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Track Listings

1 Lonely Road
2 From A Lover To A Friend
3 She's Given Up Talking
4 Driving Rain
5 I Do
6 Tiny Bubble
7 Magic
8 Your Way
9 Spinning On An Axis
10 About You
11 Heather
12 Back In The Sunshine Again
13 Your Loving Flame
14 Riding Into Jaipur
15 Rinse The Raindrops
16 Freedom

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A RE-ISSUE OF SIR PAUL McCARTNEY'S CLASSIC 2001 ALBUM

Driving Rain marks Sir Paul McCartney's first full album of new songs since the passing of his wife, Linda. Gratifyingly, it's also by turns mature, musically restless, and personally reflective--and ultimately an album that stands as one of his best solo efforts. There's a renewed sense of emotional connection throughout, reflected in efforts that seem to address his own personal tragedy.

The CD includes the bonus live track "Freedom," his simple anthem to the events of September 11, 2001, and their historic aftermath.

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.67 x 5.16 x 0.39 inches; 4.09 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Capitol
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 17371756
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2011
  • SPARS Code ‏ : ‎ DDD
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ March 31, 2011
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Capitol
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004U8URGA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 437 ratings

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Amazon listed the tracks on this CD, I bought it, one not there when it arrived....""Freedom".
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Amazon listed the tracks on this CD, I bought it, one not there when it arrived....""Freedom".
I did have a copy of "Driving Rain" but it didn't have the song "Freedom" on it when I bought it years ago ...they later added it, and that is what I thought I was buying here- as the track list in the description had it there. Well, the CD arrived and guess what? "Freedom" wasn't there! And on the front of the wrapper it said Czech Republic?? Like what? Needless to say, it's being returned, and I bought a copy on eBay where it showed on the front of the CD that "Freedom" was there.
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Laurie C. Maley
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazon listed the tracks on this CD, I bought it, one not there when it arrived....""Freedom".
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2023
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I did have a copy of "Driving Rain" but it didn't have the song "Freedom" on it when I bought it years ago ...they later added it, and that is what I thought I was buying here- as the track list in the description had it there. Well, the CD arrived and guess what? "Freedom" wasn't there! And on the front of the wrapper it said Czech Republic?? Like what? Needless to say, it's being returned, and I bought a copy on eBay where it showed on the front of the CD that "Freedom" was there.
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Laurie C. Maley
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazon listed the tracks on this CD, I bought it, one not there when it arrived....""Freedom".
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2023
I did have a copy of "Driving Rain" but it didn't have the song "Freedom" on it when I bought it years ago ...they later added it, and that is what I thought I was buying here- as the track list in the description had it there. Well, the CD arrived and guess what? "Freedom" wasn't there! And on the front of the wrapper it said Czech Republic?? Like what? Needless to say, it's being returned, and I bought a copy on eBay where it showed on the front of the CD that "Freedom" was there.
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AmazonPete
5.0 out of 5 stars A Genius Behind the Wheel - It Never Rains, It Pours.
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2014
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Welling up from his memory and pouring from the skies - this album of visionary genius is soaked in well-developed ideas. Early on there's a note of sorrowful reluctance to leave the past behind which he seeks to cast off with increasing passion as the album progresses. To do this, Macartney has taken a roadtrip through his musical memory without ever taking his disciplined hand off the songwriter's wheel. Looking out the window at landmark sounds of the past - Sgt Peppers, George Harrison, Lennon's solo work, ELO, Kansas, Supertramp, The Doors. Eric Clapton - there are echoes of these and more all through this fantastic journey as song by song he sings through the latest changes in his life. Where does his roadtrip end? At a stirring rallying cry for Freedom. A rocking, deep, soulful, heartfelt roadtrip of an album.
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Edward Crawford
4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Return for Paul after 4 years!
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2001
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As I write this, it is really starting to sink in that there are only 2 Beatles left now. First of all, all sympathy and love should go out to Olivia, Dhani, Paul, Ringo, and all those afffected by George Harrison's passing into the next realm. God rest his soul. Perhaps this is making me think of the album in a different light. All opinions are subjective, but I want to give a track by track rundown of why you should buy this album.

First of all, you probably should get Flaming Pie, Wingspan, McCartney, Tug of War, Flowers in The Dirt, Back To The Egg, Band on The Run, and Wings Over America as starters before this one. You have to hear where Paul has been musicly before this album. I would recommend this up there, but only in conjunction with some or all of the above albums. Also, this album is best listened to as one complete work.

Lonely Road- Bass filled rocker. It starts out a little slow, but picks up steam after about 30 seconds. Seems to be about Paul's feelings after Linda's passing and trying to get over losing her. It also deals with finding someone again. A familiar feeling of love. Good slide guitar.

From A Lover To A Friend- According to Paul, Ringo picked this as the first single. Dealing with loss of Linda. His emotion is great in the song. I probably would have used this as a second or third single.

She's Given Up Talking- The start samples the radio intro from Broadcast (1979 Back to the Egg). He uses drums and a distorted vocal. Lyrics are ok, but could have been better. I would have put this as a b-side and not on the album. To me, not the strongest track.

Driving Rain- Yes, you have heard there is the 12345 couting part. Besides that, the song is excellent. Very pop oriented and his vocal is great. He doesn't sound 59 years old on this one.

I Do- To me this is phrased a bit like No More Lonely nights meets I will. Hard to describe. He uses light orchestra on this one, along with acoustic guitar and bass. Again, this seems to state love for Heather.

Tiny Bubble-Good vocal. Soulful. Hey, Al Green is on this record! Well, that is who it sounds like. Funky little number. Good listener.

Magic-About Paul first meeting Linda in 1967. He also wonders what might have happened had they not met.

Your Way-Country flavored track. Probably the most basic track on the album.

Spinning On An Axis-James plays guitar on this one. Long song at over 5:00. He sings in part of a spoken word style. Almost like a rap, but not quite. This one could've been edited or cut.

About You- This should have been the first single! Rocking, amazing. Sounds like late Beatles/early Wings Paul singing. Rocking guitar and he pauses for 1 second near the middle. Sung with feeling and raw energy. This is one of the tracks that really gets the album for me.

Heather-Mostly instrumental. Nice piano piece. Gues who it's about?

Back In The Sunshine Again- Sounds like the brother of Souveneir off of Flaming Pie. Same voice. Bluesy rock song. Also could have been a singe contender. Lovely song. About moving on and getting back into the rythm of life.

Your Loving Flame- Piano piece with guitar solo. AKA Chase My Blues Away/ New York Song as heard on the Parkinson Show in 1999. Great guitar solo about 1:00 into the song. Also should have been a single. This sounds like one of the better songs from Off The Ground.

Riding Into Jaipur-Indian piece. One vocal repeated over and over. Interesting experiement. With all due respect to Paul, George mastered this sound much better. Still, perhaps George is smiling down now as I play it during this review.

Rinse The Raindrops- You Know My Name Look Up The Number meets Rockestra!! A 10 minute jam. Some call this pretentious, but this is worth the album alone! Paul's voice absolutely screams out the lyrics in some parts of the song. Simply awesome!

Freedom- Enhanced live performance from the Conert for New York City. Catchy song. Still, I would've done a studio version. This is, of course, a tribute song to the 9/11/01 terrorist attacks on New York, Washington, and in Pennsylvania.

All in all a great album. The track listing is on ths inside of the album. On the back is various photos taken by Paul on his Casio watch. The album takes time to grow and really does get even better on each listen. It is not one of Paul's best, but is good.

Perhaps Paul could concentrate on one really last great cd in early 2004 (I'm thinking Feb. 9, 2004 release). Hopefully we won't need to wait 4 years to hear more music from Paul.
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David P. Weber
5.0 out of 5 stars LATE PERIOD MASTERPIECE
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2014
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Coming after a late 1990s return-to-form, this was Macca's first full rock album of the new century.

It's diverse-- it's got hard rock, straight pop, and experimentalism. It's also got that 'mash together' thing he likes doing, and tracks which sound like they were recorded very soon after they were first written. There are also songs which reflect on the loss of Linda and the lyrics are as open as Macca has ever provided-- probably moreso.

Some listeners may find 'Freedom' a bit simplistic but today it needs to be seen in the context of the widespread shock which accompanied September 11.

The albums which followed this one were all top notch, and while they didn't reach the heights in commercial terms, they (like the 2000s LPs of Elton John and David Bowie) will one day be ranked as representing a late career peak.
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Coleen
5.0 out of 5 stars McCartney Rocks!!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2004
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OK, half these songs are ballads, but ballsy, fully fleshed out ones! Top quality McCartney melodicism and fine lyrics. The rest of the album rocks in a loose jamming sort of way that McCartney rarely gives himself up to, at least not since the early 70's. "Riding into Jaipur" is a beautiful tribute to George Harrison a month before his passing. That's the key to this album: disciplined ballads juxtaposed with hard loose jamming rock, and it really sounds FRESH!!! It's the best Macca album since Flowers in the Dirt or maybe since the 70's! (Not counting his spectacular LIVE albums!) CHECK IT OUT & HANG LOOSE!
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Jorge Talavera
5.0 out of 5 stars Mcca
Reviewed in Mexico on September 7, 2023
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Este es un cd poco conocido y muy dejado a la deriva.
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Robert Grandy
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic album
Reviewed in Canada on June 7, 2022
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This album was a real surprise. I think it is the best of all Paul’s albums. The musicianship is superb, and there are no weak songs. Paul’s bass playing is fantastic and tied the album together from beginning to end. Also, it’s no surprise that Paul kept most of the rest of the band together for years.
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Reinhard Gratzke
5.0 out of 5 stars Qualität in Rekordzeit
Reviewed in Germany on April 18, 2024
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Reibungsloser kann sowas nicht ablaufen. Danke, gerne mal wieder.
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Matheus
5.0 out of 5 stars Incrível!
Reviewed in Brazil on December 25, 2020
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Adorei esse disco! Pra quem está na dúvida, ele vem sim com a música Freedom.
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alberto
5.0 out of 5 stars Driving Rain
Reviewed in Italy on September 7, 2021
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album nato durante il periodo delle twin towers, era il 2001,, di buona fattura, senza "sperimentazioni", ascoltabile era ancora un mccartney con un buon vocalizzo.
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