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Why ‘Red Rose Speedway’ Ended Up Fracturing Paul McCartney and Wings

Why ‘Red Rose Speedway’ Ended Up Fracturing Paul McCartney and Wings

Denny Seiwell and Henry McCullough joined us to discuss Paul McCartney and Wings’ ‘Red Rose Speedway,’ released 50 years ago this month.

Harry Benson – ‘Paul’ (2022): Books

Harry Benson – ‘Paul’ (2022): Books

Let’s go inside photographer Harry Benson’s ‘Paul,’ which offers rare glimpses into Paul McCartney’s professional and personal life from 1964 to 1992.

Paul McCartney – ‘The Lyrics’ (2021): Books

Paul McCartney – ‘The Lyrics’ (2021): Books

Paul McCartney has repeatedly turned down requests to write an autobiography. Instead, he’s given us this expansive two-volume look at his lyrics.

‘Wings Over America’ Remains a Pinnacle for Paul McCartney, Warts and All

‘Wings Over America’ Remains a Pinnacle for Paul McCartney, Warts and All

Released 45 years ago today, ‘Wings Over America’ stands as some of the most vital work that Paul McCartney has ever done.

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Laurence Juber – Standard Time (1982; 2018 reissue)

‘Standard Time’ launched Wings guitarist Laurence Juber’s highly respected career as a sophisticated yet graceful finger-style solo performer.

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Laurence Juber – LJ Can’t Stop Playing the Beatles (2017)

Ex-Wings guitarist Laurence Juber strips down Beatles tracks to their barest elements, exploring critical elements and captivating listeners.

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Henry McCullough dies; played guitar with Paul McCartney and Wings, Joe Cocker, Spooky Tooth

Ex-Wings guitarist Henry McCullough suffered a devastating heart attack in 2012 and then endured a lengthy period of partial recovery.

Paul McCartney’s willingness to fail made Band on the Run an enduring masterpiece

Paul McCartney’s willingness to fail made Band on the Run an enduring masterpiece

‘Band on the Run,’ released on Dec. 5, 1973, pushes Paul McCartney to new places, as he incorporates every part of his pop genius.

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Paul McCartney’s Buried Treasures: “A Love For You,” “Secret Friend,” “Girls School” + others

Bill DeYoung explored largely forgotten projects from 1971-1989 in search of 10 favorite little-known Paul McCartney songs.

Paul McCartney’s attempt to revitalize Wings with ‘Back to the Egg’ fell just short

Paul McCartney’s attempt to revitalize Wings with ‘Back to the Egg’ fell just short

‘Back to the Egg,’ released on June 8, 1979, showed Paul McCartney could plug into the new wave zeitgeist. Well, when he wanted to, anyway.