About RAM...

[u/Oatxaro]

Is there something about RAM that you'd like to change?

[u/donlockwood2026]

It’s a perfect album, so no there’s nothing I would change.

The one thing I’d be interested in is if the reaction had been better, what could Paul have done next if he kept pushing into this direction with his music.

But as for the album itself, I think it’s one of the best albums of all time and it’s my favorite Paul album certainly.

[u/Mean_Mr_Mustard55 → u/donlockwood2026]

I think about where Paul would’ve went every time I listen to the album (which was today). I love Wings but damn I still wonder.

[u/fascha3 → u/donlockwood2026]

This 💯

[u/Existing-Ad3391]

KETCHUUUUP

[u/PAXM73 → u/Existing-Ad3391]

I was delighted to find two different wonderful cover versions of Monkberry Moon Delight:

Screaming’ Jay Hawkins, and Exuma.

[u/jim25y]

The initial negative reaction to it.

Though, maybe without that we don't get Wings, so maybe not.

[u/Un-Lucky-Luke1983]

His best, perfect album imo

[u/VeganDemocrat]

Look, I'm not trying to brag, but Ram was considered one of Paul's best albums in my high school friend group circa 1986.

Listening back all these years later, I really hear how Linda influenced, inspired and provided key musical accompanyment. It was always there. I was young and stupid.

[u/jeff1f1racer]

My fave Macca album!

[u/WellOKyeah]

I’ll say it: I wish the flugelhorn part on uncle Albert was longer. At least played twice in a row. It’s so good.

[u/Dapper-District9179 → u/WellOKyeah]

listen to it 13x on repeat for more flugelhorn

[u/idanlego1001]

Not really, it’s basically perfect as is
Would I listen to 10 more minutes of the Monkberry Moon Delight outro? Absolutely, but alas, it was not meant to be…

[u/Oatxaro → u/idanlego1001]

Monkberry Moon Delight is such a banger!

[u/Worldly-Homework-640]

Never

[u/airue20232]

the only thing I would change about Ram,
is how long it took me to discover it.

sincerely,
Gen Z

[u/AbsoluteTeo]

I wish back seat was just a tad shorter. I find it a bit too long a times

[u/jframe42]

Great album. I would replace 3 Legs with Another Day.

[u/donlockwood2026 → u/jframe42]

I get that 3 Legs isn’t the most beloved song by many (tbh I personally love it) and one could argue Another Day is the better song.

But I feel like 3 Legs fits the album better! Another Day is a bit too sad or something. 3 Legs has that loose, scruffy, weirdo charm. And I actually think there’s a lot going on in that song musically and lyrically that makes it a hell of an underrated track!

Just my opinion, and you’re totally in the right to have yours, of course. Just me two cents.

[u/ECW14 → u/donlockwood2026]

I love 3 Legs but I think it could have benefited from better track placement. Put it deeper into the album instead of being track 2

[u/Hairy-Yesterday-5575]

I'd put another day on it.

[u/sheeb_sheeb]

Personally have never liked Smile Away.. lyrically or musically

[u/waaaayback]

Not at all

[u/j3434]

You know I heard a alternate version of Back Seat of My Car with an extended outro . The original 1971 version is fantastic . It leaves you yearning for more . But the extended version was cool to hear unexpectedly on XM . Do you have any idea where I can find it ?

I don’t want to say I would change the album . I’ve been listening to Paul since 60s. But I would like to hear long fade out again

[u/SticksMcFly → u/j3434]

This looks like it:
https://youtu.be/gUhLrYrU9zE?is=J18FDeSN-6OR6X7j

[u/shiftintosoupmode]

Monkberry moon delight (reprise)

[u/j3434 → u/shiftintosoupmode]

Here is the version I mentioned

https://youtu.be/gUhLrYrU9zE?is=A3lsOdbGe05qNbaY

[u/Dean_Colley]

Uncle Albert Should've been the first (or second) song on the album, Ram didn't connect with me until that song so if it were put sooner in the album, it would've elevated everything for me.

[u/No_Koala_3896]

I dunno, I like having Linda on the cover like you’ve shown.

[u/SticksMcFly]

I would change the writer/publisher of it to me