British guitarist analyses Paul McCartney and Wings live in 1976!

Tonight we're going back to 1976 to take a look at Paul McCartney and Wings performing 'Jet'!
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[@davidbenge1938]

McCartney is partly responsible for everything that is good about music for the last 50 years..A musical GOD !!!!

[@rogereisnaugle6012]

Nothing says success like filling those huge stadiums. Paul and Linda was a 35 year love story. I would call that a success too.

[@martingreen2633]

He has always said his GREATEST achievement was his family

[@danmelenka9521]

I always thought Linda’s harmony’s were great and her keyboard bits were pretty good too.

[@taylorbachelor6316]

Paul & Linda only had a thirty year old love story. They met in 1967 at a Bag of Nails Bar. Then Married in March 12, 1969 to Linda Death in April 17, 1998. Paul loved Linda. Paul said that he was going out with girls until he met Linda & Linda was a Woman. So, Paul married Linda and raised 4 beautiful children together.

[@patticrichton1135]

@@danmelenka9521 So did I, I really am sick of hearing people who criticize her and cut her down. I really miss her on his recordings.

[@patticrichton1135]

@@danmelenka9521 ME TOO

[@briangregory6303]

Haters be damned. Wings was friggin awesome.

[@paulaelizabethg]

It was!

[@dickjohnson1158]

Brian Gregory , My sediments exactly

[@MakeItSo1111]

I saw ‘Wings Over America’ in Atlanta, Georgia, May 1977 😍

[@dalekwatcher]

100%

[@jeffmurray1681]

@@MakeItSo1111 I was there as well, but it was in' 76.👍

[@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore]

I saw 9 Wings Over America concerts. My friends saw 18 shows. Paul’s voice never faltered in the 2.5 hours he was on stage. The only break he got was when Denny Laine did Go Now and Richard Cory. Jimmy McCulloch sang lead on Medicine Jar. Linda sang a lovely and lilting harmony during every show. I especially enjoyed her voice during the acoustic song, Bluebird. No one could fault her voice during this tour. The bluesy Let Me Roll It was my favorite during the tour. So much better live than on the studio version. Alas, I only got to see two members of the Beatles perform live. Paul during his American tours and Ringo with all his All Star Bands. Both men gave their audiences top notch performances. Fil, thank you for noting the tough time Linda received from the public and the press. She was on stage because Paul wanted her there. Her greatest sin was that she married Rock and Roll’s most eligible bachelor! Great memories...amazing music.

[@samanthab1923]

Katie S Love ❤️ Medicine Jar. Also do you remember that clip of her off key singing someone released years ago. Heard it on Howard Stern back before Sirius.

[@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore]

Sheila Blische Yes. That was from one of the later solo concerts. I’ve talked about that before. She sounded terrible. Too bad DJ’s around the world took such glee in shaming her. And that is the only reason I mentioned how good she sounded in 1976. During the acoustic section of the concert, it was Paul, Linda and Denny sitting down and singing. Just voices and guitars. There was nowhere for her voice to hide. As Fil mentioned, this band was well rehearsed and very tight. It is quite possible that Linda wasn’t so well rehearsed on the later tours. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@cynthiaforsythe8989]

I would give all five of my Bowie concerts including Ziggy mid America premiere in ‘72 to have seen WINGS OVER AMERICA!

[@MarcP5267]

I’ve seen McCartney a couple of times. IMO Paul is the best entertainer in rock. Not just in music but there’s something about his stage presence.

[@MarcP5267]

He’s very engaging in concert and keeps you engaged with his presence. He’s got a great stage personality.

[@rexjansen7717]

Practice ,

[@sharigreen9252]

@@MarcP5267 I agree. No one can touch him in live performance.

[@docsavage8640]

Doesn't hurt when you have a catalogue of so many classic songs that you would have to play 8 hours to even make a significant dent.

[@paulmarsh8974]

I saw him in Seattle mid 90's and I thought how his stage presence was intoxicating... No wonder the Beatles became who they became..

[@robertallan6373]

I absolutely love the man and his music.

[@AugieTaylorSong]

Definitely, me too!

[@davidjohnsen3245]

@@AugieTaylorSong Faul is talented yes.

[@timothyturner8634]

Yes our Best Faul yet. What a brave face Billy has!

[@metalguru5226]

Just look at the depth of Paul's all-around musical talent, and the many, many brilliant songs he's written over more than 5 decades. All I can say is I'm amazed...and I don't mean maybe!

[@Realmikesambo]

You know the song is jamming when the lead singer is genuinely smiling and having a blast playing the song - Love it and the horns!

[@robertfmorton]

Wings Over America is one hell of a rock album! One of the best live albums ever! Anyone who doubts McCartney's rock credentials would do well to give this album a listen!

[@saucyjk6453]

Mc Cartney is probably the greatest performing rock musician of all time. Check him out singing and playing the bass line on silly love songs from this same performance....outstanding...one HELL of a musician and songwriter and singer...and of course...a BEATLE!....if anyone hit the lottery of life...it is Paul.

[@kmg2480]

'Wings over America' is my favourite live album. Paul's vocals were definitely the best in the 70s. Great versatility.

[@patrickcrowther9195]

Kmg24 Absolutely, he was at his vocal peak from 1975-1979.

[@commanderstraker6732]

Kmg24 The best Wings line up too!

[@bhbluebird]

Great live album. I think Paul's music sounds better live.

[@Bill_Woo]

About Linda: after marrying Paul he wanted her to perform with him - to sing. She was terrified. She was no singer, and to have to do so with one of the world's greatest performers would subject her to vicious scrutiny. Paul insisted. She relented, for it meant so much to him and he was so passionate about it. What a woman, what a trooper, to do that for her husband. To do something that terrified her, for the love of her husband. And ultimately their marriage and love for each other formed one of the greatest love stories of all time. Absolute love and devotion, until death did them part.

[@rossstevens6165]

I don't have a source for what follows, but if someone's does it would be interesting to validate. I remember hearing that the original reason that Linda became involved in performing with him was his income was tied up for legal reasons with the Beatles breakup. The easiest way for Paul and Linda to have a source of income was to pay her to perform on his solo record (before wings). This kind if makes sense. I'm not sure if it's true though.

[@glennmccready7569]

@@rossstevens6165 the way I heard that was because of The Beatles' legal/money battles, all the songs just said "McCartney" so the royalties would go at least half to her

[@curtb9567]

@@rossstevens6165 it is true. The label sued them and settled over it.

[@curtb9567]

@@glennmccready7569 The songs were credited to Paul and Linda McCartney The album Ram was actually listed as BY Paul and Linda McCartney

[@johncook7281]

I'm not sitting on a fence here. I heard McCartney say he wanted Linda on stage as a good friend not great pianist. That's the story I heard first. The legal part was something he mentioned about the 'Ram' album Linda being the only family income. They can both be true. Got no problem. Wing changes also came from one member 'dipping his hand I the medicine jar' sad but true.

[@TheDeadlyDan]

I was stationed in Rotterdam Netherlands, and knowing all the guys downtown at the record store us G.I.s would get front row tickets for concerts like this. At the concert, I stood up in my seat to get a few good photo's and discovered myself to be looking directly at Linda McCartney accross her piano. She saw me with the camera, and started doing poses for me while playing. I got two full rolls of just her. This is the concert where I discovered how very much Paul loves being a showman. He spent the entire time with a grin from ear to ear. One of the best concerts in my memory.

[@tnmoppylaura5476]

1976 was a great year. The music was unbelievable!!

[@strangebrew5545]

TN MOPPY I hope you have a great New Year 🎉🎉

[@drewpall2598]

TN Moppy Laura... Enjoy your trip down memory lane (20 Facts: The Year 1976 rwrant.co.za/20-facts-the-year-1976/

[@trishaurvan9439]

Gotta love and respect Sir Paul! And love for lovely Linda

[@pamnichols7877]

Trisha Urvan greatest love I’ve ever seen in my 55 years. Amazing couple.

[@markedpropensity1633]

Pam Nichols --- I will second that. We do not see much of that anymore: at least visibly.

[@trishaurvan9439]

@@pamnichols7877 He adored her and you could see she felt the same

[@loilt5091]

During their 33 years of marriage, I heard the only night they didn't spend together was that of his marijuana bust in Japan, inspiring the lyrics to the song, Band on the Run

[@HamiltonRb]

@Lloyd Braun And how would you possibly know this Jeffery Epstein?

[@newspapertaxis1]

Saw "Wings over America"tour at the Cow Palace in San Francisco...Both nights..... When McCartney hit the stage I could not believe it!!! A God had just walked on stage!!!! The Greatest show I have EVER been too...And I have been to over 700 shows! UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!! Best lineup McCartney has ever had..IMO....

[@brucedillinger9448]

I was there too! Such a fantastic show!

[@newspapertaxis1]

@@brucedillinger9448 Ahhh...Were you a Bay area guy or....just passing thru?

[@sharigreen9252]

I saw him with Wings in '76. First time ever seeing Paul live or any of the Beatles and he was fantastic! His voice was at its peak here. Just gorgeaus. This definitely was one of his greatest performances of all time. His best live album IMHO. What stands out in this performance are the versions of Call Me Back Again and Beware My Love. Those of you who were lucky enough to have seen this tour know exactly what I mean. I have seen Paul 3 times since, most recently last summer at Dodger Stadium. He's been super at each one, but will NEVER forget WOA!

[@thomaskolioupoulos6590]

Call me back again was probably the greatest live rock vocal I've ever seen...it amazes me hardly anyone brings this up....good on you for noting it!!!🤟

[@cynthiaforsythe8989]

He WAS at his absolute prime! Would LOVED to have seen that Wings concert in ‘76!

[@sharigreen9252]

@@cynthiaforsythe8989 Have you seen the film Rock Show? The entire concert was filmed in various venues throughout the tour with most of the footage from the Seattle show. For those who couldn't see it live, I highly recommend it.

[@chuckk4722]

I was there. My first ever concert. The acoustic set with Blue Bird, Picasso’s Last Words, and the others capped by Blackbird and Yesterday 40+ years later is still 30 minutes of the best music I have ever seen. Ty, Sir Paul.

[@pokerface8242]

Never saw the Beatles in person but was so lucky to see Paul and Wings at the Forum in L.A. in 1976. Magnificent show, as he showcased Denny Laine and Jimmy McCulloch and Linda, too. Featured songs from throughout his career; a lovely acoustic interlude and some scorching rockers. I'll never forget that night. Thanks for bringing back the memories, Fil.

[@sharigreen9252]

Either will I! I was at the last show of that tour: June 23, 1976. One of the greatest nights of my life!

[@theesbband]

Great words about our finest musician. Dear old Howie Casey on sax still lives in Bournemouth and teaches at Clayesmore at Iwerne Minster. He’s never learnt to drive! Paul is utterly irreplaceable.

[@mattyc.9332]

Paul's live band from this period was ace! His band now is great now, but his voice was spectacular in the 70's. Can't believe he's pushing 80 and still at it....❤️

[@TheNoisylover]

Paul is the greatest singer/musician/ composer who ever lived. Period

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

Paul McCartney has said that 'Jet' is one of his personal favourites from his long career. I have always loved 'Jet' and several other solo McCartney / Wings tunes including 'Live and Let Die' and 'Silly Love Songs' and 'With a Little Luck' etc. I did see the drummer here, Joe English's band back in the early 80s and they were very good from memory.

[@gastonflatulenza1276]

I was at that show in April, 1976, Olympia Stadium in Detroit, Michigan (where the Beatles had also played). I think my ticket cost $8.50! I was at the show where the stadium worker gave Paul the Red Wings hockey sticker that he now has on his acoustic guitar. I was 15 and it was my first concert. I have since seen everyone from the Stones to Journey to Heart, as well as many jazz and classical legends, but Wings is still the best concert I have ever attended, and the standard by which I measure all others.

[@gastonflatulenza1276]

Other memories: My older brother had to drive the 70 miles to Detroit to buy our tickets because they were only sold at the box office in those days (no computers, no ticket outlets). The show was scheduled for 8 pm and started right on the dot with no warm up act. Paul McCartney admitted he had cut his finger the night before the show slicing pizza for his kids, but it didn't affect his playing--despite Paul's apologies. He played bass, acoustic guitar, piano, and maybe electric guitar at some point as well. Paul played two songs to the starved audience in back of the stage (the worst seats in the house, behind the horn line and all the amplifiers). Then later I saw a photo of the band (Jimmy, Denny, Joe, Linda, & Paul) when they all visited the giant Uniroyal tire, a famous landmark, that sits just off the I-94 freeway in Allen Park. Olympia Stadium is gone--it's just a field now, but that location is not too far from the old Motown Hitsville studio.

[@linxMuppet]

The fact he had a horn section is bananas. Paul Mcartney is an absolute boss...most underrated song writer in history....how that’s possible is beyond me but his songs are incredibly good....and since they are typically melodic and catchy he is overlooked for his genius....scrambled eggs remains perhaps the greatest song mankind has ever put forth

[@pinky69207]

How can you say that Paul McCartney is the most underrated songwriter in history? McCartney is listed in the Guinness World Records as the "most successful musician and composer in popular music history.”

[@makeadifference4all]

@@pinky69207 Yeah, saying Paul is "overlooked for his genius" is like saying Dylan is overlooked for his lyrics.

[@ericheine2414]

I met Paul McCartney and Linda Eastman at Billboard Magazine they had just released Live and Let Die. Paul was very proud of it because it was his first real success since the Beatles. He said he was happy to have the work because he needed the money. I said but you're a Beatle. Paul replied "That was in the sixties." The way he said it was as though being a Beatle was a part he had in the sitcom. The money from his publishing hadn't really kicked in. He said that living as a Beatle was expensive. Paul needed to work and he needed to stay relevant. The Live And Let Die contract was a big deal for him and Linda because it was the soundtrack for The 0O7 movie. He and Linda were both very proud of this. Paul is genuinely a nice guy. Linda Eastman was also very nice. We were introduced through my Uncle Peter Heine director of advertising for Billboard Magazine. I got to hang out with Paul and Linda for 15 minutes. I was 13 years old. Later that day I told my uncle that they seemed like regular people to me. My Uncle said "they are regular people with exceptional jobs." Thanks Paul.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@ericheine2414]

@@wingsofpegasus In 1974 I was at Billboard Magazine's Performing Artist of the Year Awards my Uncle Peter. This was before the awards were televised. I met Elton John, Helen Reddy, and best of all Alan and Marilyn Bergman. Alan and Marilyn were there to receive for Barbra Streisand. Barbara didn't come out. But she paid for Alan and Marilyn to fly from Canada. Alan told me did Barbara also paid their room and board so that they could receive for her. Alan and Marilyn wrote the lyrics to The Way We Were. They were the first people to talk to me about writing lyrics for other artists. I asked them if they played out. They said that they were too old and what they did was write lyrics and get other artists to perform their songs. They made their money off of residuals. Alan and Marilyn taught me about "mailbox money." At 15 years old I was drinking Beefeater Gin and tonics with Elton John. I went to the Performing Artist of the Year Awards in 1974 as a guitar player. I left the Performing Artist of the Year Awards in 1974 as a lyricist. I started writing five songs a day. I did it for two years straight. Like a teenager, who had nothing else to do, and nowhere to go. I came home to find Bruce Springsteen hiding out in my home studio from his manager Mike Appel. I got ripped off. I then got an education in entertainment lawyers. The last song I wrote is entitled "Iron American Dream" It's on KZbin. a friend of mine recorded a rough draft with his iPhone and posted it. the song had 900 hits in the first nine hours. And was then locked down for copyright verification. Please check it out. I'm shopping for somebody to do a country or heavy metal version of the tune. Some guys from Nashville were interested in it. If you go down to the comment area you can read about my displeasure with Bruce Springsteen and Steven Van Zandt. Song sharks!

[@Pipsterz]

I'll always think of Paul & Linda's incredible inseparable love affair. I was 16 during this album. So much phenomenal music then. Excellent - Thank you Fil!

[@joshb23]

My band plays this and I gotta say, it is one of THE most fun songs to play, time after time and every single time!! Brilliant song writing, undeniable.

[@SarahSmith-nr2wj]

Apparently 'Jet' was the name of a pony on his farm in Scotland. Wings were so so good, grew up with them 😋🤩

[@JoeyDamocles]

This was probably the prime of Paul's post-Beatles career. That whole concert video (Rockshow) is outstanding.

[@jtmichaelson]

I was 8 when the album came out and I finally got to see these videos of Paul live "Over America" later and my biggest criticism was the atrocious editing of the entire show. But still a great memory and fantastic concert from start to finish and that remaster of Wings Over America was worth every penny spent on it

[@durasaxon5131]

I love your enthusiasm! Go Paul, Wings and Beatles.

[@patrickcrowther9195]

The McCartney rasp is a thing of wonder and beauty. He got a lot of that from imitating the immortal Little Richard. There’s that amazing fact that he recorded ‘Yesterday’ and ‘I’m Down’ on the same day, just hours apart. You can’t think of two more different vocal performances.

[@Robertj64]

The Paul rasp of the mid to late 70's is very much different from the "Little Richard" voice of the 60's. You can notice the difference quite strikingly by listening to the two versions of "Maybe I'm Amazed" from 1970 and 1976 respectively. Right after "Monberry Moon Delight" (RAM 1971) which he took his voice to the limit, he never sang like that again. I suspect that his smoking had altered his voice and where he developed the later rasp. He had said that he stopped smoking cigarettes in the late 70's and this I think accounts for the later smoothness of his voice on later recordings (Tug Of War and onwards).

[@sharonn9676]

I have been to a Paul concert and he is unbelievable. You think he is finish and than you get another song. Thank you Fil😊

[@darronmoore9177]

Oh Phil thank you I just asked you to do a video on them just a week ago. Man thank you so much. That's really cool. Happy New year and God bless you brother.. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@MS-xu7jm]

I'm always amazed with the "Silly Loves Songs" footage from this concert and watching Paul effortlessly play that crazy bass line as if he were tying his shoe. Maybe it's easier than it sounds - I'm no bassist.

[@gerard1954]

M S maybe I’m amazed 🤣

[@williamsmyth5047]

He was able to sing expressively while playing the bass expressively. The live version of Silly Love Songs from 1976 is an amazing performance.

[@MarcP5267]

M S he is a melodic bass player.

[@fnjesusfreak]

He was absolutely underrated. Some of the bass work he did on Abbey Road...like on I Want You (She's So Heavy)...and let's not forget he did a few of the guitar solos on Rubber Soul, Revolver and Sgt. Pepper too (Drive My Car, Taxman, Good Morning Good Morning).

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

@@fnjesusfreak Have you seen Golden Slumbers with an orchestra and Gospel chorus and two guitar guys helping out, Clapton and Knopfler? Paul starts on the piano and picks up a guitar and they rock out.

[@suzannerobbins6293]

Hi Fil! I love Paul McCartney, and Wings! Had their music played at my 50th anniversary party! I am so eclectic in my music choices! Paul just moved from the Beatles so easily into Wings! A bit different from the Beatles! I loved his James Bond song...for me I had My Love played at my party! I loved him having Linda in the group! Good choice tonight!

[@barbarapoirier8835]

I was lucky enough to see them on this tour at the Boston Garden. It was the most amazing concert ever. They were, as you said, a very tight band. Fantastic show too! From the beginning when the photo cover of the Band On the Run album was being shown and then came alive, meaning the photo was taken from a movie and the movie starts playing, to the end of the concert, it was so electric. Absolutely amazing energy.

[@jamminwithjambo7729]

I saw Wings at The Cow Palace in San Franscisco that year. I was right up front. I had seen very many great bands before that time, but that concert was so amazing and enjoyable. Paul was spot on and Linda performed all her parts perfectly. It was then I saw first hand that rumors of her singing flat were absolutely false. Each song was stunning whether they did their many hits or covered Beatle songs. It was truly bigger than life!!!! Lazer light show, falling crystals, bombs, big screen animation etc. It was so much more than I could imagine. It is still my most favorite concert ever and I renember it in full colour. What was a highlight was when Paul sang "Oh Darling" in all his raspy blues voice just nailing it and that was near the end of a two and a half hour show. Wings was the top class act. 😍🎶🔥♥️🔥🎶😍

[@Springer12865]

I was lucky enough to be in attendance at the cow Palace 1976.. I was stage right of Jimmy McCullough.. about 50 ft from the stage. San Francisco was a hot bed for live music back then.. the band was so much better live , than on record. Paul McCartney was great. His voice that night was , honey wrapped in a hammer , dipped in sand. He hit every note on every song. The horn section was incredible. One of the top three concerts I've ever been to. 🧐

[@kingslaphappy1533]

Linda always sounded great to me. The way her voice blends with Paul’s is perfect. She also took her role in the band seriously and shows some of the ample professionalism that Paul demands of himself and others. Yoko.. primal screams anyone? 😱

[@sylvielajoie]

i love the way you always have a big smile every time you watch a performance, we can clearly see that you love music it's very nice to see.

[@baltimoreravens1515]

I remember when that song came out I was 14 I'm 57 now it's been a minute

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

I'm 67 so it's been a couple of minutes for me then. Lol.😕😬

[@plumiegirl47]

we are very close in that year

[@briandonovan1584]

I'm 55. Not quite as many summers you but quite a few. I love Paul. He's magical.

[@CharlieMcowan]

@@pattyfarghaly1821 63, so you're at least 10 seconds older than me.

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

@@CharlieMcowan lol.Right. Older than dirt I am.Happy New Year.🎊🎉

[@jimmaddox2415]

Hey Phil thanks for bringing back the memories I remember back in 1976 when I bought the three record album wings over America,and as usual my friend great analysis on your part🎸🎤👍

[@robbiesharp311]

Fil

[@jefffoster3557]

The best thing to ever happen with Paul is when he divorced the Beatles and married Linda. At that point with the Beatles Paul had to be thinking why bother when he was pulling most of the weight anyways? In my opinion, that opening suite with Venus and Mars to start is the BEST opening of any concert you can name. It just has so much going on there and I suspect Linda has much more to do with the composing of Venus And Mars than we know. It's funny, I am 58 and was not really old enough to remember the Beatles in their hay day. We had the solo recordings from the members throughout the 70s to entertain us. But I have to admit, while us dope-smoking youth were waiting for Paul to get his solo shit together, we were pretty much devouring Zepplin, Cream, Sabbath and others to fill that void. Now that I'm older, it is much easier to appreciate just how skilled McCartney was and still is and how he contributed to the music world. Nobody will ever surpass his brilliance and talent.

[@mkinsella8592]

My brother, sister and I saw wings over America. This was in San Franciso and my sister saw the first Beatle tour there the last Beatle tour there and this tour from Wings. We were in about the third row and Linda made eye contact with me many times. Gow I loved her so much... so sad that she passed so young. Broke Paul's heart into a million pieces.

[@laural.enright4780]

And I know I'm talking as a long time Beatle/McCartney fan, but I tell you, when Wings over America was released in the theaters, it was spectacular! You got the chance to see what a fantastic show Paul and his band put on. It was wonderful!

[@caryrodda]

Awesome analysis! I had the very good fortune to see them on this tour in 1976 and it definitely rates in my top 3 concerts all time. Band on the Run is also one of my favorite all time albums. Thanks for doing this one!

[@tiestenbosch]

I am going to see Paul McCartney live this May. It is so tight, but more important, it is so nice to see how much Paul is enjoying it. It doesn't feel like he is working, he is doing what he loves. Still does as it looks on more recent videos. The joy explodes from the screen...

[@jeffreyblue627]

That really brings back memories. Thanks Fil. I was fortunate enough to attend the Wings Over America concert at the long gone Olympia Stadium in Detroit. I was 16 and had just received my driver’s license. The only tickets my friends and I could get were in the upper deck behind the stage. When Paul moved to the piano we were able to see him from the side but mostly we could only see their backs. What I most remember is how frequently Paul would turn around between songs and wave to the thousands of his fans seated behind the stage. I wouldn’t have enjoyed the concert nearly as much if he hadn’t turned so frequently to acknowledge us behind the stage. Paul was and remains the consummate showman.

[@strangebrew5545]

OMG Jeffrey that is so cool!!! That is an irreplaceable memory, and so wonderful!!!!

[@ronnie5129]

JEFFERY, I WAS AT THE OLYMPIA STADIUM ALSO, WHAT A SMALL WORLD SOMETIMES, COUSIN FIGEL

[@jeffreyblue627]

Cousin Figel WOW! The world is small. Happy New Year!

[@LightningDogg]

As great as this show was, it's a shame this Seattle show was the only one commercially released. I LOVE the rockers from this show: including the non-Paul tunes Time To Hide & Medicine Jar, plus ...Rock Show, Let Me Roll It, Letting Go, Magneto & Titanium Man, Hi Hi Hi, Soily and my very favorite Call Me Back Again (it's so Paul) which still floors me today with how simple but still gut wrenching it is. What a band!!!!

[@darinjames3313]

Your pickin some good ones now.....one of your Kinsman....Paul wrote the songs that made the whole world sing.....Jet is a classic and makes me move whenever I hear it....pure Magic....Thanks...mornin Fil....Happy Wednesday..

[@bibliophile2707]

My wife and I were lucky enough to see Paul McCartney live at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio Texas in 1993. Fantastic performance with Paul suspended over the audience in costume playing Sargent Peppers. Live and Let Die was an experience by itself with the crowd anticipating the fireworks during the song. Truly an explosive and great concert.

[@darinplott5186]

My first concert was PM and Wings in Sept 76 at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. I will never forget that show and I can relive it every time I listen to the album. The bank was incredible and I was in awe of Jimmy McCulloch from then on.

[@charlesmagliocco8932]

First concert I've been to as a young teen was the "Wings Over America" tour at Madison Square Garden. Since then I have been to many concerts and this is still one of the best performances. I still have the T-shirt packed away somewhere; wished it still fit me.

[@kentlewis987]

This is the one I've been waiting for! I appreciate the way you pointed out Paul's knack for breaking musical conventions. He has said if there are no rules, then you can do anything.

[@scottbridges4420]

I love Fil's take on all these diffrent styles of music and artist. And his love of music and voice and performance are so astute and thought provoking. So glad I stumbled across him on KZbin due to my resent obsession with "The Mamas and Papas".... Plus Fil is finer so handsome and I love a hottie with an English accent. So big shot out from Nashville Tennessee...keep the clips a-coming! 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@robincortez6586]

Aside from my love of Paul as a musician and songwriter, he strikes me as a very down to earth, decent guy without an overblown ego. Also, he and Linda struck me as being genuinely loving, caring people who took their parenting roles very seriously!! 💕💕👍 It's just nice when there is such a high level of talent combined with a genuinely nice personality. GREAT. 😍❤

[@margaretweninger988]

Oh, Sir Fil, you picked a gem !!!!!! Wings were a very fun band.....Venus And Mars live double cd is fantastic !!!! Thank you, Sir !!!!

[@navyskaterdude]

I saw them right around this time when they were on their "Wings over America" Tour! Great Show! I listened to their "Venus and Mars" Album a lot around this time too

[@paulaelizabethg]

My father took me to see Wings on this tour at Madison Square Garden in NYC. I was 12. It was an amazing concert and I will never forget it. I have been lucky enough to see McCartney many times since...but that tour was so special. Maybe I'm Amazed was transcendent. McCartney is a timeless genius.

[@kenmcfann8128]

Paul McCartney is the greatest singer song writer, musician ever, not just the 20th century, Ringo will tell you that Paul was the force that drove the Beatles

[@ericblair54]

"Let Me Roll It."

[@strangebrew5545]

Eric Oh Yeah Great song!!!

[@ericblair54]

@@strangebrew5545 : Hi Grace I was going to suggest "Too Many People" but didn't want to stir up the Paul/John thing.

[@strangebrew5545]

@@ericblair54 IKR

[@lightningbug276]

Eric Blair yassss!!

[@gejuje]

@@ericblair54 I never took part in that argument either. It wasn`t Lennon or McCartney who made them the greatest band in history, it was Lennon/McCartney. It was the collaboration and the competition between them that did it

[@edallen3662]

Jimmy McCulloch was one of my earliest influences used to love that guy it was sad to watch his excesses slowly take him down

[@drewpall2598]

The album "Band on the Run" is a must have for any Paul McCartney or 1970's fan! great performance by all in this footage. another great Fil's analysis. last night George Harrison tonight Paul McCartney way to go Fil.

[@charleshonig7080]

Fil, I saw this concert tour at Madison Square Garden NYC, Mc Cartney brought His own sound system so the sound was excellent, usually there was bad sound at MSG because the sound system was made for sports events. The concert was 2/1/2 hours of pure pleasure.

[@celinhabr1]

I love Paul, from Beatles to Wings ( underrated as hell), to solos, just an amazing artists. Macca is the best.

[@danielnicholson201]

Saw that tour in Capital Center. He worked his butt off. Never a huge Wings fan but this ranked as one of the best shows I ever saw. Right up there with Springsteen in the DAR Constitution Hall in 1975 and Allman brothers Grateful Dead at RFK in 73

[@charleskennedy8695]

I remember since I was a kid hearing the line " with the wind in your hair of a thousand laces " ...it just made me feel like I was soaring through the clouds above the earth ..love it !

[@strangebrew5545]

Fil I am dying over here! 2 hotties on my screen at the same time you and Paul👍👍 and you are right about Linda , he wanted her there and the kids there too, but some people will never get it, ' ROCK SHOW' is such an amazing look at that 1976 concert tour, and Jimmy McCoulloch such a sad ending to so much talent! ❤️❤️

[@philswift1789]

Omg I've been watching this set everynight for a couple weeks now. This is what I needed!

[@ledzep75254]

I always like how you Smile, when watching the Videos....

[@lauriekane4686]

This was such a great tour. I caught it in Seattle. It was so well put together and executed so perfectly. I can remember so much of it, even though it was so long ago. Always loved Linda.🌻🌼🌷🌻🌼⚘

[@lightningbug276]

Laurie Kane I think my husband saw them in Arizona.

[@cosmo1eleven855]

I saw them in the Kingdome in Seattle in 76 also, they really played tightly. Still got my ticket stub in my scrapbook.

[@lauriekane4686]

@@cosmo1eleven855 Me too! The dome is long gone, tho.

[@cosmo1eleven855]

@@lauriekane4686 >>>Yup I was actually a bystander in March 2000 when they imploded it.

[@lauriekane4686]

@@cosmo1eleven855 😥

[@lollinelson5549]

Such a great and full description of a song I loved growing up! You brought up so many interesting bits of information that I was unaware of growing up! Thank you!

[@robertscopa2626]

I've seen Sir Paul. Besides his incredible catalog and a great band is his stage presence charisma and charm. He establishes a connection with his audience no matter how large and makes you feel like you are in a small venue. He also started his show right on time performed for 2.5 hours with no breaks and then came back for a five song encore. His respect for his audience and his willingness to work hard for them is one of the many things that sets him.apart.

[@starshiptrooper7670]

Paul's first U.S. shows in 10 years I believe. This tour was a major event. The solo Beatles were a big deal in the 70s. Reunion rumors were always in some paper or mag. Paul seems to be really into it on stage. Thrilled! I'd given anything to see one of these shows. Had to wait till 2010. Better late than never. Thx Fil.

[@mazasan]

Thank you for your video. I love Paul Mccartney's music but I don't know anything about music, so it's a pleasure for me to listen to you. Paul always was for me the best musician and you teach me the reasons why.

[@BruceColon-BSides]

Classic. Best line-up of Wings. This tour was their absolute peak and Paul’s voice hit an all-time high on this tour. Another career high. Genius.

[@VerissimusAurelius]

Paul's magical world is SLOWED DOWN...inside those sounds we hear...he is a zillion miles INTO each tiny vibration...his life echoes the life of the universe...it is connection with divine....obviously.

[@ianshortall3356]

Always loved Paul and Wings... really good live performance...

[@lionheartroar3104]

Wings Over America one of the great live albums..released in mid 70's. Happy New Year Pegasus and thanks for sharing your exquisite musical insights. I learn something new every time I check your channel.

[@grievousangelic]

Love this performance, and the big grin on your face, watching it! I love that you enjoy this music as much as we do! :D Band on the Run is my favorite Paul album, BTW.

[@bekind6763]

I love this song and Paul McCartney! 💖Great analysis!!!😎

[@micheleshelley6156]

One of my favorite bands, and favorite songs! Another band which always had such distinct melodies! One rarely hears that in today's music.

[@marko511d]

Thank you again Fil. Another great critique of a song I grew up with. I really enjoy your posts. Keep up the great videos and have a safe and happy new year. Look forward to you in the New Year!!

[@davidmaholchic6146]

Dude your analysis blows me away every time God bless you a gift for music lovers you are

[@puddysue]

It is so wonderful to watch bands who are genuinely exuding joy and having a great time while they're performing.

[@Sophira1]

Enjoyed your video very much and the idea of being taken on a musical journey within Paul’s work is so right. Now I have words to describe what it is I love about his music. Thanks!

[@pattisimmons67]

Wings set the standard for future musicians. They worked hard to be the best but they had fun with it too.

[@Topgooner01]

Would be interesting to hear you reacting to "Soily" from the same "Wings Over America" concerts/album.

[@beamoorefrank5194]

In case I miss you tomorrow, Happy New Year, Fil! Love all you do.

[@robanks3895]

Ahhh memories, I saw Wings three times in 1979, once in Finchley and twice in Liverpool. I was lucky enough to spend a whole evening with the band afterwards as we got word where they were staying after the concert. We sneaked in the hotel and headed for the first bar and the whole band was in there including Paul's brother Mike. Paul even sang a line of a song to me as he gave me his autograph, and Linda gave me and my friend a little Wings badge. It was a magical night for a 19 year old!

[@pamnichols7877]

Omgosh!!!!!! I should have been British!!!! My love for the UK is obsessive. Paul McCartney is a genius and much more! I was 12 in 1976 and have always loved his music. He makes me smile! He makes you smile Fil! Two Brits making this southern girl smile. Rock Show is fantastic! Fast forward. 1992 live Stadium concert in Columbia SC. Linda was playing as well. That was an epic night!!!!!! Hey yea yea he yeaaaa!!!!! Jet! Thanks Fil!!!!

[@kentlewis987]

My favorite from this concert is Beware My Love...IMO one of the greatest rock vocals ever!

[@MIB_63]

Excellent analysis.

[@dcool2u2]

I always thought that Linda's voice on background harmonies and the way she blended with Paul's vocals sounded really good. You can really hear them well on the album "Ram", one of my favorites.

[@paulablissett9396]

'Wings Over America', i remember that Tour, it was AWESOME! God Bess Paul McCartney, he still has it going on! I loved your story on this Filip....

[@JoanVioletStretch]

Love Paul...pure talent that he has never held back or allowed anyone else to do that to him. He lives for his craft and the results are mega. Love this analyse its soo right youve got it man about the man and his music. Lovely Linda is lovely so glad Paul included her. Wings was Beatles 2 that took off like they had wings...the name fits. 🎶🎵🎶💓 Love Jet my fav Wings song.

[@alroy43]

I was a big Beatles fan. We had Wings Band on the Run and Venus and Mars in the house. I was just a kid listening to the headphones looking at the album cover when I noticed the lead singer was Paul McCartney. I did not know until that point. Any way Wings Over America was a very inspiring live album for me. The drums are amazing. Also I heard Paul say in an interview that he regretted the early days of wings in that he did not treat his musicians that well financially. They got union scale for their time and that was it. He said with his new band that he has toured with for the last 20 years or so are treated much better that way.

[@AugieTaylorSong]

Great breakdown of the song, Fil, thank you. Macca et al is such the consummate delivery of awesome music. So much to like here; great emphasis on the vocal harmonies, and the nature of lovely Linda in Paul's music. Tons of admiration here, glad you brought up the family bit. Rock!

[@ivannovotny4552]

Awesome choice and thank you for sharing this 1976 musical gem with us Fil.