This show, called "Desert Island Discs", is a radio program where each week, a special guest, usually a celebrity or whatever, is asked to choose a) eight recordings (usually, but not always, music) b) a book, and c) a luxury item that they would take if they were to be cast away on a deserted island. They are asked that the final song they chose for their line-up be their favorite song. When Paul was on this show in 1982, the luxury item he chose was a guitar. The book he would bring with him would be a book of his wife Linda's photographs. And his final, favorite song out of the eight he chose, was not one of his own songs. It was not one of the Beatle's songs. Not even a rock n' roll song from his childhood. It was a song by his contemporary, his songwriting partner, his longtime friend, now sorely missed, John Lennon.
This was only two years after John's death. Hell, I couldn't listen to John's voice without crying at that point. Is it any wonder his best friend could bear to hear it?
The media liked to play Paul & John off each other like some kind of rivalry battle was going on but I think John & Paul loved each other as much as they had their disagreements which is just the way real brothers would.They were family.
@@gretchennelson9965 I thought it was the line “The monsters gone, he’s on the run and your daddy is here” as the monster is still breathing after he killed John 40 years ago and John, his best friend, is gone.
@@uscman Good point but I thought the line”every day in every way,it’s getting better and better”upset Paul because it made him think of how John said”it couldn’t get no worse”-he does seem to get particularly upset after he hears that line.💔💔
I hope to meet him and do that very thing. Even though I never met John and have mixed feelings about him, it’s sad knowing he was killed by some prick who did for fame.
Thank you for the appreciation. This was recorded on our first VCR before a lot of people had them, and one of the first things I kept. I'm surprised the tape hasn't disintegrated by now!
When John sings "here" that beautiful Liverpool accent shows....so much John. Too much for Paul to bear on this video. It gets to me watching Paul here. Paul is such a great guy.❤
You just know that when John sang "it's getting better and better" that was a shout out to Paul and Paul knew it -- from Sgt. Pepper's It's Getting Better All the Time -- to -- Beautiful Boy
Searchin' is my favorite part! I sing that song in the shower and pretend that the Beatle are singing along with me too! Yupp, thanks to Paul, that's how I start my days! (:
Why would the cameraman not finish this beautiful clip, a very rare response of Paul humming and singing along John's singing....ugh....unbearable....but still memorable and touching....
The most remarkable part is how he's not just singing along to the melody but adding to it, almost like he's writing once again with John. It's a brief but beautiful glimpse into how these two were simply made for each other as a songwriting duo.
This was a radio interview for "Desert Island Discs" in 1982. This clip was filmed as part of the 40th anniversary of the programme showing excerpts of Paul in the studio, as well as other guests of the programme. The full radio interview with Paul, including the songs, lasted one hour. Try searching "Desert Island Discs" and you may find the audio somewhere. Let us know how you get on...
Paul probably thanking how can they do this to me? This was my brother, I grow up with and loved. Hold it together, look around, don’t cry, Think of something else,hang on it will be over in a minute, do t cry.
@@justanotherrandomcrit8115 I'm a young 20 year old young man, at the time I wrote that I must have been 14 or 15 years old. I was just getting started with my love with pop music from the 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's. I feel kind of dumb for had asked that question, but I guess one is not been born knowing everything. Thank you for answering btw. The Coasters and classic songs like Poison Ivy, Yakety Yak, Searchin' and Charlie Brown are fantastic! And their style is actually very unique. Their harmonies are among the most recognizable sounds of the rock and roll era, and Leiber & Stoller writing was great too. It's obvious The Beatles loved The Coasters.
you don't have to write all the songs on an abum to be the driving force. And without Paul, the idea of Sgt. Pepper wouldn't have even been thought of. I agree that John contributed a lot to the album, but macca really started the whole thing off.
I agree. Its like as if he is trying to distract himself from revealing some other emotion. Thats why he is moving about so much as if uncomfortable. In my opinion its greif but it could be anything.
Obviously he loved word play-I own his books! but this is a sincere song for his child and nothing to do with Paul-'On the run' as is 'monsters on the run' is a very common expression in kids' stories/songs-as I said before,you're reading way too much into what is a lovely children's song.
It's a song for his child-zero to do with McCartney-that's why......'the monster's gone,he's on the run and your daddy's here'-ie-i'll protect you son,it's for a 5 year old boy,beautiful song but zero to do with Macca,you're reading far too much into it!
Paul didn't think that the song was about himself. He was emotional just because it WAS ONE OF JOHN'S SONGS and listening to it made him cry even years later. Maybe he also thought about Sean and Julian losing their dad, having the fear that this could also happen to his own children.
"Every day, in every way is getting better and better" was written to Paul though. He had come to share Paul's optimism about life after the birth of Sean.
John is known for throwing little things in here and there that most people wouldn't catch like saying "Spread our wing" instead of spread our wings in the song Bless You. And he talked about his "Beast friends" treating Yoko badly on the Christmas Album. It's probably not a jab, that's why I said "could be". I just don't think "on the run" is that common an expression. But I'm sure he never dogged Paul to Sean.
@@lisas3545 Paul and John were on good terms. In John's last interview John said he loved Paul and would anything for him and that he knew Paul would do the same. He didn't need to redeem anything as they knew how each other felt. Paul's soul was not in need of redemption whatsoever
If it is true that Paul got replaced (and I don't think it is) they made the right choice because aside from Rubber Soul their early work is pretty lame. But the stretch of albums from Revolver- Abbey Road were amazing.
Watching Paul's face while he listens to "Beautful Boy" is very touching. Those 2 loved each other.
+Edward mulholland I think what moves Paul more is to think of Sean without his father. His son was a boy then too.
+elcaifo I still feel as Paul is still effected deeply that John was gone, and the music is just one of those touching songs that set the mood.
It hit him alot when he heard the line "your daddy's here" knowing that Sean had to grow up without his dad
@@es-lb4mw true
E. Segovia John wrote beautiful boy for his youngest son Sean. The last line of the song is - darling darling Sean
I'm shivering.
He doesn't want to cry, he hugs himself as he was hugging John.....
This show, called "Desert Island Discs", is a radio program where each week, a special guest, usually a celebrity or whatever, is asked to choose a) eight recordings (usually, but not always, music) b) a book, and c) a luxury item that they would take if they were to be cast away on a deserted island. They are asked that the final song they chose for their line-up be their favorite song. When Paul was on this show in 1982, the luxury item he chose was a guitar. The book he would bring with him would be a book of his wife Linda's photographs.
And his final, favorite song out of the eight he chose, was not one of his own songs.
It was not one of the Beatle's songs.
Not even a rock n' roll song from his childhood.
It was a song by his contemporary, his songwriting partner, his longtime friend, now sorely missed, John Lennon.
Paul was about to cry during Beautiful Boy. You know he loved John!
This was only two years after John's death. Hell, I couldn't listen to John's voice without crying at that point. Is it any wonder his best friend could bear to hear it?
13 months after - probably even earlier when it was recorded.
The media liked to play Paul & John off each other like some kind of rivalry battle was going on but I think John & Paul loved each other as much as they had their disagreements which is just the way real brothers would.They were family.
Notice the tribute to Paul - "Every day, in every way, is getting better and better."
In (Just Like) Starting Over, "It's time to spread our WINGS and fly, don't let ANOTHER DAY go by, MY LOVE...
Oh, god. That makes me more sad about John...
@@uscman It’s obvious too how much that particular line upsets him.
@@gretchennelson9965 I thought it was the line “The monsters gone, he’s on the run and your daddy is here” as the monster is still breathing after he killed John 40 years ago and John, his best friend, is gone.
@@uscman Good point but I thought the line”every day in every way,it’s getting better and better”upset Paul because it made him think of how John said”it couldn’t get no worse”-he does seem to get particularly upset after he hears that line.💔💔
I'm shivering...
He hugs himself as he was hugging John....
2:57 does anyone agree with me that Paul needs a hug?
I hope to meet him and do that very thing. Even though I never met John and have mixed feelings about him, it’s sad knowing he was killed by some prick who did for fame.
He would be back with Linda later that day, don’t worry. They barely ever spent more than a few hours apart.
❤
William doesn't deserve a hug.
Yes
This only about 13 months after Lennon's assassination, so obviously still very difficult for Paul.
He said in 1984 that he still cried hearing John's songs...💔
Gets me every time 😢
Me, too.
Thank you for the appreciation. This was recorded on our first VCR before a lot of people had them, and one of the first things I kept. I'm surprised the tape hasn't disintegrated by now!
He will never get over the death of John. Look at his body language while that song is playing. Wow!
Very emotional clip-especially for anyone who loves The Beatles-fascinating to see
They truly loved each other !! More that anyone could
It seems like Paul always loses the things he loves most in the world! :( RIP Linda, Martha,John, George, and Mary!
Martha, my dear.
People always forget to mention Paul's dad. Myself included. His death just wasn't as well known as the others.
@@juskym And he died while Wings were on tour to, very sad.
It's called life.
Everyone keeps citing that quote, "Drag, isn't it?" No, this is proof of how much Paul really loved John.
Paul McCartney will always be my favourite person!
God bless you, Paul McCartney. Rest In Peace, John Lennon. We love you both.
Poor guy trying to hold it together at the end listening to his late friend
He's hurting. Love you, Paul!!!
3:14 I love the way he's trying to holding back the tears. He still misses his best friend.
This was still pretty fresh at time.
John dying in December of 80 and this was just barely over a year later.
Beatiful Boy that had you Paul I can under stand a lovely interview thanks a great listen to your interests 🙏
Poor John Lennon 😪
And poor Paul mcartney he lost hos Best friend😭
sing searching Paul, sing searching Paul
the freindship with those guys had to be very close closer than brothers
When John sings "here" that beautiful Liverpool accent shows....so much John. Too much for Paul to bear on this video. It gets to me watching Paul here. Paul is such a great guy.❤
1:57 xD i love paulie so much
You just know that when John sang "it's getting better and better" that was a shout out to Paul and Paul knew it -- from Sgt. Pepper's It's Getting Better All the Time -- to -- Beautiful Boy
That phycho Chapman, he'll never get out, if does he's dead.
that was REAL LOVE!
aww- it seriously looks like hes about to cry listening to the beginning of John's song
Paul gracias por los video s son muy bonitos God be with you I pray for your
Searchin' is my favorite part! I sing that song in the shower and pretend that the Beatle are singing along with me too! Yupp, thanks to Paul, that's how I start my days! (:
"Sing Sairchn, Paul, sing Sairchn..."
he is barely holding the tears
Why would the cameraman not finish this beautiful clip, a very rare response of Paul humming and singing along John's singing....ugh....unbearable....but still memorable and touching....
The most remarkable part is how he's not just singing along to the melody but adding to it, almost like he's writing once again with John. It's a brief but beautiful glimpse into how these two were simply made for each other as a songwriting duo.
This was a radio interview for "Desert Island Discs" in 1982. This clip was filmed as part of the 40th anniversary of the programme showing excerpts of Paul in the studio, as well as other guests of the programme.
The full radio interview with Paul, including the songs, lasted one hour. Try searching "Desert Island Discs" and you may find the audio somewhere. Let us know how you get on...
Paul is trying very hard to keep it together as he listens to John's voice. Very emotional.
Don't cryy pauly
Paul says John sang lead at the cavern but their Decca version has Paul singing now I wonder how John sang it
♡♡♡
John wrote this song for his son Sean.
poor paul :(
Still looks like he's getting on pretty good 👍😊
where can i get that searchin version?
Paul probably thanking how can they do this to me?
This was my brother, I grow up with and loved.
Hold it together, look around, don’t cry,
Think of something else,hang on it will be over in a minute, do t cry.
1:35 What is that song?
"Searchin'"
@@justanotherrandomcrit8115 I'm a young 20 year old young man, at the time I wrote that I must have been 14 or 15 years old. I was just getting started with my love with pop music from the 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's. I feel kind of dumb for had asked that question, but I guess one is not been born knowing everything. Thank you for answering btw.
The Coasters and classic songs like Poison Ivy, Yakety Yak, Searchin' and Charlie Brown are fantastic! And their style is actually very unique. Their harmonies are among the most recognizable sounds of the rock and roll era, and Leiber & Stoller writing was great too. It's obvious The Beatles loved The Coasters.
interesting. which part do you consider an influence on rap?
His only sleeping
1:34 name of the song?
ruclips.net/video/Z-0Xz1ZccFI/видео.html
It’s called searching
that's the original Coasters version from 1957
/watch?v=4WdHmK1PcKQ&feature=related
"Searchin'" by the Coasters.
you don't have to write all the songs on an abum to be the driving force. And without Paul, the idea of Sgt. Pepper wouldn't have even been thought of. I agree that John contributed a lot to the album, but macca really started the whole thing off.
Paul LOVED, ADORED John....that has never been the same for John.
I agree. Its like as if he is trying to distract himself from revealing some other emotion. Thats why he is moving about so much as if uncomfortable. In my opinion its greif but it could be anything.
He's trying to distract himself so he won't breakdown and cry. We've all done it.
Alguien viene de parte de radio beatle?
Is been a year since John's death and still hits Paul like it was yesterday
1:35 - Kawaii!!!
Obviously he loved word play-I own his books! but this is a sincere song for his child and nothing to do with Paul-'On the run' as is 'monsters on the run' is a very common expression in kids' stories/songs-as I said before,you're reading way too much into what is a lovely children's song.
Paul was probably thinking of his own beautiful boy named James!
Couldn't Paul relate, being a father himself?
this is in your mind....and in your (old brown) shoes.
It's a song for his child-zero to do with McCartney-that's why......'the monster's gone,he's on the run and your daddy's here'-ie-i'll protect you son,it's for a 5 year old boy,beautiful song but zero to do with Macca,you're reading far too much into it!
Paul didn't think that the song was about himself. He was emotional just because it WAS ONE OF JOHN'S SONGS and listening to it made him cry even years later. Maybe he also thought about Sean and Julian losing their dad, having the fear that this could also happen to his own children.
"Every day, in every way is getting better and better" was written to Paul though. He had come to share Paul's optimism about life after the birth of Sean.
How do you know I'm completely wrong?
John is known for throwing little things in here and there that most people wouldn't catch like saying "Spread our wing" instead of spread our wings in the song Bless You.
And he talked about his "Beast friends" treating Yoko badly on the Christmas Album.
It's probably not a jab, that's why I said "could be". I just don't think "on the run" is that common an expression. But I'm sure he never dogged Paul to Sean.
Well,you were completely wrong then!
His face really grew long?!
It's always been like that.
@@_PuppetMaster86No. William's facial skull is a few bits longer than the real James Paul McCartney's.
He reminds me of someone, and I am not going to say who. But do you agree?
Nah
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I always thought the lines "The monsters gone, he's on the run" could be a jab at our favourite Band on the Run guy, Paul.
Paul lost john snoop lost tupac
Brown said that when John died, Paul lost the chance to redeem part of his soul.
I fail to see why Paul needed to redeem anything, let alone his soul.
@@ChrisMaxfieldActs perhaps because you were not John's close friend and confidant for years like Peter B.
@@lisas3545 Paul and John were on good terms. In John's last interview John said he loved Paul and would anything for him and that he knew Paul would do the same. He didn't need to redeem anything as they knew how each other felt. Paul's soul was not in need of redemption whatsoever
Billie Shears
If it is true that Paul got replaced (and I don't think it is) they made the right choice because aside from Rubber Soul their early work is pretty lame. But the stretch of albums from Revolver- Abbey Road were amazing.
I think the Appalachians six were a far better band than the Beatles
FAUL MCCARTNEY, RATHER...
Ok you’re done 😂