Paul McCartney is a man known for his words, usually when they're set to music. But he chose some special ones at the Library of Congress to praise President Obama, before whom he will soon be performing : Let him Be.
"I have to say I'm a big fan , he's a great guy," McCartney said at a Washington news conference Tuesday that was attended by politicians as well as journalists."So lay off him, he's doing great."
Tonight (Wednesday), the Beatles icon is being honored with a dinner at the White House and then will take part in a concert in tribute to his hit-laden career.
McCartney is the first non-American to be awarded the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, named for the songwriting brothers George and Ira Gershwin. The prize has been given out only twice before: Paul Simon in 2002 and Stevie Wonder in 2009.
The Liverpool, England-born McCartney , who turns 68 this month, is no strangers to receiving awards, having been knightred by Queen Elizabeth II in 1997. But at Tuesday's News conference, the formally titled Sir Paul said he was nervous about performing in the East Room, "like 3 feet away" from Obama. "I wouldn't have believed you if you told me as a kid growing up in Liverpool that this would happen," he said. "So it's very special to me."
The Jonas Brothers, Wonder, Elvis Costello, Herbie Hancock and comedian Jerry Seinfeld are scheduled to be among the performers at tonight's concert, which will be televised July 28.
McCartney was chosen for the Gershwin Prize in November 2009 by Librarian of Congress James Billington, who praised him not just for his music but for his world-wide activism as well.
Sir Paul has been writing and performing for more than five (5) decades - as a member of iconic groups and as a solo artist - in genres ranging from rock'n'roll to classical compositions," Billington said. "But he also has made an impact far beyond music through his humanitarianism and activism around the world, which are emblematic of the spirit of the Gershwin Prize."
As an example of his global concerns, McCartney called the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico "a disgrace." I think most of us think it's a disgrace, and the fact that something like this can happen" is something that is "going to be addressed," he said.
My spin : Way to go Sir Paul you is a class act all by yourself...why do it take people from other countries to tell how great our President is....don't keep me hanging, I'm waiting for an answer..
Kicking back keeping it real and as always having fun.
Paul was my idol when I was a teenager.He is a special man and incredibly gifted. I am glad he is being honored.
ReplyDeleteHi PIC, How's it hanging? Perhaps you better ask Gil.
ReplyDeleteHi Sweetie
ReplyDeleteIt was hanging heavy this evening but he can't get rid of his son[giggles]
ReplyDeleteDid you get my mail this mornimg???
How's Nana ... I know Brian is in good spirits.
ReplyDeleteGil tried to get Jill to take Gilly up to sis and she told him she took care of her baby all day and it's his turn she's going to ride her bike.
I got your email. Boy we have some laughs. I got Nan's letter and I wrote her one and put it in drafts.
ReplyDeleteBrian is in good spirits tonight and Nana was quite cheerful today.Maxy chased the lawn care guy.
ReplyDeleteJill is a real character and she is already independant. I think she sounds a lot like you.She will lead you a merry chase.
ReplyDeleteI will tell her, she will get it tomorrow ..I still her envelop on my desk and it's sealed up. I bet she told you a lot of crap with her musty butt.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe some of the crap that G's family pulls. They seem like a bunch of selfish,whining old ladies.
ReplyDeleteI think you set Henry straight though.He won't give you any more trouble
ReplyDeleteThat's what sis says she may look like her daddy but just like me when I was young.
ReplyDeleteShe has her daddy wrapped around her finger.
Go ahead and read the letter she wrote me in drafts. It includes a lot of the things you told me but from her perspective.
ReplyDeleteThat's wonderful to hear Nana is in a good mood...Maxy didn't want the yard men bothering the rabbits.
ReplyDeleteWe both know what the Rock is up too and more power to him.
I suspect you had your daddy wrapped around your little finger too. I know I had mine all wrapped up. Little girls can do that.Our girls could turn Brian into mush.
ReplyDeleteI will...I bet she told you I beat up on old Henry and Betts was there but she's scary, I had to get Henry and I saw my chance..
ReplyDeleteI know Nan had my back and the girl can hit like a mule....we both fight like boys, that's the way Chris taught us.
Yes, she told me you went into the men's washroom and waited for Henry to finish his crap. Then you asked him if Gil had scared the shit out of him...HA!!!
ReplyDeleteYes I did and I loved my daddy so much...now Gilly have everyone wrapped around his finger especially his big sister. You told me that I would see how loving she was going to be with him.
ReplyDeleteAunt Mae says Rosa was the backbne and called the shots and dad was very happy.
I dislike that old man with a passion, I beat crap out of him and one of them came in and Nan kicked the shit out of him...in the groin I think...I asked her did she tell you that and she said she don't know she forgot.
ReplyDeleteThe oil slick has just hit Alabama's shores and Mississippi's banks.Oil slick is worse today in Loisiana, creeping further into your wetlands.And it is only eleven miles off the shores of Florida now.
ReplyDeleteIs the twins still red from the sun??? J might have to send lotion with them since the fool don't know nothing.
ReplyDeleteI am writing about an English taxi driver who went beserk and killed 12 people and injured 25 just driving around in his taxi shooting people randomly.He also killed co-workers at the taxi stand.
ReplyDeleteI seen that and it will get worse and we won't bounce back from this.There still trying to regroup from Katrina. The old way of life is gone.
ReplyDeleteYou know Cuba is only 90 miles from Florida and they are scared.
J sent lotion with the boys when they went with Bio on Friday. They said he used it on them but we can't be sure,they defend him.
ReplyDeleteWhat's happening to people??? I bet it was in the U.S. where all the crazy people are.
ReplyDeleteFlorida is scared. Their economy is really based on tourism and their beaches will be ruined by this time next week. I hope they are taking measures now to stop it from happening.
ReplyDeleteSoon very soon they will have other interests and not as much time for him. It makes me sick to hear about someone like him, where was he when the diapers needed changing or when they had colds etc...
ReplyDeleteFrom what I hear on the news there's not much they can do.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you wrote about Paul M. He is a nice man. I've always loved him.I have a couple of their original Apple records. I just don't know where they are stored or if I gave them to one of the kids.
ReplyDeleteIt traveled this far by itself just think if they had a hurricane. they say a lot of oil is under the water.
ReplyDeleteThe killings happened in the peaceful English countryside. Thar's why it made world headlines. They don't get many mass murderers.
ReplyDeleteIf it happened in the US it wouldn't have shocked the world at all.
I love Paul and always wanted to meet him and the other Beatles but Paul mostly, he's kind of cute in a odd sort of wa...but you know me I'm a sucker for older men.[giggles]
ReplyDeleteI adored John Lennon too. I was devastated when he was murdered. That was another American nutcase.(no offense intended)
ReplyDeleteYou got that right, it's the US water.
ReplyDeleteWonder if the flower shop told Lina who sent her the flowers, I'm bout to burst I want to know..I think my money is going to be on you know who.Hahaha
Sweetie call it like it is...don't forget a recent nutcase in Fort Hood, Tx.
ReplyDeleteWe are our own terrorists.
Hi girls!
ReplyDeleteJust got home from work! BLAH
But I do feel a little better today
Lina
You see I assumed it was here because everything bad happening here.
ReplyDeleteHi Lina...glad you feel better do as Jeannie say and drink a lot of fluids.
ReplyDeleteOh and crap, I DID call the stupid flower shop...
ReplyDeleteWe have rules of privacy and we can't give out a name...blah blah blah.
So I got kind of whiny and told her i was scared it was some weird stalker guy. She laughed (dumb cow) and said he sounded nice over the phone (yeah like weirdos sound different over the phone?) and just said he hoped I felt better after I fell.
Darn, but I tried
Lina
I just sent you an email but I don't know if it got through. Will you check please?
ReplyDeleteIf it didn't get through PIC I will send it again.
ReplyDeleteIt did and I answered it.
ReplyDeleteThankyou
Oh, I'm sorry I already sent you another one...HA!
ReplyDeleteLina did you mention to DC that you felt bad when he helped you up??
ReplyDeleteCan you think of any guy you talked to and said you felt bad...it's kind of strange indeed.
ReplyDeleteI answer it also.
ReplyDeleteLina do you know how to defend yourself???
ReplyDeleteHa!..We're going to spend all evening playing hide and seek.
ReplyDeleteLet's see...He helped me up and asked If I was ok.
ReplyDeleteI said...I have felt better but I would manage to get my way to work.
Lina
I knew it was DC you go girl maybe things are looking up for him..
ReplyDeleteYou just wait til I tell Gil old DC is on the prowl again.
It's just that a lot of my personal family stuff cannot be put on the internet. I don't want to share certain things with the world.
ReplyDeleteI managed to get to work and I work with another girl and told her I fell and I fixed my knee which I scraped on the sidewalk.
ReplyDeleteAnd then I forgot about it.
Lina
I didn't know there was only one photo of JFK and Marilyn. I thought there would be thousands. The whole world knew they were having an affair. I guess he didn't want any photos finding their way into the history books.
ReplyDeleteYou never said you was on your way to work you said it was afternoon and you was just taking a walk.
ReplyDeleteI bet you knew the flowers was from him all the time...
Naw, naw it's not nice to try to fool the cupcake, I'm a seer.[giggles]
I might move because how did they figure out where I lived?
ReplyDeleteI even turned him down for an autograph...
Lina
I'm glad you are better Lina.How's the weather out there?
ReplyDeleteThat's the first I heard of the picture, it will be worth a lot of money.
ReplyDeleteThe weather is really warm out here. I love it, perfect beach weather...
ReplyDeleteLots of quakes though, little ones.
Lina
JFK liked women to with his bad back and he had them sneaked in the White House...Boy we have had some horny presidents.
ReplyDeleteCupcake has this weird gift Lina. She is very intuitive. She always knows what I am thinking.I think she is a witch.
ReplyDeleteI bet CC you have pretty good psychic abilities...you pay attention and your intuition is really sharp. Awesome...
ReplyDeleteLina
DC carries his autograph pre-sign and all he do is whip one out at you...no harm there...
ReplyDeleteI have read that JFK"S back was so bad that the women had to do all the work. He injured it in the war and it got worse over the years. He was not a tender lover either. In one incident he grabbed a female reporter who was interviewing him, threw her skirt over her head and took her against his desk.
ReplyDeleteOh he did whip one out and I said No thanks, I really don't care who you are at all.
ReplyDeleteLina
Whipped out a card I mean...boy that sounded dirty for a moment
Yes it is ...now I hate I didn't fine tuned it when I was growing up...but Jeannie will tell you don't nothing slip up on me , I feel the tone in a person and know if they are for real.
ReplyDeleteWell CC I envy you that ability because although I am pretty sharp I am not that good at reading people all the time.
ReplyDeleteLina
Jeannie is the same way, a lot of times we will say the same things at the same time and have a good laugh...I guess that's why we kick it so good.
ReplyDeleteWe can tell when one of us is feeling bad...now that's awesome.
You two are like twins...with twins one always knows when the other is feeling bad, or happy or whatever it is they are feeling. That is awesome because you don't find it that often.
ReplyDeleteLina
Just when you think you have CC fooled, she can turn and make a bigger fool out of you. She keeps a very keen intelligence low key until she needs it. She has made an ass out of me on several occaisions.
ReplyDeleteI will read you sometime, it's quite easy.
ReplyDeleteI am a witch, Remember what Nan said when we moved here from N.O. hahaha
Well that sure comes in handy doesn't it? People underestimate you and then Bang! You make an ass out of them or call them out.
ReplyDeleteLina
JFK was hurt on a PT boat I think he was a marine.
ReplyDeleteReally it's a lot of fun...it's a good way to keep my old man in line.
ReplyDeleteOh I bet it can be fun indeed! But your husband and babies sound amazing. He seems to know how lucky he has it
ReplyDeleteLina
Lina...If you live in a nice place it's no use in moving because DC is harmless he just needs a strong woman.
ReplyDeleteHell yes he better know how lucky he is and I know for a fact how lucky I am...I was lucky the second time around, but Hon I made his long ass work to get me.
ReplyDeleteIt would be hard for me to move because even though there are apartments available, the prices suck. I got the loft I have because of a friend so I'll stay put.
ReplyDeleteLina
Good for you CC! Make a man work some to get you. If he wants you and really likes you he will work for the privilege of getting you.
ReplyDeleteLina
What kind of store you work in??
ReplyDeleteSigning off now Sweetie.Have a good one.Don't forget to read Nan's letter. She says she has more for me. I can't wait. I'm telling you it is more exciting than tv.
ReplyDeleteBe a good girl and be nice.If you can't be nice, 'what the hell', be a bitch.....luv ya....PIC
I work in a clothing store. A small store, sells jewelry too. We get alot of tourists and such as well.
ReplyDeleteLina
Night Lina, be careful out there.
ReplyDeleteNite nite Jeannie, sleep well!
ReplyDeleteI think I will go to bed too. I am kind of feeling blue at moment. Thanks so much for a nice chat!
Lina
Lina it wasn't about money , he just came on fast hard and strong but after the first poking girl I was all his.Hahaha
ReplyDeleteOh yes I'm bad and hot tonight.
Good Night Sweetie and sweet dreams and we will meet down by the pond..
ReplyDeleteBe sure to check your mail box.
GOODNITE...HUGS&KISSES...PIC
Kiss the ROCK
Nite honey.
Nite Lina have a good one....CC
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