Paul McCartney said Wings’ “Jet” and “Band on the Run” changed the trajectory of his career. They gave him the confidence to write new songs that were similar to The Beatles’ songs.

The record’s track list features an alternate running order that reflects how the songs appeared on the original analog tapes found in McCartney’s archives. “This is Band on the Run in a way ...

What a thrill it is to hear this record again. For Band on the Run, McCartney was looking for a bit of adventure when he made this record. So he booked a studio in Lagos, Nigeria. Some of his ...

Similarly, you never know what many things will comprise a song after its initial spark. For evidence of both, look no further than “Band On The Run” from the Paul McCartney-led band Wings.

That series of re-recordings could be a key to why Band on the Run is tighter than most McCartney records: Forced to revise from memory, McCartney effectively gave his songs a second draft.

However, his Wings album Band on the Run, which was released on Dec. 5 ... McCartney of coming to Africa to exploit indigenous music. McCartney invited Kuti to the studio to play him the ...

Now re-issued for its 50th anniversary, Band On The Run exudes warmth ... “All I need is a pint a day,” sings Paul, before he and the song crash into a spirited jail-break.

Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run is a rousing, stereophonic celebration of the songs, collaborations and performances that would shape the soundtrack of the late 20th century. Drawn from over ...