Post by wingsj0 on Dec 28, 2005 16:31:06 GMT
Flying Without Wings - By Jo Rishton.
The 'Wings' years were one of Sir Paul McCartney's most productive periods and one that is often sorely neglected.
Throughout the seventies, Sir Paul McCartney and his band Wings rocked the world charts. Whether it was good or bad, they were constantly making press headlines, often mocked by the world's critics and adored by millions of fans. The only album to receive rave reviews throughout the whole period was Band on the Run, it being far easier to pull an artists work apart than to praise it. Something I find difficult to understand is why a critic seems to be accepted as good at their job more so if they pull a piece of work apart than if they praise it!? There were times in the 70's where liking Paul's work was I think almost seen as a sign of weakness, with the critics unable to accept that Paul was no longer a Beatle. Listening back on the output from this period there was without question some excellent music, which if put out by anyone other than Paul would surely have received positive reaction all round!
It’s hard to believe that thirty years ago, Wings hit the road as a band. It’s a fact that during the decade they continued to entertain their millions of fans, with the line up of the band continually changing, which for me was in part what made Wings special. McCartney continued to excel himself by introducing amazing new talent to the forefront of the music industry. The truth was, with each new addition, Wings seemed to get stronger and stronger and as usual, the ever so predictable British Press, used this opportunity as another excuse to pull the group (mainly Paul)to pieces.
It’s interesting to think that Paul McCartney could have invited a star-studded line up to join his new band, yet he set out looking for virtually unknown musicians who were at the top of their field in session work and ended up making them stars. It is also interesting to watch how Paul involved the band members in taking some of the lime light by letting them take lead vocals on various songs and giving them their own spotlight during a Wings show.
Thirty years later, they still continue to amaze fans with their individual talents. When you see and hear the guys outstanding live performances it’s easy to see why they where hand picked by Sir Paul McCartney to join the band.
Wings deservedly became one of the worlds most popular recording and performing band's from the Seventies decade, and without doubt for millions of fans around the world they will never be forgotten.
Jo Rishton
Please note all articles on this site are (C) to The Beat Goes On And On Fanzine and may not be used without permission.
The 'Wings' years were one of Sir Paul McCartney's most productive periods and one that is often sorely neglected.
Throughout the seventies, Sir Paul McCartney and his band Wings rocked the world charts. Whether it was good or bad, they were constantly making press headlines, often mocked by the world's critics and adored by millions of fans. The only album to receive rave reviews throughout the whole period was Band on the Run, it being far easier to pull an artists work apart than to praise it. Something I find difficult to understand is why a critic seems to be accepted as good at their job more so if they pull a piece of work apart than if they praise it!? There were times in the 70's where liking Paul's work was I think almost seen as a sign of weakness, with the critics unable to accept that Paul was no longer a Beatle. Listening back on the output from this period there was without question some excellent music, which if put out by anyone other than Paul would surely have received positive reaction all round!
It’s hard to believe that thirty years ago, Wings hit the road as a band. It’s a fact that during the decade they continued to entertain their millions of fans, with the line up of the band continually changing, which for me was in part what made Wings special. McCartney continued to excel himself by introducing amazing new talent to the forefront of the music industry. The truth was, with each new addition, Wings seemed to get stronger and stronger and as usual, the ever so predictable British Press, used this opportunity as another excuse to pull the group (mainly Paul)to pieces.
It’s interesting to think that Paul McCartney could have invited a star-studded line up to join his new band, yet he set out looking for virtually unknown musicians who were at the top of their field in session work and ended up making them stars. It is also interesting to watch how Paul involved the band members in taking some of the lime light by letting them take lead vocals on various songs and giving them their own spotlight during a Wings show.
Thirty years later, they still continue to amaze fans with their individual talents. When you see and hear the guys outstanding live performances it’s easy to see why they where hand picked by Sir Paul McCartney to join the band.
Wings deservedly became one of the worlds most popular recording and performing band's from the Seventies decade, and without doubt for millions of fans around the world they will never be forgotten.
Jo Rishton
Please note all articles on this site are (C) to The Beat Goes On And On Fanzine and may not be used without permission.