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How 'Band on the Run' Launched Paul McCartney and Wings' Iconic 1970s Success

The band kicked off a historic streak with a song that redefined their sound and success.

SNL: Watch Paul McCartney perform 'Days We Left Behind,' 'Band on the Run'

The former Beatle also plays a surprise encore to close out the season finale ...

Paul McCartney Performs ‘Band on the Run,’ ‘Coming Up’ & ‘Days We Left Behind’ on ‘SNL’ Season Finale

McCartney fans got three live performances, plus a couple other cameos from the Beatle, as Season 51 came to a close.
American Songwriter

5 Little-Known Tidbits About the Making of ‘Band On The Run’, Paul McCartney & Wings’ Finest Album

Paul McCartney needed a ringing success after the first few years of his post-Beatles career were dogged by poor reviews. He and his suddenly truncated band Wings came through in a major way with the ...
Jambands

“Band on the Run”: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to Offer Intimate Look at Paul McCartney and Wings’ Historic Tenure

“Paul McCartney (and Wings)” by slagheap is licensed under CC BY 2.0. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has pieced together a first-of-its-kind presentation of Paul McCartney and Wings’ decade-long ...
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Watch: Paul McCartney Helps Close ‘Saturday Night Live’ Season 51 with “Days We Left Behind,” “Band on the Run” and “Coming Up” Encore

The weekend tradition of turning on the television, catching some laughs and a couple of songs, continued on May 16 by way of Saturday Night Live’s season 51 closer. Hosted by cast alumnus Will ...
Under the Radar

Paul McCartney; edited by Ted Widmer

The Beatles would have been an unimaginable act for any musician to follow, but Paul McCartney led the band Wings to become one of the most successful and enduring acts of the ’70s. With countless ...