WIDE PRAIRE

WIDE PRAIRIE :  Much have been said about Linda McCartney's singing ability. Most were not good and some even tend to be cruel mockings of her. And in most cases the claims are not exactly baseless. Linda McCartney though married to one of the most talented, most well loved and most famous musician in the modern century just can't sing. Period. Her singing is pretty much like you and me, but she have one thing going for her. She  have Paul McCartney as her husband and thus are accessible to the best musicians and equipments that money can buy to assist her in her recording activities. Not that she delights in doing it but this CD I suspect was made in jest for self listening and never was for public consumption.  Had Linda still  lives today, I doubt very much that this recordings will ever seen the light of day. Hell, I would sound good too if Paul were to be my backing band. Still, surprise, surprise, there aresome moment of joys to be found here. It is not a total loss as in line with any Paul McCartney's CD. I got this on discount.

Wide Prairie ( L. McCartney ) : A tongue in cheek joyful little rocker, this one have Linda in what Paul called her 'twangy' voice singing. The only one with Paul helping out on the vocal. I like this.

New Orleans ( L. McCartney ) : I like this too. A fairly fast pace track.

The White Coated Man ( McCartney / McCartney ) : A slower track but still listenable.

Loves Full Glory ( McCartney ) : Sounds like a Paul McCartney's ballad but partly so 'cos this was written by Linda but still it have the McCartney name. Some even call this ballad beautiful.

I Got Up ( McCartney / McCartney ) : Yeah the singing is nothing to shout about. It's after a non musician singing but with the best musicians  backing her, she pulled it off.

The Light Comes From Within ( McCartney / McCartney ) : This is the last of the 'good' songs here. From then on the album turned uninteresting.. This is one of my favourite and it actually contained the lyrics ' you fucking no one, you stupid dick' coming the wholesome Linda McCartney. how shocking.

Mister Sandman ( Ballard ) : This Chordettes original, first released 1954 was a popular song and was covered by various artists and here it was given a karaoke run through by Linda.

Seaside Woman ( l. McCartney ) : This reggae single was released under the guise of Suzy And The Red Stripes during the 70's. It was a fan's request for this song that prompted Paul McCartney to complied and released all of Linda's songs.

Oriental Nightfish ( L. McCartney ): The first truly boring song here. It managed to reach song no. 9 before it turned boring. Not bad I would say.

Endless Days ( L. McCartney / Mick Bolton ) : Kinda of reminds me of Yoko Ono's singing but there's a certain charm about it. Child like type of singing. Rather like Yoko's 'Yes, I Am Your Angel' from "Double Fantasy."

Poison Ivy ( Leiber / Stoller ) : This was one of my all time favourite song but here it was being mangled. Linda's voice just is not for rocker like this. Songs like this should be sung loud with a full musical backing. I wouldn't have recognised this song if I haven't been paying attention.

Cow ( McCartney / McCartney / Laine ) : A dull track but with fine guitar work here. Only barely tolerable.

B-Side To Seaside ( McCartney / McCartney ) : Another barely tolerable track. Saved only by the fine musician backing which was top rated.

Sugartime ( Charlie Philips / Odis Echols ) : Clearly this is not meant for public consumption. Paul is hard chattering in the back ground.

Cook Of The House ( McCartney ) : This was the only track official released on the "Wings At The Speed Of Sound." album. A nice gesture by Paul to his wife. I don't believe there's any other singers doing that for their wives.

Appaloosa ( L. McCartney ) : Written as a tribute to her love of native American history, the Nez Perce Indians and their Appaloosa horses. An average track but with stellar musical backing.











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