Hi sweet Crystal. Hope you are having a wonderful day. Beautiful reaction to a musical icon. Sending love and light to you and your loved ones. 💕🙏🎼🔥😊
@CrystalShannon4
4 ай бұрын
thank you marissa! 🌺🦋🩷 sending lots and lots of love your way!
@CrystalShannon4
2 ай бұрын
Loveliest Marissa! 🌸🧡🦋💚✨ Happy Summer to you my incredible friend! I hope with all my soul you are doing amazing! We are back with a brand new video today and I hope you enjoy it! Always thinking of you and sending all of my love 🩵 kzitem.info/news/bejne/pWermn5qi5irknosi=AmD5WkpAEjerYUjj
@barryshepherd1533
4 ай бұрын
Also on the Wings Over America live album he opens with Venus and Mars/Rock Show/Jet. So I always think of those theree as one song
@CowmanUK
3 ай бұрын
That's an amazing album!
@mlong1958
Ай бұрын
Wings Over America was my first concert, in Ft. Worth. Something I'll never forget. Rockshow is one of my favorite McCartney songs.
@lindasalvaterra1304
4 ай бұрын
You see why we call Paul McCartney the greatest? The guy creates so many great tunes! I mean I’ve loved him since the beginning….but it still amazes me that he has that ability to keep creating the coolest songs.
@kcjc
4 ай бұрын
A cool story about Magento & Titanium Man. Paul was a fan of comics (he even signed on to compose the score for a Silver Surfer movie that ended up not being made) which helped inspire the song. When they were touring for Venus & Mars, Paul was able to meet Jack Kirby, co-creator of Magneto. Jack gave the McCartneys a portrait of them with Megneto and Jack’s daughter got some pictures of the two meeting and talking.
@mtheberts
4 ай бұрын
This album has always had a special place in my heart. It’s my favorite post-Beatles record by any of the band members. The individual songs aren’t the tops of the McCartney Canon but as a whole album it flows the best. It also seems to best embody the sound of what “Wings” sounds like. Several of these songs also could be easily redone to fit seamlessly on a Beatles album.
@Goodall10
4 ай бұрын
Letting Go is just SO good. Maybe one of my top 5 Paul tracks ever. It just DEMANDS you take notice and groove to it.
@davidrauh8118
4 ай бұрын
You Gave Me The Answer reminds me of Honey Pie more than When I'm Sixty Four. Of which I myself are older than. My grandmother would have loved this song. And Paul does it so flawlessly you can't help dig it.
@docsavage8640
4 ай бұрын
Reminds me of Rudy Vallée from back in my day
@thomastimlin1724
3 ай бұрын
A major reason is he singing through a bullhorn or sound effect that sounds like that magaphone effect used on old 1920's/early 1930's. He also used it Homey Pie and his solo effort Uncle Albert/ Amdiral Halsey when speaking a part in the song.
@rabudman
4 ай бұрын
In 2008 McCartney recorded (under the pseudonym "The Fireman") an album called Electric Arguments. It stands alone as one of his most creative yet commercial sounding works. You'd enjoy it.
@NyMyers64
4 ай бұрын
Nice one again, Crystal. The album was another big hit for Wings even though there was really one well known single from it. Yes, John did refer to some of Paul's songs as "granny music" 😄 I think a lot of the dislike came because certain tracks he labeled that, such as Maxwell's Silver Hammer, Paul would have them try it over and over and it drove the other band members crazy. 😄
@CrystalShannon4
4 ай бұрын
Oh wow! That’s really interesting 💚 Do you particularly have a favorite track on this side and which are you most excited about for side II? 🩵 And ahh I see, I absolutely understand how having to repeat a song over and over again can chip away quite a bit at its charm! However, I believe I gravitate towards all of the “granny” music songs whole heartedly! 🩷 Sending lots and lots and lots of love your way!
@NyMyers64
4 ай бұрын
@@CrystalShannon4 side 2 has the most recognized song off this album "Listen to What the Man Said" which went to #1 in the US. Before recording this album Wings released a non-album single "Junior's Farm". Use to play that song in a band I was in years back.
@CrystalShannon4
2 ай бұрын
@@NyMyers64ohhh i’m definitely excited to reach side II! I hope you are doing amazing 🧡🌸✨🩵 and that you enjoy our newest video out today: kzitem.info/news/bejne/pWermn5qi5irknosi=9EsHTYNJ_h3wQ64I
@jornspirit
4 ай бұрын
...so wonderful to see you, Crystal, getting through the Paul McCartney/Wings era... I came across those jewels, when they got published originally - can you believe it?! 'Venus and Mars' is an epic album, just like its predecessor 'Band on the Run' - I can find no weakness at all in them, and Paul leaps from one style to the next in the most elegant and effortless fashion - the skilled musical wizard, that he is... Side/Part 2 will not disappoint, and has its own bouquet of surprises - that much spoiler I'll reveal... all 7 Wings studio albums are good, and my top-3 of it are those 2 mentioned ones + the very last one: 'Back to the Egg' - the band goes out with a bang!! 😄
@rickmitchell9655
4 ай бұрын
Talk about meta....Paul opened his 1976 Wings Over America tour with Venus and Mars/Rock Show....so there we were in the sports arena as he sang, "Sitting in the stands at the sports arena". It was meant to be.
@tombeyerlein3813
4 ай бұрын
I was blessed to see Wings perform some of these songs during the 1976 Wings Over America tour. Unforgettable! I liked this album, though not as much as Band On the Run. Still, there are a number of fine songs here. To my ear, Love In Song and Letting Go have Lennon vibes.
@Beatles4Sale.
4 ай бұрын
I also was able to see them on the 76 tour, May15th at the Capital Center near DC. I still have my ticket stub though the writing has since faded. One fun fact that others may not know is that these concerts were in the General Admission era. We got there nine hours early to wait in line and run into the arena to get the best seat. At the time these concerts set a record of attendance at the Capital Center. They squeezed so many people on the floor. As you know, General Admission would end tragically at a Who concert in Cincinnati years later. There used to be many artists’ concerts at the Cap Center on KZitem in HD quality. Most have been taken down. Hopefully they will be seen when required to go to the public domain.
@tombeyerlein3813
3 ай бұрын
The Wings show in Cincinnati was a precursor to the Who tragedy. I too showed up many hours early and was lucky not to be stampeded at the Wings concert. It was a disaster waiting to happen, and it didn't take long for the disaster to occur. Extreme negligence on the part of the promoters and Coliseum officials.
@JosepMascort-ik4gg
4 күн бұрын
Nothing lennon!its puré macca
@johnyarusso4953
4 ай бұрын
Hi Crystal. Paul and Wings were really hitting their stride at this point in time and your analysis is very much appreciated. I hope everything is wonderful in your life. ☮️ ❤️
@CrystalShannon4
4 ай бұрын
I can definitely hear the brilliance of Paul & Wings bursting in this side! ✨
@MichaelLantz
4 ай бұрын
Crystal, The next album by Paul McCartney called " Wings at a speed of sound" (1976) will be an interesting one. All band members contribute a song and a lead vocal. Wiki As a reaction to critics who believed Wings was merely a vehicle for Paul McCartney, the album featured every member of the band taking lead vocals on at least one song, and two songs from the album are written or co-written by band members other than the McCartneys.
@giorgiosaibene4345
4 ай бұрын
I've been binging your reactions to Beatles/McCartney/Lennon records and as a songwriter I must say that your takes on different musical choices are very insightful, keep at it. You absolutely need to react to the Wings At The Speed Of Sound... You would love it just as much as the rest. Also I highly recommend George's record, All Things Must Pass. It might be too long to react to but I have a feeling you would love it since your appreciation for George is evident.
@kentjohnson7543
4 ай бұрын
Call Me Back Again later in the album is definitely my favorite song on it!
@Helluvafan62
4 ай бұрын
My favorite Paul McCartney and wings album. I have it on vinyl
@curtb9567
Ай бұрын
In addition to what you said about Venus and mars , Paul and Wings opened their concerts with those 2 songs. I expect they were written as concert opening songs. Paul sure got it right!
@walterpanovs
4 ай бұрын
Terrific commentary and analysis, as always. I listened to this album a lot back in the day. It showed Paul in a more playful and diverse mood in the spirit of the "Sgt. Pepper's ...," "Magical Mystery Tour," and "The White Album" era. Showing off various vocal and musical styles. Charming.
@barryshepherd1533
4 ай бұрын
The live version of Letting Go from wings over America is an even better version
@KevanCorkill
4 ай бұрын
Hi Crystal 😊 Fantastic reaction for Wings' Venus and Mars side one😊👍 You're both an analyst and a reactionary as you have great knowledge of production, musicality, lyrics, tempo, syncopation, history and you weave this all together to produce a wonderful experience 😊👍 When you announce your next project I listen to the actual album beforehand to get the context of your reaction. In the case of the length of side one the run time is 20 minutes. Your broadcast is about 24 minutes including your beautiful recognition of those who help you. I know you run into copyright issues as you have stated in your messages when attempting to react to the albums as you need to pause now and then to appease the copyrights. We don't mind to watch you for 40 minutes to play the songs in their entirety and comment now and then as you do. You do a lot of work and it shows 👍😊 You also have a life to live and we understand that. Your reactions are very educational 😊👍 and you put your heart and soul in every one 👍😊 Pause as often as you need to as you play the songs in their entirety... We are here with you and enjoy your reactions and your educational analysis... You are a Wonder 😊👍 I look forward to your next reactions as always... Have a great day... And as always take it easy 👍😊 PS I consider the first two songs to be a melody as Paul does this so often going back to Abbey Road 😊👍
@CrystalShannon4
4 ай бұрын
Hey there Kevan! 💛 I hope you are having the most marvelous Monday and that your week is off to the most wonderful start 💐💛✨ Sending all the love your way! I appreciate you and all of your kind words more than you know! I will always attempt to post as much as much, with every video I try to push the limits and at times I get a little burned by KZitem with the copyright and they end up forcing me to cut the video up even more! I am quite excited for you to see our next video lined up after this one!
@CrystalShannon4
2 ай бұрын
Kevan!!!! We are back and better than ever for summer! 🧡🌸🩵🦋💚✨⛱️🐳 Sending love to you & hoping you enjoy our newest video: kzitem.info/news/bejne/pWermn5qi5irknosi=AmD5WkpAEjerYUjj
@MichaelLantz
4 ай бұрын
Crystal, Did you know that Paul dedicated "You Gave Me the Answer" to Dancer and Actor Fred Astaire (who was a dance partner with Ginger Rodgers in the 1930's and 1940's) Wiki In concert, McCartney often dedicated this song to Fred Astaire
@CrystalShannon4
4 ай бұрын
wow! I had no idea! that’s really cool
@ironore8853
2 ай бұрын
I found your channel through your RAM reviews and I love your enthusiasm. You're take and feel on music is lovely and you have a real talent to "feel" the music as well as understand it. If you want to take McCartney to your audience and really share with your younger view his Mastery, I recommend doing a review on his album "Flowers in the Dirt". Like all McCartney albums there are songs that will just resonate with you. What I love about McCartney unlike any other artist, its as you listen to each new Album, knowing there is this back catalogue lifts him further in in Mastery. I personally think "Flowers in the Dirt" is his best solo album. Knowing how you love and feel music, I think you'll love it too.
@Sweetish_Jeff_
4 ай бұрын
Hello, Crystal! How are you? I love this album and your reactions and analyses. I think it is a better album than “Band On The Run”. And this Wings lineup (Paul, Linda, Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch, Joe English) is my favorite and IMHO the best. Paul struggled in the early 1970s after The Beatles broke up, but by 1975 he had found his niche as a solo artist albeit in a new band. Even John and George were taking notice and couldn’t help but acknowledge Paul’s talent. “Venus and Mars”/“Rock Show”: The album opens with a medley, a Paul McCartney trademark we will see throughout his solo career. We also have a concept album, another Paul trademark. He’s always been the most eager of The Beatles to perform live and it’s no surprise he opens the album with a track talking about the “whites of their eyes”. “Love In Song”: I always thought this was one of Paul’s most underrated love songs with Wings. It never gets any radio airplay and I don’t think he’s ever performed it live. “You Gave Me The Answer”: Crystal, you nailed it. This is most definitely a sequel to “When I’m 64” or even “Honey Pie”. Paul and George both had an affinity for the music of the 1920s and 1930s. John djd not. I’ve always liked this one. “Magneto And Titanium Man”: Paul got into conic books around this time and it’s not a bad song, but it’s not high on my list. I love the electric piano on this track and the harmonies are quite nice. “Letting Go”: Love this track. It was released as a single, but didn’t do that well. That’s disappointing because it really cooks. Jimmy McCulloch plays a blistering guitar solo. The organ and bass are in sync with each other. And I love the brass sound. Geoff Britton was the original drummer and he actually plays on “Love In Song”, “Letting Go”, and “Medicine Jar”. He was let go and replaced with Joe English who ironically was American and probably still is. It would be easy for a cynic back then to perceive Wings in 1975 as Paul recasting The Beatles. Denny as John, Jimmy as George, and Joe as Ringo. Even George Harrison took a swipe at Wings back then and made a similar accusation. I love George, but he was wrong. Paul didn’t just join an All-Star Band full of iconic musicians. He started a band from scratch and took them from lowly beginnings to becoming headliners on a world tour. No, Wings wasn’t and isn’t in the same league as The Beatles, but I know many people who love their music and some prefer Wings over The Beatles. I’m so glad you enjoyed this first side, Crystal. I can’t wait for you to get to Side 2. I’m going to suggest another Beach Boys album for you: “The Beach Boys Today!” (1965). It’s so great and you will love it. 🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🎶🎶🎶
@CrystalShannon4
4 ай бұрын
Hey there Jeff! ✨👋⚡️ This side definitely showcases how much this albums rocks so far! 🤘🎸 That is extremely high praise to rank this album above Band on the Run, especially considering how most ranking websites seem to love placing BOTR one at #1. For me, my #1 slot is a 3 way tie between BOTR, Ram & Red Rose Speedway! I can’t wait to get to side 2 of Venus & Mars and have to rethink EVERYTHING! I agree that Love in Song is so beautifully captivating, making it so shocking to hear that it has been slept on! Do you have a favorite song on this side? And as a whole, which side do you prefer?
@UncleQue
4 ай бұрын
Every now and then Paul liked to write songs that his father (who had his own jazz band back in the 1920’s and 30’s) would like. With the Beatles it was songs like when I’m 64 and Honey Pie. On this album it is You Gave Me The Answer. He would often get criticized for this because these weren’t “rock and roll” but honestly he didn’t care what those people thought. If he wanted to do a 1930’s dance hall song he was going to do one. I’m so glad he did.
@moviemaestro800
4 ай бұрын
Fitting that a reaction to a pop album with a celestial themed title comes the day before the aurora borealis lights my night.
@CrystalShannon4
4 ай бұрын
haha the time is very cinematic! you got to see the lights?????! that’s wild!
@moviemaestro800
4 ай бұрын
It was a truly magical sight. Very rare where I live, seeing something like that.
@markydh83
4 ай бұрын
Venus & Mars is my favourite Wings album. I just absolutely love it. Means a lot to me. I truly can’t wait til you listen to the Wings Over America live album. It’s epic!
@johnchrysostomon6284
4 ай бұрын
I love this album particularly "Magneto and Titanium Man", and "Listen to What the Man Said" Sadly ""Medicine Jar" written by Jimmy McCulloch about drug abuse is a lesson he forgot as he died young of that very thing
@BruceColon-BSides
4 ай бұрын
Venus and Mars was a great follow-up to Band on the Run. Very consistent song quality throughout. 73-76 was peak-era Wings. 🔴🟡
@liamwestley8692
4 ай бұрын
another banger video crystal
@aBeatleFan4ever
4 ай бұрын
Crystal -Your thoughts and feelings on each of these songs were very interesting and fun to watch. I really enjoyed getting to see your reactions to each new part of each song.
@larshenrikfabrin7640
4 ай бұрын
I enjoyed very much your reaction to this one - Thanks for sharing these moments
@iambecomepaul
4 ай бұрын
You look fantastic, by the way.
@Beatles4Sale.
4 ай бұрын
Great reaction. Please consider reacting to Junior’s Farm and Sally G which were recorded during the Venus and mars sessions. That was a single. Sally G is so different and the B side. But it made the country charts. Just further evidence that Sir Paul can do any genre. ❤❤❤
@CrystalShannon4
4 ай бұрын
Hello my sweet friend💕🌻 Thank you so much for this suggestion and bringing it to my attention! I will definitely squeeze it in! We have a really cool line up coming to you soon 🤍 sending love!
@CrystalShannon4
2 ай бұрын
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@benoitrenaud519
3 ай бұрын
One of these days, Crystal will discover the greats of 1970’s prog: Gentle Giant, Genesis, Yes… That will be amazing! Wings is nice too…
@joescott8877
4 ай бұрын
Interesting as ever, Crystal. Funnily enough, altho -- bc I know his work better -- I have more to say about Paul's brilliance, I'll say less than I did in previous comments about Taylor's, show u some mercy, lol. After your take on the beginning medley here, I had to check if you'd done "Ram," and sure enuf, you had the correct reaction to "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey": Delighted Laughter! Followed by smart comments about instrumentation&stuff, heh. SO many sweet sounds! Paul just has that ability. I believe the word is FECUNDITY...
@CrystalShannon4
4 ай бұрын
🤍 hey there my friend ! i’m so glad you brought up ram ! it is one of my favorite all time albums since having reacted to it ! and Uncle Albert was a big reason for that! & Ram On + The Back Seat of My Car
@scottlaw8990
4 ай бұрын
Glad you like it so far! My favorite Wings album!
@marcusthompson5390
4 ай бұрын
I consider this a very underrated Paul McCartney/Wings album… Can the next solo Beatles album you review be Walls and Bridges from John Lennon?? I think you would dig it a lot. Cheers!
@docsavage8640
4 ай бұрын
Kind of a middle-tier McCartney LP, but that's still better than most other artists can do.
@CrystalShannon4
4 ай бұрын
That’s so fair & true! Recently, I have been at war with myself of whether my favorite Paul McCartney solo album has been Ram, Band on the Run or Red Rose Speedway… Red Rose Speedway has so many of the strongest songs. Band on the Run has my favorite song and many incredible moments. Ram just flows so well and feels like home & and absolute comfort. Even though Venus and Mars is (currently) behind these three albums for me, it’s still superb and so thrilling! ⚡️
@OmnipotentCEO
3 ай бұрын
I hope you are enjoying the holiday weekend! God bless!
@louisme5411
4 ай бұрын
I love that you appreciate his weirdness
@benoitrenaud519
3 ай бұрын
I know most of these songs from the live versions on Wings over America, a triple album!
@nathynorthy6916
3 ай бұрын
Just a suggestion for Crystal :) Why not review David Bowie's back catalogue - especially the 70s albums? I'm sure someone as musical as you and as interested in great songwriting would appreciate many of these albums. I'd suggest Hunky Dory, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane, Station to Station, Heroes and Low as the stand-outs, with The Man Who Sold the World, Pin-Ups, Young Americans and Scary Monsters also worthy of consideration.
@Kieop
3 ай бұрын
Venus and Mars is a lot like Sgt Pepper in that it starts with Paul inviting the audience to a show and then takes you somewhere else.
@AP-eb8vm
4 ай бұрын
Hey Crystal ☀️ The current season is hot and cold🧐 I'm not sure whether to wear the crystal or take it off 😺 Please take care of yourself and make fun videos 💫 Ciao❤️
@CrystalShannon4
4 ай бұрын
Hi there my amazing friend🤍 I hope you have had a beautiful day! Thank you for being here and making my day sparkle ✨ Haha yes this season is tricky because it’s so hot during the daytime and it gets so cold at night! Sending you all the love!!! You are amazing! ✨🦋🩷
@CrystalShannon4
2 ай бұрын
AP!!!! My fantastic friend! 🩵🧡🌸🦋💚✨I hope you are doing wonderful! I am thinking of you and sending all my love! 🩷 We have a brand new for you video out today! hope you enjoy it: kzitem.info/news/bejne/pWermn5qi5irknosi=AmD5WkpAEjerYUjj
@javierzanette2205
4 ай бұрын
Espero con ansias tu analisis del lado b...me gusta que vallas por orden de aparición...
@javierzanette2205
4 ай бұрын
Hola hermosa, saludos desde argentina..soy beatlemaniaco y paulistasi cabe el término..sigo tus reacciones de the beatles y de Paul y me encantan.. ahora sigue el lp wings at the speed of sound y. Luego london Town dos grandes discos en mi opinión . Felicitaciones
@IzzyWizzy1982
4 ай бұрын
With Letting Go, I always thought it was a good song but I feel the recording isn’t great. I truly believe the best version of this song is the Wings Live version. It’s faster paced, and just has a different energy. Check it out Crystal
@edgarmusiclover1967
4 ай бұрын
Venus and mars a classic
@edgarmusiclover1967
4 ай бұрын
Nice album
@roytacleb8781
4 ай бұрын
You should also listen to Paul McCartney's Flower's in the Dirt ALBUM
@CrystalShannon4
4 ай бұрын
🤍 can’t wait to get to it!
@barryshepherd1533
4 ай бұрын
Yep
@louisbronzino
4 ай бұрын
Great video Crystal if you get a chance listen to Billy Joels the weekend song .
@iambecomepaul
4 ай бұрын
Venus and Mars… reminds me of a girl I knew in college. I was fond of her 😉❤
@monovision566
4 ай бұрын
Venus and Mars is peak Wings for me. Unlike many, I wouldn't put Band on the Run in the Top 3 for Wings (though I love it). Venus and Mars and Red Rose Speedway are both incredibly strong. The other underrated gem is Back to the Egg. Even London Town is much better than it's given credit for.
@docsavage8640
4 ай бұрын
Back to the Egg is great. It never got a fair shake and wasn't reviewed based on musical merit but rather based on what was perceived as cool and hip in 1979.
@minstrelofMir
4 ай бұрын
WAIT ... Paul has a smoth ballard voice and a harsh rock voice,,he does not put distortion on his singing,,listen to oh darling,,long tall sally,,ynwa you do pick up on some good things too
@thomaspappalardo7589
4 ай бұрын
The live version of You Gave Me the Answer is so much better. I love then tempo and bounce.
@rjaraneta913
4 ай бұрын
This and Flaming Pie are my favorite McCartney albums. I love this album, except for the "Granny Music" which he feels compelled to add at least once to almost every album he's made.
@docsavage8640
4 ай бұрын
Yes, many listeners lack the sophistication to appreciate older styles of music
@nicholasmaxwell9899
3 ай бұрын
Side 2 please 🙂
@chingon1760
4 ай бұрын
He lijes 1930s music what John Lennon called Granny MuIc
@johncampbell756
4 ай бұрын
The guitars on Letting go" were very Rolling Stones😅
@docsavage8640
4 ай бұрын
Nah.
@johncampbell756
4 ай бұрын
@docsavage8640 To me at least.
@robertbowman7395
4 ай бұрын
I like you…. I love the albums….. I can’t take the constant interruptions though
@Talisman09
4 ай бұрын
then don't watch
@docsavage8640
4 ай бұрын
Wouldn't it make more sense to listen to the album yourself then?
@robertbowman7395
4 ай бұрын
I have listened to them many times…. I just thought you might like to know that there are FAR to many interruptions
@zedxxx9
4 ай бұрын
Sadly, this album starts off brilliantly and then disappointingly goes in another direction before fully developing the song that should have been extended from that fantastic opening. It would be a much better collection if he had not done this and had then inserted another brilliant and catchy song in the second position before going to some of the ones that are a bit beneath the standards of his earlier 1970s output.
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