Listen to the Man
author: Richard Astley-Clemas
There's probably less than 10 McCartney tributes in the World and most are American but this one is from Birmingham England.
Using guitar and cello as the main instruments is unusual in itself and compares to early James Taylor who cut his first album at Apple.
The songs are not the most obvious as Garside chooses little known album tracks that have never been covered before such as Dress me up as a robber.
The last track is his own song Old Fashioned Man
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Great arrangements of great songs!
author: Rob
I'll treasure this CD for years to come. I've heard a few Beatles and solo-work tribute efforts but this is easily the best. Great selection of lesser known album tracks. Golden Earth Girl - nice! The arrangements are what makes the cd I think. Lovely cello playing throughout and pure, intimate vocals. Fab guitar solo on Dress Me Up! If you like to hear honest music without any unnecccesary adornments then this is for you. Especially if you're a big Beatles fan like me! Great sentiment behind the CD too. Well done.
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A really fresh take on some forgotten classics
author: Jason Burgess AKA Lefty
This is a well thought and executed tribute to one of the most influential songwriters and performers of all time. David Garside has chosen the tracks well and done more than merely make passable copies of the originals. These versions are very much how I would imagine McCartney might reprise the tracks if he was so inclined. My only criticism is that some of the subtleties are all too easily overlooked if you are listening to this CD whilst doing something else. This CD deserves your full attention and you'd be daft to give it anything less.
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