Okay, I promised I wasn’t going to engage in any little trite inclusions of Beatles tunes lyrics in any post discussing the breakup of Paul McCartney to his wife, Heather “Stumpy” Mills, but on the other hand, I Should Have Known Better (ouch) than to think I could avoid it all together. So, just in the spirit of good clean fun, the question has to be asked-what Beatles song best describes the way MacCartney must be feeling right now.
The Fool On The Hill
Ticket To Ride
Oh Darling
When I’m Sixty Four
Don’t Bother Me
Wah-Wah
I Want You (She’s So Heavy)
Yer Blues
Photograph
Long Long Long
Everybody’s Got Something To Hide Except For Me And My Monkey
Sexey Sadie
A whole albums worth of material, that should probably be compiled and sent to our beleaguered former mop top, with which he can console and torture himself, with Ringo even chiming in. After all, his investment in this sham of a marriage was all of- what, four years, for the low, low price of, probably, once the dust has settled and the papers are signed, an estimated 500 million dollars.
You were right the first time, Paul. Money can’t buy you love. (Oh, what the fuck)
19 comments:
The Fool On The Hill. I love Paul and all the beatles but John was a lot more talented than him
Ah, to me, Paul was the best.
And I wish the couple nothing but the best in their divorce. And sincerely hope that this is just a matter of people being at two very different places in their lives wanting differen things. And nothing more sinister.
The assumption that Heather is just a gold digger and never loved Paul seems like such a sexist rap to pin on her. Who knows what he's done to contribute to the downfall.
They are a couple, and as a couple, I'm sure that both halves had their role. But whatever it is, I hope that they have a nice, private divorce.
I would have to agree with that assessment, Anonymous, only I would differ in the degree to which John was better. It was pretty close-but,the nod will have to go to Lennon.
And yeah, The Fool On The Hill does make a good theme song for the split-up.
I'm kind of leaning toward Ticket To Ride, though. Think about it.
Auto, it might be due to jealousy, but I get the impression that's what Pauls children think, at least the one daughter. Also, there are not many young women who are going to marry a man that is, what-twenty, thirty years her senior? If they do, it's not because she likes the sound of his voice. Now, if that voice is heard on fifty some odd gold and platinum records, well, then it could be a factor.
By the way, I think you mght have a shot. Just varnish one leg and you're good to go.
She could have daddy issues. Or, there's that whole evolutionary mate selection bit that I'll save you for the moment. Or maybe they were in love. Or maybe he's one burning lover in the sack.
Of course, we can't pin everything on her. Because as I have read, I believe it was his decision for the divorce. And what's there to be said about a man who wants a lady 20-30 years his junior the year following the death of the love of his life, wife Linda?
Not that I would want to attribute any poor qualities to either, but hey, it ain't always the woman's fault. Takes two to tango.
Thanks for the vote of confidence on being able to get Paul. I think I'll keep both legs, though. That and Muffin might not like it.
as a canadian,i,remain disappointed,that
baby seals did not gnaw off heather mills' good leg when she was communing
with the useless ice rats.
maybe next time if we feed the seals in
advance with some fresh cod laced with
viagra and methamphetamines before heather and bridget and the crazies show up....
that's fucking nasty. and mean.
Well, I love seals myself, and am especially sympathetic to the plight of the baby ones. I do wonder however just how active Heather will remain in these varied causes, by which she suceeded in sinking her hooks into Paul, beginning probably after she learned his wife was dying. I have to wonder if she was even active in these causes until then.
And from what I have gathered, her wooden leg may have been the one with the most hump attraction. Larry King sure seemed taken by it, and briefly, it by him.
Oh, and Autogato, I'm fine with age differencs, in fact I think people make too much over that. But don't you think it's somwhat telling that in most cases of marriage involving a wide age disparity betwen partners, there seems to be an equal if ot greater income disparity?
Also, I imagine you have a fine set of legs and I wouldn't dream of asking you to part with one. Part of the fun of getting in position is spreadig two sexy legs apart. I would hate to do so and suddenly one goes sliding off the bed with a thud on the floor.
I never have understood the Beatles. I like most music from that era, but their charm just totally eludes me.
I would say these songs apply:
I Got a Woman
Ain't She Sweet
Please Please Me
Step Inside Love / Los Paranoias
She's Leaving Home
and for fun...
Happiness is a Warm Gun
Rufus-Everybody is an acquired taste at best for somebody, it could well be they just don't do it for you, you're not alone. On the other hand, to really appreciate them requires more than hearing a few songs here and there. I strongly suggest you go somewhere in solitude, maybe smoke a good doobie, and put on a cassette or CD, and listen to it in it's entirety, from beginning to end.
I strongly recommend Sergeant Peppers Lonely hearts Club Band. From beginning to end. If that doesn't do the trick, then it don't. But if it does, you might well find yourself looking for more. Any are worthwhile, though I would advise against The White Album, Get Back, and Magical Mystery Tour, although there are certainly some great songs on these offerrings as well.
Howdy Trinity. I don't know, some of those songs you mentioned seem kind of happy and bouncey for a breakup song, unless you are going for sarcasm. If so, I bet you're a Lennonist Beatle. Does make a little bit of sense, come to thinkof it.
I considered She's Leaving Home, but that's a fairly specific song about a young girl running away from her home and her parents. Errrr, come to think about it-
Oh, and congratulations. You've come up with a beatles song I have never before heard of, now I'm going to go nuts until I hear it. I'm talking about Step Inside Love/Los Paranoias. What the hell?
Is that a Beatles group song, or one of their solo offerrings. Is it a Lennon/McCartney, or a Harrison? WHat album was it on?
I really can't speak to the age difference. That might be the case that is reported in pop media, however, I don't know of any data to support it. I'll have to check into that. BUt of course, having a nice income would signify that the partner is in a better position to care for offspring, resource wise. The rich man may be an awful parent. Money can't buy you parenting skills. (Sing it to the Beatles tune). However, I'm sure Paul is an excellent dad.
Well, if he is such a good daddy, Auto, why did his little girl leave him? I know, I'm in asshole mode today.
Um, when you mean "little girl" are you referring to his soon to be ex wife?
I personally cannot attest to his parenting skills. I only hope the best for him in his parenting skills. Assume something positive or neutral until evidence accumulates otherwise, I suppose.
No, I've tried. Everyone I know loves the Beatles, with the exception of my wife. I've listened to all the albums from front to back and there's just something about them that leaves me cold. I don't know- it could be that I like the Rolling Stones too much to like the Beatles. I have found that Beatles fans tend to be a bit chilly towards the Stones.
I like them both, actually, and wasn't aware there was a rivalry. I guess in the case of older fans this could be explained by the commercial rivaly between the two groups during the beginnings of their simultaneous heydays. I would have thought that would have long ago faded, but I guess not. Interesting though that it should manifest in younger fans, almost like it was passed down throughout the generations.
Really, they are two different approaches to rock. The Stones actually started out as a blues group. After the original band leader Brian Jones died they evolved quickly into more of a blues based rock and roll band.
The Beatles started out as a basic rock and roll club type band, and morphed into the penultimate rock group, always changing and evolving with the times as their members evolved, until the different directions of the members eventually made them grow, and go, their seperate ways.
I don't know that I would consider them or the Stones either as my favorite band. I guess it all depends on my mood at any given time.
One thing that would put both groups near the top as much as anything would be, in addition to the quality oftheir material, the volume of it. There are quite a few other bands that might be as good, but as of now very very few fo them have amassed the amount of quality material that those two groups have accomplished.
Yes, Auto, I was talking about his soon to be ex wife-not his daughter. His parenting skills as far as Iknow are beyond reproach, which would certainly explain the lack of acceptance of the wife on the daughters part. Not that this proves themarriage was a farce so much as it serves to underscore the degree of affection and devotion Pauls daughter has for her dad.
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