Paul McCartney - Back On My Feet (Demo)

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[docsavage]

His demos are better than most people's records. Even his own sometimes.

[davidholler]

I miss songs like these. No bells and whistles. Just the good stuff. How many songs nowadays can come across with just piano and vocals. That's the true mark of a good song. Like Ringo said, 'People don't whistle Paul's bass, it's the melody.' Love this song. Carry on Paul.

[gregorallnight]

Truly..he is a born super creative musical talent,
and with a perfect singing voice...so very cool, so great..thanks so much.

[deanmorrow]

Good timing for this song to arrive. The line "How many days will the wet weather last" is playing while it's pouring down. Love the demo version. Paul, You're the man!

[DrRobato]

How many days will the wet weather last?
I want know will the clouds
When they roll back
Reveal a man in an old mac
Sitting on a park bench
Living on his own?

Cut to the rain as it runs down the glass
Eventually through the lightning and thunder
We see a man going under
This is how it happen
This is what he said

He said: I don't need love
I was born on the street
Give me your hand
'Til I'm back on my feet
So, I don't need love
I was born on the street
I need a hand
'Til I'm back on my feet

How many days will the wet weather last?
I want know will the clouds
When they roll back
Reveal a man in an old mac
Sitting on a park bench
Living on his own?

Cut to the rain as it runs down the glass
Eventually through the lightning and thunder
We see a man going under
This is how it happen
This is what he said

He said: I don't need love
I was born on the street
Give me your hand
'Til I'm back on my feet
I don't need love
I was born on the street
I need a hand
'Til I'm back on my feet

I don't need love
I was born on the street
Give me your hand
'Til I'm back on my feet
Tell you that I don't need love
I was born down on the street
Give me your hand
'Til I'm back on my feet

[paulsawitzki]

Great Song, Paul! I love your music-I know all of your Songs, and im only 13 years old.

[diederickingel]

Love this song, just piano and vocals so pure.
Must admit never heard it before.

[kevinmost]

One of Paul, s great songs, in my view

[jcarruthers.]

Brilliant song as usual from the one and only Paul. Got them all.

[PogieJoe]

Love both this and the studio cut. Wish I could listen to them on Spotify!

[walterthemusician]

More of this please! You still write great songs! I was at your concert in Atlanta last year... it was the best concert I've ever seen. I saw Rolling Stones in Hyde Park when Mick Taylor was introduced: 2nd Atlanta Pop Festival in 1971 with all the Woodstock acts, Moody Blues, Beach Boys at their peak in 63, Peter, Paul and Mary in their peak in 64, Allman Brothers in their peak in 1968, and many, many more. Your concert topped them all. You've still got it. Keep it up for another decade, there's no reason to stop.

[MrSkotty]

The Demos from this era are simple amazing. It's a shame the album versions fell victim to the fads and trends of popular music of the 80s' and early 90s'

[TheLCBP]

Perfect day to be listening - itès raining outside... Love listening to Paul and then it is a great song, with truths in it..

[zephyrquartz]

LOVE this song, Mr. McCartney! Such a brilliant, glowing heart you have.

[gabidom]

Thanks Dear Paul, such a beautiful Demo ! Your music, Your words and Your voice.... here like the first drop of a river !

[stringwood]

Paul,   Happy 75th Birthday!
Thanks for all you have done and continue to do for the music world.  
Great song!
Take Care!
Jim

[eplouie]

I LOVE this song! I wish it was included in Paul's book of lyrics.

[chairmanmajong]

This is gorgeous. I have to say, so much better than the “finished” version. So affecting!

[stargazer]

great song.Sir Paul you go back so far you're in front of you. forever your fan.

I love it that they changed it from "I was born on the streets" to "Though temptation is sweet"