Mr. McCartney turns 70 today! He looks pretty darn fabulous, I might add. I've been a fan of The Beatles since I watched The Beatles Anthology which aired on ABC in November of 1995. I fell completely and madly in love with everything about them. I ate up their songs, images, lyrics, and the overall feeling their music brought out in me. What a joy this band was...and still is! My favorite was always Sir Paul. To this day when I listen to All My Loving I feel transported to 1964 which obviously was a year I never existed in! That's the power of Beatles music.
Paul's amazing career has surpassed so many musicians which have come before and after. His career continued to soar during the '70s and '80s with his solo outings and as well as with the amazing Wings. He may not be the most sophisticated lyricist, but he writes some of the most catchy melodies ever created. His songs have heart to them. Simple, poignant, and memorable tunes! He has brought smiles and harmonies to millions of fans around the world. I was fortunate enough to see him live at Madison Square Garden back in 2005. I spent an arm and a leg, but I had to see the man in person and it was worth every dollar spent. It was one of those rare moments where I felt choked up at being in the same room with this legend. Truly remarkable! And he's still got it. Even at seventy years of age the man is still rockin' it out with his trademark left handed bass guitar. What an inspiration to us all. I can't possibly fathom what keeps him so energetic and young (must be the vegetarian lifestyle ;)) but whatever he's doing I hope he continues. What a sad world it would be without Macca!
Paul, we'll never tire of your silly love songs. Keep on rockin' for years to come! Oba-La-Di-Oba-La-Da!
