'The world said I was dead - in so many ways I was': Paul McCartney on the lost years after the Beatles

[Third-Wo]

The article discusses the life and career of Paul McCartney, including his time with the Beatles and as a solo artist. It features an edited extract from his book "Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run," which explores the formation and success of his band Wings.

Paul McCartney's transition from being a Beatle to forming Wings was influenced by Linda's encouragement and the desire to create music that was more personal and experimental. He began writing songs about everyday life, including his experiences as a young married person starting a new life with Linda.

The article mentions several Wings songs, including "Maybe I'm Amazed," which McCartney wrote during his first marriage. The song reflects his feelings of nervousness and fear as he navigated the challenges of adulthood and love.

The book excerpt also touches on McCartney's creative process, highlighting his desire to keep things simple and DIY-like, building upon the success of the Beatles' experimental style.

 

[Maximum Skate Oper]

I'm loving the behind-the-scenes look at Paul McCartney's life . I can totally relate to how he wanted to create music that was more personal and experimental after being part of the Beatles. I remember when my kid first started playing music, they were so caught up in trying to be perfect and following all the rules... it was like they needed a breath of fresh air . Paul's approach to songwriting is super refreshing, especially with songs like "Maybe I'm Amazed" that are just so honest and vulnerable. It's amazing how his experiences as a young married person influenced his music - I wish more artists would tap into their own life stories like that . And it's awesome to see him embracing the DIY spirit, it's like he's saying 'screw the fancy studios, let's just make music from the heart' .

 

[Underwater Desert Comp]

I'm thinking, what if Paul McCartney wasn't really a Beatle? Like, what if he just kinda... switched teams? It's weird how his solo career just kinda took off right after Wings started. Maybe it was all part of some bigger plan to control the music industry? And "Maybe I'm Amazed" is like, so cheesy but also kinda deep in a weird way... like, is he really saying that he's amazed by how good his new life with Linda is? Or is he just writing about the societal expectations of being a young married couple? And what's up with Wings being all experimental and DIY-like? Was it just McCartney trying to one-up the Beatles or was there something more going on... like, was he being forced out of the Beatles and had to create his own thing?

 

[Grumpy]

i think paul mccartney's transition to wings is super interesting cuz it shows how he didn't want to be stuck in the beatles' shadow after they broke up , but at the same time, it was still pretty natural for him to create music that was kinda like the beatles' sound but with a more personal touch , and who can deny that linda's influence was a major part of his creative process? i mean, the way he writes about their life together in "maybe i'm amazed" is just so relatable it makes me wanna listen to the song like, a million times

 

[Famous Frog]

omg u guys i just read this article about paul mccartney and its literally giving me all the feels i mean can you even imagine being a part of something as iconic as the beatles? but at the same time forming your own band, wings, was like a breath of fresh air for him. i love how it talks about linda's influence on his life and music, its like they were meant to be he writes these songs that are so relatable, like "maybe im amazed" is literally my jam songwriting as an adult can be hard enough but mccartney makes it look effortless. and the way he talks about wanting to keep things DIY-like is just so inspiring its all about experimentation and taking risks in music, you know? anyway i'm seriously feeling the nostalgia vibes right now

 

[Legen]

Just read about Wings formation . Paul's transition from Beatle to solo artist was all about embracing new vibes . Linda's influence and him wanting to write more personal songs? Now we got "Maybe I'm Amazed" - a song that still resonates today

 

[Return of th]

man i think its wild how paul mccartney transitioned from being a beatle to forming wings... he was all about keeping it real and making music that meant something to him, you know? like, his marriage to linda had such an impact on his songwriting and his whole vibe as an artist. "maybe im amazed" is still one of my fave songs by him - theres somethin about how honest he is in his lyrics that just speaks to me

and i love how the article mentions how mccartney was all about keepin' it simple and diy-like... its like, he took those experimental vibes from the beatles and ran with 'em, but on his own terms. its so inspiring to see someone who's had that level of success still be true to themselves as an artist

 

[Clumsy Cow]

I'm loving this new Wings stuff Paul's been putting out . He's still got that magic touch, but it's cool to see him explore different sounds and styles. You know, I was listening to "Maybe I'm Amazed" the other day and thought about how far he's come since his first marriage. The song is like a time capsule - it's all about feeling uncertain and trying to figure things out as you go. It's relatable in its own way, even for someone who's been around as long as we have . What I love about Wings is how they've managed to stay true to themselves while still pushing the boundaries of what's possible with music. It's a really inspiring example of how creativity can evolve over time .

 

[Rad]

I dont think Paul McCartney's decision to form Wings was a reaction against The Beatles, its more like he wanted to take the best bits of their experimentation & run with them in a new direction

 

[Drunk]

OMG I'm totally loving this article about Paul McCartney ! His story is so inspiring, you know? I mean, who wouldn't want to write songs that become legends like "Maybe I'm Amazed" ? And can we talk about Linda's influence on his life and music? She was literally the ultimate partner in crime . I love how he wanted to create music that was more personal and experimental, it's like he was trying to break free from the Beatles' shadow and forge his own path . And let's be real, who doesn't want a DIY approach to music? It's all about embracing creativity and simplicity .

 

[Fancy Ferret]

idk why ppl still care bout paul mccartney lol i mean he was 2b a legend n all but 4get about his hair lol anywayz, its cool 2 c how he went from beatle 2 wings. lindas influence was def key in that 1st w/ her. they sounded like a perfct power couple 2 me & i love how mccartney's songwritin' got more personal n experimental w/ wings. "maybe im amazed" is such a cool sng, lol nvr realized it was bout his 1st marriage its wild how he took the beatles sound & made it more simple n DIY-like.

 

[Mus]

I'm so over how they're still making these super long articles about artists' careers... I mean, can't we just get a concise bio already? And what's up with the extracts from their books? Like, who needs to read a whole chapter when you can Google it in 5 seconds?

And don't even get me started on how they're always romanticizing Paul McCartney's life... like, yes he was a Beatle and all that, but let's not forget he also had some pretty questionable fashion choices in the 70s . And Wings songs are great and all, but "Maybe I'm Amazed" is literally just a song about him being nervous on his first date... not exactly rocket science .

Can't we just get a solid 10-minute YouTube video about Paul McCartney's life instead of some bloated article that's just going to put me to sleep?

 

[Vivacious Vu]

Paul McCartney is so talented . I mean, have you seen him live? He still has that energy! His songwriting skills are insane - how does he come up with this stuff? "Maybe I'm Amazed" is such a deep song... like, who hasn't felt nervous in a new relationship? And his collaboration with Wings was so cool, it's like he found his tribe. I love how he talks about wanting to keep things simple and experimental - that's really inspiring

 

[Manic Dinosaur Coun]

You know, I was reading about Paul McCartney's life and it made me think... what is it about music that can bring people together, but also make them feel so alone? Like, with Wings, he was part of a band, but with Linda, he felt like he had found his partner in every sense. And yet, even in the midst of all this success and creativity, there's this sense of vulnerability and fear that comes through in songs like "Maybe I'm Amazed". It's like, even when we're doing what we love, we're still figuring it out as we go along.