McCartney at benefit concert "Let it be Kerry!"

[skjpm]

Apparently, McCartney introduced Let It Be with this quip when he appeared at the Bridge Benefit concert with Neil Young. All you cynical Macca-haters, go ahead and vent your spleen, but he's still on the right track--and with Kerry, it's Coming Up! (I'm still hoping for a version ofGive Iraq Back to the Iraqis.)

[movonne]

1. Why do people hate McCartney?...I'm serious I have never seen

anything about that...maybe I live in a hole....

[magnolia]

5. I think skjpm meant...

...whenever somebody mentions a celebrity supporting a candidate, someone invariably says "who cares". I personally think celebrities are citizens too and have just as much right to express their views as we do.

Paul was my favorite Beatle back in the day so I'm thrilled but not surprised that he is supporting our man!!!!

On edit...oops...I guess skjpm meant something else.

[henslee]

12. Kerry on H. Stern like 2 yrs ago - amazing, funny candid. He is awesome.

[Maccagirl]

23. There has always been alot of McCartney hatred

on this board. He's the Beatle Duers love to hate.

[cally]

2. It's true

Constant reminders to go vote also. McCartney said, "Let it be" a few times and then, "Let it be, Kerry!" The crowd erupted in cheers.

[movonne]

3. Who are these people who hate McCartney????

[chookie]

16. (shamefacedly offering the position)

I don't hate MacCartney; acknowledge him as a great artist whose work will live forever.

However, I have offered the opinion that his recent work has not been good, and have gone so far as to suggest that Paul is past it artistically.

"Freedom", for example, is pretty awful.

Some of us big John fans also feel uncomfortable with the way he insisted that their songwriting legacy be divided up and thought he was being a bit too egotistical. We felt as unhappy of the dividing of the Lennon-McCartney legacy as Lincoln did about Southern secession.

Please note that these are merely opinions. I still love Paul, always will.

I have heard him interviewed in the past year -- most notably on Fresh Air, and he is fascinating to listen to -- still has lots of important things to say, and I thank Sir Paul for taking a stand for sanity in this very difficult time, and I repent most sincerely for my sins of speaking critically of him.

[skjpm]

20. Forget Freedom, try Calico Skies

Even I, as a huge fan, can't stand Freedom. But try Calico Skies, a wonderful anthem to love and peace which he played on his latest tour.

[LittleClarkie]

24. Always like Ringo, meself

Considering he saw the towers fall, I would not have been surprised if he had come out as a Bush supporter. I appreciated the way he tried to support us post-9/11, but I'm also glad he has the clear head to see who is really best for America.

The last thing I liked by him was the last album before Linda died.

[Astrochimp]

25. Me....

Wanting to change the credits from Lennon-McCartney to McCartney- Lennon? Why?

Some claim he is "the guy who killed the Beatles"

He refused to go to John’s funeral & sold the Beatles portfolio to Michael Jackson

And the Sir thing. I hate Mick for that too.

[PROGRESSIVE1]

4. The Beatles were part of the Anti-War/Pro Peace/Reality movement....

and they have the AUTHORITY TO SPEAK ON THIS ISSUE, unlike Toby Keith and Co who should just SHUT UP, as Bill O'ReALLY says!

:kick:

[skjpm]

7. McCartney also confronted Putin about landmines

When touring in Russia, McCartney and Heather urged Putin to end the use of landmines. I thought that was kinda gutsy. The people who hate Paul think he's too poppy or whatever. I think he's optimistic, and I frequently compare him to Edwards, with Kerry as the more pensive John.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

6. McCartney's Great...

I saw him in concert four times including once in DC on 7/4/90..

He also was a FOB...

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

9. Saw him at RFK in 1990 and at the MCI Center in 2002.

I wish I'd been around when the Beatles were together to have seen them play together. Miss John and George so much.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

13. Saw Him At...

Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami and at RFK in 00...


and at the Blocbuster Bowl in Charlotte in 93 and at the Citrus Bowl in 93...


DC in July of 90 was a much happier place than it is now...

[henslee]

15. Shruh-uhb on the run. (2x) And the jailer man....

[Wat_Tyler]

8. I hate Paul McCartney, more than I hate Hitler.

I hate him more than Cancer. I hate him more than war.

Good enough yet? }(

[donco6]

10. You do not.

You big liar. :)

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

11. Damn, Wat. Why?

[Wat_Tyler]

14. I hate him for manufacturing AIDS in a secret laboratory in Liverpool.

I hate him for invading Poland. I hate him for secretly conspiring to keep Phil Collins' career alive.

OK. I don't hate Paul McCartney.

[coreystone]

21. Whisper words of wisdom, Let It Be..... n/t

[Virginian]

17. I'm glad he's on our side, too bad he can't vote.

[LTR]

18. It'll be cool to have a president who's a fan of the Beatles

As opposed to the Nixon administration that tried to deport John Lennon.

Mac should play the inauguration.

[skjpm]

19. Actually, Clinton was a Beatle fan

He especially likes the song Eleanor Rigby.

[bunkerbuster1]

26. Which also happens to be the answer to a great trivia question

"On which beatles track did none of the Beatles actually play?"

[petepillow]

22. BEATLES FOR KE04!

I had noticed McCartney's name on several lists for "celebrity republicans" which always filled me with dismay because I am a HUGE McCartney fan. Plus it doesn't really fit with his message over the years. I know people get a little loose with these lists, but I also recall reading McCartney's supposed "public support" for the president as an additional reason to hate him.

I am filled with relief because that was a huge blow to my view on an otherwise favorite musician/role model of all time. Sometimes these celebrity endorsements really do affect people's opinions. As silly as they are, I know there are fans like me who maybe hadn't thought too much about it until they heard that. When they're that big, I'll take 'em loud and proud!

The Beatles for Kerry/Edwards 2004!

Now THAT's got nice ring to it.

[newyawker99]

27. Hi petepillow!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast: