Paul McCartney: Maybe I'm Amazed

Paul McCartney: Maybe I'm Amazed
VH1
Song released 17 April 1970
Music Video
VHS
B-

McCartney's early solo hit paired with pictures of him and his family from that time, airing on an 8-Track Flashback episode dedicated to the Beatles' independent careers in the '70s.

The Beatles Anthology: Episode 3

The Beatles Anthology: Episode 3
ABC
November 23, 1995
Documentary
VHS
B+

"And in the end the love you take, is equal to the love you make."  Backing up to Brian's death, this is mostly about the "slow death" of the Beatles, so there's less giddiness here, and more reflection.  No mention is made of the years that came after the break-up, including Lennon's murder, but John's spirit is present throughout of course.  My favorite part is about the rooftop concert in Let It Be, especially with the reactions of the spectators, including a delighted little old man.  Overall, a very moving documentary, maybe not "complete," but very satisfying.

Paul McCartney & Wings: Silly Love Songs

Paul McCartney & Wings: Silly Love Songs
VH1
Song released April 1, 1976
Music Video
VHS
B-

OK, I have a soft spot for this one since it was the first Paul McC song I loved as a little girl.  And the video isn't bad, showing more of the band and the crowd than in most of the other concert videos.

Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson: Say Say Say

Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson: Say Say Say
VH1
Song released October 3, 1983
Music Video
VHS
B+

This was a very popular song and video at the time, and I think the last song or video I fully enjoyed until around 1989.  Paul and Michael, despite their later falling out over the latter buying the former's music rights, are an able team and the video, although extremely silly-- of course they swindle in order to give to an orphanage!  of course Michael flirts with LaToya!-- is nonetheless still utterly charming.

Paul McCartney & Wings: Jet

Paul McCartney & Wings: Jet
VH1
Song released January 28, 1974
Music Video
VHS
C+

Another concert video from the Rockshow tour.

Paul McCartney: Maybe I'm Amazed

Paul McCartney: Maybe I'm Amazed
VH1
Song released April 17, 1970
Music Video
VHS
B-

Paul's song matched to Linda's photography of the time.

Paul McCartney & Wings: Band on the Run

Paul McCartney & Wings: Band on the Run
VH1
Song released April 8, 1974
Music Video
VHS
B

At last a Wings concert video that does justice to the energy and complexity of the song, in this case the memorable title track.  I also like the little cut to the shooting of the album cover.  Note that, while we are taking these trips back into the '70s, this is the 1989th show I've reviewed and I'm technically supposed to be in 1989.

Paul McCartney & Wings: Arrow Through Me

Paul McCartney & Wings: Arrow Through Me
VH1
Song released August 14, 1979
Music Video
VHS
C-

Potentially good song marred by, of all things, Paul singing off key!  He does it more than once, so I assume it's deliberate, but it doesn't work for me.

Paul McCartney: Coming Up

Paul McCartney: Coming Up
VH1
Video premiered 24 April 1980
Music Video
VHS
B

Ten Pauls and two Lindas in impressive technology for its time.  The song is a little redundant, but that's OK.

Paul McCartney & Wings: Goodnight Tonight

Paul McCartney & Wings: Goodnight Tonight
VH1
Song released March 23, 1979
Music Video
VHS
B-

Wings in the '30s and Wings in the '70s.

Paul McCartney: My Brave Face

Paul McCartney: My Brave Face
VH1
Song released May 8, 1989
Music Video
VHS
B-

Odd video about an obsessed Japanese fan/collector.  Contains brief footage of John, George, and Ringo, not enough to merit tagging them.

Paul McCartney & Wings: Let 'Em In

Paul McCartney & Wings: Let 'Em In
VH1
Song released July 23, 1976
Music Video
VHS
B-

Another concert video, but I like the touch of the Bicentennial costume on the drummer.

Paul McCartney & Wings: Listen to What the Man Said

Paul McCartney & Wings: Listen to What the Man Said
VH1
Song released May 16, 1975
Music Video
VHS
C+

Another song from in concert, I think the Rockshow tour in '76.

Paul McCartney: So Bad

Paul McCartney: So Bad
VH1
From the Pipes of Peace album, which was released on October 28, 1983
Music Video
VHS
B-

Paul, Linda, Ringo, and the other guy pose for the cameras in this video for a light but likable song.

Paul McCartney & Wings: Live and Let Die

Paul McCartney & Wings: Live and Let Die
VH1
Song released June 1, 1973
Music Video
VHS
C+

Lots of in-concert explosions for this top-selling James Bond theme.