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Про новый альбом — здесь:
https://www.beatles.ru/postman/forum_messages.asp...55&cpage=40&cfrom=1&showtype=0#3317471А ниже еще немного интересных ответов—был ли он на подпевках в Dandelion Роллингов, когда последний раз видел Джона, какая у него любимая песня Джорджа, и какую современную музыку он слушает.
- RAM was met with lukewarm to negative reviews upon its release but has since gone on to be considered possibly your best solo album by many critics. How have you personally viewed RAM since its initial release?
ПОЛ: Well, when RAM first came out I was proud of it. But yeah, the reviews weren't great. So I didn't bother with it for a few years, until my nephew Jay told me it was his favourite album. Since then I've heard that from quite a few people so it's back in favour!
- First, my dad wants to know if in addition to singing backup vocals on The Stones’ “We Love You,” are you also on the flip side “Dandelion?” It is a question that has been bugging him for over 50 years and nobody has gone on record denying it is you and John.
ПОЛ: You know, that was quite a loose and funky session so whilst I remember being on 'We Love You', I'm not sure about 'Dandelion'. But we were certainly having fun so it could been me, you'll have to ask Mick!
- I saw the sneak peek released yesterday by Peter Jacksson from the upcoming Get Back documentary and got really excited! How much of this never before released material have you seen and was there anything that got you excited as well?
ПОЛ: I think the main thing was that after the release of the 'Let it Be' film I was saddened with the break up of the Beatles. And the film always reminded me of that. So I was very happily surprised when Peter Jackson told me he'd been reviewing the unseen 56 hours of footage and he found it to be entertaining and upbeat. Since then I've seen clips from it and it's very joyful. I particularly like me and John jiving together. And also the birth of the song Get Back. It's pretty exciting, I must say. Crazy!
- Is there a song in your catalogue that you thought "Hmm, I'd love to change something about it (maybe the lyrics, maybe the instruments)"?
ПОЛ: I don't have any plans to do that at the moment, but it's always an intriguing idea to reimagine songs. I was thinking about 'She's Leaving Home' this morning, and thinking that's not a bad song. And it would be interesting to re-do the backing for 'Waterfalls' from McCartney II because I used a cheap synthesiser and so it could be intriguing to hear it with a really good proper orchestra. But then again, the cheap synthesiser might be the winner.
- My question is about the music that inspires you now. Are there any newer (or older) artists that you listen to?
ПОЛ: I'm lucky, I have a friend who sends me new music which helps me keep in touch with the modern scene. So I listen to people like Dominic Fike, Beck, St Vincent, and Khruangbin. I also listen to a lot of classic oldies coming through, from rock n' roll to 60's to soul to R'n'B, with a sprinkling of classical music now and then.
- Can you please finally clear up for all of us when the last time was you actually saw John Lennon in person? Some argue it was the infamous night where you two almost went down to Saturday Night Live in 1976. But, your son James has said John held him as a baby so that 1976 date can’t be right. There’s also the rumor that you and John and Linda and Yoko went to see the movie called Pretty Baby in 1978. Would you mind clearing this up for both history and for the fans?
ПОЛ: I think it was on a visit to New York and unfortunately I don't remember the year, so I'd have to say 'Some Time in New York'.
- What was your favorite part about working with Dave Grohl?
ПОЛ: His enthusiasm and exuberance are infectious. When he invited me to his studio and we had no plan in mind, but I had just been given a great cigar box guitar by Johnny Depp, so once that came into the mix and Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear joined in, then the result was pure excitement. It ended up in the song 'Cut Me Some Slack' which won a GRAMMY!
- How long does it usually take for you to write a song?
ПОЛ: It depends! Sometimes it can be as little as two hours. Or, if you figure out the music first and not the words, that it can be a lengthy process. It can be a month before you get words you're happy with. So between two hours and a month!
- Paul, if you could choose one artist from any point in history to make an album with, who would it be?
ПОЛ: There's an awful lot of them. John Lennon, he's pretty good. And then there's George. And Ringo. And then there's Elvis. And Chuck Berry... It's impossible to choose, the list goes on and on!
- What has been your favourite ever song to perform live?
ПОЛ: It varies. On the last tour, 'Come On To Me' and 'Fuh You' were my favourites, but 'Hey Jude' is always great. It's great to see the crowd singing altogether with one voice. It's inspiring.
- what's your favorite song of George Harrison?
ПОЛ: Here Comes The Sun. It is a brilliant song, and the kind of song that's really good in times like these.
- What is your favorite performance you’ve done?
ПОЛ: I think the last show we did at Dodger Stadium in LA was great fun, it was a great crowd and things went down very well.
- Do you still play your Rickenbacker bass or do you just use the hofner?
ПОЛ: I mainly use the Hofner these days, but I keep promising myself I'll get back into the Ricky.
- If you could collab with any musician in the future, who would it be?
ПОЛ: I've always had a sneaky feeling to collaborate with Bob Dylan, but it's never happened. It's intriguing, but...
- What’s your favorite instrument to play?
ПОЛ: It's a choice between guitar and piano. Oh, and bass. I don't really have a favourite instrument, to be honest! I write on whichever is nearest.
- What in particular brings you joy in these trying times?
ПОЛ: Music and family.
