A hard song to play and sing at the same time, but Sir Paul has had decades of practice at it. Thank you, Paul, for this song and for your humble performances that we do so appreciate.
@dirtyxmexican funny comment and it might be the case here, but interestingly this can also happen because of the speed limit of sound. People at different distances hear the music at different times and it sounds a mess. If you ever sit high up at a stadium where the speakers are at opposite ends and the audience is clapping to a beat you can actually see a wave of clapping hands start at the end closest to the speakers and progress away. It's actually really neat once you notice it.
@jessystage There's no explaining ignorance, or random mean-spirited snarkiness, we should show compassion and pity for these lost souls...NOT! lol :)
It's not the playing that's the real talent. There are plenty of people who maybe more technicaly cabable guitar players. Who cares. The real talent is writing, not one, but several dozen classic songs.
@pelliccia6929 You have to know Celtic finger-picking style, so its not for anyone anyway, maybe not a super-expert, but to singing and play ti like him, definitely a professional
I am a skilled musician and can play this song on guitar............... but Paul............ he's the one and only man who can play this song truly beautifully............ LONG LIVE PAUL............ LONG LIVE THE BEATLES!!!
@AmericanGoofballs so what? are you bragging about this? who cares? I can play this too but what does it matter? This song is really something. Comments are supposed to be about the song not about commenters' skills or channels. So next time show how you feel about the song pls.
Outstanding job! Paul comands any stage he is on. A true living legend. Amazing control even at 62 a flawless performance by a man that changed the music world forever.
On June 18, 2012 let's give paul mccartney the best gift we can offer. on June 18, lets all watch beatles/ mccartney songs and try to get paul 100,000,000 views. this will be the best 70th birthday gift ever. copy and paste this comment to all the lennon/beatles/mccartney songs and try to get one million views
On October 9th we will all watch "Imagine" in honor of the greatest singer ever's birthday. Let's give him the best birthday present ever: the highest viewed video on YouTube!! Let's give him what he deserves and what Justin Bieber does not deserve to have!
Copy and paste to all John lennon/beatles videos and all music videos let's get this noticed quickly
I'm hard pushed to decide whether this - or Paul Simon doing a beautiful acoustic song - is better. So I won't bother making a comparison. And neither should anyone else is they love music.
monjaz1 asked what type of guitar it is. I believe it's a Martin D28, left handed model. He may have played Blackbird on it for the original track on the White Album. Famously before he got the Martin he played a mid-range Epiphone Texan, which he used for Yesterday. Don't know why he never went for a Gibson when John and George did - their matched pair of J160e's.
@alfresco61 It's because even an Epiphone Texan was a better guitar than a Gibson J-160E. Texan's have solid wood soundboards and backs, whereas the J-160E of the period had laminate construction throughout.
Those were the days of the civil rights movement, which all of us cared passionately about, so this was really a song from me to a black woman, experiencing these problems in the States: 'Let me encourage you to keep trying, to keep your faith, there is hope.'"
Want to learn how to play it? -- I've posted two vids on it, one for chords, one for pick/strum technique. Hope it helps and guitarists out there. Find them and Philtangerine Blackbird.
John's new girlfriend is a cunt
I dont know what he sees in that bitch
She'll ruin out lives..
This band's gonna break up if that whore does not die.
armadyllah 10 hours ago
Talent never leaves those who have it, and you are a perfect example my friend
Peace and Light
yonatawodi 1 day ago
A hard song to play and sing at the same time, but Sir Paul has had decades of practice at it. Thank you, Paul, for this song and for your humble performances that we do so appreciate.
wslyder 2 days ago
paul mccartney me enseñastes a tocar blackbird
nahuelcaipillan 3 days ago
wow its better live :)
TheDwnazchik 3 days ago
ES TAAN HERMOSOOO!!!!!
JPMMMIGV 4 days ago
I can play that on guitar
AmericanGoofballs 5 days ago
@AmericanGoofballs Good for you!
toxx1d 5 days ago
geeeeeeeeeeeenius
onespanishdollar 6 days ago
Paul had been performing for >40yrs. in 2004. I'm sure he learned how to block out the audiences' interference long ago.
BabyPuma124 6 days ago
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deidremusic1 1 week ago
He's amazing for being able to keep in time even with that crappy clapping.
Gen5444 1 week ago
WTF learn how to clap
mikey41rules 1 week ago
God dammit Glastonbury, CLAP IN TIME
seanchilttt 1 week ago
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BADtimmay 2 weeks ago
@BADtimmay
This isn't a cover.
unoriginal345 1 week ago
play FREEBIRD!!!!!
SaypheZonE 2 weeks ago
OLD PEOPLE SWAGG
KofiDevall8 2 weeks ago
*____*
MsThedestro 2 weeks ago
you can tell how many white people are glastonbury by how off beat the clap is
dirtyxmexican 2 weeks ago
@dirtyxmexican funny comment and it might be the case here, but interestingly this can also happen because of the speed limit of sound. People at different distances hear the music at different times and it sounds a mess. If you ever sit high up at a stadium where the speakers are at opposite ends and the audience is clapping to a beat you can actually see a wave of clapping hands start at the end closest to the speakers and progress away. It's actually really neat once you notice it.
mschonert7 2 weeks ago
I seen Paul perform this live in Yankee Stadium and I wondered(and I still do) how anyone could play anything so perfectly and meaningfully
goergesbeatles 2 weeks ago
This video has made me cry more times than any other on youtube
guitarr44 2 weeks ago
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We covered Blackbird by The Beatles, live on our page, click our name!
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-Andreu
thetowersmusic 3 weeks ago
@jessystage just the intrumental
Beautiful.
schild283 3 weeks ago
Beautiful.
schild283 3 weeks ago
@schild283 TRUE !! <3
jessystage 3 weeks ago
Why would you dislike this???? :o
missilovethisalot 3 weeks ago
@missilovethisalot They are stupid, this is the best version of BLACKBIRD
jessystage 3 weeks ago
@jessystage There's no explaining ignorance, or random mean-spirited snarkiness, we should show compassion and pity for these lost souls...NOT! lol :)
pepperdavescott 2 weeks ago
las vegas
lucje2142 3 weeks ago
Faul
xyntota 3 weeks ago
the guitar is a Brazilian Rosewood Martin!
astir0412 3 weeks ago
every time i have blackbird in bops remember me to this song
kissmetheassifuwant 3 weeks ago
Amazing. Sighhhhhh. Paul is beyond dreamy.
kravitzgirl73 3 weeks ago
Without any king of chorus, just THE man with a guitar and his beautiful voice. Big leyend, Paul.
YaYoKsS46 3 weeks ago
anyone know what kind of guitar that is? I want it
caijek 3 weeks ago
19 hunters missed the blackbird!
karaiguazu 3 weeks ago
How in the world could anyone dislike this song? No seriously, how?
cklinefelter17 3 weeks ago
This crowd has no rhythm.
1stindianonthemoon 4 weeks ago
@33hands Well, he IS left handed. lol
mslazy7 1 month ago
beautiful!
usefulchannel 1 month ago
No noisy fans screaming and interrupting his song, but with enough hype when he's not singing.
There's this thing about his voice, it sounds different, really really nice :) Undescribable :/
StrawhatxLuffy 1 month ago
this is paul mccartney? oh, really? he is adept to playing guitar????
tuakmanis1 1 month ago
@tuakmanis1 yes, very good at it too, and wrote hey jude on the piano - all round musician really ;)
Sanco1927 1 month ago
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@Sanco1927 its just a jokes bro.. :D... there is somebody who dont know the person who makes the most covered song ever??
tuakmanis1 1 month ago
@tuakmanis1 well, he also plays the bass, piano, drums electric guitar, mandolin, ukele (sorry I can't spell)
DrPepperForMe 3 weeks ago
Wtf left hand gutair
33hands 1 month ago
Still better with all 4 members =/ John Lennon R.I.P
YummyTheSmoothie 1 month ago
my favourite Beatles song. ever!
beebscooke 1 month ago
RINGO? hahaha.
irshy619 1 month ago
left handed guitar ... ARGH!!! my brain just exploded. Great song though =-)
chr0n0naut 1 month ago
your lyrics suck ass at least get them somewhat close.
blorenz479 1 month ago
John Paul George and Ringo all the Way! Best Ever.
Metalball00 1 month ago
beautiful, just beautiful and love the end Paul <3
BeatlesForever1998 1 month ago
how many people have been there?
Hethond 1 month ago
My soul just cried a little inside thinking about the history of the beatles, and how young Paul always was and will be.
uenragedbro 1 month ago
ever young :)
JoVishTV 1 month ago
wow. so beautiful. a once in a thousand years phenomenon.
cunnidvd 1 month ago
wow hes 70 and stil awesome
TheWizard101123 1 month ago
Paul McCartney Forever. Done.
MarioMaster789 1 month ago
okay now i think the Dave grohl cover was a fucked up thing to do.
genericsongname09 1 month ago
Why this song is so beatiful? God!
Chichilo00 1 month ago
off beat white people clapping ftw!
stucky1027aolcom 1 month ago
My heart bursts <3 Thank you for this beauty, we will always love you Paul!
onemeg 1 month ago
beautifull
Maconda4th 1 month ago
Description lyrics are so off.....
RykenCCG 1 month ago
Effortless, Timeless.
CalvinRodgers1991 1 month ago
I can´t believe than this song has only 741,818 visites, This song is beautiful and i love it
Rawrenclarense 1 month ago
¿El doble de Paul también puede tocar esta canción así?
Foorrax 1 month ago
Thank you to my guitar teacher for introducing me to the most wonderful man on earth!
beccaluvsmccartney 1 month ago in playlist McCartney, Love!
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@TheMegadollar This is a Martin D-28. He also plays epiphone texan 1964
FabioL1985 1 month ago
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FabioL1985 1 month ago
I wish bands these days understood it the way Paul does.
R.I.P MUSIC
guitarr44 1 month ago
@guitarr44 they do? its only the most famous that doesn't! there are PLENTY of good "old" music out there! you just have to find it! :)
pety109 1 month ago
I love you, Paul. I did since my introduced me to The Beatles' music.
Amelandianer 1 month ago
How is the name of this guitar?
TheMegadollar 1 month ago
@TheMegadollar Paul McCartney plays epiphone western guitars
rupert4karin 1 month ago
@rupert4karin No, this isn't Epiphone. I'm sure. It's Martin&Co. Now I know it) Maybe it's Martin&Co D28
TheMegadollar 1 month ago
Learning to play this song ..... very pretty piece....
ThinkGreenxx 1 month ago
Homer of Rock.
flexibartr 1 month ago
My hero.
whatdionnesays 1 month ago
One of the greatest song ever written!!!! Love it!!!
JillRenee76 1 month ago
i heart u paul
thecoolkilla 2 months ago
@thecoolkilla beatles own this music... this is just a cover
TheMcStormy 2 months ago
@TheMcStormy mmmmm no shit einstein
thecoolkilla 2 months ago
The Beatles...
There are more capable singers and musicians, but no one can beat the incredible composition of their songs.
loonyLlamas 2 months ago
It's not the playing that's the real talent. There are plenty of people who maybe more technicaly cabable guitar players. Who cares. The real talent is writing, not one, but several dozen classic songs.
paultheinept 2 months ago
beautiful song... <3
Schattenmorellchen 2 months ago
@Schattenmorellchen beatles own this music... this is just a cover
TheMcStormy 2 months ago
@TheMcStormy i'm aware of that ;)
Schattenmorellchen 1 month ago
non c'e' bisogno di essere super esperti per su suonare questa canzone con la chitarra
bisogna pero' essere dei fenomeni a scriverla Paul lo e'
there is no 'need to be super expert on playing this song on the guitar
but must 'be of the phenomena, and Paul wrote it'
pelliccia6929 2 months ago
@pelliccia6929 You have to know Celtic finger-picking style, so its not for anyone anyway, maybe not a super-expert, but to singing and play ti like him, definitely a professional
carlosaglez1 2 months ago
Paul Mc Cartney has good style
rockyjnr10 2 months ago
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@rockyjnr10 beatles own this music... this is just a cover... so
TheMcStormy 2 months ago
amo a este hombre :)
TheAguskay 2 months ago
I am a skilled musician and can play this song on guitar............... but Paul............ he's the one and only man who can play this song truly beautifully............ LONG LIVE PAUL............ LONG LIVE THE BEATLES!!!
BigTsTechHelp 2 months ago
the one and only Paul McCartney doing what he was born to do: writing and performing ballads. I wish I could have been there.
homonnai9 2 months ago
WAH
alyssa6579 2 months ago
MACCA'S GOT THE FUNK.
ASookee 2 months ago
15 people doesn't know how to appreciate good music.
xxLifeLessSeriousxx 2 months ago
putzig
BettyandMeggi 2 months ago
I can play that on the guitar
AmericanGoofballs 2 months ago
@AmericanGoofballs so what? are you bragging about this? who cares? I can play this too but what does it matter? This song is really something. Comments are supposed to be about the song not about commenters' skills or channels. So next time show how you feel about the song pls.
homonnai9 2 months ago
@homonnai9 seriously... I saw that guys comment and just shook my head.
markadiculous 2 months ago
In this video Paul looks olden than he looks now. But... he is still perfect and he will always be!!!! <3 Love Paul!
rutetstm 2 months ago
Outstanding job! Paul comands any stage he is on. A true living legend. Amazing control even at 62 a flawless performance by a man that changed the music world forever.
6stringwood 2 months ago
Now that is TRUE music! Just the pure voice with the guitar <3
susiegotchano 2 months ago
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@susiegotchano beatles own this music... this is just a cover...
TheMcStormy 2 months ago
he is 69 right now and when he played this he was 62, so not 70 yet to let you know ;)
Zamirys18 2 months ago
He's 70 and still rocks. I spill awesome sauce over this.
BirdingCristina 2 months ago
@BirdingCristina beatles own this music... this is just a cover!!!
TheMcStormy 2 months ago
I Dead get hype when I hear this song 3
Jahlite100 2 months ago
legend
jerryfish87 2 months ago
sad.. standing there all alone without the rest of the beatles.. <3 <3
guitartrulteman 2 months ago
You were only waiting for this moment to be free...<3
lennon2starkey7 2 months ago
Gozei!
Gabriel17567 2 months ago
gg
Ojnikana 2 months ago
Nice clapping
guitarr44 2 months ago
gg paul
WowCodDude000 2 months ago
Fuck You Billy Shears
TheDweeller 2 months ago
The Beatles Is Awesome! And The Rumors That He Died Was Obviously Wrong!
solidad56 2 months ago
@solidad56
And While We're At It, Capitalize Every Word!
blackbyrd97 2 months ago
that awkward moment when the crowd claps out of time ....
helptheunderdog 2 months ago
There is a God, and his name is McCartney.
wigster1978 2 months ago
@wigster1978 beatles own this music... this is just a cover...
TheMcStormy 2 months ago
On June 18, 2012 let's give paul mccartney the best gift we can offer. on June 18, lets all watch beatles/ mccartney songs and try to get paul 100,000,000 views. this will be the best 70th birthday gift ever. copy and paste this comment to all the lennon/beatles/mccartney songs and try to get one million views
monkus24019 2 months ago
ATTENTION ALL JOHN LENNON FANS
On October 9th we will all watch "Imagine" in honor of the greatest singer ever's birthday. Let's give him the best birthday present ever: the highest viewed video on YouTube!! Let's give him what he deserves and what Justin Bieber does not deserve to have!
Copy and paste to all John lennon/beatles videos and all music videos let's get this noticed quickly
THUMBS THIS UP
LET'S GET THIS NOTICED
help john lennon
monkus24019 2 months ago
@monkus24019 ...stupid...
DARhumpedyhump 2 months ago
your momma loves me
MegaSvanberg 2 months ago
i hate how an audience can deva
state a song.. ;)
peppefigo 2 months ago
Paul MaCartney II ! :)
peppefigo 2 months ago
one of the most beautiful song ! love you paulie you are the best !
evelynflorencia 2 months ago
@evelynflorencia beatles own this music... this is just a cover just for the record
TheMcStormy 2 months ago
Great, and I love the audience singing in the background!!!!!!!!
sjoabob 2 months ago
good
bhrny 2 months ago
I'm hard pushed to decide whether this - or Paul Simon doing a beautiful acoustic song - is better. So I won't bother making a comparison. And neither should anyone else is they love music.
McPrfctday 2 months ago
Amazing !!
matijavidmar 3 months ago
Hey people check out my cover of this awesome tune :)
Zamirys18 3 months ago
Audio sounds amazing for a Youtube video. Nice work. Beautiful song.
nickmordo 3 months ago
monjaz1 asked what type of guitar it is. I believe it's a Martin D28, left handed model. He may have played Blackbird on it for the original track on the White Album. Famously before he got the Martin he played a mid-range Epiphone Texan, which he used for Yesterday. Don't know why he never went for a Gibson when John and George did - their matched pair of J160e's.
alfresco61 3 months ago
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hotmn4u 3 months ago
@alfresco61 could it be a guitar he had made special by a company we don't know about?
hotmn4u 3 months ago
@alfresco61 It's because even an Epiphone Texan was a better guitar than a Gibson J-160E. Texan's have solid wood soundboards and backs, whereas the J-160E of the period had laminate construction throughout.
EpiphoneArchtopLover 2 months ago
Love this song
TheEmmily13 3 months ago
i luv the turn around right b4 the second verse 1:50 awsome!!
AsunderMeanguy 3 months ago
good to know
catman256able 3 months ago
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Those were the days of the civil rights movement, which all of us cared passionately about, so this was really a song from me to a black woman, experiencing these problems in the States: 'Let me encourage you to keep trying, to keep your faith, there is hope.'"
~ Paul McCartney
BluntmanOO7 3 months ago
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051963mf 3 months ago
Stop ruining the performance! Stop clapping! GRRR!!!!!
metalheadlass 3 months ago
@metalheadlass if you're gonna clap at least clap on beat... =.=
robertlplee 3 months ago
@robertlplee Agreed!
metalheadlass 3 months ago
What a great perfornance
AlexGRS10 3 months ago
I LOVE BLACKBIRD!!!! And what type of guitar is that??
monjaz1 3 months ago
where are the millions of views for this song?
usinaproductions 3 months ago
is it arrogant to be annoyed by those fans clapping and whooping while he's playing this beautiful sensitive song?
jamesjonesrocket 3 months ago
@jamesjonesrocket no, it would just be being a dick.
Chuggaaconroysson 3 months ago
@Chuggaaconroysson lol
jamesjonesrocket 3 months ago
Ladies and Gentlemen..... Sir James God McCartney
FrankLopezO 3 months ago
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guitar2585 3 months ago
this is a new song?
iPacin 3 months ago
@iPacin it's on the white album
Tubekid200 3 months ago
@iPacin no:, y should looking for all of beatles' s songs, that will make your day.
digitalars162 3 months ago
@iPacin Kill yourself at once.
Hoopermazing 3 months ago
@iPacin I'm presuming this is a joke yes?
Bromosome 3 months ago
@iPacin everyone stop feeding the troll. 0/10 try a lot harder faggot.
heartagram12345 3 months ago
come on man, it cost me over 300 for front row tickets
guitar2585 3 months ago
Want to learn how to play it? -- I've posted two vids on it, one for chords, one for pick/strum technique. Hope it helps and guitarists out there. Find them and Philtangerine Blackbird.
philtangerine 3 months ago
14 dislikes. all from Heather Mills.
scrumtralescence 3 months ago
beatles' fans clapping = FAIL
wdmzswzz 3 months ago
he is a genius and the beatles' music will live forever <3
norah421 3 months ago
fail clapping out of beat, and great Paul not losing the rythm.
mbis86 3 months ago
This song is a fucking Masterpiece.
uberpigcanfly 3 months ago
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ravetunes 3 months ago
O pessoal como sempre no ritmo.
Apolofvfvfvfvfv 3 months ago