Paul McCartney - still got it.

 I spent the first part of my life explaining to my mom who The Beatles are and why they were so cool.  I have spent the last 20 years of my life telling my daughters who The Beatles were and why they were so cool.  I can safely say that my daughters understand it way better than my mom did.

Last night (5/30/2013) I took my daughter's and my niece to see Paul McCartney in concert in Tulsa Oklahoma.   It was a great family thing to do for any family that has ever heard a Beatles song, a Wings song, or a Paul McCartney song.   I would list them here but I am not sure the internet has that much room.

As most musicians my age The Beatles are the main reason I wanted to play music.  Hearing their songs, harmonies, or lyrics puts me in a world that I enjoy being in.  And of Course - Paul McCartney was a huge part of that.  

I think Paul could come out on stage with just an acoustic guitar and his voice and keep an arena full of people happy all night.   His band is fantastic - I am merely saying that he is one of those talents that could pull it off by himself if he wanted to.

I enjoyed his acoustic numbers a lot.  He has a way of picking the guitar that most guitar teachers would try to correct.  But that's what The Beatles were about - do your own thing - If it works - it works.   I use that philosphy in all areas of my life.  

I loved the way he told stories between some of the songs.  I would pay just to hear the stories.

It's no secret he turns 71 this year.  Yet he has the energy and charisma of a 20 or 30 something.  His outlook on life still inspires me.

Sometimes I think the best of life is behind me -  After last night - I am excited about the future. 

He still inspires me to write and play music.





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