anyone’, but that’s why we have songs – to try and make the rain go away or, at least, hold an umbrella over you for a while."
Paul McCartney, The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present.
Note: When I was reading this book, I found an amazing YouTube video by Elliot Roberts in which he ranks Paul's albums. I really liked it and I think it would be a good idea to see it before or after reading the book.
I loved to read all these stories behind his songs and how art, other musicians, the news, and all the aspects of his life have influenced his songwriting. It feels like he is directly talking to you. The pictures included are so amazing. I wish I had a physical copy of the book to see them every day.
No one can deny Paul's talent, but I think not many people realize that Paul wrote many of his most known songs in his 20s, and I find that absolutely incredible. He has a remarkable career, and I am glad he continues to make fantastic songs.
"I’ve learnt over the years to try to open myself up, to understand that so many people’s hearts and lives have a lot of rain in them, a lot of pain. I’d like to think that some of my songs have done the same, have made people feel something they did not even know was there. People have told me they’ve had that experience. And plenty of songs have done the same for me. It’s true that life can sometimes be ‘too much for anyone’, but that’s why we have songs – to try and make the rain go away or, at least, hold an umbrella over you for a while."
Paul McCartney, The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present.
Note: When I was reading this book, I found an amazing YouTube video by Elliot Roberts in which he ranks Paul's albums. I really liked it and I think it would be a good idea to see it before or after reading the book.