Topic: Is Paul Losing His Voice? (Read 7511 times)

Bobber · « **on:** August 07, 2008, 12:01:07 PM »

Listening to the concerts in Anfield and Quebec the other day, I feel that Paul is somehow losing the quality and power of his voice lately. Any opinions? Just temporarily?

An Apple Beatle · « **Reply #1 on:** August 07, 2008, 12:12:15 PM »

Possibly because of the amount of gigs lately and all that socialising after? heheheh

Revolver42 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 07, 2008, 12:34:19 PM »

Obviously no one can sing as well in their 60's as they can in their 20's. I think his voice sounds great for his age.

Jane · « **Reply #3 on:** August 07, 2008, 02:07:41 PM »

It is because of his age. Yes, his voice has changed.

DaveRam · « **Reply #4 on:** August 07, 2008, 02:41:31 PM »

Yes i think in the last 18 month or so his vocal ability as got a lot weaker .
I think it's his age though , nothing lasts forever .

legthi · « **Reply #5 on:** August 07, 2008, 03:03:53 PM »

I agree, probably the age. Still damn bloody good though - the vocals on some recent tracks, such as 'nod your head' sound like they could've been recorded in 69' or the 70's sometimes. Raw energy! I did notice his paled vocals at Anfield though.

alexis · « **Reply #6 on:** August 07, 2008, 04:00:35 PM »

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I agree, probably the age. Still damn bloody good though - the vocals on some recent tracks, such as 'nod your head' sound like they could've been recorded in 69' or the 70's sometimes. Raw energy! I did notice his paled vocals at Anfield though.

I've noticed that too - it seems he's still got a pretty good screaming voice. Seems that the control needed for quieter songs isn't there anymore. Amazing really that someone who has smoked for the better part of half a century has ANY voice left!

freakchic9 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 07, 2008, 06:24:36 PM »

Did we mention the fact that he screams in a lot of songs, too?

Okay · « **Reply #8 on:** August 07, 2008, 06:27:33 PM »

I saw him live in Quebec, and I gotta say it sounded much better then on the live recordings I made. He lost some of it but he's still a great singer

Jane · « **Reply #9 on:** August 07, 2008, 08:16:00 PM »

If only he hadn`t smoked at all! Smoking is the worst seemingly innocent habit of all.

legthi · « **Reply #10 on:** August 07, 2008, 08:53:13 PM »

I don't know when smoking is ever seen as innocent. I agree with all the comments...and yeaa his screaming voice is still rockin! reminds me of 'oh darling' sometimes.

cubanheel · « **Reply #11 on:** August 07, 2008, 08:55:36 PM »

I think some of it is because he was just so blooming good for so blooming long, and now he does the odd duff sounding thing (latest song doesn't do much for me so far, for example) it sounds worse because of how good we all know he can be. He also does a lot more live work than some singers half his age, and I think that he's amazing! I am so desperate to see him live and take the whole family. I missed his last tour of UK and really regret that.

PaulieBear · « **Reply #12 on:** August 07, 2008, 08:58:17 PM »

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Yes i think in the last 18 month or so his vocal ability as got a lot weaker .
I think it's his age though , nothing lasts forever .

nice signature!

I think life has just caught up with him....voices always change as people get older.

Bobber · « **Reply #13 on:** August 07, 2008, 10:17:34 PM »

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Did we mention the fact that he screams in a lot of songs, too?

Screaming is a disguise for not be able to sing it like it should.

Sondra · « **Reply #14 on:** August 07, 2008, 10:44:01 PM »

His voice hasn't really been right for years now. He lost the sweetness to it some time ago. And some of the range. But it's still very good. Considering he's on his way to seventy!

HeatherBoo · « **Reply #15 on:** August 08, 2008, 12:34:55 AM »

Yea, I think that is just part of life. Ever notice if you talk to an older person on the phone you can usually tell it's an older person?

PaulieBear · « **Reply #16 on:** August 08, 2008, 01:10:45 AM »

no, it's just them who can't tell if you're there ONLY grand daughter or there son....

Andy Smith · « **Reply #17 on:** August 08, 2008, 11:02:11 PM »

i have noticed macca's vocal problems in recent times specially on concerts like the
liverpool gig and he was really struggling when he did the Brit Awards. :-/
i have been watching the Quebec concert footage and to me he sounds quite better on
that. yes, people do loose there singing voice slightly when they get older, Brian Wilson
certainnly has. i think one of the best shows he last did with a terrific vocal range was
the ICA gig he did last year. Ringo's vocals are still sounding good though!

tkitna · « **Reply #18 on:** August 09, 2008, 01:37:05 AM »

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His voice hasn't really been right for years now. He lost the sweetness to it some time ago. And some of the range. But it's still very good. Considering he's on his way to seventy!

Yeah, this isnt something thats just started happening. Been going on for quite some time.

alexis · « **Reply #19 on:** August 09, 2008, 01:44:55 AM »

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His voice hasn't really been right for years now. He lost the sweetness to it some time ago. And some of the range. But it's still very good. Considering he's on his way to seventy!

Yes, that's exactly the word ... sweetness, he had the sweetest voice of them all, a gift from above for sure.

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