Why didn't Paul McCartney sing that "Freedom" song at the Superbowl?

[tuvor]

Just wondering. Seems to be an important word these days.

This is my right
A right given by God
To live a free life
To live in freedom

Talkin' about freedom
I'm talkin' 'bout freedom
I will fight
For the right
To live in freedom

Anyone tries to take it away
They'll have to answer
'Cause this is my right

I'm talkin' about freedom
Talkin' 'bout freedom
I will fight
For the right
To live in freedom

I'm talkin' 'bout freedom
I'm talkin' 'bout freedom
I will fight
For the right
To live in freedom

Everybody talkin' 'bout freedom
We're talkin' 'bout freedom
We will fight
For the right
To live in freedom

I'm talkin' 'bout freedom
Talkin' 'bout freedom
I will fight
For the right
To live in freedom

I'm talkin' 'bout freedom
I'm talkin' 'bout freedom
We will fight
For the right
To live in freedom

[tk2kewl]

1. I think that song sucks

but I am surprised he didn't sing it, now that you mention it

[Cha]

2. What did he sing?

Was it a good show?

[Dookus]

5. It was fine

nothing great, but if you like Paul (and I do) it was good.

He did Drive my Car, Get Back, Live and Let Die, and Hey Jude.

[Cha]

6. Thanks!

Nothing too political there.

[Dookus]

7. no

and i was a bit disappointed. I was hoping for Happiness is a Warm Gun or Revolution :)

[tcfrogs]

9. I think those two were John's songs

singing-wise, that is. Would have been amusing, though :)

[Dookus]

10. yeah, they were

but they always had co-credits. I've never seen him in concert - does he only sing Beatles songs he did the vocals on originally?

[tuvor]

13. Although he must've mentioned California grass...

[Withywindle]

3. Because it sucks?

I didn't watch it, but from what I heard about the songs he did do, I don't think he wanted to do anything that could be interpreted as supporting Bush in anyway, which that song probably would 'cause the chimp repeats it like he has a string in his back...

[Diogenes2]

4. "Freedom" is a revolutionary workers' song

as evidenced by the lyrics. Not for the Bowl crowd...

[tuvor]

11. No, it was written in response to the events of September 11, 2001.

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

8. because it doesn't really qualify as a song

it's the worst thing paul's ever written

[tuvor]

12. Except for "Simply Having a Wonderful Christmastime".