DEEP DIVE REVIEW: Wings - Back to the Egg. Is it actually any good?
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- In this video I take a deep dive into Wings final album Back to the Egg.
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Thanks for doing this, BT - you know how much I want the Archive of this album. This is another Paul album that could have been better as a double album. Add both sides of the Goodnight Tonight single, Weep for Love, Maisie, Same Time Next Year, Cage and Did We Meet Somewhere Before. I also agree with you - I don't care if lyrics are stupid, as long as they're not obscene and as long as the music is good.
You're welcome Christoper, glad you enjoyed the video. Yes this album definitely needs an Archive release. There is so much material available that is appropriate to it , both audio and video, it could be the best archive release yet
Another great video Tone.
Love BTTE, has everything, rock, ballads etc.
Intro to Winter Rose is spine tingling, then you have Old Siam Sir, can't get much different genres of music.
As I mentioned in a previous video, I love Again and Again, but the whole album is just Wings at their best.
Like us all, can't wait for box set along with LT, then one day, crem de resistance, BTTE picture vinyl.
Yes, fair enough, no chance of the latter.
Keep up the good work Tone.
Thanks very much Steve, gad you enjoyed the video my friend. This album certainly has some great moments amongst it's not so great moments but it definitely needs and deserves an Archive release. There is so much material available that is appropriate to it , both audio and video, it could be the best archive release yet. Picture disc would be nice. There was one issued at the time, Ive seen it being offered online for £2000 !!! Thanks for a great comment
What a brilliant deep dive into what is in my humble opinion McCartney's (and Wings) most underrated album full of corking tunes brilliantly played by the final incarnation of the band & it's just a pity the Japan fiasco happened as I believe this line up could have played well into the 1980s! My only gripe is the production is weak & even the remaster sounds flat but then again it was over 30 years since these tracks have been properly done as 1993 was a long long time ago & I believe a new Remaster will bring out the very best in these tracks!! Loved this video Tone as always & London Town next maybe? Thanks good man.
Thanks very much Stephen for your kind words, glad you enjoyed the video. Reviewing this album, I found that the vinyl sounded really great with superb dynamics but the 1993 remaster was poor sounding so its definitely due, and deserves another remaster. I guess 1993 was the early days for CD remasters and we would hear a much improved sounding record now.
It wasn't a smooth album, it maybe lost direction a bit. The production was really crunchy and loud. It rocked quite a lot. It was really interesting in the songs it was attempting. Whole songs and sketches of songs. Pauls' vocal performances were really expressive and strong. It grew on me over the years.
Yes I think it's grown on a lot of fans too over the years Nick. Whilst a lot of the songs dont pull up any trees for me, I agree completely with you about Paul's Vox on this album - superb throughout
Hey Beatle Tone. I always liked Back to the Egg. It reminds me off the fall season and I used to play it alot. I also always liked Press to Play and Ram. Thx for the video
You're welcome Chris , glad you enjoyed the video and that this album brings back great memories for you
Great to see a spotlight on my favourite Wings album!! Did you hear the news about Paul's Hofner being found?!
Where did you see that news?
@@hughdavis8769 official statement on the Paul McCartney website
Thanks very much Ronnie, glad you enjoyed the video. yes I heard about the bass - great news
@@hughdavis8769 Its on Paul's website Hugh
Bearing in mind that Chris Thomas worked on the White Album , so not such an odd fit really Tone 👍
Another great review Mr Beatley Tone and I agree with what say about the album. I think my sentiment may cloud my judgement as I have always liked Back to the Egg as it brings back a lot of found memories. I bought this on cassette along with London Town in Blackpool while on holiday with my younger brother (sadly no longer with us) and I use to listen to this on headphones on my portable cassette player on Blackpool beach. Maybe it is the sun and sea air that brings out the best in this album 😂😂😂😂. Thank you once again as your reviews are always entertaining and meaningful
Thanks very much Maurice for your kind words, Im glad you enjoyed the video. You certainly create a lovely image of listening to this album in the sun on the beach. I can picture it
It's possibly my favorite Paul album, certainly the one I play most often. Something about the energy of it attracts me like no other. On another note, I missed your slotting of BTTE into your overall Beatle/Solo album ranking chart that you've been updating with each new deep dive.
You’re the first person to notice that i didnt do the slotting in this time. Sorry about that. I will include it again on the next one including the positioning of BTTE.
Hiya Tone, how are you,?, I'm with you on this one, I used to think back to the egg was a so so album, but now it's one of my favourites, great video,,,as usual, stay safe my friend, cheers, Dave
Im not too bad thanks Dave, hope you are too mate. Glad you enjoyed the video. Got some catching up with videos to do - it's been a bit hectic . Have a great weekend matey
Another brilliant video, thank you! I do think that if you mix BTTE and London Town, you can make two better albums. One folk -rock album (Deliver Your Children, After the Ball,Children Children, Winter Rose) and an Art Rock album (Broadcast, London Town, Getting Closer, Café on the Left Bank…)
I really think these albums are underrated.
(Except Girlfriend and Name and Address which grind my gears!!)
As ever, thanks for all you do!
Thanks very much . Glad you enjoyed the video. Yes there are 2 half decent albums in there for sure
Very good and fair review Tone. There are some great moments - Arrow Through Me, So Glad To See You Here and Getting Closer - some very good moments and some absolute head scratchers. It’s the only Macca album I can think of that doesn’t include at least 1 classic.
Not sure if adding Goidnight Tonight would have made it better or just more like an odd socks drawer. I do think swapping in Cage and Daytime Nighttime Suffering for Spin It On and the Broadcast (and maybe Million Miles) would have made it a more coherent listen.
Like you, I only have my original vinyl pressing and the ‘93 CD, so hopefully MPL subscribe to your channel and got the message about the archive edition 🤞🏾
Yes its on odd bag Jason. I think that adding Goodnight Tonight and Daytime Suffering would probably have made it a better album but totally get what you're saying about the odd sock drawer. I guess just because they are better songs than some of the songs that made the album, it doesnt necessarily make it a more coherent album. Its all about the flow
Totally agree with your take here, Tone. In retrospect, the album is quite enjoyable, with a more than a few classic tracks on it, but at the time it really did sound hopelessly out of step with the current music trends. When it came out, I listened to my brother's copy once (on 8-track!), decided it was boring, and didn't revisit the album again for another 30 years. Its definitely due for a reissue, Archive Collection or otherwise, and preferably well before the 50th anniversary in 2029.
Yeah totally agree this album needs an archive collection release as there is so much material that could be included. The slbum has some moments but generally not enough of them for me
Thanks for this video Tone. I have never owned a copy of this album, Wings fell out of my area of interest after London Town and I moved onto other things. Might give it a try now. As ever, great stuff mate👍Might have to shell out for it 🙃
Youre welcome Jim glad you enjoyed the video
Love it, saw Wings twice on this tour, superb.
4 times for me . My first tour
I got Back to the egg when i was in Seattle 1979. I heard no reviews of it but liked it but did not love it. I have revisited it. Just recently bought it again on vynl.
hope you are enjoying your revisit
Totally agree with you that the music comes first Tone 👍 lyrics to me are a bonus
'rocks like an absolute bastard'. Love it Tone....such a wordsmith. Great vid and I will give BTTE a wee spin.
😂 glad you enjoyed that one Jim. Glad you liked the video and enjoy your little revisit back to 1979
Great in depth review Tone. I have always thought that "Daytime Nighttime Suffering" and "Goodnight Tonight" should have been included, however it still remains my favourite non-Beatles McCartney LP.
Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed the video. I agree the inclusion on both those songs on this album would have improved it no end - especially Daytime Nighttime Suffering whihc is a little lost gem and shouldn't be
I never knew about the keyboard riff on Old Siam Sir dating back to a Linda song or Cage being titled from the chord structure. Interesting.
In 1979 I was 16 and a full fledged Beatlemaniac for a few years at that point. I think I was given London Town as a gift around the time of its release so Back To The Egg was the second Wings album I got at the time of release. I was completely oblivious to the UK and US punk scene. But I really enjoyed Back To The Egg even though I could hardly make out or understand what Paul was singing on Getting Closer and Old Siam Sir. But it rocked. I mean on Old Siam Sir he starts out each verse on a high B note. Even the live version kicks ass. His voice was phenomenal then. Possibly at its peak. And while all previous Wings members were fine musicians, I don’t think they could have given some of those songs the bite needed as well as Laurence and Steve did. Considering how well Paul regards Daytime Nighttime Suffering , it’s surprising it was relegated to a B side. Imagine taking out three of the weaker tunes and adding that, Goodnight Tonight and Cage. As it stands I still really enjoy the album for what it is. But like you it would probably come near the bottom of my Wings albums ranking beating out Wild Life.
Glad my research gave you got some new info out of this video Michael . It really is a curious thing about Daytime Nighttime Suffering as like you say Paul does rate it and it would have fitted very well on this album rather than being consigned to b side anonymity . I also agree that Paul's voice was at an absolute peak on this album
The inner sleeve photo was taken in Lymphe Castle where most of the album was recorded.
Thanks for confirming Christopher
Back to the Egg & Venus & Mars are my 2 favorite Macca albums! they are my go to albums to put on when i want a Macca hit!
Venus and Mars is my favourite too. BTTE not so much but you know, we all hear things differently and thats what makes music so interesting to discuss
Another great video Tone! As with all Paul’s albums it’s a mixed bag of eggs- but none of them rotten! I’d give Getting Closer, Old Siam Sir and Arrow Through Me all 10/10. The Broadcast is another example of ‘McCartney Goes Too Far’ which has its place in his experimental work, which would eventually lead into The Fireman. As always fingers crossed for the Archive Edition 🤞All the best, Paul.
Thanks very much Paul, glad you enjoyed the video. While those 3 songs are not quite 10/10 for me they are the best on the album
Fantastic Tone. I'm a big fan of 'Back to the egg' and like you i think it really picks from 'Old siam sir' onwards. Over the years favourites change but right now i love the two, two part songs in particular - they are fantastic, Paul's vocals are so great... 'Arrow through me' and 'Old siam sir' score high too....'Rockestra theme', 'To you' and 'so glad to see you here' rock - i love them alot! Its a very good album i rank it behind 'Band on the run' and 'London town' only in the Wings catalogue. I'd score 6 average 7 good 8 very good 9 brilliant 10 exceptional - truly magnificent. I'd score 'Back to the egg' 8. Very good. Great (final) band.....shame they didn't do another album together. Look forward to Sunday 18th Feb - Yoko's birthday right?
Thanks very much Kier, glad you enjoyed the video. The score I gave the Broadcast has brought down the overall score of this album which is maybe unfair. It's an album that has some great moments on it and totally agree that Paul's vocals are at a peak on this album . great comment buddy and yes Yoko's birthday on Sunday . I'll be so glad to see you there
Beatle Tone, I have a sealed copy of the Goodnight Tonight I got a couple of years ago. My prized vinyl!
nice nice nice
So great to get another Deep Dive. Love these so much! I always enjoy listening to BTTE. I suppose because I don't listen to it that much so it always feels quite refreshing to hear. I rather like it but my ranking system places it at number 8 in my Macca album rankings. Probably about that same as you. Do you know if there is footage of the 1979 British Tour - would love to see that band in action!
Thanks very much Nick, glad you enjoyed the video and I am going to try and ramp up my reviews following your comment on the last livestream lol. Refreshing is a good way of describing this album or at least some of it. #8 is high praise indeed - it would be lower than that for me. The concert for Kampuchea was definitely filmed in its entirety as we had a highlights show on TV from it in the early 80s so i guess they must have filmed the whole thing to work out what the highlights were. i expect the bits that were in the highlight show are findable on YT
OMG! I'm exhausted from watching your unbridled enthusiasm 😄What a fair, accurate and entertaining review. As I've said in the past, this is my #2 Macca album behind Venus And Mars. Both of those albums have held their respective spots since they were released. Is this album perfect? No. Do I love the overall vibe? Yes!
You totally hit on something that I've never been able to properly articulate: I liked this lineup, due to their ability to disappear into the wallpaper. Both Juber and Holley are very talented and contribute some more than competent musicianship, but didn't have that star quality. Never ever been a fan of Denny, which I know is no longer acceptable to say, so I'll just say no more. I've always been good at listen to the "offending" lyrics phonetically, and not get too hung up on the actual words. Getting Closer is one of my all-time favorites. I like We're Open Tonight. It makes me think of Riding To Jaipur, in the sense that it's what that song should have been, and not go on for almost 5 minutes. The 2 Rockestra tracks, To You, Spin It On, Old Siam Sir all still blow me away. Arrow Through Me should have been a bigger hit. And yes, there is no reason on god's green earth why The Broadcast should have been included. I like the opening and closing tracks, but I would have gladly sacrificed them for Daytime Nighttime Suffering and Goodnight Tonight.
I read a write up on this album recently which states that Paul started off adventurous, but got a little self conscious and reverted to "tried and true", which is why we got those medley's and material that didn't completely mesh. Probably for the best that Cage was left off, but boy do I love the melody to the verses. The rest of it is a little too off kilter for my tastes. Ok, that's enough of me. Good work, as usual!!!
Thanks very much Pete for your kind words, glad you enjoyed the video. #2 is high praise indeed. The album would definitely be stronger with Goodnight Tonight and Daytime Nightime Suffering on it and the latter is a perfect fit I think as a replacement for some of the fluff.Thanks again for a great comment, have a great weekend buddy
Great review. I personally find it my favorite wings album
Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed the video
Mate, good to see you again! Great video of an album that I think is under-rated. I do agree with you about "The Broadcast" though, I wish they had added "Cage" in its' place, I really like that song and I think stylistically it would have fit better. Overall when comparing Wings albums, I can't disagree with your rankings, as there are much better albums ahead of it. But I do like it overall. I will try to make the live stream! Cheers mate!
Thanks Richard glad you enjoyed the video and hopefully catch you on the stream
Good and thoughtful review of this album. By 1979 most Beatles fans had moved on and guys around your age were not that interested. John wasn't recording, George had fallen off the table, and this album felt that Paul was grabbing at straws. I felt they were good straws and very solid songs. I have seen some very talented people and bands get dismissed for some really bad music, such as disco produced. I think this is when the free artist era kind of ended. Rock never really died at this point, but it did produce a lot of crap. Anyway, Back To The Egg is still a good album to listen to, compared to any of the Sex Pistols.
Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed the video. Im not sure what falling off the table means but I would argue that George delivered a fantastic album in 1979. This album had some great moments on it but is nowhere near his best in my opinion. Im wondering where I moved on to 😂
Great informative video, BT. BTTE is my second favorite Wings album next to BOTR. But I wish he had included Goodnight Tonight and Daytime Nighttime Suffering and had skipped Reception and The Broadcast. Would love to have a new remaster in replacement of the one from 1993.
Thanks very much , glad you enjoyed the video. Let's hope the remastered archive box isnt too far away as it could be one of the best ever. The album could definitely have been improved has both sides of the Goodnight Tonight single been included - totally agree
Love back to the egg , can't wait for a release.Old siam sir . Love it.
I wish they’d get on with it though. Agree about Old Siam Sir Paul
Another great video Tone. I love Back to the Egg fabulous album.
Thanks very much James, glad you liked the video and still love this album . Everyone has different opinions and hers things differently, this is what makes music so interesting to discuss with other fans . cheers mate
I like Back to the Egg a lot !
Hi Tonny.... Ok don't talk about Back to the Egg. O lol that is the people you talk to at MPL lol!!!! Just kidding :). You know I do think this Album is under the radar. Ok well this is a lol I got this one win it did come out wow right LOL!!!! Disco.....:( lol!!! Good to see all of the great things you have for this great Album!!! I did a video as well on this one :) too. I did enjoy your video on this a lot to say about this one . But I do hope there will be a box set sooooon :)!!! I think it would be great that you would go to the MPL and do a video :). Great video mate!!!
Thanks very much Brad glad you enjoyed the video. Yes this one definitely needs an archive release as there is so much to include it could be great . Mpl video great idea. Easy for me to get to. Have a great weekend my friend
I hope you have a great one too.
Many thanks for this deep dive into one of my favourite Wings albums. Where would I rank it among the other Wings albums? Well Band On The Run is my favourite with Venus And Mars a close second, so it would come third. I love this album, I remember buying it during the summer holidays and playing it over and over again. I always thought that on Arrow Through Me Denny, Linda and Paul were on backing vocals. I also love the varying styles across this album, I suppose you could call it Wings very own white album with a bit of an Abbey Rd medley at the end. All in all a fun album for me, and one I shall "spin it on" again this weekend... (I can hear the groans from here for that terrible pun..)
You're welcome Terry, glad you enjoyed the video.Third place ranking is high praise indeed and you have strong memories of getting it and loving it . The info re Arrow Through Me came from Luca Perasi's book so I presume it's correct but of course may not be .Wings White Album is a great analogy - i like it.Enjoy your little revisit to the alb mover the weekend and of course the weekend itself and thanks as always for a great comment
Hi Tone good video great topic I actually like BTTE. holds special memories for me because I was just discovering the Beatles and getting to know them and along came this album I think in parts it feels unfinished or to short like red rose speedway and pipes of peace anyway this album remains one of my favourite wings albums love the name and concept, bring on the archive 👍
Thanks very much Martin , glad you enjoyed the video. Sounds like it came along at special time for you and I concur - bring on the archive
I've had this since 1979. I recently got this on cd.
The remastered Cd is not great sounding in my opinion and needs doing again but the vinyl sounds great to these ears
I remember when Back to the Egg was released. It was definitely written to take out on the road. Great that you saw him 4 times Tone. We saw him twice at the Apollo in Manchester after queuing overnight to get tickets at the venue. Those were the days. Thanks for the video mate. Cheers Eddie
Yeah definitely an album that was written with live dates in kind. We also queued up overnight for tickets (Wembley arena for us) - we were taking no chances! Kampuchea was announced later -that was a Hammersmith, a much smaller venue so very lucky to get those. Glad you enjoyed the video Eddie and tganks as slways for your support
Those deffo the good old days. I queued up overnight for Newcastle City Hall gig, brilliant days.
@@stevelowerson6347 sounds chilly 😂
Was bloody freezing as was at end of November, worth it though for gig on 14th December, ironic that it was also 14th December I last saw Macca in Glasgow.
Thought I'd share that 😄
@@stevelowerson6347 😂 only one of the gigs I went to was Dec 8th. One year before
Spot on review, BT. IMHO, had "Goodnight Tonight" and"Daytime Nighttime Suffering" been added, they would have strengthened the album and help sell more units. I do love this album but agree with some of the shortcomings you mention. Now, where the hell is the archive edition, MPL? 😂 Nice job, BT.
Thanks very much Anthony, glad you enjoyed the video. Totally agree with you that both sides of the Goodnight Tonight single would have improved the album no end. It definitely deserves an archive release as there is so much relevant material that could be included , it could be the best one yet
@@beatleytonesbeatleschannel You're welcome! Well, this year is the 45th anniversary of Egg so one never knows. Or did I hear we may get a 10-inch double vinyl of McCartney III? 🤯😆
@@anthonyvigliotti6560 😂😂
Hi,
Like you I saw the Wings Wembley arena concert so I guessed that has influenced my appreciation of this album, which I love.
You mention some of the tracks have rubbish lyrics but I don't think that matters with every track as to me the voice is just another instrument adding to the overall sound. When the lyrics are good and have meaning of course that adds to to the song but its not always crucial. Just my opinion for what's it's worth.
Sheridan
I agree it doesnt always matter . I say as much in the video. All opinions count Sheridan
Superb deep dive into an album I’m not that familiar with Tone. I do own it but have rarely played it. Will be revisiting this weekend. 👍
Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed the video and enjoy you revisit over the weekend
Great review. & opinions just discovered your vlogs 👏
Thanks very much Alistair. Welcome to my channel. I hope you enjoy the content here
i was 17 and i personally liked it a lot cause i thought it rocked . I agree that winter rose could have been right up there with My love or mabye i'm Amazed.... classic powerful beauty. You are dead right about music changing though and 1979 was a strange transitional year whereas old 'wings from say 1975-6 was now obselete or getting there very quickly and i think paul knew it as well. He hated rehearsals for the 79 tour even though the band was great and would have only gotten better if Japan had happened ... The USA tour was next and it still to this day breaks my heart that they couldent pull it off one last time . Considering ALL the promo the new record label put into the album ( videos, tv special ect...) it was a huge disapointment i think with lackluster sales ( which to this day i dont understand). Think you summed it all up here and this should be the final testament to the how and why's regarding the album . IN hindsight, Glasgow should have been released as a live album with the eggs debut songs performed live and that damn Japan tour SHOULD have happened as well since the US was next and i think Wings could have gone out with a blast. Funny though, paul said in 1986 that he did NOT intend Wings to disband after Egg and i think they might have been able to change with the times ( new wave) IF that damn suitcase had passed through customs.... i still wonder who ( i have my suspitions) brought that pot into the country? Paul knew very well what would happen if he got pinched and the tour was sold out with millions to be made so why risk it? Mmmmm...... this is one to explore indepth me thinks. Thanks for the video brother, loved it as usual
Thanks very much , glad you enjoyed the video. It's very odd for rock stars to carry their own drugs through airports but he has said that he was smoking way too much at this time . Hopefully the Glasgow high will be officially released in full as part of the archive release when that eventually happens
The joint reference in getting closer a double meaning perhaps ? 😉
I LOVE BACK TO THE EGG
I always loved Back to the Egg. It was the first new album after I had become a Macca and Wings fan some months prior.
My second Nick. I seem to have gone the other way to other fans . I loved it when it came out because it sounded so new and fresh and love it less now but it definitely still has some moments on it for me
Hi Tone's. Back to the egg is not the best album but this a very good album. I liked it a lot mainly nowadays than in the 80s.
It deserves an archive collection release
ALL THE BEST
definitely deserves an archive release. there is so much relevant stuff both audio and video for this that it could be the best one yet . lets hope its not too far away Marcelo
Hi Tone Cool video. You would be a very popular teacher giving 7/10 for songs you think are okay or 7.25 for an album. In Australia 70% is a credit ratring. In my cynical, critical mind 'okay' is a 5 or 6 out of ten. Different countries perhaps have different stances on number values as a guide. Your enthusiasm makes your video posts really enjoyable. Take care
Hi Jeremy , I take your point re the scoring . Im thinking that a 7 would be a 3.5 (out of 5) star album so based on that I guess. Glad you enjoyed the video
It's gained kudos because it's songs are hardly heard on radio & the seems to be a bit mystic because of it, new up coming Macca fans are only hearing bout it now. But if the press had asked me in '79 my reaction would be the same now BLOODY GREAT. Laurence was the best guitarist wings had all the lead guitarist were great Henry had feel jimmy had energy but Laurence had all that, i just wish that cage had a proper finished edit and was on it too. Love the tv special but who's idea was it to screen it 2 years later and i imagine it's had it's remix as tracks from this were on the 2016 compilation Pure. I don't mind nonsense lyrics at all it's more bout the sound critics have Dylan for lyrics to listen too, (of which i do too)
I think I would still go for Jimmy as best guitarist in Wings especially when you consider his age but I guess it doesnt really matter. No idea why it took so long for the videos to get shown on UK TV - it was all a bit pointless by the time it was actually shown. We know that the remastering has been done for BTTE in 2019 because Paul spoke about it in an interview a couple of years ago. No idea why the archive of this album is taking so long to get out. btw I have received your email and will reply soon, has a lot on this week
Seriously...Best ever line in a review....you have to ask WHAT THE HELL IS THIS DOING ON THIS ALBUM. I have played that bit back 3 times pissing myself.
I agree as we melow we change our ears to songs, those we skipped can become a new treasure. But, I will be honest, I'm now 54, my other reason for not skipping is if I am stretched out on the sofa, I can't be arsed to get up and skip tracks 😂
I think BTTE is never a classic, but a very important part of Maccas history. It deserves a deluxe archive for its place in history.
I love spin it on, first time I saw the videos for these as a young teenager I must admit Linda got me ROCKING LIKE A BASTARD 😂
Great review, I always love the BS free approach, you make these as a fan and not to get MPL freebies, good on ya!
Enjoy the museum, if you see Ollie Watkins scoring boots in there, please send them back!
Haha glad that line amused you Rich and thanks for your kind words. Im here to communicate with other fans so honesty is important - no whitewash. Streaming is a a medium that allows skipping and not getting your arse off the sofa - its one of the things it does best 😂 No Watkins boots were found during the writing of this comment
@@beatleytonesbeatleschannel I hope you do a little video on the Museum visit. On a serious note I read in Far Out that Macca viewed BTTE as a failure at the time only reaching number 8 in the US. Now he views it as 8, most people would have given their right arm for 8. Time give us clarity. I think Paul judged everything by Beatles standards and probably beat himself up a lot over the years. Looking forward to your live show Tone.
@@Rich-fh5fh Yeah there will a video coming next week on Yoko's art exhibition . Well yeah, like I said the video, most bands would kill for a #8 album but for Paul who was used to #1 albums even as a solo artist 8 was a bit of a disappointment . See you on Sunday
This album did absolutely nothing here in the US but I still love it, now if we can just get that archive edition.
Will it got number 8 in the US which isnt awful but not a great showing for Macca who was used to number 1 albums. I think he expected better for this album . We definitely need an archive edition though - there is so much material that could be used for this it could be the best one ever . Glad you are still loving the album though Sam
Ram all over again, Tone, I agree. Difference for me is that I loved Ram from the start, no matter what the critics said. Back To The Egg... not so much (but I did like the 'Cold Cuts' that were recorded around that time). Thanks Tone. :- )
It took me a few goes to get Ram to sink in whereas this one gelled straight away but lost favour fairly quickly for me . Glad you enjoyed the video - thanks
Hello i consider Back to the Egg is number 3 for me in the Wings catalog behind Band on the Run and Venus and Mars
That is a high ranking indeed. Interesting to hear a contrary opinion and Im sure that this album has grown in status more recently with fans, proving that nostalgia is a wonderful thing.
I think by the time we got round to Back to the Egg I think Wings may have more or less ran its course, I’ve read in many interviews that George Martin was encouraging Paul to focus on a solo album , you had the disastrous Japan tour in in 1980 and John Lennons death I think all contributed to this. Paul’s first solo album Tug of War is really good and would get into my top 5 Paul Albums I think back to the Egg is a ok album but not as good as many of his others.
Yes I agree, I think Wings as a vehicle for McCartney were almost done by the time this album came out Andrew. I think they tried to make more music after the Japan bust but it was over.
Side One of "Back To The Egg" is one of my favorite Paul McCartney solo career album sides. Side Two has some great songs as well.
I agree side one is stronger James
Tone,
1979 was indeed a curious year - I have to put my cards on the table I have never heard "Back to the Egg", but someone did give me a fried egg 'BtE' badge which has been long lost in the mists of time. 🙂 Pehaps some additional context and a observation, some of McCartney's peers did release well regarded and critically acclaimed albums that year using the spirit on punk/new wave. Such as the Pretty Things with "Cross Talk", The Kinks "Low Budget" and the year before the Stones "Some Girls" - which I personally rate as (perhaps controversially) as their best. I dare say that did not go unnoticed by Macca and perhaps wrankled with him?
Keep the good work.
Russell.
Hi Russell, Some Girls is my second favourite Stones album so maybe not so controversially . I will have to take a listen to 'Cross Talk' Im not familiar with it.
@beatleytonesbeatleschannel Cross Talk is a very good album and holds up well today -it also won't break bank either. Get an original press as the master tapes have since been lost and the re-issues don't sound as punchy. Ironically the Kinks Low Budget does not hold up quite so well, but was well recieved at the time.
@@Russell__Smith Thanks for the tip. Will have a look out - listening to it now
I would rank BTTE somewhere in the middle of Wings albums. I like it better than Speed of Sound, Red Rose, and Venus and Mars. About even with Wild Life.
Fair enough. As i always say , we all hear things differently which is what makes discussions on music interesting
I think the main problem with BTTE is that a lot of the songs seemed unfinished and filler songs such as After the ball,Love awake ,We 're open tonight which peter out before they go anywhere.There is also no great Paul song which albums such as McCartney,Red Rose Speedway or even Broad street are lifted up by.
By far the best song is Babys request though it seems out of place on here.
Getting Closer and Old Siam sir are ok but you would never compare them with Juniors farm Jet or Call me back again.
Dennys song though is possibly his best song in the entire career of career.The Rockestria songs are dull and a wasted opportunity. and Spin it on when compared to the Jam or Costello best forgotten.
Why i have a soft spot for the album is it gave me the first chance to see Paul live so it will always bring back great memories
I suppose I have the same sentimentally for this album - ie that i got to see Paul live for the first time because of the album. I agree that there are no 10/10 songs on this album and almost every other McCartney album has at least one.
Interest review I enjoyed Back To The Egg I thought it was welcome after the fluff of At the Speed of The Sound and London Town. Still like it today
Glad you enjoyed the video and are still enjoying the album Edward. Speed of Sound and London Town I agree are both patchy albums but for me both of those contain some 10/10 songs but BTTE doesnt . There too much that gets me excited on this one
I really like the album but they should have left off the Rockestra stuff and instead included Goodnight Tonight/Daytime Nighttime Suffering. Those ‘Paul McCartney Collection’ cds are very collectible and Back To The Egg is one of the rarer ones, especially with the white surround cover. Lots of people got rid of the white covers as the full album artwork was often inside.
I still have the white border cover, ive just folded the booklet so that the full album art is showing at the front. The Collection Ads are not great sounding to be honest though so a new remastering would be welcomed Gary
@@beatleytonesbeatleschannel Oh I agree, they don't sound great but they are sought after. Broad Street is the rarest unsurprisingly! I think we're all hoping for the archive collection to continue especially for London Town & Back To The Egg.
@@garyc1790 I think I only have the ones that had bonus songs that hadnt been on Cd before
I remember Arrow Through Me and Rockestra but absolutely nothing else about this album. Had a cassette version of it. Wasn't Arrow Through Me played in a movie with Chevy Chase starring as the voice of a talking dog, or did I dream that or something?!
I've no idea, sounds awful so Im hoping it was a dream 😂
@@beatleytonesbeatleschannel Oh! Heavenly Dog
The song was used with the opening credits of, and as a main melody line through, the 1980 movie Oh! Heavenly Dog, starring Chevy Chase, Jane Seymour and Benji.
Arrow Through Me - Wikipedia
Wikipedia
BTTE is probably Paul's last truly decent LP. Everything since has been rather spotty, with each album having maybe one or two great tracks a piece. I once asked him before a show if he was going to play "Getting Closer" and he actually looked sort of puzzled 🙂
Sorry cant agree with that. Plenty of albums since BTTE that have been less spotty than the egg itself
@@beatleytonesbeatleschannel Well...a friend once convinced me there were worthwhile moments on Red Rose Speedway, so I'm open to suggestion :-) Which ones make your list?
@@theqrm well you know music is so subjective and nobody shouod tell you what you shoukd like but for me Tug of War , Flaming Pie, Chaos & Creation, Memory Almost Full, New are all better and more consistent albums than BTTE . If you dint know them , stream yhem and see what you think
OMG Tone. I was 20 in 1979.😮
I was 18 😎
When I got BTTE I thought it was ok, I still do, but don’t listen to it much.…..trouble is I sort of expected it to be more. That run of RRS, BOTR and V&M was almost impossible to better they are my go to listens… and I really like London Town… McCartney (1) and RAM for me are the best solo albums. Maybe its an age thing for me 🤣🤣....mind you...would love a box set of it
Yeah Im with you there Peter - its ok, not great
Never heard the lyrics to Getting Closer and Old Siam Sir properly before. No lyric sheet.
Glad to have provided a first for you Christopher 😂 No lyric sheet in the album and in places quite hard to hear what's being sung but the lyrics for those to printed in the McCartney lyrics book
ah the statue...i never ever noticed that. Thanks Tone. Must dig out BTTE again...been a very long time.
Enjoy Jim
I was 14 when Back To The Egg came out but it wasn’t until around 2 years later when a friend introduced me to the album. I’ve owned it ever since but even though I like it and would like a remaster or box set with tracks from the time, it’s not my favorite or among them primarily for the awful side 2 aimless meandering and for the LOUDNESS of the record which tried to be “punk” or to be respected as such because Paul could turn up the volume. Sadly it was Wings’ last album. If it weren’t for Paul’s stupidity and his drug bust we may have had one or two more Wings albums in the 80s.
I agree the remastering of the CD is poor although the vinyl sounds great. I think there was. more to abandonment of Wings than the drugs bust as they did reconvene after that but I think it was probably the right time to pull the plug .
Isn't the picture on the inner sleeve of a ceiling in Lympne Castle?
No idea, maybe
Spin it on sounds more glam rock to me ( reminiscent of ballroom blitz )
Yeah I can hear that in the drum groove
Now we’re talking.
Which bit Michael :-)
Any talk about BTTE is helpful for the Archive series.
@@michaelmcclelland7075 ahhh of course
Hello, Tone. Yes, RAM is still my favorite solo McCartney album. I was nineteen when Back to the Egg was released. I hated it then, and I still don't care for it now. They assembled a group of stellar musicians for the Rockestra Theme, then wasted all of that talent on a repetitive, throwaway riff of a song. Winter Rose/Love Awake is pretty good, but the rest of the songs were a huge letdown for me. It was especially disappointing coming after London Town.
We are of similar ages Seamus , I was 18 when it came out. Yes it's a bit of a mixes bag. I think I like it slightly more than you do but generally agree and definitely prefer London Town too
I thought the back to the egg line up was the best wings lineup by some distance .
not for me
Hi Tine
A superb video.
But the album isn't that great.
It's very much hyped, but ..... Paul made a lot of better ones.
Take care
Thanks very much , glad you enjoyed the video. Totally agree with you -many more better albums
I'm only about 15 minutes in and will hear your analysis with great interest. I got the album in 1979 and have the CD as well, the earlier one. I think the McCartney Collection series is very badly remastered as they have removed all atmosphere. I like side one a lot and it contains one of my favorite McCartney songs, "Arrow Through Me"and then we get to side two and I still can't believe what a piece of junk the "Rockestra Theme" is. It is so simple it is ridiculous. Now back to your video.
Definitely agree with your assessment of the remastering of The McCartney Collection Thomas - the remastering is poor although the vinyl sounds great and has great dynamics - I guess it was still relatively days as far as digital remastering goes deffo needs doing again. Enjoy the rest of the review
it's ok, but it's a disappointment for a McCartney 70s album. There are a couple songs I like but there are really no standouts from this album that would put it in to the upper stratum of Macca albums. A better candidate for critical revisionism is Red Rose Speedway. Given the critical resurgence of both McCartney and Ram I am expecting that if any Macca album gets revised to 'classic' status it's RRS. RRS includes My Love and Little Lamb Dragonfly as well as the very melodically pleasant Medley and One More Kiss. I listen to Red Rose Speedway much more than Back to the Egg.
Yes I pretty much agree with that Donald. I have done a deep dive review of RRS in this series. It's here if you want to watch it. ruclips.net/video/3pVKxb1U84o/видео.html
Eh, Back to the Egg has never been one of my favorites. A few years ago, I picked up a cheap copy to see if I liked it any better and ended up probably liking it even less! Like you, I think I like just about any other Wings album more. I may even like Wild Life better.
I'm not sure I dont like like Wild Life more either Stephen - we'll see when I get to do a deep dive on that one -its got great feel. I hadn't played BTTE for a while and listened a few times for this review and thought it was marginally better than I'd remembered
The music to The Broadcast is beautiful, it doesn’t really need the poetry reading. Yet again Paul is breaking new ground with experimentation and getting no credit. This is the only track that I totally disagree with Beatles Tones assessment.
Fair enough, as I always say, we all hear things differently and that's what make music subjective and great to discuss Christopher
It's a good album. But I think it suffers from an over nostalgia on the part of Wings fans who have elevated this beyond its actual status. Some nice songs but I think shows the whole Wings concept was tired.
Very good comment and I totally agree with you - that is exactly what's happened . very well summed up sir
Hey tone how are you its not oneof his best its okay some good songs.
Im ok thanks Louis - yes I agree with your assessment - spot on
Old Siam Sir is awful, imho. The strained vocals in particular. The album cover is uninspiring. The album title is naff. I remember someone telling me how I had to hear Rockestra. What a feeble track that is, yet non album cuts like Goodnight Tonight, Daytime nighttime suffering and Wonderful Christmas Time were on the money.
hmmm Wonderful Christmastime
Average review! Thanks!
Youre welcome !
Never liked it.
Fair enough, you're not alone
Hi tone..I think most overrated Paul album..fans seem to love it..
Paul doing punk is bad!!(like watching your uncle dance)
I do LOVE old Siam sir! I love his pronunciation of the towns in England!!
Compare to the Beatles..fails miserably..
Compare to his best solo..Ram..same results..
Compare to other albums of 79..the wall, off the wall, unknown pleasure, London calling..
Not a fav!
Cheers Tone
Ps talk about ram or flaming pie so I can be positive 😂
It seems to have gained in stature as an album according to comments I read, and it does have some moments but I as I said in the video, it's probably one of the weakest Wings albums. Comparing anything Beatles albums is tough but its fun to compare against other solo albums. I actually think The Wall is even more patchy than this one and not a but fan of Jackson (although I do own both those albums) Unknown Pleasure a bit depressing but London Calling is superb and one of my favourite albums of 1979. Armed Forces , Setting Sons and look Sharp (Joe Jackson) amongst my favourites from that year . Cheers Martin