As Wings' third album celebrates its 50th anniversary, I look back on this well-loved classic and the torrid story of its making - as well as discussing the music of course... Follow me on Facebook here: www.facebook.c...
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@Suburbangeek8 ай бұрын
Pleasant reminiscing! I enjoyed it.
@d.p.jvandeelen53908 ай бұрын
You deserve a tv programme! Great content, everytime again.
@jamesgriffithsmusic8 ай бұрын
Very kind words, thank you!
@robison53968 ай бұрын
I loved your analogy of Picassos' Last Words as like a ' Chinese Puzzle Box' ..I've never thought of it that way, but thats' a great way of looking at it. As you say, imagine being there watching a magician weave his magic like that in such a spontaneous way. I love the album for its' eccentricity and eclecticism, and you're absolutely right when you say it was McCartney freeing himself and having fun at last after all the trials of The Beatles split and then his own group. I agree about No Words, thats' probably my second favourite track, .it has a lovely atmosphere and some wonderful chord changes. I read somewhere the title ' Jet' referred to the name of one of the McCartneys' pet dogs? ..I remember loving that song when I was a kid, because it just rocks and is so upbeat . Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five is quite simply one of the best songs he ever wrote and my favourite track on the album..the sheer relentless energy with that driving piano and the massive soundstage is breathtaking. A fitting and inciteful tribute to a classic album James, well done.
@jamesgriffithsmusic8 ай бұрын
Hi Rob, thanks for the reminder about Jet - I should have mentioned that it was named after the McCartney's puppy. Later on they had a pony which they also named Jet, so it's clearly a name that meant a lot! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the album.
@gatefold338 ай бұрын
Hi James - Another classic from my childhood memories that's a mainstay of my collection. I don't remember my parents ever having a copy so never got to explore the poster at the time (like I did with Goodbye Yellow Brick Road's sleeve). I do remember one of the guys who ran the youth cricket team I played in would give us a lift to matches in his Mark One Ford Capri and play the cassette, which I thought was super cool at the time. Cheers Dale
@RickM018 ай бұрын
I really enjoy Band On the Run as well. I agree that No Words ends too early. Fantastic video - it was 50 years ago today (almost).
@patgibbons10118 ай бұрын
A welcome revisit to an awesome album- great video!
@jamesgriffithsmusic8 ай бұрын
Thanks Pat!
@henryhemming14948 ай бұрын
A great interpretative narrative James, you're a master at that.
@jamesgriffithsmusic8 ай бұрын
Thanks Henry, it comes easier with some subjects than others!
@philturner18268 ай бұрын
Another really interesting video, thanks, James. Nineteen hundred and eighty five build up, with the strings and brass, is incredible. Great way to finish the album.
@jamesgriffithsmusic8 ай бұрын
Agreed Phil, it is a mighty climax.
@OMW668 ай бұрын
Great record. I have an old copy of this from back in the day with the poster and all. Paul’s best outside The Beatles. Nice video.
@gailg23278 ай бұрын
Yeah, it’s a great album and I’m glad you took the time to revisit on its 50th birthday. Very enjoyable, always enjoy your reviews, thank you.
@matthewmedley85328 ай бұрын
Another great video. Brilliant album. Stand outs the title track, bluebird, Jet, mamunia and let me roll it. All gems.
@jamesgriffithsmusic8 ай бұрын
Thanks Matthew.
@MortenAastad8 ай бұрын
Super look back at a wonderful album James. I remember reading a McCartney biography and this part, in Nigeria, had me gripped like I was reading a thriller 😄
@jamesgriffithsmusic8 ай бұрын
It was certainly a very dramatic period in his life! Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for tuning in.
@CookieMusic438 ай бұрын
Great video James, I wasn't aware of half of the problems McCartney faced in recording it. I appreciate you gave a special mention to Mamunia which I think is gorgeous.
@TomCwimpRock8 ай бұрын
Nice to hear some love for “Mamunia”. The lyrical theme reminds me of the old pop standard “Pennies From Heaven”, first recorded by Bing Crosby in the 1930’s. It’s the kind of song that one assumes Paul is very familiar with.. Very enjoyable video James, as always..
@jamesgriffithsmusic8 ай бұрын
Thanks Tom.
@retromusings8 ай бұрын
I love this album. Fantastic to see it featured. Great vid!
@jamesgriffithsmusic8 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, merry Christmas!
@alfching24998 ай бұрын
Nineteen hundred and Eighty Five as always appealed to me
@gorvo318 ай бұрын
Lovely revisiting and tribute to the album here, James. Also rip to Denny. I barely knew who he was until you did those great Wings videos some time back. Wow, what they went through to make the album! It would have been something if Ginger had just played on a cut or two, of course. Imagining being in the room with Paul and Dustin...what a memory that would be! -Carm
@jamesgriffithsmusic8 ай бұрын
Hi Carm! Great to hear from you, thanks for dropping by for this one. Ah yes very sad indeed about Denny. It is amazing how many stories accrue around the making of this particular album. Hoping all is well with you, I can see now that you uploaded a Halloween video a few weeks ago - sorry I missed that, I will catch up with you soon.
@matthewmedley85328 ай бұрын
Great facts. Like the one about mrs Vanderbilt.
@vinylrichie0078 ай бұрын
Well done.
@marcusthompson53908 ай бұрын
Yeah, I feel like it’s no coincidence that many people have considered the “Let Me Roll It” almost as a tribute to John. Not only the way he sings with the echoey production but the guitar riff is pretty much ripped from “Cold Turkey”… funnily enough, a song that Paul vetoed as a potential Beatles track
@jamesgriffithsmusic8 ай бұрын
Thanks Marcus...I guess it was the lyrical angle that Paul didn't like about Cold Turkey.
@djbryanladd8 ай бұрын
Mr. VISCONTI nailed that interlude on BOTR
@jamesgriffithsmusic8 ай бұрын
He so did.
@Wayner718 ай бұрын
I wonder if the loss of those demo tapes in Nigeria actually contributed to the quality of the finished album. Sometimes, out of adversity comes a fortunate end result. Cheers.
@Thevinylscavenger7 ай бұрын
Great album. CD is enough for me though I have a vinyl copy of it. Never really got into much else Wings not for any particular reason. Happy new year to you!
@jamesgriffithsmusic7 ай бұрын
Happy new year Martin. The Wings catalogue is peppered with good tracks though only Band on the Run and London Town seem to achieve real consistency.
@scottanderson24588 ай бұрын
Hey James, watching this after your lovely tribute to Denny Laine. I totally agree that this is Paul's finest work outside The Beatles. No fat or filler on this whatsoever. I'm glad they did not recruit Baker as drummer as he would be a terrible fit for what Wings were doing at the time. I seen Baker in a close up night club gig and regardless of his impressive style as a drummer, he regularly lost time and had to use odd arm gestures to get himself back on time ( a bit akin to losing step when marching and having to skip to get back in step - I was in the military in the 80s in case you are wondering how I'd know this 😂 ). Orrabest James ❤
@jamesgriffithsmusic8 ай бұрын
Thanks Scott...interesting story about Ginger's drumming. I'm not the biggest fan of Cream to be honest and I don't know too much about Baker, though I know he was supposed to be very accomplished.
@user-ug2bv5dg2f8 ай бұрын
The three photos on the back the U.K. edition featuring Paul , Linda and Denny are in different order to the USA edition
@jamesgriffithsmusic8 ай бұрын
I showed that in the video.
@mitzi668 ай бұрын
My earliest memory of this album was listening to my dad playing it, then didn't think of it again until Squeeze played Let Me Roll It at Liverpool, and it was incredible! So then picked up a copy on CD so I could try and relive the Squeeze moment! Not a bad album of course! 😂
@user-ie1vn6dr5t2 ай бұрын
BAND ON THE RUN RELEASE DATES WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 5TH 1973 US FRIDAY DECEMBER 7TH 1973 UK.
@dixielandfarm8 ай бұрын
I'm also with you, I think Band on the Run was the best album, with Ram's charm getting it overhyped nowadays.
@6758pasi8 ай бұрын
Hi James. I didn't know there was so much troubles making the record nor that 3 of the songs were recorded in London. I've never really cared for the album, not among my fave McCartney albums.To me there's only the two famous tracks; title track and Jet which are really good. I try and give it a listen today to see if i can manage a higher appreciation for it now. Pasi
@jamesgriffithsmusic8 ай бұрын
Let me know how you find it. Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five is an undeniable track I think.
@6758pasi8 ай бұрын
@@jamesgriffithsmusic Let's start by saying i did find this a bit better than i remembered however it didn't really climb the ladder with me. Bluebird was okay some instrumental bits i liked, the thing i disliked the most was the harmonies. They didn't sing them badly, i just didn't like how their voices sounded together. Mrs.Vanderbilt good bass line, song was okay, Let Me Roll It, i guess it was okay, didn't really care for it. Mamunia, this was the best one, i would call it's rhythm "lilting" (hopefully got it right) Very endearing, liked it a lot. No Words, as you said it was too short, but it really did have incredients for a good song. Picasso's, didn't care for it. The guitar riff on it reminded me a lot of I'm So Tired. 1985 yes it was a good one, liked it, the second best. Just seconds before i came to write this reply, i saw a headline saying Denny Laine's dead. I didn't read it. It seemed to come from a reliable source, however the picture on it was about Jimmy McCullough. However, if it turns out to be true, RIP Denny Laine.
@grahampratchett82078 ай бұрын
Great review. Didn't realise how late you got into Paul. You should try to listen to the Deluxe Release all the extra. Little thing for me. (Ignore it) for me your speakers to close together. Have a Good Christmas too
@jamesgriffithsmusic8 ай бұрын
Hi Graham...the speakers work well in terms of where I sit in the room. Merry Xmas!
@CBCDs8 ай бұрын
my dad had this record in his collection and I used to listen to it and look through it a lot too. I think it's McCartney's most solid album. The only weak song, for me, is Jet. Never a fan of that but love everything else. This was around the time he did Live and Let Die too... I think
@neilloughran44378 ай бұрын
Wings.. the band the Beatles could have been... love this album. Love Speed of Sound that little bit more :)
@vinylrichie0078 ай бұрын
I think the Beatles were much more adventurous.
@invisibleray69878 ай бұрын
Haha...the bloody Indian collection , I should have known who was its previous owner
@vinylrichie0078 ай бұрын
I’ve gotten rid of most of my solo Beatles albums. I now have 2 Lennon, 4 McCartney, 1 Harrison and 1 Ringo. Though Band On The Run is a good album I have no desire to play it.
@jamesgriffithsmusic8 ай бұрын
It's probably Tony Visconti's sweetening touches with the strings that put you off it it a bit. A stripped down version would be interesting to hear.
@vinylrichie0078 ай бұрын
I guess I prefer the McCartney trying to find his way albums.