Life got it the way of the Thursday Throwback yesterday, so to make up for it today, enjoy a couple of tracks from Paul McCartney and John Lennon, post Beatles. McCartney's Ram and Lennon's Plastic Ono Band are two albums that show each artist branching out on their own after the band split in 1970 and embracing the styles that made their individual unique marks on the Beatles. Although I consider myself more of a Rolling Stones kinda guy, I would rank both of these albums right up there with some of The Beatles' work. I've included the first track of both albums below - check them out!
Ram, released in 1971 showcases McCartney's unique gift for melody and his sometimes whimsical side. McCartney's wife Linda also is featured prominently on the album (actually released with "Paul & Linda McCartney" as the artists). A couple of the songs on Ram ("Dear Boy" and "Too Many People") were purportedly written as jabs at Lennon - and upon listening closely, its easy to see why.
Paul McCartney - "Too Many People"
Plastic Ono Band (1970) is vintage Lennon. Earnest, spiritual songs that often deal with heavy subject matter, and speak out on many social issues of the day ("Working Class Hero" & "Power to the People" for example). Check out "Mother" which ends with Lennon laying down some of the most powerful vocals of his career.
John Lennon - "Mother"
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