McCartney on guitar

[Kmaz]

Paul did some really good guitar work on several of the Beatles' recordings. In particular, I find the 1964/'65 era to be very interesting. His work on the 'Help' album has a sort of 'Country' feel to it, for instance, on a song called Another Girl. Makes me wonder about the artists influencing Paul at that time?

He showcases a pretty strong guitar style which is very cool knowing that he was also the bass player!?! Got some great sounds out of his Epiphone Casino, too.

 

[EADGBE]

I've read he played the lead solo on Ticket To Ride.

 

[StratoCraig]

I've read he played the lead solo on Ticket To Ride.

Yes, he did. The Beatles shuffled instruments more often than many people realize. Not only did all three guitar-playing Beatles play lead from time to time (though George was most often the lead player), all three played bass as well, and Paul occasionally played drums, particularly in '68 and '69 ("Back in the USSR", "Why Don't We Do It in the Road?", "The Ballad of John and Yoko", etc.).

 

[jwny72]

Apparently, "Helter Skelter" was Paul on lead guitar, George on rhythm guitar, and John on bass. Ringo had blisters on his fingers from playing drums, of course.

Paul did some great leads. Taxman is the standout IMO.

 

[seltaeb]

Don't forget Taxman and Good Morning Good Morning -- Both very cool sounds. The intro to Drive My Car... The riff in Paperback Writer. He's no slouch!

 

[strombie]

I also love his acoustic guitar tone. Very melodic and clever, not just background rhythm strumming. Blackbird, Mother Nature's Son, Calico Skies, Jenny Wren, etc. Great work.

 

[Stratobuc]

And John got off a few good ones too.

 

[MattC]

Don't forget Taxman and Good Morning Good Morning -- Both very cool sounds. The intro to Drive My Car... The riff in Paperback Writer. He's no slouch!

Paul plays the riff on PB writer? No kidding. Fat riff.

 

[bluesjuke]

Love to see Paul when he's playing his Les Paul.

 

[Steve Hotra]

His first solo album "Mccartney" was him playing all of the instruments.
His solo of "Maybe I'm Amazed" is pretty sweet!

 

[DustyRhodesJr]

Fantastic bass player and guitarist.

 

[bluesjuke]

His first solo album "Mccartney" was him playing all of the instruments.
His solo of "Maybe I'm Amazed" is pretty sweet![/QUOTE]



Oh yeah it is!

 

[Ringo]

Well Paul started off playing guitar in the Beatles he took over on bass when Stu Sutcliffe left the band. And he is great no matter what he is playing!

 

[gmann]

I've read he played the lead solo on Ticket To Ride.

No solo on my copy, just a little riff.

 

[CharlyG]

AND he could rock. It wasn't always silly love songs. I have surprised a lot of folks with who did this tune......

 

[Staticbuster]

Paul McCartney can play any instrument, and he is bad ass at all of them. This is fact.

 

[Kmaz]

Don't forget Taxman and Good Morning Good Morning -- Both very cool sounds. The intro to Drive My Car... The riff in Paperback Writer. He's no slouch!

Yes, the Drive My Car intro and solo is Paul as well. Is the Casino, no doubt, and slide during the solo?

 

[bluesjuke]

Well Paul started off playing guitar in the Beatles he took over on bass when Stu Sutcliffe left the band. And he is great no matter what he is playing!

People forget this or never knew it.

 

[wilto]

 

[Floyd Eye]

Well Paul started off playing guitar in the Beatles he took over on bass when Stu Sutcliffe left the band. And he is great no matter what he is playing!

Yes, yes, yes.