A Song That Can Serve Two Masters
Paul has worked with a countless number of people, from Stevie Wonder and Johnny Cash to Kanye and Bloody Beetroots. One of the best songs he teamed up for was "Say Say Say" with music legend, Michael Jackson. The song itself sounds much more “Jackson-y,” from the drums and opening chords it sounds more like something on his album than Paul's, but it isn't a bad thing. It is very refreshing and cool to see Paul branch out. I love how Paul works his voice a little different to match Michael’s voice, a really awesome duo, I wish they had more stuff together. At first I didn’t think it would be that great, but how could two musical geniuses not create something amazing? The guitar and drums are standard, but the bass is extra funky and moves a lot more. The harmonica throughout the song also give a lot of soul and personality, it makes the song feel so much more alive. All the horns in the bridge and into the end are a strong addition that helps support and strengthen the other parts of the song. Unfortunately, this was the first time I have ever heard this, I couldn’t believe the song never came up anywhere else though my treks into 80’s music. I hope you can really appreciate the magic that these two masters created, a really fine piece of sound and song.
Originality: 9
Instruments: 8.4
Vocals: 9.1
Longevity: 7.7
Red Score:8.5
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