Selected from 90 hours of recordings, Wings over America is a faithful account of the 1975-76 world tour that captures the band at its peak. It was taped at several of the US shows, but mixed as if it were a single performance. Paul combined old Beatle favourites with highlights from a solo catalogue that was now achieving real stature. Though an expensive triple disc on vinyl (it had been planned as a double, but a rival bootleg version encouraged Paul to expand it) sales were remarkable and it remains one of very few live albums to make Number 1 in America – incidentally becoming the band’s fifth Number 1 album in a row. Performed by Paul McCartney: Vocals, bass guitar, piano, acoustic guitar Linda McCartney: Vocals, keyboards Denny Laine: Vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, piano gass, gob iron Jimmy McCulloch: Vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass Joe English: Drums, vocals Tony Dorsey: Trombone Howie Casey: Saxophone Steve Howard: Trumpet, Flugelhorn Thadeus Richard: Saxophone, clarinet, flute Produced by Paul McCartney
7**!
Excellent live album
I have this on CD and decided to invest in the vinyl version. Excellent live album capturing a band at it's peak and helping to define the mid 70's arena rock/soft rock vibe. Paul is on peak vocal form and the band are **** hot. Not a dud song and played great. Flows so well, even as a triple LP with the disruption of changing dics etc. On a side note, not affecting the album of course, but the 2nd and 3rd disc would not fit on my spindle so had to file the hole while the poster was creased very badly, which is a shame. However, no blemishes on the vinyl, which is always a bonus these days!
I**N
How to do a live album
It may be 40 years ago or so but it's still one hell of a live album6 sides of Paul, Wings and Beatles. Wish I'd seen the Beatles live.
A**R
A brilliant live album
This was McCartney and Co at their peak. I remember the documentary of this tour a long, long time ago. A brilliant entertainer and a must for for any live record collection.
R**N
3 LPs
Really great 3 lps
W**G
Wings over America
All my favourites
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