Paul Mccartney In The Sunday Times

[andy-hughes]

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.

[Stickybottle]

[tomus42]

It's throw.

[andy-hughes]

Tomus - I think we've established that now to everyone's satisfaction, including mine.

[tomus42]

That's good Andy. I apologise for coming late to the thread and just answering the question instead of reading all the previous answers.

[andy-hughes]

No problem at all Togo, thanks for clarifying.

[jno]

read that and post again, andy!

[andy-hughes]

Why, and what would I post?

[jno]

just the person you were addressing it to...

[andy-hughes]

Doh!

Thanks jno, and apologies to both for the mix up!!

[jno]

I don't know which of them will be the more outraged...

[royfromaus]

1 out of 2 ain't bad