Paul McCartney's Rules For His Staff Are Beyond Weird
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- Paul McCartney has spent over 60 years bringing joy to millions with his cheery, upbeat love songs. But serve his crew steak and you're asking for trouble! Here's why being on McCartney's staff may not be the dream job it seems like.
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Different songs every night | 0:00
Instruments have to be ready | 1:07
Vegetarian meals only | 2:01
No leather | 3:04
Strict rules on social media | 3:57
Wardrobe is labeled | 5:07
Everything must be spotless | 6:15
New ideas are expected | 6:59
Calm security team | 8:03
Voiceover by: Tim Bensch
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Which rules do you find the most odd?
Yes he came over to New Zealand for a show, & Sacked 10 guys for eating a hamburger Well I say Paual Mac, "Fu*****k of who the hell do you think you are, Yes Your music was once great, But not when you become an Asshole.
All of them.McCartney is another insufferable,selfrighteous Leftist
Sod him and his corny so called music.SMH.
I didn't find any of these odd
NOT to call him Billy in public
Paul once fired a staff worker for eating a hamburger. No meat allowed......he has complete control. LOL
What on earth is weird about McCartney asking to have a large number of different instruments set up and mic-ed on the off chance of his turning to play one in a session? He's a genius and an incredible multi-instrumentalist. His desire to have this happen in his studio sessions makes him admirable and awesome, not weird. This seems like a clickbait title. I'm so sick of clickbait titles on Social Media.
I'm sick of social media.
Period.🤮
Nothing. It's called being a professional.
Yeah, even low level bands will go out with a guitar roadie & have a few instruments tuned up in case a string breaks or whatever.
@@jonahwhale9047The Beatles themselves toured the world with one equipment roadie, Mal Evans.
@@claymor8241 Strictly speaking, he started off as assistant roadie to Neil Aspinall & then evolved to road manager which is a different role all together. Not sure what your point is. I'm sure, like all bands, they started off with just one guitar each & lifted their own speaker, so no need for dedicated guitar, drum etc technicians.
Of course, their "biggest tours" would have packed about as much equipment as a local band does these days.
the person who works at my local record shop, his wife used to clean his horse stables and saw both Linda and Paul pretty much everyday. she hasn't worked for him now for decades but he still calls her on her birthday every year.
Wonderful!
that’s so sweet
That is lovely to hear.🌹🥂
worked at carlton studios he would come in to do xmas videos .. nicest guy very chilled ... but when filming recording professionally he was quite strict ... he was there to work not mess about .... and expected the same from everyone around him .... also saw so called big new bands come in first thing they did was light up a spliff and start downing beers and they have all now long gone after one chart album ... ... !!!
wow
One of my closest friends has worked for Paul for years. Apparently, he goes above and beyond for people who work for him and their families. It speaks volumes that most of Paul's staff have been around since his children were young.
Paul (w/ Linda) were forward thinking pioneers of Vegartarism and Activism. He is Sir Paul Mc Cartney, greatest song writer. Let Paul live his life on his rules. He is THE MAN HE LIVES WHAT HE BELIEVES- DON'T throw shade on Sir Paul in any way shape or form.
@lizdicaprio906 I think you've replied to the wrong comment. My friend has worked for Paul since his children were little. He's not particularly a Beatles fan (I am), and he has nothing but good things to say about him. Plus, Paul's entire family.
@@DelectionPie Both my exes weren't Beatles fans. So I had to kill them. LOL Who could possibly not be a Beatles' fan? They are the biggest rock 'n roll band ever.
@LisaGemini It's unbelievable, isn't it? He was more wanting to know about where I live because Mick Jagger regularly visits, and he's more a Stones fan! We'll have to swap. I'll work for Paul, and he can get a free pint from Mick! I'm not really a Stones fan, but Mick is a great guy. I'd love to have been in the recording studio with them all!
@@DelectionPie You probably know the Beatles wrote the Stones' first hit, I Wanna Be Your Man, which Ringo sang as well. I like some Stones songs like Angie, Satisfaction, and Get Off My Cloud but Mick is the front man while the Beatles all brought their own personalities and talents to the group. That's why they're the Fab Four! I fell in love with Paul at 14 and I'll be so very sad when he and Ringo die. My youngest sister also loves them because I taught her well! My nephew is in his early 30s and also loves them.
I can sum up the video for you in afew sentences. Paul McCartney is an incredibly nice fellow, and his staff members have said this and agree with it. He does not want to harm animals, he is a vegetarian and pays for non meat foods to be enjoyed by his staff, rather than allowing any meat to be eaten. Oh yeah, and he writes and plays instruments and records and sings great songs, and by now he has made billions of people feel good when they hear him play and sing his songs.
I heard he was in a band in the 60's, I might be wrong on that?
"and his staff members have said this and agree with it" - yes, if they know which way their bread's buttered. OCD king of pop and micromanagement, it seems
@@daffyduk77Various members of staff through his career have been interviewed over the years. And you can see things stated aout him by people who met him, worked for him, etc. You can watch people who met him and dealt with hime talk about him. They say very nice things about him. A generous, optimistic, caring person.
@@nycinstyle I've read that he's very idealistic etc , it's possible to be over-prescriptive about any object or person who orbits around planet McCartney, some would feel. But no doubt the benefits of choosing to do so outweigh that impact on freedom etc. The "no leather shoes/furnishings/in vehicles" thing especially. Do fans at his concerts get frisked for leather gear etc & have to have eaten vegan for weeks in advance ? Where does it end
@@daffyduk77He can't control his staff or anyone else, only when they are at work and he is the employer paying for food for his staff, he does not want animals to be harmed in order to eat and drink. On the job. He doesn't want to invade privacy what people do on their own time, he is not crazy.
After living next to a filthy public toilet in Hamburg for months while gigging, why not have a clean dressing room? He certainly paid his dues.
More like began having expectations! Celebrity grows and the ego follows its example.
HAHAHAHAHA
@Extreme Beatles Archive Great comment. I'm just a regular Joe and I expect my hotel room to be spotless. And since when is it unusual to not expect "trash to be left behind, EVEN IN THE TRASH CANS." LOL!!! So it's ok with this bloke to check in, and if there's a half full garbage can, that's fine. YICCH!!
Honestly, that last one about the security team remaining calm while moving through crowds is pretty genius. More artists can learn a thing or two from Paul.
As a musician, this is nothing out of the ordinary.
Oh ok. "Musician".
*as a failed musician
@@richjones7313 you don't know the first grain about what myriad, subjectively quantifiable levels of success this dude has had. why the hate? a musician is a musician. that's it. if he's played to a room of people who enjoyed themselves.... he hasn't failed, as you did with your comment.
@@DanielBoonelight Best reply to an utter douche ever!
@@richjones7313
It's simple..
Does he play or sing music?
Not a failed musician then 🤷♀️.
In 1963. I was 11, and was the first kid in my school to tell everyone about this new British group that sounded so fun. Kids would respond, "The Beetles? What a weird name." "No," I'd say, "it's spelled b-e-a-t ....l-e-s," like the word 'beat, like you beat a drum, ...get it?'
I learned in 1964. The catholic kids in my hood were going crazy over them. I was addicted for many years.❤
nah, we were already following the Stones at the Marquee in 1962, It was summer and there was no A/C , They were the Rollin Stones back then.
not like beating a drum. like the 'beats,' counterculture of the time.
I was six when Beatlemania started, and it was terrific. It's hard to explain to people who weren't around at the time. It was like we were all on a guided tour through a strange mansion, and the Beatles were the ones opening all the doors. Even for (or maybe especially for) children. We could all feel the energy.
@@kevinmcinerney1959 Hearing Beatles songs, particularly at those tender ages, was like shafts of silvery light penetrating mind and soul. So much enjoyment. Similar for many other great songs of that era (I could name and play 2,200): I've been a musician ever since.
True. I worked at a recent Macartney show and there was a total vegan buffet provided to all the crew for lunch, it was nice food and plenty of it!
So McCartney's a vegan? I thought he was vegetarian..
@@duffbaker9554 Sounds like he has evolved
@@TherealShabbadang That would be good. If you care about animal welfare, there's really no justification for milk and cheese.
@@buddyneher9359 I hope you are being sarcastic! People need dairy products, esp. Kids.
@@lynnmeyers10 Not at all. Do you know about what happens to calves who are turned into veal? They are a by-product of milk production. Cows must be pregnant to produce milk. They are forcibly impregnated to do that; then their calves are taken away within the first 24 hours of life and put in tiny crates to limit their movement - so they don't develop muscles which would make the veal meat less tender. Educate yourself.
Paul was used to the working with John. When you watch them perform they're always reading and reacting with each other. I was in a few bands in the 80s. The best ones were where you could communicate with your eyes. That's magical and always resulted in great output. Unfortunately that doesn't happen with most of the people you practice with.
That was more than 50 years ago. I hope he's grown since then.
I think it was sibling rivalry.
See Keith, Mick and Ronnie.
@@randolphpinkle4482
Why?
Imagine being Paul McCartney. Wealthy, with a wonderful life behind him. And he goes on giving and giving and making people happy.
Good luck to the guy.
He will never spend his 1.8 billion dollars in ten lifetimes, he can't take it with him when he dies so why not give it away?
@@user-my4ft2kh9r That right there would be "Socialism", nobody who worked for their money should have to do that. Ridiculous.
Nothing weird about Paul's rules. He has the experience, he is the boss, so he calls the shots. A lot of people would be happy to have him as their boss.
Any other boss would be called a tyrant. You pay employees, not own them. Why doesn't he demand they all convert to his religion?
Right? Sounds like a caring, compassionate human being who isn't a freaking hypocrite.
I love it..sure can't get any good veggie's anywhere, that are not toxic..love to eat like him..
My uncle was killed by a tomato.
@@northyland1157
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The thing about the food is that Paul is paying for the food. And since he is a vegetarian for animal reasons he does not want to pay for meat. I think that is fair. His staff and employees are well fed, and well looked after. He is a terrific boss, and a wonderful human being. If some on his staff wants to eat meat they can, but they have to pay out of their own pocket. He doesn`t fire people if they buy meat on their own free time. And as he has said many times. He used to be a meat eather himself. Every member of the beatles used to eat meat when they were in the Beatles. George and Ringo eventually went vegan, but not John. He ate meat for the rest of his life. Paul didn`t hate him for that. I don`t think any of his rules are too strict. I know other stars who fires staff if they speak to them backstage. Paul is not like that at all. Paul is one of the least difficult persons to work with.
Linda was a wonderful cook and published at least one cookbook. Her kids and Paul are still very healthy so I don't poop on vegans. You can get protein and iron through veggies.
So not inclusive for all?
I own a little factory making parts for medical equipment like pacemakers; according to you i can decide what my employees eat because i pay for it? I think that's beyond crazy.
@@MarkGelderland Do you pay for your employees meals? If you do, you can decide what you want to feed them. And if you don`t like Pauls terms, go and work for somebody else. It`s that easy.
@@yellyman5483 Yes i pay for them like most employers do. My employees can decide for themselves what they eat, they're not my slaves. It's a ridiculous thought a boss can decide over others what they do wear or eat just because they work for me and i pay them. We're not living in de middle ages anymore
There is nothing weird about these rules. In fact, they make a lot of sense, and his compassionate lifestyle is admirable. Kudos.
It's fake environmentalism. Vinyl boots ... excuse me, vegan leather is vinyl .... are not a sustainable lifestyle. Not.
I did not find them all that strange either. I mean, I'm not a vegetarian, but if I were, I would probably ask the same things of my staff. Just saying.
Forcing someone you employ to change their diet is beyond weird and tbh should be illegal. McCartney is a freak, and almost certainly going to be on Epsteins list.
no leather belts IS an unreasonable BS line in the sand... Leather belts can last a lifetime, cloth ones are weak and useless. Finding the happy medium is our real goal as a species... banning something very useful completely is very unwise.
Growing vegetables destroys animal habitat and does extreme damage to insects, reptiles, birds, and waterways with so much pesticide and fertilizer use. It`s the most destructive, inhumane, toxic method of food production there is. Paul is fake.
There’s nothing weird about it.
It is thanks to all this that Maca is still among us to offer us his exceptional music!
🙄
I thought Maca was McDonalds
I think John Lennon said it best "I am just sitting here watching the wheels go round and round , I really love to watch them roll". In other words John wanted to be out of the whole rat race and he was right ,Paul still long for his days in Hamburg Germany knocking them dead in his 20's sorry Paul those days will never happen again. Time to ride off into the sunset.
Tell that to Keith Richards...
@@svendtveskg5719and so what ?
I Love a Good Steak and I still love Paul
I've been a vegetarian for around 40 years. No biggy actually..I admire and respect his vegetarianism and his willingness to protect animals.
A life truly lived LARGE. None of us are remotely capable of even assessing what is required to move thru life at this level of fame. Sir Paul seems to do it effortlessly and with joie de vivre.
Not effortlessly, and I don't see the casual ness of the joi de vivre, however, it's spelled. Too much time on my hands. I think I've had enough for another decade or two. Hope you all have nice life and also Sir Paul. Adios!
Well stated!
St. Paul of Liverpool.
None of his rules are weird. They are what he needs and if it works for him that's great!
If they were really weird and unreasonable, he wouldn't have a steady band and people working for him for many decades now.
@@TheOligoclonalBand maybe the money is good.
It's kinda weird to dictate what people working with you are allowed to eat...
@@lynnmeyers10 The money has t be good, no musician playing with Paul McCartney would have any problems making it without this gig. They are top players, not some starving musicians grateful for a weekend gig.
Yes I agree Paul McCartney's rules work out for him
Why
" discussing" Paul for the man he is?
He is a legend and ment and means a lot for the music he shared throughout the whole world.
It started with the Beatles, Wings and now individual.
Let us just be proud for whom he is.
Thank you Paul.
Just be and stay yourselve...❤
I don't think most of these are too crazy. He's a creative perfectionist and has strong feelings about animal rights and he has a right to have rules like that. He's frigging Paul McCartney, I'd say he knows what he's doing.
He and Linda were Vegetarian. I would find it weird if he serve a steak to his guests.
Just because you know what you're doing doesn't give you the right to impose that on everyone else .
@@michaelblankenau6598 he didn't impose anything on anyone but when they were on the job every job has rules and every job has tasks to complete if he needed instruments set up and ready that was part of the job if he does not serve animal products on his property thats his right he is not imposing anything on anyone they can probably do whatever they want when they are at their homes and on their own time
@@aprilgosa5779 If you’re not allowed to wear belts around him I’d stay that’s an imposition .
@@michaelblankenau6598 A person who can't be without a leather belt during work hours is not forced to work for Paul McCartney.
I bet Corden's Range Rover did not have faux leather. I enjoy plant based meals and I have them at least 3 days a week, but I don't want anybody, much less my employer, telling me that's ALL I can eat. Up yours.
"Sir Paul, do you copy?" Over.
exactly
Surprised that he would allow himself in the same studio as Keef “shepherds pie” Richard. When you have his level of money, your craziness is politely called “eccentricity”
No, crazy is crazy no matter how much or little money the person exhibiting this "crazy" has. Eccentricity is nothing more than a euphemism for crazy. I would never agree to his terms and turn him down and go work with an interesting jazz band.
HEEHEEHEE kEITH "Shepherds Pie" Richard🙃😂🤣Gosh now that is funny!
He's a wonderful person, he changed the music world and lost his best friend in the most horrible way. Walking through a fans crowd and waving at them is kind of brave I think! Nothing is weird about those rules. He does a lot for animal's rights too and lives accordingly. I wish more people who say they 'love animals' could do the same...
Plants have feelings too.
THEY will not let "Paul" come to any harm, THEY need him to continue pushing the agenda
@@user-fu2mi1nd5l
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Theres a brief moment in the Anthology video from 1995 when Paul, George and Ringo meet up at a recording studio. As George hugs Paul, George makes a sardonic remark about Paul's leather jacket. Vegetarian sporting a leather outfit 😅
Great Observation! And sad his is so picky with employee rules , who cares what the workers eat . I felt he got his vegan preference from Linda.
Not quite true. Harrison chides him for his "vegetarian leather jacket" which was made entirely of non-animal products.
@@robertcartwright563 Neither were vegan. Nor were George or Ringo.
@@robertcartwright563 Paul and Jane Asher became vegetarians way back in 1967 (Hunter Davies "The Beatles" biography)
It was a fake leather jacket. He said that in the anthology.
Vegan or vegetarian - big difference. But regarding employees freedoms, I quote: "The teachers who taught me weren't cool, You're holding me down, Turning me 'round - Filling me up with your rules..."
Very good and valid example of how weird Paul has become.
@@wakeupuk3860 Can you tell me what was weird in all these?
It is in the words. In his song he states, "were not cool".. i.e not laid back and accepting of others, "holding me down".... forcing pupils to do as they are told, "Turning me around"... dictating where they should go and what they can do" and the one which is the most prominent and summarizes the other three "filling me up with your rules"
By the sound of it and something that is generally not known. he has become a bully who believes like a very strict teacher as in the old days in this TH-cam, McCartney , obviously that where ever he goes, works with or is interviewed by, he has set rules that every one must obey, i.e. his own vegan beliefs and rules.
I am a child of the sixties, was caned in front of the school for refusing to get my hair cut, which the Beatles with their 'mop-top's, very much started the trend of kids growing their hair long before the hippy days when we had it over our collars. I could give you a load more, watch 'Hard Days Night' when they take the piss out of the first class toffs in their suits on the train.
So even though he was very influential in my time with regard to the youth movement that basically changed the word. Now all these years later, rich and famous beyond words he has become a mini Dictator whose personal views and beliefs are more important than others which he FORCES on to people , who want to work or meet him or need to make money and is that is NOT COOL !! and certainly is really weird to see how much he has changed. @@Sonnell
@@wakeupuk3860 But you do not know anything for a fact. Did you meet him? did you spent time with him, to say he is a mini dictator??? no. So how do you know? You do not know. Neither this video says anything like that.
I will never understand how people think they know a person without ever meeting them.
The food on the tour is paid for by Paul. He would be a hypocrite if he paid for meat for others to eat. Paul has said before that anyone is allowed to go out and buy meat if they want it, but he won’t be paying for it
"Too many people preaching practices.
Don't let them tell you what you want to be. "
Hey Paul, you said the above on your Ram album [great album by the way] for John & Yoko
preaching their messages to others so much of the time. Hate to tell you buddy but you're doing the same thing, Let It Be!
Indeed, but Sir Paul is forgiven because (the word, not the title) he gave all of us so much joy true his unseen catalog. The boys in the crew introduced words like BBQ flight case and battery powered fridge and life go 's on. But y' re right.
paul is a hypocrite ofthe lowest order. i still love him, but he is a jerk!
I am not vegetarian. My daughter is vegan. I love my veggie meals. I do believe things from animals are good. And if people going to eat meat, as native american bloodline, not waste skins of those animals who gave up their lives as well as given by Great Spirit. There are nutrients in meat not found in veggies only.
Soy is complete protein.
You dont have brain cells
@@Ariel-T-Friesner not really. No iron, B12, and other necessary nutrients
Soybeans contain the nine essential amino acids that form complete protein. Fermented soy, tempeh, contains B12. Soybeans also contain iron, as do nuts and seeds.
clothing and instruments being ready is 'beyond weird' for one of the worlds biggest rockstars? Well, thats enough youtube for today
Not that, but deciding what other people eat is plain crazy.
Absolutely. Not weird....just 100 percent professional.
Paul may be controlling, but he believes in his principles - got to give him that.
So did Hitler!
No. Not when he is a liar.
They shouldn't be forced on others , though .
@@alexkx8599 that WAS one of HITLER'S principles!👹
@@alexkx8599 do you mean that Billy's not telling the truth about Paul?
I heard a story about someone (I think a truck driver) who left a bunch of burger wrappers in Macca's dressing room at the end of the tour
HEEHEEHEESO FUNNY!!
@@user-my4ft2kh9r
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Some of the rules seem strict, some are just common sense, and none of them seem weird.
either that, or one contradictory pic and he'll be branded as a hypocrite
"Imagine no possessions...."
@@laszlozoltan5021 He did not sing that.
@@laszlozoltan5021 and imagine no leather shoes, or you are banned from the knight's presence..
Trouble with "genius" is they think they know about all the answers.
Look at Einstein! He knew E=mc2, but he cheated on his wives and even devalued Milevia's Alimony/Nobel prize money by half so noone would know he divorced, running the money through two banks in two countries to avoid the world knowing of his cheating and divorce. All she did was help him through college. He was out to please mama with a wife of their religion,. because he cheated on #2 also.
@@laszlozoltan5021 you *actually* thought imagine was a paul mccartney song? lol
@@DanielBoonelight aw, give the guy/gal a break. Frank Sinatra thought "Something" was a Lenon/McCartney song 😀
How do you tell if someone is vegan?, don't worry they'll let you know
How do you tell if someone is a meat eater? Their gut? Their piles? Their general apathy?
LOL
Therefore when God sends your ignorant ass to hell for destroying and eating his beautiful creatures instead of plants and vegetables like he intended you can't use ignorance as an excuse. I don't suppose you wouldn't let a serial killer know that what he's doing is wrong? That's how you people that eat meat look like to those who choose not to harm others.
How CAN you tell if someone eats meat. Don't worry, they'll be the one making vegan jokes.
@@garethlawton5278well it wasn't a joke , pretty much every person that I have ment that identified as a vegan or vegetarian has to let you know all about it and try and push you to their
beliefs , but keep in mind an order for you to eat something must die whether it be bugs plants or animals
Seeing Paul is, to me, the ultimate party! It’s amazing !😊
He old now. Most old men are a pain in the
I wouldn't work under those rules and if people don't like it then they can get another job.
paul is a jerk
What do you want to bet it's just virtue signaling.
This is Paul McCartney. He and his songs are known throughout the world. An incredibly talented, once in a generation legend. I don't care whatever his habits are. Who are you to criticize? Because criticizing and sensationalized is what it seems your doing. Thank God you were alive to experience his amazing talent. Respect for Sir Paul!!!!
Yeah. Gone to his head. I want to hear you sing. That the extent of it.
I wonder if he's as interested in the exotic woods that are used to make instruments.....
Not all instruments are made from exotic woods.
Look, it's a problem in the classical music industry as well... We just need to stop hurting and abusing animals
The guy is a living legend & his demands are not unreasonable . Also this video uses Vegetarian & Vegan interchangeably. McCartney is Vegetarian , which means he eats dairy products while Vegans don’t eat anything that comes from animals.
Yeah, despite all the discussions, there is a fundamental difference between the two concepts and I'm glad someone finally pointed it out!
From the Beatles' earliest days, Paul thought about public relations. He is the tactful one and could've been a diplomat. He's a perfectionist but I didn't know he's a clean freak. After John's murder and the attempt on George's life in his own home, you can't blame him for being a bit paranoid about crowds. Believe it or not, despite the fact he's on Mozart's level for prolific songwriting, he is still insecure and pushes himself to write better and better music. I have had a crush on him since I was 14, during the Wings over America tour which I didn't see because my family moved to Florida that summer.
Like his drummer doesn't chow down on a couple of T-bones and a few ham sammiches when no one's looking?
no shit, and you know paul won't confront him either....
So McCartney's a professional...wow, there's a surprise!!!!!!!
My bucket list biggest wish is to see him live!! ❤
I love Paul McCartney and all the Beatles together or individually. He's such a strict vegan, but I wonder how he justifies that even animals throughout the animal world eat other animals. It's nature. It's natural!
Billy (Faul) has got to protect his identity right up until his passing..... it's one of the greatest widely known secrets in the music industry.....
surprised that mandatory worship of crowely wasn't included
He Probably Has A Real Strict Rule About Don’t Call Me Faul, Bill, Billy Or William!!!!
Or Billy Shears, or Billy Shepherd, or . . . Vivian Stanshall, . . .
Yes. It is “beyond weird” now days to actually have an employer that is well organized and thinks deeply about the needs of those around him.
How do you know his rules? Also, from what I've read, he's quite a good and kind man to work for. A bit anal retentive, but certainly not abusive.
Well, I watched this and I'm still waiting for the "weird" part that you advertise. The only think I saw weird in it at all was that he apparently, mistakenly hooked up with Kanye West once on a song.........Now that's weird!
Nothing weird about any of this. Particularly the first two points - to be able to play music off script is an absolute must for a professional band let alone Paul Mccartneys band
It's his music, his tour. I'm sure everyone who works for him is paid well, and I'm sure they were all told ahead of time what the rules are. I'm not a vegetarian, but I respect him and all vegetarians for their belief and choice. If I ever had a chance to work for him I would accept all his rules with no complaints and respect them. He has always been an incredible influence on my life. Music is such an important part of my life and he, along with John, George and Ringo. put me on that path and I never looked back. Thank you Paul!
My admiration for Paul McCartney just grew enormously, he cares for more than himself.
Nothing weird about a man wanting to run his life by his own rules while he provides an undoubtedly substantial income for his staff and their families. He is in my opinion one of the most important figures of music in human history. He will be remembered with Bach, Beethoven and Zappa forever.
I agree!
I agree with most everything you said, , even Frank, Live at the Fillmore East. But I DISAGREE with the COMPLETE dominance over a human being. What they can eat or not eat. Whether they can wear a leather belt, shoes, even a slim Jim every now and then. He's like a spoiled little brit!
A better title would be 'pretty normal stuff that we have described as 'beyond weird' in order to get you to click on it.'
It is weird
It's true. Paul was the Walrus!
McCartney is a genius living in our time. I feel fortunate to have been able to witness this and experience the magic.
Wonder how he feels about the Hot Hide animal glue used in the vintage Gibson guitars he owns ?
I disagree with requiring employees to eat, and dress how I say , but he has right to set requirements if your going to work for him, and everyone has free not to.
@@davebryant8050 Grammar is also a disaster "has went to hell"
The few concerts that are worth the money. He goes all out. Hard worker. Top notch production. He cares about his audience.
Have been doing these exercises for 50 plus years.....actually works
I love it, but I've always loved jamming. The 1st time I got to do a two day 6 set show I was asked two hours b4 the gig. I knew one of the songs well, but differently & 2 barely, but I was a last resort & it was good money. When they realized this at the gig I said : just start & I'll feel my way in, tho I'd never did that in public for so many songs. One of the guys was a stickler for the particular & gave me his piece of mind after almost every song of the 1st set, but at the break he apologized & said he dug my sound, but wasn't use to change. By the 2nd set they were adjusted to my feel & me to theirs & it morphed into something unique. It was a gas. Their drummer was supposed to return the 2nd day, but they preferred remaining with the new vibe to the finish. They actually picked up a few more gigs from it. That gig was great for my soul & spirit, so I understand why Paul works that way here. On a 2nd note, if a player is a primadonna, they often resist collaboration & won't do or begrudgingly do certain songs. I think for me since the expectations were low; it took the pressure off which gave me freedom to Channel what ever surfaced. The band I was use to always relished audience participation, but after that gig we welcomed surprise performances that came outta the blue. My mates became willing to even tackle an entire song on the fly occasionally for a sit in vocalist. It was like writing a song in the moment, in public & often came off as a new song.
That is boss!
James Paul McCartney died in car crash on September 11 1966 and was replaced by William (Billy). This is the truth no matter what!
RIP Paul
Yeah, I worked for Paul McCartney and at Fenway Park we stopped eating meat only a day before his crew arrived and we started working. It's not the weirdest person I've ever worked for. You can't look Coldplay in the eye, Stevie nicks too. It's just that it's their factory the days they're doing their thing, you obey your boss
He is the most positively impactful person on humanity that I know of and if he doesn't want any of his impact to hurt animals, then so be it.
I'm sure he won't cancel a show due to the fact that a large number of his audience are meat eaters..Many meat eating fans made him the wealthy man he is today..He's a snob..
This 'veggie' thing seems to be getting out of hand. As a long time vegetarian myself I have noticed that people are very apologetic these days if they are eating meat around me.
This, I have to say is quite recent. No one has the right to impose their own views upon anyone else, and I wouldn't dream of being 'that' vegetarian. Telling an employee what to eat is actually bullying.(Peace and Love!!)
Recently though, people have been encouraged to go veggie by their 'betters', which makes me suspicious.
It all reminds me of Dickens great 'Oliver Twist'. When Oliver goes wild in his undertaker/ employers place
Mr Bumble asks "Have you been feeding him meat"? As if making them eat soy/insects might make more subservient citizens..
I sometimes wish I had never given up on meat.......The conceit of a 1980's youth trying to be different..
I doubt that you are a vegetarian at all. We see so many people making such fake claims, & they are exposed by their lack of logic. What you're doing is the same as someone who believes in the rights of children claiming that "no one has any right to impose child welfare laws on pedophiles" and that to do so would be "bullying" them.
Adding in the conflation between eating soy & insects only underlines how fake you are. Eating insects is not vegetarian.
"No one has the right to impose their own views upon anyone else" I wish somebody would convey this basic message to the politicians in this country.
This!!@@cayankeelord3730
The food on the tour is paid for by Paul. He would be a hypocrite if he paid for meat for others to eat. Paul has said before that anyone is allowed to go out and buy meat if they want it, but he won’t be paying for it
So, he only buys for his guests and employees the things that HE likes to eat...Not much of a kind and generous host then. Would he shame his meat eating guests and employees? Sounds like it.Peace and love!!@@ewest14
Michael Jackson had a lama with him when he was in the studio with Freddie Mercury.
As rumor goes, Freddie had enough and walked out.
That Paul has musical instruments in a music studio.... Wow what a shock.
Sounds like plain-old joined-up thinking to me! Sadly most are incapable of that.
I spent a week with a well known female musician who upon opening the door to greet me in London for the first time said the following: "I am a PROPER vegan, so this week might be a nightmare for you!"
"On the contrary" I said, "If you weren't a PROPER vegan I would make this week a nightmare for YOU, as I can't be around hypocrites, so if I find a leather bag or jacket hanging up on the back of a door there will be trouble!!!!"
I got a hug and we've been friends ever since.
There is only Black & White... I have no time for all the grey people sitting on the fence in between! 👍🏻🇬🇧
You pay them what their worth and respect them.
they're
imagine having an employer who provides you with free international flights, free accomodation in the finest of luxury hotels, an adoring crowd who sings every word and a personal Chef cooking you healthy delicious food.... and complaining cos there's no Burger King on the menu. 😂 and really?.... you need to eat meat or wear leather shoes to work a 12 hour day? thats the "beyond weirdest" thing I've ever heard
Sounds like a fantastic deal to me. I'd still be eating meat on my own time and dollar, though,
I'd love to be able to work for Paul McCartney...
Paul McCartney's rules are not 'beyond weird' for those who follow a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle for ethical, philosophical, theological, and environmental reasons. I've been happily vegetarian (vegan some days) for the better part of 20 years now, thanks to the influence of Paul and Linda McCartney. Proud to say that I've lost just over 100 lbs (45 kgs) just by eating better, healthier, and vegetarian/ vegan.
I still miss the original Paul McCartney, but I guess just on principle, at this point.
give Billy his due, he's done some good tunes
Social media has ruined society.
He's absolutely right!
Everyone “loves” animals until they hear the word “vegan”…then they’ll argue tooth and nail why it’s acceptable to abuse them.”
Rob Zombie
Animals are arseholes.
When you quote Rob Zombie...
I would totally play in McCartney's band.
i watched videos on you tube about 5 years ago citing all the ways that he's an egomaniac and jerk. ridiculous nonsense. when he inducted dave grohl into RHOF and talked about things he had in common with grohl, someone wrote "paul always has to make it all about him!" people are morons and would never have lived as decently as him if they'd been in his shoes for the last 61 years.
Yeah Brian Ray an absolute nobody before joining McCartney who now lives in a large house most musicians could only dream of is really going to dig the dirt on his employer of 20 years.
I understand his passion for animals and how his rules may seem extreme for employment, however, he is the employer and one can choose either way. I think so passionate, he cannot tolerate anything less. If we were all as passionate about the important things, I wonder what that would look like . . . Much Love Paul.
If working for McCartney required eating lettuce salad every day, I would become a rabbit.
Lol, same
😂 You become a rabbit to work for Paul Mac Cartney. That's funny 😂
I am the eggman, you are the eggman, I am the rabbit. Googooajoob.
@@stephenfeldman8104🤣🥰
George dressed as rabbit on Mystery tour cover.....
I wonder if his guitars have bone nuts oder mother of pearl inlays.
Almost certainly not. If they ever had them, he would surely have got them replaced. There are some good bone substitutes available nowadays - and perloid has been around for over a century.
@@rhapsag I never argued, that there are good bone or mother of pearl substitutes. It's just that a lot of old guitars or bases have at least on of the above. For most collectors it would seem sacrilegious to modify an instrument in that way. But I guess since he's a music industry legend, it wouldn't even matter for every instrument he touches probably increases in value anyways.
@@majingazetto4146Yes, it's a question of priorities, I suppose. My guess is that he would probably prioritise animal welfare over preserving the character of an instrument. The market value of his instruments is probably of less concern to him than their functionality, anyway - and, as you say, any residue (real or imagined) of Paul McCartney's sweat, dead skin, fingernail dirt etc. would instantly add a few zeros on the end of the value of an instrument. Besides, things like bone nuts and saddles get replaced over time anyway, and (depending on the design of instrument) can be quite easily replaceable; decorative inlays are intended to be permanent, but if mother-of-pearl can be swapped out for perloid, then the reverse must also be possible. The question is, if indeed he does have mother-of-pearl inlays replaced with non-animal material, what does he do with the original inlays? Would keeping them to be re-installed by some future owner compromise his principles.
I have to say this. Sir Paul is about as good as it gets! Correct? Thank you! He is all about being ready! I more than agree! When I work, I try to be 3 to 4, maybe 5 steps ahead of what I know is coming! While at the same time,
he is a little more...... Sir Paul has people that he is EDUCATING! Do you not like to learn? I do!
Trust me, Q U A L I T Y will NEVER-GO-OUT-of-STYLE!
Thank you, GREG
If he's supplying the meals then he can offer whatever he likes. If I'm paying for my own away from his surroundings, then that's my goddamn business.
cannot agree more
I imagine I'll get some pushback on this, but it seems like it's been over 40 years since McCartney has had a song that isn't just plain banal. Of course, he has the right to insist his employees meet certain conditions while on the job. But it seems like his players are more interested in being well paid around a faded genius than doing something cutting edge.
So true thanks for saying it
Agreed. Aside from a couple of songs in the early 80s, his genius for composition ended when Lennon died. It seemed like he had a burning desire to impress John which made him compose great melodies but when John died so did his creative spark.
His music with John was amazing and wonderful. But even then... the sissified part of the songs... you can bet they were his.
@@AlanSmitheeman He is Over 80. How much genius do most people have after that long a career usually?
John and Paul were competitive but in different ways. They both played off each other.
Even though perfectionistic but perhaps waning, I cant think of anyone who wouldn't at that age or before.
I think he is too judgmental toward meat eaters because if everyone felt as he does toward those who use animal products after killing or even training them to excel by our standards, half the industry would be gone. But animals were made for men as God said. You would think he was God. I just think that is going too far in expecting no leather shoes or other goods but the vegan eating is completely a self involved expectation unless eating with him. Frankly I'm not sure I would unless I were eating vegan. I think he can be impossible. But the employees DO have a choice to go àlong or quit. Depends on the salary.
I understand why Paul, John and George even Ringo didnt always get along and finally broke up. I was disappointed in his being so dictatorial really and still am. Good not to have to put up with that attitude--my way or the highway.
I've had relationships like that. In the end it is the end and the deciding factor. But he is just a celebrity, so I dont have to do anything but listen to the music.
@@lynnmeyers10 A study was done quite a few years ago about genius and it was determined that the most groundbreaking work by people were done while the people were in their twenties. This spanned both the arts and sciences. Nobody knows for sure why this is the case. Paul's peak lasted until well into his thirties. So he had a great run of twenty years of great compositions.
Paul died that's Billy Shears !
He's such an amazing talent that even though he lost his singing voice in 2010, he still sells out 100,000+ seat venues.
Live in his shoes for a few decades and you might soon learn there is a bloody method to the madness. None of this report did not make sense. Something else to also note is that just about all of the people who have actually worked with Paul have adored his company. That was so well documented in one of his concert tours when his own entourage went out into the audience and held up banners saying that they loved him and it brought him to tears. He has made an effort to move through life with grace, even when he wasn't very graceful (Hamburg, Jane Asher). But it must be remarked that even Jane Asher's family embraced him deeply into their arms when they were dating. He lived in the family's home while they were dating.
Yeah, that's where Dr, Asher HYPNOTIZED poor Paul to dream of his coming death, as per Macca sanctioned Memoirs
Wish I was rich enough to have a staff who takes care of all the stuff in life. Makes it the way I want it so I don’t have to spend my time doing it.
I remember reading the Beatles didnt like brown m&ms, so people had to take the candy and de brown it for their break treats.
This getting his way didn't just start for Paul. It started maybe 81 years ago. This fan icon business is for teens, not grown people. I have a cat I'd rather coddle!
I am frankly disillusioned with the knight sir Paul, but most popular celebs ARE a bit odd and narcissistic, while trying to be nice, to be available, to court fans. Maybe THAT IS SHOW BIZ.😟🤔.
They call people on social media "beautiful" but really arent interested except as fans. They havent seen them for one thing. Its just SHOW BIZ.
I guess it doesn't really matter. The radio and TH-cam songs with ads will do. A crooner is a crooner. Bing to Paul to whoever!
The Original "Paul," would Never have been so Bossy, with His Band Mates!
What I find odd is that people regard Paul's attitude as odd. If his rules were due to religion then nobody would think it odd. You would expect a Christian band to not tolerate band members practicing satanism. You would expect a Muslim group to not tolerate pork being eaten. But heck, someone with principles and ethics for their own reason and not related to belief in some bronze age fables and old books - that's just plain weird!
🎵 "Let me introduce to you, the one and only Billy Shears" 🎶
Billy's HERE
When you are the best at what you do, you expect that from everyone around you!
The only problem is he's not the best at what he does
Nothing is weird about this stuff. He’s living out on the road and wants the best and the most comfort possible
Nothing to see here - it's Paul Bloody McCartney and anyone who gets to work with him is blessed.
Even though I do not like the no meat and no animal products rules, he has the right to dictate the rules if you are going to work for him. Having said all that, I do not think it is legal to control what someone eats while not working. How can he control the meals behind the closed doors at a hotel? Getting a hamburger on your day off is your own business, especially if you are sightseeing.
eh no, that's a dictatorship! He sounds like a nightmare!
Yeah, it's one thing to make decisions about your own life, but it's not right to impose those mandates on other people, whether you're on the clock or not. What you chose to eat is your own business.
Did the beatles sell their souls? Once I saw a picture of them flashing Satanic signs. Never saw it anymore.
That is just taking things a little bit too far.. He is disrespecting personal human rights.. The right of personal choices
No he don't, you don't think its too personal to dictate what people eat? What if he required clean underpants and inspection every morning, would that be fine for you too? Or everyone should have blue hair? or just the other way around that everyone has to eat meat?
Who gives a shit if they're wearing leather or what their eating. I don't.
All that's important is watching purely talented musicians and putting on a memorable performance!!🤘🏻
All of that is a sign of aging on Paul McCartney's part.
Paul McCartney values all musical instruments and all lifeforms equally. WHAT A WEIRDO. /s
Fascinating.