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Title: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: JJ-AV on September 07, 2011, 09:12:04 PM
I kid you not



It's not bad.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: LeeB on September 07, 2011, 09:13:34 PM
I'll buy it, whatever it sounds like.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: JJ-AV on September 07, 2011, 09:13:58 PM
Quote
Paulmcgrath5 Paul McGrath
This is a link to one of the tracks from my Album due for release 23rd September hope you enjoy .bit.ly/pJ0e08
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: Dave P on September 07, 2011, 09:21:42 PM
There is an element of 'My Lovely Horse' by Father Ted but overall it's very good.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: eamonn on September 07, 2011, 09:26:08 PM
When a film is made of the man's life this will play before segueing into Dusty's version of the song and the closing credits will roll.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: gervilla on September 07, 2011, 09:26:48 PM
Well I've heard a lot worse I suppose.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: Can Gana Be Bettered!?!? on September 07, 2011, 09:31:04 PM
It made me smile when I heard it, which is what certain records should do.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: Louzie0 on September 07, 2011, 09:39:08 PM
I'm trying to think of where I heard that song before.  I like his version.

Just did a search - a Goffin/KIng song.  Dusty Springfield as artist.


Dusty springfield - I think I'm going back

 
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 07, 2011, 09:48:51 PM
It's alright.

Does anyone have a link to his song that got to number one in the Irish charts? I think it was just called "Ooa Aah Paul McGrath". A bit of research tells me it was by a band called "Watch Your House" but I can only find their 1994 World Cup song online.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 07, 2011, 09:53:29 PM
Is this version the original?

Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: Louzie0 on September 07, 2011, 09:53:46 PM


This is Dusty!!!

Goodness me, why would you want any other version?


Apart from God, of course.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: Clampy on September 07, 2011, 10:07:18 PM
It was'nt as terrible as i feared it was going to be.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: TopDeck113 on September 07, 2011, 10:09:38 PM
In the charts, m'lord...
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: Louzie0 on September 07, 2011, 10:16:00 PM
I've heard the Byrd's version before as well.  Lovely song, lovely version. Who was first?  God knows.  And he's got his own!
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: Percy McCarthy on September 07, 2011, 10:23:17 PM
In the charts, m'lord...

Number one m'lord....
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: Lizz on September 07, 2011, 10:29:01 PM


This is Dusty!!!

Goodness me, why would you want any other version?


Apart from God, of course.

I'd forgotten how great Dusty Springfield's voice was. There's something about her voice that puts me in mind of Amy Winehouse.

Anyway, enjoyed this version, at the risk of sounding 'twee', it was nice.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: Percy McCarthy on September 07, 2011, 10:54:30 PM


This is Dusty!!!

Goodness me, why would you want any other version?


Apart from God, of course.

There's something about her voice that puts me in mind of Amy Winehouse.



Me too. It's beauty, vulnerability, originality and all-round greatness.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: willywombat on September 07, 2011, 11:01:34 PM
Not bad at all actually but as someone said earlier I'll buy it whatever it sounds like
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: newtonsballs on September 07, 2011, 11:48:21 PM
When a film is made of the man's life this will play before segueing into Dusty's version of the song and the closing credits will roll.

This for me - profound post
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: Nev on September 07, 2011, 11:49:22 PM
A wonderful song, Nils Lofgren did a storming version on Whistle Test years ago and Freddie Mercury recorded a version under the name "Larry Lurex". It's hard to beat Dusty though, what a voice.

Anyway, Paul's version is just fine.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: German James on September 08, 2011, 12:00:58 AM

It's not bad.

Yes it is.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: Brend'Watkins on September 08, 2011, 12:12:07 AM
If you didn't know it was him singing you'd think it was okay.  The fact that you know it's him makes it much better.   

Skimming stones isn't his thing is it?
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: willywombat on September 08, 2011, 12:46:17 AM
Not sure I could sit through the album though
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: Somniloquism on September 08, 2011, 12:51:53 AM
A wonderful song, Nils Lofgren did a storming version on Whistle Test years ago and Freddie Mercury recorded a version under the name "Larry Lurex". It's hard to beat Dusty though, what a voice.

Anyway, Paul's version is just fine.

Listening to this one, if I didn't know it was Freddie singing I would have thought it was Dusty or another female. Very high



Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: Californian Villain on September 08, 2011, 04:51:50 AM

It's not bad.

Yes it is.

The latter is the correct answer, sadly.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: Olneythelonely on September 08, 2011, 06:47:50 AM
Not as bad as I thought it would be.

In fact, fuck it, it's the best song I've ever heard.

Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: The Villa Werewolf on September 08, 2011, 08:59:02 AM
It's alright.

Does anyone have a link to his song that got to number one in the Irish charts? I think it was just called "Ooa Aah Paul McGrath". A bit of research tells me it was by a band called "Watch Your House" but I can only find their 1994 World Cup song online.

http://2manykids.com/fitba/Watch%20Your%20House%20featuring%20Paul%20McGrath%20-%20Ooh%20Ahh%20Paul%20Mc%20Grath.MP3
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: Villan For Life on September 08, 2011, 09:37:08 AM
Blimey, who'd have thought it?

Anyone know why he's done it? Is he a frustrated crooner or something?

One of the better ex-footballer's attempts at music, but then again when the compeition is Diamond Lights by Hoddle & Waddle, you're 6-0 up at half time against 9 men!
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: Jimbo on September 08, 2011, 09:37:55 AM
God can do anything.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: badluckeric(gates) on September 08, 2011, 09:50:57 AM
Its caused me to 'unfollow' the spoof General K on Twitter. He tweeted last night that 1000 copies had been delivered to the club and they could be used as ash trays.
Now i'm always up for a laugh and have enjoyed the spoof tweets, but that's disrespectful of a legend trying to do positive things with his life.
Unfollowed.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: The Laughing Policeman on September 08, 2011, 09:56:33 AM
I've heard worse from so called professional singers.
I'll buy it.
Instead of skimming pebbles across the water, he should have walked on it. 8)
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: russon on September 08, 2011, 10:07:26 AM
love the man but if my toes curl any further i'll snap them
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: Oscar Arce on September 08, 2011, 10:18:14 AM
Carole King recorded it and wrote it with Jerry Goffin.
Dusty's version was superb.
Nils Lofgren did a good version on his 1975 self-titled and wonderful album.
Many have tried to sing the song but failed.
Seriously wrong, M'Lord.........
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: Brend'Watkins on September 08, 2011, 10:24:57 AM
Yes, he shouldn't have done it but it is better than what Hoddle and Waddle, Kevin Keegan and Gazza did.  Can't remember any other fotballers who released a single.  It would have been better received without the video I think.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: Pete3206 on September 08, 2011, 10:58:07 AM
I hear that he's singing Unchained Melody with Shaun Teale on the album.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: Surrey Villain on September 08, 2011, 11:43:57 AM
Better than Bono.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: glasses on September 08, 2011, 12:19:39 PM
If this is a new hobby of his then great, it beats the old one.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: darren woolley on September 08, 2011, 12:23:09 PM
I will buy it God can do no wrong in my eye's number one for christmas.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: pauliewalnuts on September 08, 2011, 12:50:23 PM
He was a fantastic player, but that song is execrable.

Soz, God.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: itbrvilla on September 08, 2011, 04:50:57 PM
Apparently its for charity.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: The Laughing Policeman on September 08, 2011, 05:03:18 PM
I will buy it God can do no wrong in my eye's number one for christmas.
Now wouldn't that piss Simon Cowell off?
Maybe nearer the time I'll start a Facebook campaign similar to the one that was done, was it year before last?
Considering the low sales you need nowadays to get to number one. Between Villa, Man Ure and Republic fans we could get it to number one for Christmas.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: The Left Side on September 08, 2011, 05:13:28 PM
Good for him, it ain't too bad!
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 08, 2011, 05:46:58 PM
Number one m'lord....

He already is!
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: Chris Jameson on September 08, 2011, 06:28:32 PM
Have you all taken leave of your senses? It's fucking terrible.

Still the best player i've ever seen in a Villa shirt though.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 08, 2011, 06:34:39 PM
Have you all taken leave of your senses? It's fucking terrible.

Still the best player i've ever seen in a Villa shirt though.

"the Emperor has no clothes on..." There's always a wanker little kid out there that points out the obvious.

Yes, he is the best player to have worn a Villa shirt in my time on this earth, and his greatness extends to much more than just that.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: TheSandman on September 08, 2011, 06:57:26 PM
To be honest, if it keeps him out of trouble then it doesn't matter how bad it is as far as I'm concerned.

It's not brilliant but it's also not as bad as I was expecting.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: Risso on September 08, 2011, 07:35:07 PM
He's not very good at skimming stones is he, I reckon I could get at least 6 bounces more than him.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: lordmcgrath5 on September 08, 2011, 07:43:16 PM
Erm, what can I say? ............ It's, erm, Paul McGrath, so it obviously can't be anything less than utterly marvellous, can it?
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: PaulTheVillan on September 08, 2011, 07:44:57 PM
I'm buying it.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: Chris Jameson on September 08, 2011, 08:29:27 PM
Have you all taken leave of your senses? It's fucking terrible.

Still the best player i've ever seen in a Villa shirt though.

"the Emperor has no clothes on..." There's always a wanker little kid out there that points out the obvious.

Yes, he is the best player to have worn a Villa shirt in my time on this earth, and his greatness extends to much more than just that.

Err...pardon?
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: Villanation on September 08, 2011, 08:30:42 PM
If we only had him today......
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: Kingthing on September 08, 2011, 08:44:24 PM

It's not bad.

Yes it is.



Can't believe it took a page and a half. It's shit.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: gaucho1966 on September 08, 2011, 10:32:09 PM
Should This be in off topic?
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: Chinchilla Bathhouse on September 09, 2011, 12:53:12 AM
Now.  Let's be brutally honest here.  Musically, it's not bad, but great it certainly ain't.  It's in the Robson & Jerome envelope - he sings it in tune, and quite nicely, but it's not exactly pushing any musical boundaries.  It's not Animal Collective or Battles.  It's X-Factor bland.  But what is absolutely fecking brilliant about it is that Mr McGrath is looking quite bloody well in that video.  He's sung a song for charity, he's let someone film him singing it on a beach and he looks as relaxed as if he was marking Alan Shearer out of a game.  Piece of piss.  That's worth celebrating.  If you've read his book (if you haven't you should, but it's not a comfortable read) you can't help but wonder what he's up to and where his head is at.  He could be doing a medley of Right Said Fred songs in a dress for what it's worth, point is he would appear to be alive and well and in an alright place.  That, I think, is brilliant. 
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: willywombat on September 09, 2011, 01:01:24 AM
Well said mate, that sums it up nicely
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 09, 2011, 01:03:11 AM
Have you all taken leave of your senses? It's fucking terrible.

Still the best player i've ever seen in a Villa shirt though.

"the Emperor has no clothes on..." There's always a wanker little kid out there that points out the obvious.

Yes, he is the best player to have worn a Villa shirt in my time on this earth, and his greatness extends to much more than just that.

Err...pardon?

joke Chris old chap. Sorry if it didn't come over that way. I was agreeing with you and was just saying that you were the first to point out it was a miserable song after so many had kind of said it was good. Which it isn't.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: dicedlam on September 09, 2011, 01:26:59 AM
Now.  Let's be brutally honest here.  Musically, it's not bad, but great it certainly ain't.  It's in the Robson & Jerome envelope - he sings it in tune, and quite nicely, but it's not exactly pushing any musical boundaries.  It's not Animal Collective or Battles.  It's X-Factor bland.  But what is absolutely fecking brilliant about it is that Mr McGrath is looking quite bloody well in that video.  He's sung a song for charity, he's let someone film him singing it on a beach and he looks as relaxed as if he was marking Alan Shearer out of a game.  Piece of piss.  That's worth celebrating.  If you've read his book (if you haven't you should, but it's not a comfortable read) you can't help but wonder what he's up to and where his head is at.  He could be doing a medley of Right Said Fred songs in a dress for what it's worth, point is he would appear to be alive and well and in an alright place.  That, I think, is brilliant. 

Nice post.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: ozzjim on September 09, 2011, 07:09:55 AM
Now.  Let's be brutally honest here.  Musically, it's not bad, but great it certainly ain't.  It's in the Robson & Jerome envelope - he sings it in tune, and quite nicely, but it's not exactly pushing any musical boundaries.  It's not Animal Collective or Battles.  It's X-Factor bland.  But what is absolutely fecking brilliant about it is that Mr McGrath is looking quite bloody well in that video.  He's sung a song for charity, he's let someone film him singing it on a beach and he looks as relaxed as if he was marking Alan Shearer out of a game.  Piece of piss.  That's worth celebrating.  If you've read his book (if you haven't you should, but it's not a comfortable read) you can't help but wonder what he's up to and where his head is at.  He could be doing a medley of Right Said Fred songs in a dress for what it's worth, point is he would appear to be alive and well and in an alright place.  That, I think, is brilliant. 

Nice post.

Nicely put.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: Clampy on September 09, 2011, 08:10:56 AM
The lyrics are fine, there's no problem there.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: Chris Jameson on September 09, 2011, 09:20:18 AM
Have you all taken leave of your senses? It's fucking terrible.

Still the best player i've ever seen in a Villa shirt though.

"the Emperor has no clothes on..." There's always a wanker little kid out there that points out the obvious.

Yes, he is the best player to have worn a Villa shirt in my time on this earth, and his greatness extends to much more than just that.

Err...pardon?

joke Chris old chap. Sorry if it didn't come over that way. I was agreeing with you and was just saying that you were the first to point out it was a miserable song after so many had kind of said it was good. Which it isn't.

Sorry, I was (still am!)tired and even grumpier. It is rubbish though isn't it!
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: lordmcgrath5 on September 09, 2011, 09:28:05 AM
Now.  Let's be brutally honest here.  Musically, it's not bad, but great it certainly ain't.  It's in the Robson & Jerome envelope - he sings it in tune, and quite nicely, but it's not exactly pushing any musical boundaries.  It's not Animal Collective or Battles.  It's X-Factor bland.  But what is absolutely fecking brilliant about it is that Mr McGrath is looking quite bloody well in that video.  He's sung a song for charity, he's let someone film him singing it on a beach and he looks as relaxed as if he was marking Alan Shearer out of a game.  Piece of piss.  That's worth celebrating.  If you've read his book (if you haven't you should, but it's not a comfortable read) you can't help but wonder what he's up to and where his head is at.  He could be doing a medley of Right Said Fred songs in a dress for what it's worth, point is he would appear to be alive and well and in an alright place.  That, I think, is brilliant. 

Spot on.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: badluckeric(gates) on September 09, 2011, 09:57:07 AM
Now.  Let's be brutally honest here.  Musically, it's not bad, but great it certainly ain't.  It's in the Robson & Jerome envelope - he sings it in tune, and quite nicely, but it's not exactly pushing any musical boundaries.  It's not Animal Collective or Battles.  It's X-Factor bland.  But what is absolutely fecking brilliant about it is that Mr McGrath is looking quite bloody well in that video.  He's sung a song for charity, he's let someone film him singing it on a beach and he looks as relaxed as if he was marking Alan Shearer out of a game.  Piece of piss.  That's worth celebrating.  If you've read his book (if you haven't you should, but it's not a comfortable read) you can't help but wonder what he's up to and where his head is at.  He could be doing a medley of Right Said Fred songs in a dress for what it's worth, point is he would appear to be alive and well and in an alright place.  That, I think, is brilliant. 

Spot on.
Great post!
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: Risso on September 09, 2011, 12:05:37 PM
Now.  Let's be brutally honest here.  Musically, it's not bad, but great it certainly ain't.  It's in the Robson & Jerome envelope - he sings it in tune, and quite nicely, but it's not exactly pushing any musical boundaries.  It's not Animal Collective or Battles.  It's X-Factor bland.  But what is absolutely fecking brilliant about it is that Mr McGrath is looking quite bloody well in that video.  He's sung a song for charity, he's let someone film him singing it on a beach and he looks as relaxed as if he was marking Alan Shearer out of a game.  Piece of piss.  That's worth celebrating.  If you've read his book (if you haven't you should, but it's not a comfortable read) you can't help but wonder what he's up to and where his head is at.  He could be doing a medley of Right Said Fred songs in a dress for what it's worth, point is he would appear to be alive and well and in an alright place.  That, I think, is brilliant. 

Spot on.
Great post!

Indeed.  Reading that has cheered me up no end, well done!
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: martin on September 09, 2011, 04:45:05 PM
Now.  Let's be brutally honest here.  Musically, it's not bad, but great it certainly ain't.  It's in the Robson & Jerome envelope - he sings it in tune, and quite nicely, but it's not exactly pushing any musical boundaries.  It's not Animal Collective or Battles.  It's X-Factor bland.  But what is absolutely fecking brilliant about it is that Mr McGrath is looking quite bloody well in that video.  He's sung a song for charity, he's let someone film him singing it on a beach and he looks as relaxed as if he was marking Alan Shearer out of a game.  Piece of piss.  That's worth celebrating.  If you've read his book (if you haven't you should, but it's not a comfortable read) you can't help but wonder what he's up to and where his head is at.  He could be doing a medley of Right Said Fred songs in a dress for what it's worth, point is he would appear to be alive and well and in an alright place.  That, I think, is brilliant. 

Spot on.
Great post!

Indeed.  Reading that has cheered me up no end, well done!

Yes, that.

Sadly, a point of issue has to be raised on the stone skimming, however. Paul is clearly seen standing on a sandy beach, yet on two occasions attempts to skim pebbles across the water - almost impossible to achieve on an imcoming tide, incidentally, which would probably account for the camera maintaining a respectful distance at those points. Where does he get them from?

Disappointing that a man who has so bravely confronted his demons should compromise on truth to accomodate artistic license in this way.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: Holte L2 on September 09, 2011, 09:16:54 PM
It's alright.

Does anyone have a link to his song that got to number one in the Irish charts? I think it was just called "Ooa Aah Paul McGrath". A bit of research tells me it was by a band called "Watch Your House" but I can only find their 1994 World Cup song online.

http://2manykids.com/fitba/Watch%20Your%20House%20featuring%20Paul%20McGrath%20-%20Ooh%20Ahh%20Paul%20Mc%20Grath.MP3

Can anyone get this on am mp3 they can download and save? I want it as my ringtone!
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: gervilla on September 09, 2011, 10:22:36 PM
There is an album on the way.

http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/now-paul-tackles-the-music-business-with-debut-album-2870584.html
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: DeeBoy1 on September 09, 2011, 11:02:45 PM
Not read the whole thread so apologies if it's been mentioned already, but surely it's worth an effort at getting it to number 1 through facebook, I mean with it being for charity an all....
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 10, 2011, 01:31:49 AM
It's alright.

Does anyone have a link to his song that got to number one in the Irish charts? I think it was just called "Ooa Aah Paul McGrath". A bit of research tells me it was by a band called "Watch Your House" but I can only find their 1994 World Cup song online.

http://2manykids.com/fitba/Watch%20Your%20House%20featuring%20Paul%20McGrath%20-%20Ooh%20Ahh%20Paul%20Mc%20Grath.MP3

Cheers Werewolf.
Title: Re: Paul McGrath is releasing a single
Post by: VillaAlways on September 13, 2011, 04:23:07 PM
Maybe he'll give us a rendition on Saturday
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