Friday, October 23, 2009

Listen to What the Man Said


Listen to What the Man Said was recorded in 1975 during Wings' stop in New Orleans.  The song featured the newest member of Wings Joe English on drums.  Geoff Britton, who had been Wings drummer, was let go for various reasons.  He did not get along well with Jimmy McCulloch or Denny Laine, allegedly he was involved in an altercation with McCulloch that did not set well with the McCartney's.  Britton also gave an interview where he stated that he was the only health nut in the group that didn't take drugs, bad idea.  McCartney gave him the sack during the Venus and Mars sessions. 
            Listen to What the Man Said was the first single taken from the soon to be released album Venus and Mars.  Guest musicians on the song were Dave Mason on guitar and Tom Scott on saxophone. 
           The B-side of the single was Love in Song.  The single was released on May 16, 1975.  Both songs were written and produced by Paul McCartney.  The song went to number 6 on the British Charts and number 1 in America.  The song was included on the compilation albums: All the Best! and Wingspan: Hits and History.

Friday, October 9, 2009

Walking in the Park with Eloise


Walking in the Park with Eloise was written by Paul McCartney's father during the 1950's.  The song was recorded while Wings were in Nashville,Tennessee in June and July of 1974.  The new Wings line up of Paul, Linda, Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch and Geoff Britton are featured on the recording, along with Nashville legends Chet Atkins and Floyd Cramer.  The song was issued as a single backed with the McCartney instrumental Bridge on the River Suite.  The song was not credited to McCartney or Wings and sales were poor.  The song was credited to The Country Hams. 

Liverpool Oratorio

Liverpool Oratorio
Paul McCartney

Working Classical

Working Classical
Paul McCartney

Standing Stone

Standing Stone
Paul McCartney

Ecce Cor Meum

Ecce Cor Meum
Paul McCartney