There is a fascinating piece in today's ST Magazine about Paul McCartney's new book, in which he discusses his lyrics through the years, and the ST prints a section of lyrics by each part.
One of the songs is Dear Friend, from the Wildlife album, a favourite album and song of mine.
I noticed that the ST printed the line "Dear friend, throw the wine ..." and I had always heard it as THROUGH the wine, which to my ears, makes sense, rather than 'throw the wine'.
I listened again, and in my view, Paul slightly slurs the word, it does sound like 'throw' - but I don;t think that makes sense, but 'through the wine' does make sense.
I have attached the song - the line comes in after 38 seconds - do let me know what you think.
I didn;t think the ST would make an mistake with lyrics.
But I still prefer to hear it as I have always heard it, I like my meaning better.
Next week - I will explain the meaning behind 'The House Of The Rising Sun' lyrics, where the singer's mum was nasty enough to sell his new blue jeans.
In the house of the Rising sun I alway thought they said "...one foot on the black one" - only recently did I realise it's "..one foot on the platform"!
I have to say - and regulars will know where I am coming from on this - I am delighted that no-one has referred to our greatest living songwriter as 'Ex-Beatle'.
As regulars know, such behaviour brings a personal visit, and the results are rarely pleasant!!
I'm curious about what will happen to me!! I really don't see Paul McCartney as a really good songwriter or a brilliant musician. To me he is a just an EX BEATLE. You may or may not remember our argument years ago about him! ;o)