RUN DEVIL RUN

RUN DEVIL RUN : LIMITED EDITION SET : Paul McCartney's first studio recording after the death of his beloved wife Linda. Much like his" Choca B Cccp" Russian album, this was mostly a cover record with only.3 originals. More committed than the Russian album, this was more in the same vein as John Lennon's "Rock 'n' Roll" album of the 70's. Quite an enjoyable album and would not be totally out of touch on anyone party. Paul did a small show based on tracks on this album at the legendary Cavern which was available on DVD. The only Beatles song that he sang was 'I Saw Her Standing There.'

DISC 1

Blue Jean Bop ( Vincent / Levy ) : Loved this playful take on this Gene Vincent original. Kinda set the tone for the rest of the album.

She Said Yeah ( Williams ) : Paul McCartney and The Beatles were great fans of Larry Williams. They did three of his songs as The Beatles. This version was hard as hard as it could be.

I'm All Shook Up ( Blackwell / Presley ) : Elvis Presley never sounded this hard. If you were driving and this came up on the radio, you could be forgiven for not recognising this song.

Run Devil Run ( McCartney ) : The first original from this album. Trust Paul to be adaptable enough to come up with songs that sounded like the covers he is covering.

No Other Baby ( Bishop / Watson ) The first one that truly stays on your mind. For days I would say. Said to be the most obscure song on the album but Paul's version made sure it doesn't stays so.

Lonesome Town ( Knight ) : Paul in his most heart wrenching vocal and it seems he still have it in him to tug at your heart string.

Try Not To Cry ( McCartney ) : Clearly Paul haven't really lost his touch on writing catchy song as this one demonstrated. Incredibly but this kind of songs seems  to come easy to Paul. One of the highlights here.

Movie Magg ( Perkins ) : The kind of story songs that delights. Paul seems to be enjoying himself here. Enjoyable stuff from The Beatles former idol. Carl Perkins.

Brown Eyed Handsome Man ( Berry ) : An almost unrecognisable version of this Chuck Berry rocker. A great version on a not so great song in my opinion. I think if Paul have changed the lyric, he could have claimed this song as his. Loud though.

What Is It ( McCartney ) : The final McCartney original  here. A fairly decent rocker that's quite listenable.

Coquette ( Green / Kahn / Lombardo ) : A Fat Domino's obscure B sides. Domino was always one of Paul's favorite, and this was done as a tribute to his childhood idol. Not a bad tribute.

I Got Stung ( Schroeder / Hill ) : Another Elvis Presley's song that totally different from The King's version. Lot more rocker than the original version. I couldn't recognise this song.

Honey Hush ( Turner ) : This is getting to sound too familiar with the other tracks. A nice track but problem is I can' t really tell one from the other.

Shake A Hand ( Morris ) : Seems Paul still have his vocal chord in place. Wonder why he sounded so hoarse and growl-like in his concert. The man is baring his heart out.

Party ( Robinson ) : Let's have a party and this was the last song. He should have sung ' Let's Go To Bed,' Anyway, it's a good end to a great album though a bit too taxing on the ears. Loud man.

DISC 2

Interview : An interview conducted by Laura Gross. Just a one time listen and that's it. At my age, by the time I came to the end of the interview,