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Paul McCartney discusses Motown influence on The Beatles
Paul McCartney has reflected on the musical influence of Motown on The Beatles, specifically regarding the song ‘You Won’t See Me’ from the 1965 album Rubber Soul. McCartney noted that the track was recorded in just two takes and was written with a ‘Motown-flavoured’ feel in mind.
McCartney credited Motown bassist James Jamerson as an inspiration for the melodic bass lines used in the song. He observed that he, Jamerson, and Brian Wilson were all exploring melodic bass lines from different geographic perspectives—London, Detroit, and Los Angeles—during that era.
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Brian Wilson · James Jamerson · Motown · Paul McCartney · The Beatles
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The song ‘You Won’t See Me’ from the 1965 album Rubber Soul was recorded in only two takes. 99wfmk.com · 1057thehawk.com · wblm.com · ultimateclassicrock.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] McCartney intended the song ‘You Won’t See Me’ to have a Motown influence, specifically citing the feel of bassist James Jamerson. 99wfmk.com · 1057thehawk.com · wblm.com · ultimateclassicrock.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Paul McCartney stated that The Beatles helped introduce Motown to an international audience. 99wfmk.com · 1057thehawk.com · wblm.com · ultimateclassicrock.com