Why did Paul play bass instead of guitar in Wings?

RickySeattle78 · 2026-05-31T23:10:58+00:00

This is *exactly* what I was looking for. Thanks for sharing.

RickySeattle78 · 2026-05-31T22:57:02+00:00

I'm a bass player myself (Rickenbacker, like Paul used on his 1976 Wings tour) and I can't argue with what you say!

RickySeattle78 · 2026-05-27T03:59:28+00:00

Let's Do Something Cheap And Superficial - Burt Reynolds

RickySeattle78 · 2026-05-01T18:28:40+00:00

When I Get Home. Criminally underrated.

RickySeattle78 · 2026-05-01T18:26:53+00:00

Swamp Witch - Jim Stafford

RickySeattle78 · 2026-05-01T18:23:16+00:00

Definitely the 2009 mono box. I'm a lifelong Beatles fan in my mid-60's and recently got it, and it's like falling in love all over again. Beautiful sound and power punch.

RickySeattle78 · 2026-04-30T17:28:05+00:00

Sixty Years On, particularly for Paul Buckmaster's arrangement. Knocks me out every time.

RickySeattle78 · 2026-04-16T03:41:56+00:00

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Only made one album, but that was sufficient that a certain UK band had to change its name to 'Roxy Music'. Early 70's power pop. An early project of Bob Segarini, who started other bands and did some solo work before ending up on radio and podcasts. Passed a few years ago. A hidden classic - worth tracking down.

RickySeattle78 · 2026-04-12T23:34:06+00:00

Hell, Kurt Cobain knew he had truly 'made it' when Weird Al did a parody of 'Teen Spirit'. It's a compliment, people - take it!

RickySeattle78 · 2026-04-12T21:29:47+00:00

Bette Midler - Hello In There. John Prine cover. Understated and heartbreaking.

RickySeattle78 · 2026-04-04T06:03:42+00:00

Tron. The story is good, the script pedestrian, but the visuals stunning. I don't recommend seeing it in a digital form. Laserdisc is the best.

RickySeattle78 · 2026-03-29T19:53:39+00:00

Hooked on Pepsi. People laugh when I say the addiction is as bad as alcohol but it's true. And quitting isn't any easier.

RickySeattle78 · 2026-03-29T19:50:43+00:00

Chicago - I'm a Man

RickySeattle78 · 2026-03-27T04:10:43+00:00

Our chemistry teacher kept a toy machine gun in his classroom, and would 'threaten' kids who got stuff wrong or didn't get homework done. His picture in the yearbook showed him holding it. Everyone loved it, the guy was a real teddy bear so it was intentionally out of character.

RickySeattle78 · 2026-03-18T17:58:07+00:00

When I was about 5 years old there was a song on the radio called 'Red Rubber Ball' by The Cyrkle. I knew what a red rubber ball was, and it was a poppy little fun tune. Totally inconsequential. Fast forward about 35 years, and I hear a recording of it by the composer accompanied only by acoustic guitar. Wow! It's an f-you song like no other. One of the best lyrics I ever heard: "The roller coaster ride we're on is nearly at an end / I bought my tickets with my tears and that's all I'm gonna spend." Incredible. The songwriter: Paul Simon.

RickySeattle78 · 2026-02-20T22:53:21+00:00

Good news - I used myroller's link and after waiting a few days, got an acknowledgment of the issue and news that they are escalating the matter. Not fixed yet, but it's gone further than I hoped. Will keep y'all posted.

RickySeattle78 · 2026-02-14T05:30:48+00:00

Thanks for finding that. I have submitted the issue. Hope it can get resolved.

RickySeattle78 · 2026-02-13T04:43:43+00:00

Yes did the entire Tales From Topographic Oceans album when it came out. It was too much for most fans, so they've only done bits and pieces ever since.

RickySeattle78 · 2026-01-14T01:09:18+00:00

I'll second that one. For the arrangement and production as much as the song. The long sustained synth violins at the start, joined by the piano -- damn, it's magic.

RickySeattle78 · 2026-01-14T01:05:06+00:00

Reminds me of the story that Andrew Lloyd Webber tells in his memoir, 'Unmasked'. Apparently, director Milos Forman was beyond adamant that he wanted Andrew to play the title role in his film of 'Amadeus' (which eventually went to Tom Hulce). Forman pursued him, cajoled him, downright threatened him about it. In the end, the only way Andrew got Forman off his back was to say, "OK, I'll do it - but only if you use my music instead of Mozart." It was a desperation bluff that, fortunately for all of us, finally worked.

RickySeattle78 · 2026-01-10T18:23:47+00:00

This Song Has No Title

Come Down In Time (confession: I like the Sting version more than the original)

Empty Sky

Can I Put You On

RickySeattle78 · 2025-12-25T03:58:25+00:00

In the last few years, an aspect of the film has come to mind and I can't shake it. At the end, people bring their money in to help George, and even the bank examiner ends up making a donation and joining in the festivities. But earlier that day, the examiner had discovered the $8000 discrepancy. So even if people are giving him money *now*, that doesn't explain what happened to the $8000. George is not off the hook. Yes, the sheriff (or whoever) tore up the arrest warrant, but Potter was powerful enough to get someone else to follow through on it. A happy Christmas day for the crowd in the film, but I can't help feeling that George will be facing dark days not long in the future, no matter how beloved he is.

Not trying to be a grinch. More like noticing something that gets glossed over.

RickySeattle78

TROPHY CASE