guitarbanjoman - Posted - 06/30/2026:  17:14:48

Paul McCartney’s piano-playing father Jim (1902-1976) composed just one song during his lifetime, but he couldn’t think of any lyrics for it.

So somebody just had to do something, wouldn’t you agree?

I had hoped to have this ready for Sir Paul’s 84th birthday on June 18th, but alas some technical glitches slowed me down.

So here it is, PG rated…if anybody out there in the banjoverse could pass it along to Sir Paul, I would be immensely grateful…


youtube.com/watch?v=Qy2siChJ55I

Will

guitarbanjoman - Posted - 07/01/2026:  16:06:25

Oh dear I seem to have laid an egg

Oh well that’s show business

I’ll leave this thread up long enough to publicly acknowledge my failure

Sniff.

TB4 - Posted - 07/02/2026:  03:04:52

Hi Guitarbanjoman, I attach some screenshots of the path that should lead to your video (all in Italian): there is the explanation of why your beautiful song is not appreciated on YT. I was able to watch the video because I'm over 18 (82 right now). Yes, it's great to be old!

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TB4 - Posted - 07/02/2026:  03:07:41

Hi Guitarbanjoman, I attach some screenshots of the path that should lead to your video (all in Italian): there is the explanation of why your beautiful song is not appreciated on YT. I was able to watch the video because I'm over 18 (82 right now). Yes, it's great to be old!

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guitarbanjoman - Posted - 07/02/2026:  08:51:39

Thanks Marco!

Don Lewers - Posted - 07/04/2026:  22:49:18

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Originally posted by guitarbanjoman

Paul McCartney’s piano-playing father Jim (1902-1976) composed just one song during his lifetime, but he couldn’t think of any lyrics for it.



So somebody just had to do something, wouldn’t you agree?



I had hoped to have this ready for Sir Paul’s 84th birthday on June 18th, but alas some technical glitches slowed me down.



So here it is, PG rated…if anybody out there in the banjoverse could pass it along to Sir Paul, I would be immensely grateful…





youtube.com/watch?v=Qy2siChJ55I



Will

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Don Lewers - Posted - 07/04/2026:  23:28:06

quote:

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Originally posted by guitarbanjoman

Paul McCartney’s piano-playing father Jim (1902-1976) composed just one song during his lifetime, but he couldn’t think of any lyrics for it.



So somebody just had to do something, wouldn’t you agree?



I had hoped to have this ready for Sir Paul’s 84th birthday on June 18th, but alas some technical glitches slowed me down.



So here it is, PG rated…if anybody out there in the banjoverse could pass it along to Sir Paul, I would be immensely grateful…





youtube.com/watch?v=Qy2siChJ55I



Will

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Yeah Will, after reading your above reply, I fully understand where you're comin from. Some 15 years back, Marco and I had done several collaborations, and it was my turn to pick a song, and I chose a Chet Atkins song called ''Bab's Comin' Home'' ....... Marco had never heard of it, but said yes, lets  give it a go. Marco put the finished video on YouTube, and I posted It on this Forum.

There was no response for quite a few days, and I'd thought about calling for the cavalry!.  Eventually somebody saved the day, and made a comment, and that was it.

As with your song, this tune was'nt at all well known, and I believe that makes a huge difference, to the lack of interest in both. 

You've done a lot of hard work on this tune Will, and good on you for it ...... your banjo's sounding great, it's got a lovely tone, keep your good work up!, well done. 

''Baby's Comin' Home'' link .......   youtu.be/1yuud_3AmBU?si=fJ3bdxWLUCZu2ifY

guitarbanjoman - Posted - 07/05/2026:  06:46:54

Thanks, Don, for coming to my rescue.

It’s a bit embarrassing to have my hurt feelings soothed by somebody a hemisphere away! Ah well that’s the 21st century isn’t it?

Ah well I’m going to dry my tears and pick up my banjo again.

When you and Marco played “Baby Comin Home” you seemed to be in the same room? Nice job by the way, that multi banjo improv is cool!

Will