Song and video - amazing. Yeah, I'd prefer it all in-studio, but it was directed by the fella that directed "Dragonslayer", so I'm not overly surprised (Industrial Light and Magic did the effects.)
What I really love is this is the Clearmountain edit - slightly more uptempo than the album track, with more emphasis placed on the clap-rhythms.
I love how the sound effects are just so real and true unlike the sound effects in music today with all that computer animated junk, They didn't have computer animation back then and that's why the music was so great because it was actually pure straight from the heart music.
@albertocmacarini, did you attended a concert of Paul when he played this song? In November 27th of 1993 I listen the greatest artist ever. After that date, in 2003 and 2010.
This is a great pop song - McCartney has always known how how to have fun with a song.
Unfortunately, the clip lets it down a bit. All of the in studio stuff works well but the "flying" sequences are just annoying. If the whole thing was set in the studio with the band having a good time, I'd rate it high.
@theaussiebackflipboy Yes very happy. There are also : "Even The Bad Times Are Good", by the Tremeloes ; "bringing on back the good times", by Steve Ellis's Love Affair ; "Feelin' Groovy", by Simon and Garfunkel ; "Good Day Sunshine", Beatles ; "Getting Better", Mama Cass ... isn't music wonderful?
This is a perfect example of best & worst of McCartney. This is a cool little rocker, with good lyrics. But then he sells out in the video w/ a big, stupid production (I think it was done at the Star Wars studios). Do we have to take the song THAT literally and see him flying around against a bluescreen or whatever?
This video is cool... It looked like he would fly in the other verson.. This one kind of Takes the fun out of it.. Paul alone makes this one an instant fave...
Paul, you will NEVER DIE.♥
HannahHypnotize96 5 days ago
i went too this tour off the ground is a great album
macman894 1 week ago
Can I Go flying with you ? : o )
sunshine61577 3 weeks ago
Fantastic. Just fantastic.
001Danc 1 month ago
Wow, I love this song. I never knew he made a video for it.
die4eu 2 months ago
This song, Off The Ground, is also on the 3 Set DVD, The McCartney Years, which is awesome!
rhondaluvshermusic 3 months ago
The beatles bass
heartofzorro 4 months ago
In 50 years from now I would still not forget the legend that is Paul McCartney.
boogs2007 4 months ago
I raped the replay button today cause of this song!
MyDreamside 5 months ago 2
i like how it begins after the calm slow start in 0:26
MyDreamside 5 months ago
Love the heavy guitar playing and Beatle like harmonies.
cometandcupids 5 months ago
If anyone could fly...it would be Paul :)
ilsb08 5 months ago
what a good song to listen when you are feeling bad... this is great. totaly tranquilizing
ccaarroolliinnee1000 5 months ago
1:01 Best trip ever....
inmachair 6 months ago
i dont like this period of Pauls career at all,with these particular musicians..
onlyjoetee 6 months ago
Song and video - amazing. Yeah, I'd prefer it all in-studio, but it was directed by the fella that directed "Dragonslayer", so I'm not overly surprised (Industrial Light and Magic did the effects.)
What I really love is this is the Clearmountain edit - slightly more uptempo than the album track, with more emphasis placed on the clap-rhythms.
Psychokinetic2k 6 months ago
I love how the sound effects are just so real and true unlike the sound effects in music today with all that computer animated junk, They didn't have computer animation back then and that's why the music was so great because it was actually pure straight from the heart music.
TheBeatlesForEver60 6 months ago
I think its the best happy song ever written.
letole 9 months ago
i like the ending to this song
kknowyouronion 11 months ago
This song makes me so happy
kknowyouronion 11 months ago
Doesn't it sound suspiciously similar to 'Hari's on tour (Express)', a instrumental that opens George Harrison's 'Dark Horse' album?
oliaiguambfigues76 11 months ago
When my Son was little,I used to tell him that Paul Could Fly.THEN later on when this Came out-I said you see? I told ya so!
RossingtonRules 11 months ago 3
Linda is very beautiful in this video
lirfrank 1 year ago
fook me, 'em flyin linder!
Putaspellonyou 1 year ago
@Putaspellonyou lol
Villeneuve27 11 months ago
I love your voice ,I love your bass ,I love your style ,I love you ,THE BEATLES FOREVER!!!!!!!!!
William5835 1 year ago 2
I love your voice ,I love your bass ,I love your style ,I love you ,THE BEATLES FOREVER!!!!!!!!!
William5835 1 year ago
This is the most talented artist on earth.
MsLuli09 1 year ago
O.M.G.
MichaelMacer 1 year ago
I dig the Soggy Noodle intro.
moonman190 1 year ago
The flying is a bit cheesy, but the song is so lighthearted it's forgivable. I think he's the only artist that could get away with it, honestly.
CinemaBiohazard 1 year ago
For you dad, 8th Aug 1948...i love you dad xxx
ianbowman 1 year ago
Oh... Paul is my angel !
TheJohn4ever 1 year ago
The best a gift from God!
peacenick1980 1 year ago
Paul McCartney is the most talented artist on Earth. Long live, Macca!
albertocmacarini 1 year ago 60
@albertocmacarini, did you attended a concert of Paul when he played this song? In November 27th of 1993 I listen the greatest artist ever. After that date, in 2003 and 2010.
timmhg 1 year ago
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albertocmacarini 1 year ago
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albertocmacarini 1 year ago
@albertocmacarini , I think the "flying" sequences are just great, u need a drag to enjoy them, peace & love!!!
eboba04 6 months ago
@albertocmacarini Amen.
HannahHypnotize96 5 days ago
This is a great pop song - McCartney has always known how how to have fun with a song.
Unfortunately, the clip lets it down a bit. All of the in studio stuff works well but the "flying" sequences are just annoying. If the whole thing was set in the studio with the band having a good time, I'd rate it high.
theaussiebackflipboy 2 years ago 11
@theaussiebackflipboy But most of his videos are a bit stupid- that's their charm!
mousesandwich 1 year ago
@theaussiebackflipboy Yes very happy. There are also : "Even The Bad Times Are Good", by the Tremeloes ; "bringing on back the good times", by Steve Ellis's Love Affair ; "Feelin' Groovy", by Simon and Garfunkel ; "Good Day Sunshine", Beatles ; "Getting Better", Mama Cass ... isn't music wonderful?
wwwonderful 7 months ago
Not one of Paul's best songs.
tedm1975 2 years ago
hahha great song the video is soo cute with him flying everywhere
sophss122 2 years ago
This is a perfect example of best & worst of McCartney. This is a cool little rocker, with good lyrics. But then he sells out in the video w/ a big, stupid production (I think it was done at the Star Wars studios). Do we have to take the song THAT literally and see him flying around against a bluescreen or whatever?
bbaxtr 2 years ago
I remember this from when I was kid. VH1 played it nearly nonstop.
RIP Linda! I rarely here Paul talk about her.
RoxanneJ81 2 years ago 3
lol I love my Macca, but he never could lip synch with a track to save his life. Even with the Beatles :) He's the greatest though
HCADW 2 years ago
@HCADW I disagree completely, he's one of the best lip synchs I've seen!
BeatlesFan6270 1 year ago
So long
rguerke 2 years ago
great tune love it ....
wings4ever 2 years ago
When he's flying, he reminds me of Andy Milonakis.
Alien8990 2 years ago
THIS IS WHY HE'S A MILLIONAIRE
Alien8990 2 years ago
No, more like a billionaire.
lauraHUSSEINharrison 2 years ago
@Alien8990 Come again, this is why he's a billionare.
eltonjohnish 7 months ago
Reminds me of Billy Joel's RIVER OF DREAMS for some reason.
SystemJammer 2 years ago
super, wow
JurajIsamkral 2 years ago
So nice so nice!! Fantastic!!! =)
omg
happylittleEStar 2 years ago
Not a bad tune.
sgk1967 2 years ago
This video is cool... It looked like he would fly in the other verson.. This one kind of Takes the fun out of it.. Paul alone makes this one an instant fave...
TGAHFAN 3 years ago
I forgot what a great song this is! Thanks for posting!
AchLstStnd 3 years ago
In my opinion, the original version of this video was better for these reasons alone:
Proper aspect ratio
Better quality
Song was originally at the proper pitch, but same speed.
Just my opinions.
vnisanian2001 3 years ago