My Old Friend Backstory - Carl Perkins with Paul McCartney

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  • @christiejohnston8538
    @christiejohnston8538 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    Now I know why Paul McCartney didn’t give up on the new song “Now and Then” Significant personal meaning to him.

    • @bamacopeland4372
      @bamacopeland4372 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Yep, it's the last song for his best friends, especially his best of best friend. I cried many tears when I heard it.

    • @loosilu
      @loosilu 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@bamacopeland4372 I cried for two weeks.

  • @michaelharrington75
    @michaelharrington75 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Same thing happened while Olivia Harrison was putting an old clock George had bought on the mantle. Paul called her to ask if it was okay to work on the song written by John that he, Ringo, and George had started working on in 1994. As she was looking at the clock Paul told her the song was called 'Now and Then', and the clock had the words 'Now' and 'Then' written on it.

    • @pacoferpez6047
      @pacoferpez6047 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Source?.

    • @opheliabelleu8025
      @opheliabelleu8025  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@pacoferpez6047 Olivia posted the story on George's social media accounts when the song came out.

    • @andyallan2909
      @andyallan2909 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      That's why the photo of the clock is on the back of the, "Now and Then," single cover.

  • @gretchennelson7056
    @gretchennelson7056 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    It’s heartbreaking when Paul gets too choked up at times to not be able to sing.😥

  • @asgo7320
    @asgo7320 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    That gave me shivers, when Paul called him. That's crazy!? But the story about the song is beautiful.

    • @pgroove163
      @pgroove163 หลายเดือนก่อน

      if the Beatles recorded ' my old friend ' it would have been a hit

  • @zorro149
    @zorro149 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Carl Perkins touches my heart. There's something special about that guy.

  • @therealfronzilla
    @therealfronzilla ปีที่แล้ว +29

    That was no coincidence, him singing that song to Paul with those lyrics at the end. People can think otherwise, and thats their right, but that was John, dropping off a message to his mate that everything is ok.
    Personally, I've witnessed myself on spiritboxes, and old friends who had just passed tell me how much they missed me and our other friends. Reading about it and actually experiencing something like that changes your worldview. There is so much more going on around us than we could ever imagine.

  • @richardavery5222
    @richardavery5222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    How crazy is it that Paul called as Carl finished playing the song and talking about it. That’s insane!

    • @dk7934
      @dk7934 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That was nuts

    • @sashek8451
      @sashek8451 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😳😳😳

    • @AnnaBanana-mt1ty
      @AnnaBanana-mt1ty ปีที่แล้ว

      😇😇😇

    • @opex9
      @opex9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      spooky. Lennons spirit was there

    • @gretchennelson7056
      @gretchennelson7056 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Otherworldly connection

  • @cards0486
    @cards0486 3 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    Carl left out the most important fact in that story. Paul was crying because the last thing John said to him was in the hallway of The Dakota. “Think of me now and then, old Friend” as he patted Paul on the back.
    Paul had never had a full out hard cry of grief since John died.
    Carl Perkins had no idea of that fact.
    Writing that song for Paul and Linda was no coincidence. John helped him write it.

    • @barrybaddams7095
      @barrybaddams7095 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Part of Beatles mythology.

    • @jeffreywillis4258
      @jeffreywillis4258 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Unproven and I doubt it true or Carl would have mentioned it.

    • @jodeeb.6496
      @jodeeb.6496 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@jeffreywillis4258
      Not everything needs to be public information... Much respect for them to leave it within..

    • @jodeeb.6496
      @jodeeb.6496 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @R Rolyan
      I've seen watched the interview where he talks about his dreams of John and his last words to him. I cried watching. it.

    • @jodeeb.6496
      @jodeeb.6496 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jeffreywillis4258
      th-cam.com/video/CjcJ3LW4LOE/w-d-xo.html

  • @thewyldness
    @thewyldness ปีที่แล้ว +24

    The way Paul looks at him is incredible. Like he's in awe (to be fair, we all should be). How did Paul react to John telling him that? Did he think it was odd? Like "where are you going"? Did John know? It's all just eerie, in a beautiful way.

    • @RasslinRelics
      @RasslinRelics 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The Beatles were huge Carl Perkins fans,especially George.

  • @joemasse4568
    @joemasse4568 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    George played a Carl song at his funeral, the Beatles really respected Carl and his talent! He was one of the biggest influences they had starting out!

    • @oldermusiclover
      @oldermusiclover ปีที่แล้ว

      there is a video of that or used to be

    • @willdwyer6782
      @willdwyer6782 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/LhodRyCifWI/w-d-xo.html

  • @coopergleason5022
    @coopergleason5022 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    After watching Get Back I’ve realized how close, connected John and Paul were. This story is truly amazing!

  • @rca88
    @rca88 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Paul has the gift. At 4:00 and 5:40, and then at 6:25, brilliant, just brilliant. And Carl, a lovely song, well sung, really tapped into something.

  • @franknemeth7430
    @franknemeth7430 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    What a humble man . not like the selfish assholes today . Thank You .

  • @stevejurado8069
    @stevejurado8069 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This song chokes me up every time I hear it,he's so sincere ,so sweet. RIP Mr. Perkins.

  • @gregphillips2827
    @gregphillips2827 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This is incredible. The phone call at the end!

  • @BrianHido
    @BrianHido ปีที่แล้ว +16

    One this is certain, neither Paul or Carl knew John had recorded a demo tape called “now and then” prior to his death, and Carl wrote this just a few months after Lennon died.
    Yoko didn’t give the demo tape of “now and then” to the Beatles until 1994 or so.

    • @barrycolson
      @barrycolson ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The coincidences are mind blowing.

    • @barrybaddams7095
      @barrybaddams7095 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Coincidences are just that. They prove nothing, except to those who need to believe.
      @@barrycolson

    • @patrickmcgoldrick8234
      @patrickmcgoldrick8234 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks atheist man,for cleaning up the dogma front.​@@barrybaddams7095

  • @jonathanlafrance8643
    @jonathanlafrance8643 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    What a story-could it be that John channeled a message to Paul through the beautiful Carl! I do believe! 🙏

  • @bricknboxer
    @bricknboxer ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just Wow. So glad I found this clip and this story. Thank you Carl

  • @thesilvershining
    @thesilvershining 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I just started bawling watching this… I love them 😭

  • @TheGuitologist
    @TheGuitologist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Beautiful story.

  • @magneto7930
    @magneto7930 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Obviously, somebody must have been cutting onions while I was watching this...

    • @campbellarmstrong2134
      @campbellarmstrong2134 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don`t need onions. I am 73 years old and have dementia. One of the lesser known things about dementia, is that the emotions are EXTREME. It takes very little to have me in tears :(

  • @genez429
    @genez429 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Many may not know. Carl was an evangelist... The Holy Spirit will have you say things unaware that can turn out to be just what's needed for the moment. Have seen it happen more than once. The person speaking is not consciously doing it. He just felt like saying it.... God is the God of all comfort.

  • @jlbaker2000
    @jlbaker2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Carl Perkins was such an innovator in rock and roll.

  • @b1sy4n0w
    @b1sy4n0w 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Thank you so much. This has been wonderful and I have shared it with all my musician friends

  • @youtellmegod
    @youtellmegod 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I'd LOVE to HEAR the FULL unedited Conversation! Dang!

  • @jamescrow9854
    @jamescrow9854 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I Love Paul & Carl ,Rest in peace Carl ! You brought joy & happiness to many people. Thanks Paul for your friendship & love for Carl . I get tears of Joy watching this video every time I watch it.

  • @jonathanlafrance8643
    @jonathanlafrance8643 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This Song WILL make you cry. I hear Elvis singing the ending. “Carl, Paul McCartney just called…he asked if you could ring up John for him”. 🩵

  • @michaelpickern2109
    @michaelpickern2109 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a wonderful song👍

  • @joeoconnor5400
    @joeoconnor5400 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Carl Perkins was present at The Beatles recording session for Matchbox in 1964. Some writers have claimed Perkins played along with the group.

  • @VoxMax-dl3yx
    @VoxMax-dl3yx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great song and upload. Thank a lot!!

  • @campbellarmstrong2134
    @campbellarmstrong2134 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This brings tears to my edyes every time I hear it . . .

  • @IvanGeorgievZanev
    @IvanGeorgievZanev ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great!! Great!! GREAT!!!!

  • @AliceBENNETTMORAN
    @AliceBENNETTMORAN ปีที่แล้ว +2

    wow that makes me cry

  • @sallykohorst8803
    @sallykohorst8803 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Amazing!

  • @donw7571
    @donw7571 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So while Carl is telling this story Paul calls ? That's crazy .......Paranormal connection to John too.

  • @yoya4766
    @yoya4766 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Why did they edit out the part after Carl says ''Now tell me this boy hasn't got a connection to the spirit world'' ???????
    I think Paul is a believer as are all the Beatles in spirit worlds and non duality. RIP John and George.
    Long live Paul and Ringo.

  • @franciscallullriera6803
    @franciscallullriera6803 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A Paul siempre le ha dado bien hacer la voz de acompañamiento. John cuando cantaba,no parecia el mismo cuando tenia la voz de Paul acompañandolo 😍

  • @Chimp_6
    @Chimp_6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    When songs were beautiful!

  • @hubertlettenbauer7894
    @hubertlettenbauer7894 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a heartwarming story!!! 🥰

  • @jamesadcock5235
    @jamesadcock5235 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thats a great song. Carl was a real talent

  • @kenmason1461
    @kenmason1461 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful carl

  • @unclejohnthezef
    @unclejohnthezef ปีที่แล้ว +3

    2:48 won’t you think about me every NOW AND THEN…

  • @mircovannucchi6600
    @mircovannucchi6600 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Mr Perkins gimme a bar for the Blues ! MV

  • @macekirkland6962
    @macekirkland6962 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Legend

  • @rodhall1454
    @rodhall1454 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    OMG I'd like to think John had something to do with Carl's inspiration to write that song. Perhaps he was sending Paul a message through this song.

    • @thesilvershining
      @thesilvershining ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It gives me comfort to think it’s true.

  • @franciscallullriera6803
    @franciscallullriera6803 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Que bella historia 😢❤

  • @sashek8451
    @sashek8451 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    😭😭😭😭😭

  • @raunovittaniemi4905
    @raunovittaniemi4905 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tvo LEGEND.....❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @davidn.331
    @davidn.331 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We are not humans having a spiritual experience. We are spirits having a human experience. Yes there is communication from the other side to us still here.

    • @dkarras
      @dkarras ปีที่แล้ว

      Luminous beings are we… not this crude matter. - Master Yoda

  • @stlaw08
    @stlaw08 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet & Precious

  • @joniarmel7308
    @joniarmel7308 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh wow

  • @stevenwiederholt7000
    @stevenwiederholt7000 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The 1st time I heard this song, I got a Real Lump in The Throat.
    The Album "Go Cat Go" do yourself a favor, get it. You ears will thank you.

  • @jerrylanglois7892
    @jerrylanglois7892 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    At 71 yrs. old with lots of witnessing and experiences I've come to the conclusion : religion is nonsense, but the spirit world is real.

  • @iamnottodd
    @iamnottodd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow

  • @juanbeatle1
    @juanbeatle1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    😭😭😭😭😭😭😳

  • @veevintage2619
    @veevintage2619 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ...and just as he is talking about the psychic connection between John, Paul and that song, who calls him? Paul. Yeah, something uncanny is going on for sure.

  • @Olivia-tl1le
    @Olivia-tl1le 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the beatles were really big fans of carl perkins, especially george. when they went on their very first tour (before ringo joined) they all changed their names, and george changed his to Carl Harrison (after Carl Perkins)

  • @lme7382
    @lme7382 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    ❤️😭❤️😭❤️

  • @bettyfrasher
    @bettyfrasher ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's all about their relationship and mutual connection with God. God bless them both.

  • @Sakura77488
    @Sakura77488 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Does anyone know what year the interview took place?

  • @unclefunkle2834
    @unclefunkle2834 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ouch

  • @thecoopstr
    @thecoopstr ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Not that it would be authentic, or even a good idea, but what if someone created an AI of John singing it.

    • @dkarras
      @dkarras ปีที่แล้ว

      Instead our AI overlords gave us John singing Now & Then completing the circle.
      (Insert Twilight Zone theme song here)

  • @comcfi
    @comcfi ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice coincidence that he called