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Fun Music Information -> Paul McCartney

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This is the most recent information about Paul McCartney that has been submitted to amIright. If we have more information about Paul McCartney, then we provide a link to the section where it appears (the actual page whenever possible).

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Possible Misspelled Names:

These are the alternate spellings of the performer's name we've had to correct in submissions to amIright.

Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney, Paul McCartney/Stevie Wonder, Paul McArtney, McCartney/Wonder

Quotes:

“He’s unleashed the ugly side of America. People feel like they have got a free pass to be, if not violent, at least antagonistic towards people of a different colour or a different race. I think we all thought we’d got past that a long time ago.” as told to an NME interviewer about Donald Trump

Submitted by: My President is Not a Traitor Daughter-Molester

I like Yoko. Yoko is Yoko.

Submitted by: All U Need Is Love

Jokes:

Q:Did you hear the one about Paul McCartney Not going to church anymore? A: The Priests wouldn't stop FIGHTING over who got to hear his confessions. Submitted by: Colonel Wilhelm Klink	I got to meet Paul McCartney, and I greeted him with "It's very nice to meet----er, I'm sorry---it's very nice to make your acquaintance". Submitted by: S. Tim Wood
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Music Performer Pseudonyms:

Also known as: James Paul McCartney. Submitted by: Mona

Also known as: James Paul McCartney. Submitted by: Crazy Chester

Music Performer Nicknames:

Known informally as: Macca. Submitted by: Dayna

Known informally as: Beatle Paul. Submitted by: dayna

Weird Names of Music Performer's Children:

Stella Nina - Stella is named after both of her maternal great-grandmothers. I think it's a beautiful name! Submitted by: Keri
Beatrice - I don't know why 'Hamburger" thinks the name Beatrice is 'gay.' It's a nice name, especially considering some of the names performers give their kids these days. And what is wrong with gay people anyway? Submitted by: Kitty
Beatrice - Beatrice it's a girl name, duh, not a girl name. Beatrice is Dante's guide through paradise in his poem "The Divine Comedy". This is also the name of a character in Shakespear's play "Much Ado About Nothing". It's my favourite girls name, if one day i have a daughter i'll name her Beatrice Submitted by: Anna
Beatrice - Its a beautiful name....my gramma's actually Submitted by: Dreamer
Beatrice - "Beatrice" is a normal Italian girl's name. How can it be gay? Submitted by: Devil Master
Beatrice - That's a gay name. Submitted by: hamburger
James Luis McCartney - Paul's name and his late wife Linda's father's name. Submitted by: jess

Singers Who Act:

Notable Acting Credits	Comments & Submitter Name
"All the Beatles films and "Give My Regards To Broad Street"."	None of the Beatles would be considered master thespians. - beegles

New Band Names:

New Name	Why It's Better	Submitter Name
Wingless	His band Wings is defunct	Robert D. Arndt Jr.

New Song Names:

Original Song Name	New Song Name	Submitter Name
"Little Lamb-draggin' Fly"	"Little Lamb Dragonfly"	Lydia Idyl
"Little Lamb Draggin' Fly"	"Little Lamb Dragonfly"	Lydia Idyl
"Throwing Up"	"Coming Up"	beegles

Literally Impossible Song Titles:

Song/Performer	Comment	Submitter Name
"My Brave Face,"	A face itself cannot experience bravery.	Brit Boxx
"The Other Me,"	Is there a clone of you wandering around?	Ariana Crowne
"The Other Me,"	There's only ONE you, Paul!	Isac
"C Moon,"	Moons do not have letters.	MOR

Use a Song Title to Answer a Different Song:

Song & Band Name	Song & Band Name
"How Do You Sleep?," John Lennon	"I Don't Know," Paul McCartney
"Say Maybe," Neil Diamond	"Maybe I'm Amazed," Paul McCartney
"Fooled Around And Fell In Love," Elvin Bishop	"This Never Happened Before," Paul McCartney
"Lonely Is The Night," Air Supply	"No More Lonely Nights," Paul McCartney
There are additional songs titles that answer other songs available.

Remove a Letter From a Song Title:

"My Brave Ace" originally "My Brave Face"

Karen Smith

"My Rave Face" originally "My Brave Face"

Karen Smith

"My Brae Face" originally "My Brave Face"

Brae= steep bank or slope in Lowland Scots dialect

Karen Smith

"Young Bo" originally "Young Boy"

Candy Welty

"Hat Would Be Something" originally "That Would Be Something"

Serafina

Add a Letter to a Song Title:

"The Other Men" originally "The Other Me"

Makes more sense than the original title!

Isac

"That Would Bet Something" originally "That Would Be Something"

Serafina

"Putt It There" originally "Put It There"

What you do to get a golf ball into the hole.

Frank

"Taken It Away" originally "Take It Away"

Serafina

"Every Knight" originally "Every Night"

Same sound, different meaning.

Serafina

There are additional song titles with a letter added available.

Change a Letter:

"Young Joy" originally "Young Boy"

Rhonda Hindle

"Young Bob" originally "Young Boy"

Candy Welty

"What Would Be Something" originally "That Would Be Something"

Serafina

"That Could Be Something" originally "That Would Be Something"

Serafina

"Dress" originally "Press"

Serafina

There are additional song titles with a letter changed available.

Recordings:

Feb 13

"Let It Beef" by Jim Rotondo

a parody of "Let It Be" by Paul McCartney

Eat meat in moderation lyrics accompanied by Musical Hands and Tire Pump solo.

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Song Parody Lyrics:

Original Song Name	Parody Song Name	Parody Author
"Jet"	"Cats"	eeL deaL
"Band On The Run"	"Food On The Run"	Paul Mcdonaldy
"Maybe I'm Amazed"	"I Love Vegenaise"	vegan minstrel
"Maybe I'm Amazed"	"Lady I Declare"	Lionel Mertens
"Wonderful Christmas Time"	"2021: Biden"	Parody Beast
"Maybe I'm Amazed"	"Jazzy Jonny May"	Lionel Mertens
"Live and Let Die"	"Pizzas Attack"	Darius Whitehead
"Band on the Run"	"Bears on the Run"	Darius Whitehead
"Wonderful Christmastime"	"Tangled Up Christmas Lights"	Abbott Skelding
"Maybe I'm Amazed"	"Maze Is Made of Maize"	John A. Barry
There are additional song parodies available.

Songs for Commercials, That Haven't Been Done Yet:

Song Name	Product	Submittor
Take It Away	Tow Truck Service	Kleerdahayreanoww
Brown Eyed Handsome Man	Peep Show repeats on Dave channel	pickle
The Lovely Linda	Lindor Chocolates	pickle*
Too Many People	Feed The Hungry/CARE	beegles

Bad Choices for On Hold Music:

Song Name	Company/Organization	Submittor
Let 'Em In	U.S. Border Patrol	toto2
With A Little Luck	Gambling Helpline	Jeffrey Hope
Here,There and Everywhere	Pentegon Strategic Targets Commitee	Kevin Breslin
Live And Let Die	Funeral Agency	melrfaz
Spies Like Us	CIA	FussBudgetVanPelt
There are additional on hold music ideas available.

Songs for Duets, That Haven't Been Done Yet:

First Band/Song Name	Second Band/Song Name	New Song Name	Submittor
Blue Rose Is Pam Tillis	Coming Up Paul McCartney	Blue Rose Is Coming Up	Lance Crackers
We're Not Gonna Take It Twisted Sister	Take It Away Paul McCartney	We're Not Gonna Take It Away	Serafina
See You Foo Fighters	Here Today Paul McCartney	See You Here Today	GlamRockNinjaLord
Some Kind Of Wonderful Grand Funk Railroad	Wonderful Christmastime Paul McCartney	Some Kind Of Wonderful Christmastime	Serafina
There are additional duets that haven't been done yet available.

If Groups Combined, Their Names Might Be:

Peter, Paul McCartney, and Mary

Peter, Paul and Mary combined with Paul McCartney

Submitted By: Lance Crackers

Paul McCarrackney

Paul Carrack combined with Paul McCartney

Both are British male rockers who sang in bands AND had solo careers.

Submitted By: Thomas Foolery

Sean Paul McCartney

Sean Paul combined with Paul McCartney

Submitted By: Gus

Misheard Lyrics:

"Dance Tonight" Misheard Lyrics: Everybody got a damn tonight Original Lyrics: Everybody gonna dance tonight	"Jenny Wren" Misheard Lyrics: Like so many girls, Jenny Craig could sing Original Lyrics: Like so many girls, Jenny Wren could sing
"Tropic Island Hum" Misheard Lyrics: Welcome to Ireland Original Lyrics: Welcome to our island	"Young Boy" Misheard Lyrics: He's just a Lawn-Boy Original Lyrics: He's just a young boy
There are additional misheard lyrics available.

Misheard Lyrics Stories:

"Maybe I'm Amazed"

Misheard Lyrics:

Baby, I'm amazed by the way you're pooping all the time

Original Lyrics:

Maybe I'm amazed at the way you pulled me out of time

Story about this misheard lyric by: Cody Finke

I always thought the song was "Baby I'm Amazed" and why we commonly mishear "maybe" as "baby" and vice versa. In this case, it sounded like somebody pooped all the time!

There are additional misheard stories available.

Song Parody Fragments:

"Wonderful Christmastime"

Better Lyrics:

The partys on,
The feelin's here.
So gather round
And have a beer!

Original Lyrics:

The partys on,
The feelin's here
That only comes
This time of year.

Submitted by: Amber Wayland

"My Love Does it Good"

Better Lyrics:

I love the country food.

Original Lyrics:

My love does it good.

Submitted by: maryjane

Funniest Song Lyrics:

"Lonely Road"

The Funny Lyrics:

Dont wanna get hurt a second time around again

Why They're Funny:

ha ha ha ha ha ha, this is his fourth time then, if this is of course his second time getting hurt a second time, that makes four! I thought it was funny...

Submitted by: Mike Florio

Repetitive Song Lyrics:

"Live And Let Die"

The Repetitive Lyrics:

If this ever changing world in which we live in

Why They're Repetitive:

Not only is the second 'in' redundant, the whole phrase 'in which we live' is unnecessary. Obviously, we live in this world. 'If this ever changing world...makes you give in and cry...' would be the grammatically economic way of expressing his thought. Using some half-notes and whole notes with the shorter phrase could have accomplished this. But then again, Paul can't read music, can he?

Submitted by: Andy

"Press"

The Repetitive Lyrics:

Never like this.

Why They're Repetitive:

My misheard lyrics from this song is 'Bether like this.' They say it 20 times or more or less.

Submitted by: minimo

There are additional repetitive lyrics available.

Nonsensical Song Lyrics:

"Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey"

The Nonsensical Lyrics:

Admiral Halsey notified me
He had to have a berth or he couldn't get to sea
I had another look, and I had a cup of tea and a butter pie (Butter pie?)
(The butter wouldn't melt so I put it in the pie, alright?)
Hands across the water (Water)
Heads across the sky
Hands across the water (Water)
Heads across the sky
Live a little, be a gypsy, get around (Get around)
Get your feet up off the ground
Live a little, get around
Live a little, be a gypsy, get around (Get around)
Get your feet up off the ground
Live a little, get around
Hands across the water (Water)
Heads across the sky
Hands across the water (Water)
Heads across the sky

Why They're Nonsensical:

Paul McCartney gets a pass for nonsensical lyrics because he's well, Paul McCartney. But what does "hands across the water" have to do with a little gypsy get around? I think he just mashed together some rhyming words that fit the melody and couldn't care less about their meaning. This song doesn't tell a story in any sense of what a story is. I'd feel foolish if I went to a show and everyone was singing along to this nonsense!

Submitted by: ConstantReader

"Wonderful Christmastime"

The Nonsensical Lyrics:

The word is out, about the town
So lift your glass, and don't look down

Why They're Nonsensical:

This song is about having fun at a Christmas party. So why is he telling us not to look down? Are we up on the roof, perhaps?

Submitted by: Richard

There are additional nonsensical lyrics available.

Inappropriate Song Lyrics:

"The Other Me"

The Inappropriate Lyrics:

I know I was a crazy fool,
for treating you the way I did.
But something got a hold of me
and I acted like a dustbin lid.

Why They're Inappropriate:

Come on, Paul! You wrote 'For No One' and 'Hey Jude!' So where do you come up with 'Dustbin lid'?!

Submitted by: Gus

"Band On The Run"

The Inappropriate Lyrics:

And the jailer man and Sailor Sam
Were searching ev'ryone
For the band on the run

Why They're Inappropriate:

First, the jailer should be guarding the jail to see that the other inmates don't escape. The police are the ones who'd be looking for them. Second, what's a SAILOR got to do with anything? And third, why are they searching EVERYONE? Are there a lot of people who look like the fugitives?

Submitted by: Quyjibo

There are additional inappropriate lyrics available.

Dated Song Lyrics:

"When I'm Sixty-Four"

The Dated Lyrics:

When I get older, losing my hair,
Many years from now
Will you still need me,
Will you still feed me, When I'm sixty-four?

Why They're Dated:

Paul McCartney turned 64 on June 18, 2006.

Submitted by: Kathy

Dirty Song Lyrics:

"Why Don't We Do It In The Road"

The Dirty Lyrics:

Why don't we Do it in the road? Why don't we do it in the road? Why don't we do it in the road? Why don't we do it in the road? No one will be watching us... Why don't we do it in the road?

Why They're Dirty:

Obvious, isn't it?

Submitted by: Bennett Klafter

"Eat At Home"

The Dirty Lyrics:

C'mon Little Lady, Lady Let's Eat In Bed!

Why They're Dirty:

In the 70's 'Eat' meant more than having dinner!

Submitted by: Paul Warren

Song Lyrics That Mention Other Songs:

"Hope of Deliverance"

The Song Lyrics:

You will always be holding, holding my heart in your hand.

Song They Mention:

"Holding My Heart" by Bang! [name of the '90s dance-pop group]

Submitted by: Mickey Dee

Songs That Open With Their Titles:

"One of These Days"

Opening Lines:

One of these days, when my feet are on the ground.

Comments:

Submitted by: Brian Kelly

"Silly Love Songs"

Opening Lines:

You'd think that people would have had enough of silly love songs.

Comments:

Submitted by: Brian Kelly

Song Title Space Change:

"It Snot True" originally "It's Not True"

Submitted by: Yvette Bristle

Bad Grammar in Song Lyrics:

"Band on the Run"

The Lyrics:

Never seeing no one.

Why:

Two negatives in a sentence is not grammatically correct.

Submitted by: Richard Sieben

"Man We Was Lonely"

The Lyrics:

Man we was lonely, yes we was lonely.

Why:

It would be proper that you say, "Man, we were lonely".

Submitted by: Paul Warren

Band Name Anagrams:

Capture My Clan Submitted by: Candy Welty

My Nuclear Pact Submitted by: Candy Welty

Racy Ten Clam Up Submitted by: Candy Welty

Crumple Any Cat Submitted by: Candy Welty

Rent Yucca Lamp Submitted by: Candy Welty

There are additional Band Name Anagrams available.

Song Title Anagrams:

"Wonderful Christmas Item" originally "Wonderful Christmastime"

Submitted by: Gus

"Bye Marv Cafe" originally "My Brave Face"

Submitted by: Brittany James

"Show Mum First Credential" originally "Wonderful Christmastime"

Submitted by: Oliver South

"Pop! Safe Piece" originally "Pipes of Peace"

Submitted by: dxman

Real Places Mentioned in Songs:

"Cafe On the Left Bank" The Lyrics: Cafe on the Left Bank, ordinary wine Why: The 'Left Bank' is the region in Bordeaux, France, south of the Gironde River Submitted by: Robert Ballinger	"London Town" The Lyrics: Silver rain was falling down Upon the dirty ground of London Town Why: The capital of England Submitted by: Robert Ballinger
There are additional Real Places Mentioned in Songs available.

Songs That Are Banned:

"Give Ireland Back To The Irish"

On February 19, 1972, Paul McCartney releases this song, his commentary about the Britain-Ireland conflict. The song is immediately banned by the BBC, but the notoriety the song receives from the banning only increases it's popularity in the U.K. and it soars into the Top 20.

Submitted by: Peter

Super Long Pop Songs:

"Peter Blake 2000" Length: 16:54

Collaboration with Super Furry Animals, one of my favourite bands. I can confirm that this is Super Furry Animal’s worst song. And don’t tell me I just “don’t understand experimental music”.

Submitted by: Clever Name

"Long-Haired Lady" Length: 5:54

From McCartney's Second Solo Album "Ram"

Submitted by: Paul Warren

Super Short Pop Songs:

"Ram On" Length: 0:55

Submitted by: Joe Pearson

"The Lovely Linda" Length: 0:46

Nice and catchy

Submitted by: jdizzy

Song Title Acrostics:

PIT: "Put It There"

Submitted by: Candy Welty

FOE: "Figure Of Eight"

Submitted by: Candy Welty

AD: "Another Day"

Submitted by: Candy Welty

TOW: "Tug Of War"

Submitted by: Candy Welty

MIA: "Maybe I'm Amazed"

As in the woman's name.

Submitted by: Peter

Song Title Spoonerisms:

"My Fave Brace" originally "My Brave Face"

Submitted by: Alicia Sturdivant

"Lies Spike Us" originally "Spies Like Us"

Submitted by: Lou Quilson

"Dive and Let Lie" originally "Live and Let Die"

Submitted by: ChuckyG

Foreign Language in English Songs:

"Mamunia"

The Lyrics:

Mamunia, Mamunia, Oh, Oh, Oh...

Why:

This is actually refering to a luxury hotel in Marrakesh, Morrocco which is called "La Mamounia". It is surrounded by fabulous gardens. Check out their web site: http://www.mamounia.com/uk/index.php

Submitted by: J Deane

Band Name Spoonerisms:

Mall Cook Part Knee originally "Paul McCartney"

Submitted by: Bruce Curb

Mall Kick Art Knee originally "Paul McCartney"

Submitted by: Auntie Gen

Crime Records:

"Serious Physical Abuse Against His Estranged Wife"

Subjected her to four violent attacks, including one in which he stabbed her in the arm with a broken wine glass. Continued to use illegal drugs and drink excessively, despite promises made before they married. Hurled abuse at his wife, calling her an 'ungrateful bitch'. Tried to prevent her breastfeeding, saying: 'They are my breasts.' Made her cancel a crucial operation because it interfered with his holiday plans. Objected 'vociferously' when she asked to buy an antique bedpan to save her crawling to the toilet at night.

Submitted by: Mickey D.

"Drug Possession"

Caught by immigration officials when traveling to Japan

Submitted by: ChuckyG

Hidden Tracks:

"Cosmically Concious"

After the whistling of "C'Mon People" from his 1993 album 'Off the Ground', you will hear another song with odd instruments. It's called "Cosmically Conscious" which was written in 1968 and never used until 25 years later.

Submitted by: Paul Warren

What A Band is Best Known For (aside from their music):

"Abbey Road Reenacted"

MTV was showing the video for Paul's hit "Spies Like Us", which is from the film of the same name. The video shows Paul playing most of the instruments in the studio, along with Linda and Chevy Chase (on synth), Dan Ackroyd and his wife Donna Dixon as well as scenes from the movie. Near the end of the song Paul gets wild and starts screaming as the tune hits a punkish frenzy. As the song ends with a fierce guitar flipout we see Dan Ackroyd stopping while crossing a street (Abbey Road!) and looking on, followed by Chevy Chase giving his deer-looking-at-the-headlights look and then Paul himself stopping and looking at you. All 3 guys are shown to be crossing the famed Abbey Road in the night time. After the video was over VJ Alan Hunter displayed a copy of the "Abbey Road" album (which shows the 4 Beatles crossing that street in the day time) to show the MTV viewer how Paul "reenacted" a Beatles album cover. And why not? He's in the Fab Four you know.

Submitted by: I Want My MTV Back!

"Vegetarianism and Animal Rights"

McCartney was known for his action for Animal Rights and when he's on tour, he tells the concessions to not serve meat.

Submitted by: Paul Warren

"A stupid divorce case that already ended"

I mean c'mon, shut up about him and Heather Mills, he is the most influential singer ever and all you have to talk about is his divorce?

Submitted by: Bill Braskey

"Being 'Dead'"

In the Beatles, he had a whole bunch of clues of him being dead. They said he was in a car accident 'at 5:00 as the day begins' and was replaced by some guy named William Campbell, better known as Billy Shears.

Submitted by: jdizzy