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Paul McCartney — Every Night
Album: McCartney
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Released: 1971
Length: 2:26
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Ev'ry night I just wanna go out
Get out of my head
Ev'ry day I don't wanna get up
Get out of my bed
Ev'ry night I want to play out
And ev'ry day I wanna do-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
But tonight I just wanna stay in
And be with you-oo
And be with you

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

Ev'ry day I lean on a lamp post
I'm wasting my time
Ev'ry night I lay on a pillow
I'm resting my mind
Ev'ry morning brings a new day
And ev'ry night that day is through
But tonight I just wanna stay in
And be with you
And be with you

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, believe me, momma
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, momma
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh...
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I've never heard this song before - go RP!!
Posted 3 months ago by seaotterpup    [ Reply ]
Dude could write some tunes.
Posted 8 months ago by mgtom    [ Reply ]
I loved this first solo album from Paul.
Such a cool stripped down sound compared to the Wings albums to come.
My only complaint was that it was too short, clocking in at about a half hour, including several filler instrumentals. That minor quibble aside, definitely one of my fave Paul albums.   : )
Posted 11 months ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 acolt wrote:


Well, it's not a 10 because all it is is "good." If this is a 10, where do we put "Hey Jude," or "Another Brick In The Wall" or "Hurricane" or any of the classical music tracks that get reflexive 9s and 10s on this site?

This is a 5, maybe a 6 at best.


Agree with the first part of your point; lost me on "5-6". Easy 7 or 8 in my book
Posted 1 year ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
oh, so sweet. my fav of all of his solo stuff.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
So glad to have lived on the planet at the same time as this brilliant musician.
Posted 1 year ago by stephen2    [ Reply ]
Genius. Nothing more need be said. Lucky to have lived in his musical era.
Posted 1 year ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
 acolt wrote:


Well, it's not a 10 because all it is is "good." If this is a 10, where do we put "Hey Jude," or "Another Brick In The Wall" or "Hurricane" or any of the classical music tracks that get reflexive 9s and 10s on this site?

This is a 5, maybe a 6 at best.


Started at a 5 and it grew on me. A 6 from me. 
Posted 2 years ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
Hearing Paul McCartney feels like coming home.
Posted 2 years ago by RoelantSiekman    [ Reply ]
 jimmy99s wrote:

 
Macca has this wonderful habit of writing something so simple sounding and so beautifully melodic. But when you come to learn it, there's always so much more to it. He's still the best bassist around!!


Hmmm.

I agree Paul is a great bass player but what about Jack Cassidy? There may be some who think he is the greatest.
Posted 2 years ago by nomnol    [ Reply ]
 molson wrote:

How is this not a 10? Maybe some people just don't like good music...?



Well, it's not a 10 because all it is is "good." If this is a 10, where do we put "Hey Jude," or "Another Brick In The Wall" or "Hurricane" or any of the classical music tracks that get reflexive 9s and 10s on this site?

This is a 5, maybe a 6 at best.
Posted 2 years ago by acolt    [ Reply ]
How is this not a 10? Maybe some people just don't like good music...?
Posted 2 years ago by molson    [ Reply ]
Favourite song on the “McCartney” album.
Posted 3 years ago by Stratocaster    [ Reply ]
LOVE YOU PAUL 
Posted 3 years ago by Joanna91540    [ Reply ]
 dboseman wrote:

Great song and melody. What happens to these guys like McCartney and Elton John? They produced such beauty in their youth. Is it the aging of the brain, or because they give up drugs?



The creative well just dries up, or becomes less of what people want to hear at the time. I'm a songwriter too, and I had a 25-song burst of creativity 10 years ago that I still listen to. Now I'm down to writing a "good" song every year or two. It's hard to explain but it's a thing!
Posted 3 years ago by Stratocaster    [ Reply ]
a great friend of mine bought me this album for my 13th birthday, wanted to trade it after for a Jethro Tull album. I declined because we had different ideas about gifts, and perhaps I was wrong...but I still like to listen to this. One good thing about CDs...ability to burn a copy (sorry but its true)
Posted 3 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
 buddy wrote:

A great album when this came out right after the breakup. Several songs would have ended up on a Beatles album, no doubt, including this one. Lovely tune and yes, it invokes "Blackbird" and a couple others of his tunes, but stands up on it's own well, still.


Very much what I was thinking. This is from1970! Sounds like a good Beatles song. There's nothing wrong with that, and it stands the test of time.
Posted 3 years ago by ExpatLarry    [ Reply ]
 Steely_D wrote:

I believe you, mama.


. . . or Macca.    ; )
Posted 3 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
A firm 4
Posted 3 years ago by MrsTom    [ Reply ]
 dboseman wrote:
Great song and melody. What happens to these guys like McCartney and Elton John? They produced such beauty in their youth. Is it the aging of the brain, or because they give up drugs?
 
Probably the latter. Like when Carlin did. Not funny anymore.

Posted 3 years ago by bimmerfan739    [ Reply ]
Paul's pop sensibility is always classic....
Posted 3 years ago by neptunejeff    [ Reply ]
This guy's Pop tunes are beyond classic. This is not my favorite, but it's still so nice.
Posted 4 years ago by villegasmiguel    [ Reply ]
 Punkysoup wrote:
He's so talented. Saw him live last month, and couldn't believe how great he sounded and performed - for three hours! No one like him!
 
You are so lucky!  I do admire him.  He is profound in so many ways.
Posted 4 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
 Punkysoup wrote:
We are with you on that one, saw him in Vancouvere Canada in July,one of the greatest musical talents ever...
 

Posted 5 years ago by Bert7    [ Reply ]
He's so talented. Saw him live last month, and couldn't believe how great he sounded and performed - for three hours! No one like him!
Posted 5 years ago by Punkysoup    [ Reply ]
 buddy wrote:
A great album when this came out right after the breakup. Several songs would have ended up on a Beatles album, no doubt, including this one. Lovely tune and yes, it invokes "Blackbird" and a couple others of his tunes, but stands up on it's own well, still.
 
I'm sure this is well studied  and documented somewhere but every creative artist/musician/writer etc hits an artistic peak and then never quite hits it again. They may come close. With Lennon and McCartney, the common consensus would be their years as the Beatles with some moments of brilliance later on. Hemingway's work after WW2 was nowhere near as good as his early work. Stevie Wonder's peak was 1971-1976. Rolling Stones: 66-71/72? Picasso, the prolific artist of all time, spent the last few decades repeating earlier themes.

Bottom line: as brilliant as McCartney and Elton John may be, the creative bag of tricks does  run out.
Posted 5 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
So glad that the lyrics provided write out all of the ooh-oohs.  Very helpful haha
Posted 5 years ago by Floyd62    [ Reply ]
nagsheadlocal wrote:
I know I'm not the only musician who's sat down, tried to figure this out, and said to himself: "How does McCartney do it?"
 
Macca has this wonderful habit of writing something so simple sounding and so beautifully melodic. But when you come to learn it, there's always so much more to it. He's still the best bassist around!!
Posted 5 years ago by jimmy99s    [ Reply ]
I thought this was Emit Rhodes...
Posted 5 years ago by Hogtownmike    [ Reply ]
Had the album at the time.  Loved it then.  Love it now.

Sweet harmonies in his voice and his guitar.. Who makes music like this now?
Posted 5 years ago by bruceandjenna    [ Reply ]
I believe you, mama.
Posted 6 years ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
A great album when this came out right after the breakup. Several songs would have ended up on a Beatles album, no doubt, including this one. Lovely tune and yes, it invokes "Blackbird" and a couple others of his tunes, but stands up on it's own well, still.
Posted 6 years ago by buddy    [ Reply ]
Phoebe Snow did a really great version of this song. 
-John
Posted 6 years ago by jsd52756    [ Reply ]
 BCarn wrote:
Even for this ultimate Beatle and Macca fan, not a lot of memorable songs from that album but this one is a gem. Just learned this on guitar too! 

 
I remember learning this back in the day. It's a surprisingly difficult song - similar to "Blackbird" in a way.
Posted 6 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
 GaryG wrote:
The greatest rock musician of all time.
Playing all the instruments here...sounds like a band.
 
Who knew Paul was posting on RP?!   ; )
Posted 6 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
The greatest rock musician of all time.
Playing all the instruments here...sounds like a band.
Posted 6 years ago by GaryG    [ Reply ]
12.
Posted 7 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
 BCarn wrote:

Just let it go. It was the early 70's. What do you expect?
Still a great tune. 

 

This was one of the songs of the 70s. Lennon may have snarked at McCartney shortly after the Beatles broke up ("How Do You Sleep At Night?"), but Paul's music was a damned sight more entertaining at the time.  
Posted 7 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
I misremembered the intro and so this song took me by surprise despite knowing it for 30+ years. Bumping it up from 8-9, just because.
Posted 7 years ago by GuiltyFeat    [ Reply ]
Wow - missed this one somehow.  Nice....!
Posted 7 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:
It's an okay song until I hear him say, "Believe me, mama." Makes me grind my teeth. 

 
Just let it go. It was the early 70's. What do you expect?
Still a great tune. 
Posted 7 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
 boontonite wrote:
This is McCartney at his peak, IMO. Very loose with a fantastic feel for the acoustic guitar. Love the chording on this one.

 


Posted 7 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:
It's an okay song until I hear him say, "Believe me, mama." Makes me grind my teeth. 

 
I don't mind that.  I think it's groovy. {#Bananajam}
Posted 7 years ago by Garyohh    [ Reply ]
9
Posted 7 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
It's an okay song until I hear him say, "Believe me, mama." Makes me grind my teeth. 
Posted 7 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Even for this ultimate Beatle and Macca fan, not a lot of memorable songs from that album but this one is a gem. Just learned this on guitar too! 
Posted 7 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
When you stop and really listen to this song and then try to imagine any contemporary artist performing anything comparable, it's very hard to do. 
Posted 7 years ago by rpdevotee    [ Reply ]
Great song by Paul.
Posted 7 years ago by jgfergus    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:
He had a guest vocalist on the instrumental track "Hot As Sun".
{#Wink}
 
Marcel Marceau.
Posted 8 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 jimbaca wrote:
I understand he also sang every song on this album!!  {#Wink}

 
He had a guest vocalist on the instrumental track "Hot As Sun".
{#Wink} 
Posted 8 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]

Everybody in my elevator loves this song... we be dancing like happy hippies... love Radio Paradise...


Posted 8 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 mread wrote:
Silly love song.  But a great one.

 
"Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh  I'm wasting my time" :)
Posted 8 years ago by GreenKittenLines    [ Reply ]
A Brit getting lie/lay mixed up. tsk tsk, my good chap!
Posted 8 years ago by coccyx    [ Reply ]
I have always loved the way Paul uses his voice as an instrument. Quite versatile. Splendid 
Posted 8 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Silly love song.  But a great one.
Posted 8 years ago by mread    [ Reply ]
This is McCartney at his peak, IMO. Very loose with a fantastic feel for the acoustic guitar. Love the chording on this one.
Posted 8 years ago by boontonite    [ Reply ]
Solid songwriting, fabulous playful melody, catchy phrasings — Paul was really in command of wonderful musical sensibilities!  Love it!
Posted 8 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
i think the songs on this album are better than any of McCartney's on Abbey Road
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Too sweet for my tastes 
Like cheesecake as Main 
Posted 8 years ago by Ishwara    [ Reply ]
great songs on this album even when the recording/producing lacks the songs still come on strong
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Pure joy from Sir Paul
Great stuff 
Posted 9 years ago by Estroso    [ Reply ]
Pleasant-sounding, but pretty lightweight. 
Posted 9 years ago by Anax    [ Reply ]
 tutakea wrote:
crap

 
Insightful comment
Posted 9 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
First two solo album so underrated.
Pure natural genius. Love transformed into sound. yeah!!!!


Posted 9 years ago by peterm252    [ Reply ]
Love
Posted 9 years ago by onerb    [ Reply ]

It's amazing that I haven't heard this in decades, but I remembered most of the words.  And yet, I can't remember some things I did earlier this year! 

{#Ask}


Posted 9 years ago by ginniet    [ Reply ]
 apd wrote:
Love the Phoebe Snow version too.

 
Too right.  Cracking.
Posted 10 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 jimbaca wrote:


I understand he also sang every song on this album!!  {#Wink}

 
He didn't sing every song on this album - there is at least one instrumental track.
Posted 10 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
The Beatles are the very definition of Synergy.  You can hear the contributions of the individuals on the Beatles songs. The interaction and editing is what put them in their own category.  McCartney needed Lennon to temper his bubble gum simplicity and Lennon needed McCartney to lighten him up.  On their own, they are average at best. 
Posted 10 years ago by maxjboxer    [ Reply ]

"You never give me your money ..."

Sir Paul put out two killer albums (McCartney, Ram) when the Beatles disintegrated.  Sweetness and light and full of good vibes.  This tune, from McCartney in 1971, is ever so wonderful, innit?


Posted 10 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 d-don wrote:
Probably my favorite McCartney solo album.

 

{#Yes}
Posted 11 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
I just noticed a strong resemblance to Yesterday. Not unusual or unexpected or wrong that an artist borrows from himself. Just sayin'.  
Posted 11 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]

Everybody in my church loves this song...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 Snort.
rdo wrote:
Sir Paul.  Would you like some milk with that toast?
 


Posted 11 years ago by sssterling    [ Reply ]
Great
Posted 12 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
Vagaries of memory ... I'd guess it's been four or five years since I listened to this album - I'd have to check my iPod playlist - but three notes into the lead in (instrumental) I knew exactly which song this was ... of course, I heard it many, may times in my formative years, forty stinkin' years ago, but still ... recorded music messes up my mind every now and then.
Posted 12 years ago by hanssachs    [ Reply ]
Probably my favorite McCartney solo album.
Posted 12 years ago by d-don    [ Reply ]
Sir Paul.  Would you like some milk with that toast?
Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 tutakea wrote:
crap
 
With this opinion, I feel that you may be in the minority.

Posted 12 years ago by Stratocaster    [ Reply ]
This was recorded at around the time of the disastrous "Let It Be" sessions.  When I used to be a pub singer, I had this song in my set list and always enjoyed playing it.

Although not terribly recent, I thought Paul's "Flaming Pie" record was very good...especially the song "The World Tonight".  Instantly memorable and WOW what a catchy tune/arrangement!

His record from last year "The Fireman" had some great tunes on it as well.  Especially "Light From Your Lighthouse".
Posted 12 years ago by Stratocaster    [ Reply ]
NoEnzLefttoSplit wrote: Wish he was still writing stuff like this.
  He probably wishes that as well.

To the contrary, I would submit there are at least 3 or 4 songs on his 2007 effort Memory Almost Full that are of comparable caliber

Posted 12 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
'Vintage' Paul. Not the recent slop. He needs to stop marrying and stop writing junk. Too bad. Like an old quarterback who can't simply ride off and enjoy the fruits of his labours.
Posted 12 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
This song always makes me think of The Drifters.
Posted 13 years ago by GuiltyFeat    [ Reply ]
 NoEnzLefttoSplit wrote:
Wish he was still writing stuff like this.
 
He probably wishes that as well.

Posted 13 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 lmic wrote:
He played every instrument on this album.
 

I understand he also sang every song on this album!!  {#Wink}
Posted 13 years ago by jimbaca    [ Reply ]
 calypsus_1 wrote:

Paul by ~Lefthand666
©2009-2010 ~Lefthand666

Paul

Soft pastel & charcoal on paper.



 
That's a nice drawing.

Lovely song from Paul.

Posted 13 years ago by madaxeman    [ Reply ]
Love the Phoebe Snow version too.
Posted 14 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
He played every instrument on this album.
Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Thanks for playing this Bill!
Posted 14 years ago by kvmrdj    [ Reply ]

Paul by ~Lefthand666
©2009-2010 ~Lefthand666

Paul

Soft pastel & charcoal on paper.



Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
crap
Posted 14 years ago by tutakea    [ Reply ]
Ahhh, memories.  That's one of those songs I haven't heard in many years, but it came right back to me—words, intro, etc.

{#Sunny}
Posted 14 years ago by ginniet    [ Reply ]
 NoEnzLefttoSplit wrote:
Wish he was still writing stuff like this.
 
You and me both, brother.

Posted 14 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
I know I'm not the only musician who's sat down, tried to figure this out, and said to himself: "How does McCartney do it?"
Posted 14 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
 rosedraws wrote:
Um... how is it possible that there is a Beatles* song I've never heard?

*even solo Beatles
 
This was Paul's first solo album and, in my opinion, his best. I bought it when it first came out, and although a little simple, it had a lot of soul - this song being a fine example.
Posted 14 years ago by ezzyme    [ Reply ]
 DaveInVA wrote:
Is he singing "I just want to be here and pee with you"?
 
ew. 

Posted 14 years ago by rosedraws    [ Reply ]
Is he singing "I just want to spray here and pee with you"?
Posted 14 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
Um... how is it possible that there is a Beatles* song I've never heard?

*even solo Beatles
Posted 14 years ago by rosedraws    [ Reply ]

Paul McCartney - Interview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTNHD7lDX2U
Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]

So great to hear this. Thanks {#Good-vibes}


Posted 15 years ago by mrdak    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:
This song is soooo good for the external acoustic meatus...
 
And also for the ears! {#Biggrin} ......{#Beat} Dumbkopf!

Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
My favorite Paul McCartney — his voice sounds pure, the emotions true, the acoustic guitar just the right punctuation.
Posted 15 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:

I agree in regard to all works that came after Magical Mystery Tour. Let's see, that's the White Album, Abbey Road, and Let It Be. So change the "4 or 5" above to "3" and your statement is much more accurate.
 

Wow ... I think Abbey Road is their best record.

Totally agree about the other two, though.
Posted 15 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
 bronorb wrote:

Disagree. The Beatles were an incredible thing but their break-up was inevitable. All four were too talented and too professional at that point to continue the charade.
They complimented each other in the early days but by the last 4 or 5 albums, they were 4 solo artists masquerading as session musicians for each other. This is proven by each one's solo albums that came out during and after the break-up.
This album is a perfect example.
Absolutely godlike!

 
I agree in regard to all works that came after Magical Mystery Tour. Let's see, that's the White Album, Abbey Road, and Let It Be. So change the "4 or 5" above to "3" and your statement is much more accurate.


Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:

In Paul's case, he really needed Lennon to steer him straight and embarass him when he was too far astray. Likewise, Paul kept John from getting too far afield, at least until Yoko showed up!
 
Disagree. The Beatles were an incredible thing but their break-up was inevitable. All four were too talented and too professional at that point to continue the charade.
They complimented each other in the early days but by the last 4 or 5 albums, they were 4 solo artists masquerading as session musicians for each other. This is proven by each one's solo albums that came out during and after the break-up.
This album is a perfect example.
Absolutely godlike!


Posted 15 years ago by bronorb    [ Reply ]
Beauty.
Posted 15 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
NoEnzLefttoSplit wrote:
Wish he was still writing stuff like this.

agreed. never heard this before, but instant like.

Posted 15 years ago by Gartholamundi    [ Reply ]
I was amazed that this wasn't even in R.Paradise repertoire when I looked for it.
So I uploaded it.

On of my favorites from Paul.
Posted 15 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
wow, am I ever missing something. 
I thought this was marginal at best, but the rest of you sure seem to like it.
Strange...
Posted 15 years ago by bluefrog    [ Reply ]
Wish he was still writing stuff like this.
Posted 16 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit    [ Reply ]
 dboseman wrote:
Great song and melody. What happens to these guys like McCartney and Elton John? They produced such beauty in their youth. Is it the aging of the brain, or because they give up drugs?
 
In Paul's case, he really needed Lennon to steer him straight and embarass him when he was too far astray. Likewise, Paul kept John from getting too far afield, at least until Yoko showed up!


Posted 16 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
This came out in '70, Bill. I remember well because it was the same summer as the Goose Lake Int'l Music Festival, for which I was on the film crew. Other crew members would insist on singing along to Maybe I'm Amazed.
Posted 16 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Moak wrote:
The quintessential musical genius...thank god for Paul
Ditto!!
Posted 16 years ago by crnkan    [ Reply ]
Tireux_De_Roche wrote:
Love the artwork on the cover.
Linda's handiwork.
Posted 16 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
The quintessential musical genius...thank god for Paul
Posted 16 years ago by Moak    [ Reply ]
Geecheeboy wrote:
Appropriate that you play Sir Paul this morning, since his settlement with Heather was just on the news.
Not to worry, he has the cash.
Posted 16 years ago by parrothead    [ Reply ]
Geecheeboy wrote:
Appropriate that you play Sir Paul this morning, since his settlement with Heather was just on the news.
just looked it up. $33 million.
Posted 16 years ago by rachlan    [ Reply ]
Appropriate that you play Sir Paul this morning, since his settlement with Heather was just on the news.
Posted 16 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
Wizzuvv_oz wrote:
for some reason I really like Ram, but I sure got hammered on my uploads from that album. This is a great son/album though.


Yah, I like Ram too (and this), but lots of people don't.

Guess you had to be there. ; )

Posted 16 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]