Coming Up

Paul McCartney

About Coming Up

"Coming Up" is a song written and performed by English musician Paul McCartney, released as the opening track on his 1980 solo album McCartney II. Like other songs on the album, the song has a minimalist synthesised sound, featuring sped-up vocals created by using a vari-speed tape machine. McCartney played all instruments and shared vocal harmonies with wife Linda McCartney. The single was a major chart hit in Britain, peaking at No. 2 on the singles chart. In the United States and Canada, the live version of the song performed by Paul McCartney and Wings the year prior (released as the B-side to the single) saw greater success.  


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You want a love to last forever 
One that will never fade away 
I want to help you with your problem 
Stick around, I say 

It's coming up, it's coming up
Coming up like a flower 
Coming up, yeah

You got it

You want a friend you can rely on 
One who will never fade away 
I know you're searching for an answer 
Stick around, I say 

It's coming up, yeah, it's coming up
Coming up, on the hour
Coming up, yeah 

I like it, yeah

You want some peace and understanding 
So everybody can be free 
I know that we can get together 
We hear music, endlessly 

It's coming up, it's coming up, yeah
Coming up like a flower 
Coming up, oh, I can dig it 
Hey, get down, get down

You want a better kind of future 
One that everyone could share 
You're not alone, we all could use it 
Stick around, we're nearly there 

It's coming up, yeah, it's coming up 
Alright, it's coming up like a flower 
Coming up

Oh, clap your hands, come on
Clap your hands
Yeah

You want a love to last forever 
One that will never fade away 
I'd like to help you with your problem 
Stick around, pretty baby, I say 

It's coming up, yeah, it's coming up
Oh, it's coming up like a flower 
Coming up, pretty babe, I wanna say
Coming up, on the hour
Coming up, yeah yeah yeah
Coming up, pretty baby
Coming up, oh, you better believe it
Coming up like a flower
Coming up
Coming up

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Paul McCartney

Sir James Paul McCartney MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and composer. With John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, he gained worldwide fame as a member of the Beatles, and his collaboration with Lennon is one of the most celebrated songwriting partnerships of the 20th century. After the group's break-up, he pursued a solo career, later forming the band Wings with his first wife, Linda, and singer-songwriter Denny Laine. more »

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Written by: Paul McCartney

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Coming Up" is classified as a Rock, Pop and Funk song, showcasing Paul McCartney's versatility as a musician.
Released in 1980
The song was released on 11 April 1980 in the UK, and a slightly different version was released in the USA on 23 May 1980.
Album Inclusion
"Coming Up" is part of the album "McCartney II," which was Paul McCartney's second solo album, hence the name.
Commercial Success
The song tasted major success by reaching Number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
Influenced Others
John Lennon, a former Beatles bandmate of Paul McCartney, has cited "Coming Up" as a song that inspired him to make music again after a five-year hiatus.
Music Video
Known for its notable music video, McCartney played all the members of his one-man band. The concept was revolutionary at the time and remains a classic today.
Recorded at Home
The original version of the song was recorded at McCartney's home.
Synthesized Sound
"Coming Up" was known for its synthesized sound, which reflected a new wave trend in music at the beginning of the 1980s era.
Versatility
McCartney played all the instruments and sang all the vocal parts in the studio version, highlighting his musical prowess.
Critically Acclaimed
Critics gave McCartney high praise for "Coming Up," with Rolling Stone writers going as far as to say it was one of McCartney's best songs since the Beatles broke up.
Inspiring Use of Technology
The song marked a turning point in McCartney's career as he began to embrace new music technology, something which greatly influenced and added a new dimension to his sound.
Song Suggestion
The lyrics of "Coming Up" suggest a sense of optimism and confidence, both elements that McCartney wanted to portray in this track.

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