Artist:  Paul McCartney

Title:  Ram

Date:  1971

Label:  Apple Records    SMAS-3375

Cover Photography:  Linda McCartney

Art Work:  Paul

Notes:  I was never a huge Paul fan (more of a Lennon lad), but along with his first solo album this is a classic record from the drop of the needle onward. Soft, hard, fast slow, silly serious, they’re all here. Beatle politics aside, Paul’s voice and musical abilities are in stellar form here and the writing is strong. A few loose jam bits and strum-alongs along with the much produced Uncle Albert. Mostly it sounds like Paul was having fun with his new musical freedom to do as he pleases without having to impress his audience or justify his choices. Linda’s hand with the photo’s (and the classic beetles buggery) and Paul’s coloring complete the package.

Line Up:

Paul McCartney
Linda McCartney
Denny Seiwell
Dave Spinoza
Hugh McCracken

Track Listing

Side 1

Too Many People
3 Legs
Ram On
Dear Boy
Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey
Smile Away

Side 2

Heart of the Country
Monkberry Moon Delight
Eat at Home
Long Haired Lady
Ram On
Back Seat of My Car