Many Have Tried to Bury This UNKNOWN STORY but it's 100% TRUE! | Professor Of Rock-

[@ProfessorofRock]

Poll: What is your pick for the GREATEST SOLO BEATLES SONG?

[@Sweet--Richard.4981]

My Sweet Lord George Harrison

[@peterd.9978]

Watching the Wheels

[@TerrickTerran]

Got My Mind Set on You George Harrison

[@JeffTaggart-p6o]

Anything by John Lennon that doesn’t involve Yoko

[@Whisper_292]

I have to go with It Don't Come Easy--Ringo Starr.

[@janwilcox4777]

In 2019, just before the pandemic shut almost everything down, I heard that Paul McCartney was coming to South Carolina. I live in North Carolina, just about an hours drive from where he would be performing. I raised my son, listening to all the great music from the '60s & 70's and he is a huge fan of the Beatles and especially Paul. I asked my son if he would like to go see him in concert. He said "I don't have the money". I asked him a second time, "Would you like to go see Paul McCartney in concert ?" He answered again "Mom, I don't have the money." I said "This is your last chance. Would you like to go see Paul McCartney in concert ?" He answered, "Sure", I said okay and bought 3 tickets for me, him and his wife. It was one of the best concerts I have ever seen, made even better because I got to see a music legend with 2 of the people I love most in the world.

[@urwholefamilydied]

Ya, I missed that last tour. I've seen Paul twice in my past. But skipped this last tour because his voice isn't doing that great these days. But I completely regret it. I saw Paul in my early teens and then in my early 20's. That was the 90's lol. I'm a fool for missing this last go around. I really don't care what his voice sounds like. The man is beyond a legend. In 100 years the Beatles will be taught in school. As infamous as Motzart. I'm lucky enough to be living in this era.

[@aaronrogers1971]

Adam DESERVES one interview forum with Sir Paul McCartney before we lose him. If Ringo could also be a part of it, POR will have actually transcended time.

[@DC8091]

that’s a hell of an idea🤘

[@ProfessorofRock]

I would be elated!

[@williambarry8015]

​@@ProfessorofRock i started listening to you and Rick Beato around 2020. Back then all the big stars were suing Rick for copyright strikes. Now they're all fans of his. So i think your chances are good for getting an interview with Paul.

[@HubertofLiege]

Or, they could fight jake Paul

[@davidharrison8404]

C’mon, give the drummer the same props as the bassist/pianist/singer/songwriter, it’s Sir Richard Starkey.

[@juanduran7468]

My mom who grew up with The Beatles, would play their records while we were home, either doing chores or just playing around, so needless to say I also grew up listening to The Beatles. Its a bond I have with my mom that either of my 2 other siblings have. A few years ago I took my mom to see Paul McCartney play in San Francisco. It was an spectacular experience to listen to the songs live and by him, but the best moment of the night came when he played the first Beatles song of the night. With that first note, shivers went down my spine and goosebumps covered my arms. I fought back tears, but when I looked over to see my mom, I saw her cleaning up some tears. I couldn't help myself anymore and let the tears flow. A memory I'll never forget. Even now writing this I hold back tears, with shivers and goosebumps.

[@jc4428]

“Don’t kill him, he’s a musician!” What a great quote from Linda McCartney about Paul.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Right?

[@jc4428]

@ yeah, their love story is incredible. Thanks for all you do, Adam!

[@gregsandell]

I didn't watch the episode yet, but the reason they didn't get killed is the locals thought white people thought all blacks looked alike and wouldn't be able to identify them. Someone told Paul that if they were black they would have killed him and Linda. If this was mentioned my apologies. Love this channel.

[@gregsandell]

@@ProfessorofRock When they got back to the UK there was a note from the head of EMI. The note was written before they went to Lagos. It said, "Under no circumstances should you go to Lagos." Love the channel btw.

[@BigBri550]

Another version of the account had Linda McCartney pleading, "He's Beatle Paul! Don't kill us, please!" I find this quote more credible.

[@petefrance3426]

My Father hated rock music but I think he secretly loved this song. When my brother and I listened to music he would wander in and ask "is that Band on the Run". No matter which song. The song always reminds me of him since he passed in 2020. I love your channel and stories! Thank you for doing these stories for us. You are the best!

[@ValentineMichaelSmit]

When I was 12 years old, we moved from Florida to North Carolina. The night after my brother graduated from high school in 1974 we put a junkyard automatic transmission into his ‘66 Mustang, and left the next morning, following our parents in the family station wagon. The Mustang had an 8-track player and one tape - Band On The Run. We listened to it on repeat the entire trip. I still like that album.

[@kn-qz7by]

This HAS to be the best music-oriented channel on the Internet.

[@kelf114]

Guitar Trooper is excellent. He's my first favorite.

[@ctbadger]

Rick Beato too, and 12tone

[@lawrencenjawe9875]

It is....

[@jbrrr4555]

One thing I love about this channel is that even songs or artists I don't particularly care for, I learn about and gain a greater appreciation of their stories and their craft. I'm still not the biggest fan of Sir Paul post-Beatles, but knowing the background I can appreciate this more. Thanks Professor!

[@juanfelipemv]

My condolences. Not being a Paul fan is a tragedy.

[@rogertemple7193]

This was really great hearing about how Paul McCartney got the inspiration for Band on the Run which was one of my favorite songs from Wings and the other things that happened with the band and their internal problems thanks for another interesting awesome rock and roll history lesson Thank You Professor.🎶🎤🎸🎸🎹🥁🎶

[@GrantWitham]

I spent 18 years working in Nigeria, and although just a dumb-pilot and not a genius-musician, walking anywhere there can definitely be "problematic/life-threatening". (As a teenager, I bought and played the grooves off "Band on the Run") Love your channel ADAM, continued success! 😎

[@marioou812]

My memories of this album stretch back to 1973 when it was released. On trips to and from my grandma's house I would hear this on the radio. When I got a transistor radio for my birthday the following summer, it was popping up on our local radio station WLS/Chicago quite frequently. It was one of my first albums I ever purchased with my own money. Hands down one of the best albums of that era and all time. This story about it flashes out the album and breathes more life into it. Thank you, sir, for sharing it.

[@karenmcdade7718]

Adorable pictures of you with your dad and then you with your son! Glad we got to hear those songs, I loved Paul with Wings as much as I loved him with The Beatles

[@philchristensen2787]

"How can you argue with Paul McCartney?" Great quote from Denny.

[@davidskidmore4189]

The thing is, the robbers probably had nothing to play the tapes on. It was probably junked. Can you imagine the value on the bootleg market?

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I know, right?

[@OlliGarch]

I just commented I wonder if they sold them or what happened to those tapes and where are they now. That would be a great find now.

[@jeffreyleonard7210]

i hope (they're) having fun

[@mournblade1066]

I absolutely love the song "Band on the Run." It's one of the earliest songs I can remember listening to when I was a young child.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Very cool!

[@FrankBarnwell-xi8my]

Nice. I was 4 in Hawaii and Don Ho was big. Paradise?

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s a fun song.

[@INUAGAIN]

band on the run sung by MCartney and WINGS, isn't old(after Beatles break up), but 'i want to hold your hand' is or 'i saw her standing there' or 'i'm down', etc...

[@kevinwilson9589]

I played my 8 track tape until it finally broke at that little metal "splice thingy".

[@IronSikh44]

We all have our Beatles stories and what led to our passion for their music. I grew up in a small town in northern 🇨🇦. We didn’t have a lot of money for buying albums. But mom would take us to the local public library where there were hundreds of records. I was in grade 2 when I first listened to a Beatles record. It was magic. I was hooked. A year later Say Say Say came out. I couldn’t understand how Paul McCartney could collab with Michael! I was too young to understand the history. Anyways it’s amazing that the Beatles including all of their projects, have been with me all these years. Now as a 50+ parent of 3, I’m so lucky to share the magic with my kids. I get emotional too Adam when you talk about your father. Music is life❤

[@kariqualters5908]

It never ceases to amaze me that we can speak to people all over the world, I’m an American, we all have our “bucket list” but I don’t have a list, I just have Ireland, Ireland is the only place I dream of going before I “kick the bucket”!!! I grew up in the 70’s with siblings that were more than 10yrs older than me so The Beatles were a staple in my early years and I never tire of hearing them, both together and separately!!! (Also 50+ with 3 children who have been raised with an appreciation of music history) Much love to you and yours…

[@IronSikh44]

@@kariqualters5908I say do it. Watch those travel sites. You’ll see a deal that’s just for you. Even if it’s just 10 days. It will be something you’ll never forget. Good luck and best wishes to you too!!

[@marktait2371]

thats great in school.my friends older bros were 7 and 9 years older than us so he got old college car and the hand me down 8 tracks band on the run was one his brothers also had ttable klipsch speakers vinlys wrd listen to while they were at school or after moved out same ireland had an outside chance to go to belfast on a ferry 2010 but just didnt work out stena from stranraer to belfast motor coach to causeway but no way could do my brother and wife did a west coast tour a few years ago was great

[@marktait2371]

stena claimed the worlds largest and fastest ferry hydro i watched back up like a car at stranraer pretty amazing so went to terminal inquired about the tour they had 4 24 hours each overnight stay belfast bring you back the next day passengers top deck cargo below would have been incredible to ride on like the size of football field backed up.like parking a car i took a photo need to dig out west coast tour a local man is the guide my brother went on bucket who knows maybe one day

[@LaManteca76]

​@@marktait2371Oooh yes! You should definitely do it! Take the tour, it sounds like fun! 😀

[@dogsratsfishcats]

I was born in 71, I want that shirt 🙂 Paul has/will always land on his feet. He has all that incredible natural musical talent working in his favor.

[@mournwood]

I just remember hearing Band On the Run as a kid and hearing the line about Sailor Sam, making me wonder "Paul, you're being chased by the NAVY! WHAT DID YOU DO?"

[@pauljj3582]

Band on the Run has to be one of the greatest songs ever written. Memories of being a teenager visiting my grandparents and hanging out with the gang of friends and cousins. That intro just makes my heart soar and sink all at the same time. A Masterpiece IMHO.

[@franblaye9639]

I never saw any of the Beatles live, but about 10 years ago I was living in a shelter in Sonoma, Ca. We shared a small parking lot with Sonoma PD and there was a huge field just west of us. There was music every summer in Field of Dreams. I forget the other bands but I did know their music and the headliner was Ringo & His All Starr Band. The coolest thing was that our parking lot was the staging area for all the roadies and it was closed to everyone else. We had a ball with the roadies! They loved the chance to take a shower and didn't have to use porta potties. Much pizza was eaten and although we couldn't see the stage, we could hear every note. That was a great 3 days!

[@simplysteve68]

This was one of my fave McCartney/Wings songs, Band on the Run, at the time I'd first heard it, didn't know who sang it, but still enjoyed the difference of each section, and the electric guitar riffs, into the regular flattop guitar, at 3rd part was awesome. 😁👍

[@albertafine9445]

Paul sure has had a long and winding road. He seems to just have plain fun with his music, you can hear it. When I hear his wings music it’s like a fun vacation. He seems to be the one musician who did escape the four walls of fame.

[@josephalexander5161]

Several things learned from this episode. Always fascinated with McCartney's gifts and his process and would love if he sat down with Adam. Can you imagine if that tape resurfaced? LOVE your story about your dad (I can sadly relate)and picture of you with your son.

[@iamacamera44]

Venus And Mars. Great follow up

[@yvettevitacaponigro]

Thank you Professor for sharing this story with us! I always learn something new from you! Rock on! ✌🏼😊

[@dwc1964]

I was playing video games in the basement of the student union building back in 1982-83 when someone stole my backpack - with every essay I'd ever written, going back to high school, up until the thing I was in the middle of writing at the time. Every word I'd ever written for any class. All of it. Gone. What burned me was, it was _worthless_ to them, and _priceless_ to me - I'd have paid whatever I had to get it back, but that wasn't a thing that could happen.

[@marktait2371]

bummer a jackass at the school gym univ. the head basketball coach game me a rawlings game ball right out of the box stamped with school logo was too slick forgot to ask coach for the leather cloth they would rub off put under my coat while i was running ball someone switched old worn out for my game ball dumb i never should have brought but like your backpack didnt occur to either of us that someone would take at the gym and union ball had sentimental value i knew the coaches most of the players as well

[@JamesThompson-zk1ht]

Good god Mark. Lay off the amphetamines, will you? This is the third comment of yours that I've tried to read, only to be foiled by a stream of consciousness with barely ever a period or even a comma, let alone a PARAGRAPH BREAK. The stream never comes to even a temporary conclusion; it just shifts gears a little bit, and before I know it, I'm trying to read a whole new subject. How does any of this make any sense even to YOU?

[@DavidCrossman1]

The best videos are the ones by those who aren't simply going through the motions, but who really LOVE their subject matter. You're among the very best. Thank you and well done!

[@rowdysgirlalways]

I think I've figured it out, you are a poet of prose. You express, through your own experiences and memories, the beauty and the pain of life. Your interviews are so good because you are so interested and invested in the lives and music of your subjects. You know these people! And you come to them with your heart and soul open, welcoming, compassionate, respectful of them and their achievements. I can understand why your school mate came to your defense, telling your bullies to leave Reader alone, he liked your music. I like your music too. Listening to the histories you relate, discussing the different interpretations of songs, you have even encouraged me to actually enjoy songs I thought I hated. You have a beautiful gift and I am so grateful you share it with us. And my favourite Wings song is Someone's Knocking at the Door.

[@JamesThompson-zk1ht]

That WAS a good song! I can't believe I'd completely forgotten about it! But having been reminded, I now recall it vividly. Memory is a funny thing. I've always wondered, if someone had recorded all of the events of my life without my knowing, and then handed it to me in a few weeks (my 60th b-day), how much of it would I remember? In other words, have I truly forgotten the things, or have I simply not thought of them in long enough that it is AS IF they're forgotten, but a simple reminder tells me that they're really not forgotten at all? Does that make any sense?

[@fivestring65ify]

I remember this song and this album so well. I was a young kid with a love of music. There was something about the band that just drew me in. I consider Paul the GOAT. His lyrics and incredible gift of arrangements stand tall in the history of rock and roll. Years later, when I started playing bass and eventually other instruments, he was always a reference for me. Great episode. I can't get enough of this master.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks!

[@Lklkpoi]

I’m a huge Beatles fan ❤!! My Dad too took me to my first concert 🎶, as a four year old, to Dodger Stadium to see The Beatles. I remember sitting on his lap, my mom next to him, the band far away and all the screaming girls that wouldn’t shut up and let me hear MY BAND! lol 😂. I brought my kids up listening to the Beatles, Sir Paul is my favorite 😍. Thank you Professor!🤘

[@bradleybarnett9545]

I had a creative writing teacher who lost the final (type-written) draft of his hilarious detective novel in a mugging in Melbourne, Australia. He was able to recall the work & rewrite. Amazing.

[@LaManteca76]

Did he ever publish it? 😀

[@ObiPleasant]

If you've ever gone into a music store just to find lyrics to a song, you're gonna dig this channel of deep music nostalgia.

[@rainbowranddy]

Thanks for giving the best review I've ever heard, about the best album I've ever heard....and straight from the heart. I first heard it with a few friends right when it was released. Everyone was nearly astounded. We all seemed to feel that Paul was beyond being a great musician. He was peerless to anyone in the world, at that time.

[@gregwasserman2635]

Fascinating story! I've also thought that McCartney was the most talented in the Beatles but I am biased because he is a left handed bass player (so am I)! I enjoyed listening to Wings song growing up in the 70s. I miss how diverse and creative music was in the 70s. Great episode PoR!

[@JamesThompson-zk1ht]

If I had to pin it down to one decade (meaning one 10-year period, not necessarily beginning or ending on a zero), I think it would be '65-'74. I'd like it better if it was stretched out to maybe '61-'78. Either way, I believe I could make an excellent, rational, well-argued and objective case for those years being THE most creative in the entire history of popular music. And diverse? Try the Beatles, Led Zep, Donovan, the Strawberry Alarm Clock, Iron Butterfly, the Doors, the Guess Who, Marvin Gaye, Martha and the Vandellas, the Stones, Howlin' Wolf, Jimi Hendrix, CCR, Simon and Garfunkel, Traffic, Peter Paul and Mary, I mean, I could just go on and on with the music of a single 10-15 year period. All of that was happening at once! I was born in '65, and I consider this gold mine of music to have been one of the greatest gifts of my life. When I got my first radio, in 1974, the oldies stations were still playing the music of the birth of rock and roll in the mid-50s. So that gave me the background for this incredible period that followed right afterwards. What a gift!

[@mariehughey5390]

I saw Paul in concert in 1976. The most memorable concert I had ever attended. They were like 3 separate bands. I’m sure it was 3 hours. Amazing!

[@Fregulus5]

BOTR and Jet are two of my earliest "Beatle" memories when I was about 4 (Yellow Submarine-the entire album- being the other), and BOTR is one of my favorite songs to play on bass.

[@tab207]

1:23 “of all time” had epic levels of Casey Kasem

[@TheCraig8754]

Another gem. Thank you for all the hard work you do to research these stories.

[@Whisper_292]

That pic of you and your son is so sweet!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

And his dad.

[@Whisper_292]

@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 I love that one, too.

[@mmsiphonevinyls1027]

First album i ever owned on vinyl. I found my dads old copy in my late grandmother’s house after 20 years in a closet. Such a classic LP.

[@dustybrand]

I had a bit part, about one minute of footage, in a movie starring James Coburn's wife Paula Murad back in 1999. I met her before the filming began, we spent about an hour hanging out and talked mostly about her husband. She was an amazing lady. I completely forgot to ask her about him being on the cover of this album. Also- when I was 18 and first started college I went out with a girl a few times who was a singer and was a music major. She knew some of Linda McCartney's cousins who lived about 45 minutes from my hometown. I had met them once before through my mother. Anyway, she took me to their huge ranch with a huge mansion and I was told beforehand that there was something NOT to mention, which was the fact that they were cousins of Linda McCartney. This girl's brother had been talking to me about the homemade peach brandy that he made. He sent her with a quart of the brandy in a ceramic stopper top bottle for me to try. I wound up drinking about half of it as she was burning down the highway in her Toyota MR2 listening to Tinderbox by Siouxsie And The Banshees with me in the passenger seat being a really quiet, uncool shmuck. By the time we got there I was utterly blasted. I remember walking through a huge room that had mounted heads of exotic animals that had been mounted after their hunting expeditions around the world and standing in a massive kitchen with a floor made from hand-painted Talavera tile. The highlight of my hour or so there was a massive black and white Great Dane who was glued to me and kept leaning against my leg. Long story short, I was so hammered I couldn't remember who they were so the idea of asking them about their cousin never crossed my mind.

[@MyName-pl7zn]

I love this time of day when I can put on my earphones at work and listen to so many fantastic stories behind the song and albums, including this one. It's like reading things that entertain my mind while I work, great episode professor!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Cool!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

A timely throwback at work! How about that?

[@gwc656g]

Before air guitar was a thing my friend and I did a air band concert for our parents with Band On the Run and Spinning Wheel circa 1975ish.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Rock on!

[@RussellRobinson-xe4dl]

Band on the run was my favoirite song when it came out way back in the day. Fast forward a half centiury and it is stiill one of my all-time favourite songs. These days I no longer have a favourite song, I have a list of them. A long list.

[@lesHanalala]

This is a great place to tell my story! I was so excited when Band On The Run came out, I could not wait to buy it. But when I played it, I found out it had two 'Side 1's! So, I sold it to a friend of mine (I needed the money to purchase another copy). I was bummed to let it go, as it was probably somewhat collectible, but I wanted the entire album!

[@JamesThompson-zk1ht]

@lesHanalala Oh, wow! I'm SURE that was a collectible item! Did it really have 2 side 1's? Or was it just the LABEL that was the same on both sides? I can relate to your having sold it. I recall when I was a child that when it came to things that I'd bought (on a VERY tight family budget and allowance), I was a bit of a perfectionist. I would definitely not have cared that the item was collectible; what I would've cared much more about was its being DEFECTIVE. (And if I'd really grasped the idea of its being so collectible, I would also have realized that if I wanted to maintain its maximum value, I really wouldn't have been able to play it, or even handle it much. F that!) I hope you see this and respond. I'm very curious about the answer to my question, of the manner in which it had 2 Side 1's.

[@lesHanalala]

@JamesThompson-zk1ht I did play it, and they DID press both sides with "Side1"!! I was very young at the time, a waitress in a small town, so I had very little money. Otherwise, I would have kept it and just bought another copy!

[@jstnxprsn]

Thanks, Adam. Looking forward to this one, brother.

[@CameronMcCreary]

I remember when this incident happened; it was very bad but it turned out better than expected.

[@debra6438]

Who's trying to cover this up? They're doing a bad job of it the story of the mugging is on Wikipedia.

[@MJEvermore853]

No one is trying to cover this up, and it's not an unknown incident at all. I think he's just saying that to get more clicks and traffic to be honest

[@57WillysCJ]

My wonder at that album was to get Christopher Lee on the cover. It wasn't til later I learned he was a singer as well. The funny part is hitting the top 20 at 92.

[@alanhill3677]

I remember when they came out,my brother or mom or uncle had that album,my oldest brother had their second album on 8 track,loved playing Band on the Run alot,but really loved Jet lot more

[@jonhammer7109]

He sure came on with a bang...stsyed there..he had so so many hits . Glad to hear you mention ambrosia...like paul. Many forget just how great.

[@stevethegrumpyoldman938]

Great Quote, I still have the Music. ❤ Reminds Me of My Dad Playing in the 70's 🎸🎸

[@jamesleenelson]

Adam, my wife and I were also at that Paul McCartney concert at Rio Tinto Stadium in 2010, I believe, and then we saw him when he came again, four or five years later in what is now, again, the Delta Center, and both concerts were amazing, approximately three hours long each and with different songs. He has such a wide array of music to choose from, of course❗️

[@cowboyupdrummer]

Total musical genius for sure! Paul not only is my favorite Beatle but my music hero. The best song writer of pop-rock music. Never heard this story about them getting robbed….kinda makes me mad. You just can’t help but wonder what became of the contents of his bag that was stolen? My favorite solo song of his has always been “Maybe I’m Amazed”. But how can pick just one right, after all we’re talking about PAUL MCCARTNEY! This was a great episode….one of my favorites I’ve heard from you lately.

[@kmabe]

Thanks for sharing your personal story. Music is the thread that binds us together. My foundation was built on the records my siblings left behind.

[@ArchieOnEarth]

Band on the Run is one of my first musical memories. The song is a microcosm of styles and I’d say it’s probably the reason I can hear complex, non-repeating music (but preferring each part be “catchy”) and “get it.”

[@odditiesparanormalmysterie1723]

In high school there was a girl I had a massive crush on because she looked like Linda on the album sleeve cover for Band On The Run. Paul McCartney was my favorite artist so I saw Lisa as a sign. I bought a Halloween carnation our school was selling and had it sent to My Love. She withdrew from school and moved across the country to Oregon by the end of the week. I still have every song memorized on that album.

[@odditiesparanormalmysterie1723]

@OfficialProfessorofRockTeIegra Sure! Discuss what though?

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Her name was Lisa?

[@odditiesparanormalmysterie1723]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 yes

[@Magnum3144]

I DID THAT TOO!!! I sure wish I could find that collection of written lyrics. Long lost in time, but thank you for reminding me of such a fond memory of a thing so many GenX kids did. ❤❤

[@Sci-Fi-Mike]

@Professor (Adam) of Rock, I'm really sorry to hear about the loss of data of your son's first words and your pictures of the Paul concert at Rio Tinto. It's happened to me, though not quite on that scale. Thanks for another fantastic video!

[@christineml1476]

The song "Band on the Run" has a whole new meaning after listening to this PoR episode. I never knew the backstory of that album.

[@Lessontobe]

I love how often I know what band/musician you are talking about a few seconds into your great videos!

[@j.graham8068]

When this song came out, my class in school had some pet rabbits. One of the kids in class loved those rabbits. When this song played during our rec music periods he could hardly wait for the chance to scream out 'for the RABBITS on the run!' I can never hear this song now without thinking about that. It's a funny memory. :)

[@henrykujawa4427]

🐇🐇🐇😄

[@Clairebearthegoodfinder]

I saw Paul McCartney in Hollywood Florida Linda was still alive. It was fabulous just fantastic . I became a Linda fan that evening. I didn’t realize how much she brought to it.

[@scottroder5516]

When Band on the Run came out, I had just started driving. Saved up money from logging and bought a used car from my Uncle. Used to crank up the Radio when any of Pauls songs came on. They were /are still magical.

[@carnick1201]

Wow! Great story POR as usual. But does anyone else wonder what happened to the bag with Paul’s music?? The SEARCH for that bag would potentially be a great piece of investigative history!! 😮 Forget the Ark of the Covenant or the Holy Grail!!! Somebody - please!! Off you go!!!😂😂😂❤

[@kimzwolinski9919]

Great episode !!! I have never heard this story before.

[@clasvirhodes4969]

My sweet lord is my favorite post Beatle song. ‘Watching the wheels” is my second place favorite. Third place is “Photographs”

[@davidadams5280]

I think it's an ok cover song.

[@mozart2jazz]

Another awesome story - thanks for sharing! I have this little game I do in my head - the One Song - where I try to pick just 1 song which best exemplifies & personifies every band (some are easy to decide, while others can be tricky). And unsurprisingly "Band on the Run" is what I picked for Wings.

[@Paulvanacker1]

This is well known, and is in several McCartney books. He spoke about it in interviews as well. I remember first hearing about it around 20 years ago. Great to hear it all again though. And what an album. Brilliant.

[@micdavis-c6l]

I bet during the time of me playing that album, or one of my friends, I probably took acid about 15 different times listening to this. Just some listener background for you. Love all of your history. Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and your Family.

[@williambarry8015]

Wings was one those bands i ignored. Sure like listening to them today. My current fav is Juniors Farm.

[@memphisguy55]

"Take me down, Jimmy!"

[@flavellinator]

It was like three songs in one! By the time I was finished listening to it as a kid I felt like I heard the entire A side of an album... In a good way!

[@simplysteve68]

Exactly, and they did the same with "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey/Hands Across the Water", also, Meatloaf did that with his "Paradise by the Dashboard Light"! I love it when artists do that, having 3 songs in one, by bridging the main part with shorter, and diferent tempoed songs (that probably wouldn't have sold well on their own), to make a magnum opus type song.

[@ericstrauch3215]

This is my favorite Wings album. A masterpiece indeed!

[@hughjass1044]

Adam.... A story idea for some time later would be a discussion of how songs / albums reach their place on the charts. Curious about that. Sales is obviously part of that but there must be more.

[@AudiophileTommy]

And Nigeria hasn’t gotten ANY better all these years later ! It’s still S C A M capital of the world 🌍

[@david-w6t6c]

Always interesting these stories to learn from about rock bands that most Don't realize, very cool as usual , thank you.😊

[@sunspots6077]

I was lucky to be at the first stop on the "Wings Over the World" tour at The Gaumont (Now Mayflower) in Southampton... stunning live performance!

[@mbgrafix]

*1971...* I was 7 years old and still remember hearing the Beatles on radio in the 60s and Paul McCartney and Wings in the 70s. *Band On The Run* is quite possibly my favorite song by Paul McCartney and Wings, but my favorite album is *Venus and Mars.* _And finally Adam...it was a joy to see your face light up as you spoke about your dad at the end. It is a privilege that you share these personal gems with us._

[@adotintheshark4848]

Venus and Mars was his second best album, but everything he did after that was very inconsistent, especially his early 80s LPs.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Great one’s.

[@jerrys_middlefinger3360]

@@adotintheshark4848 McCartney 2 is very inconsistent. I am the only one of my Beatle loving family that enjoy listening to to often. But Tug of War. is Paul consistently strong. I can't say his best because the man has so much great music to choose from. Tug of War is his last great album. Very consistent, A great collection of songs, not a concept album. Just a great album he put out in the early 1980s I love Tug of War and Paul's voice and Playing are still at the top of his game. The song selection on the album is extraordinary. Just listen to Here Today one more time and tell me you don't care for it. I am not trying to call your post out or you personally. I just wanted to Defend 1982s Tug of War..... Pease

[@adotintheshark4848]

@@jerrys_middlefinger3360 beauty is in the ear of the beholder🙂

[@vegantreehugger8400]

I have never liked the song band on the run, but your story puts it into a completely different light. I will add it to my playlist.

[@FreddyKBassman]

I was in high school when the album came out and I was floored!! I kept hoping that Paul would tour the States and finally got my wish in 1976 with Wings over America. Amazing times.

[@danacunningham4239]

My favorite song as a ten year old kid in 1973. I can still remember that magical summer. Listening to the radio swimming in the pool with band on the run playing away!

[@rachelspellman5511]

This album always reminds me of summer as a kid at the pool playing the AM radio over the speakers, still love it .

[@markw.owensby2398]

Me too - it was on the jukebox at the pool. 1974, summer after finishing the 4th grade. I never get tired of hearing Band on the Run!

[@DaddyBooneDon]

I know that McCartney's first solo album was panned by the critics, but I love it! So many great musical moments. My favorite track on the album is Ooh You

[@mjg263]

Absolutely LOVE that album and have since it first came out! I had no idea the critics panned it - I think it’s some of the best stuff he’s ever done.

[@pattimurphyrocks]

My favorite track too! It is so raw and sexy! Still have my original record. The photography is beautiful (thanks Linda). I saw Paul McCartney and Wings at the Forum in Los Angeles in 1975 with my husband. I was 20 years old and 9 months pregnant. Heart was the opening act. One of the best shows I have ever gone to!

[@twofeathersnmi]

I think of my friends and I, we wore out that 8 track, listening over and over! I lived it! Such a great time in my life......

[@marktait2371]

was one of friends hand me downs from his older bros. and car

[@jimmerhardy]

A great deep dive into something we heard in the background. This was not my favorite McCarthy era but it's still fascinating.

[@1fastmonkey]

Super cool show. Love the insight and the personal touch regarding your memories, outstanding sir!

[@mudhens4ever]

I loved Band On the Run - still do, always will. I’d heard about the scare he and Linda had in Africa, but not nearly as detailed as yours. Thank you, and my compliments to you, Professor!

[@richardjames6087]

Great video. A story many of us are familiar with + poignant anecdotes. But the hyperbolic title …?? 🚫😂

[@MrSunDevil23]

My question is why would he go walking around a strange city obviously in turmoil with such important stuff?? Leave it in your hotel room. Love the album tho and of course, your video. Keep it up Professor!!!

[@MJEvermore853]

That's what i thought too. Paul made a couple of dumb decisions to be sure.

[@waynebristow4720]

I absolutely loved Wild World, an amazing album. I heard a little about this story but not all, so thanks for the whole story.

[@bobdavis4848]

"Wild Life" was the Wings album. I liked it, too. "Wild World" was a Cat Stevens song covered by Maxi Priest and Mr. Big.

[@waynebristow4720]

@@bobdavis4848 Yes, you're right sorry. I heard Wild Life in the story but should have gone back to make sure, thanks.

[@bobdavis4848]

@@waynebristow4720 Thanks for your nice reply!

[@sergiohernandez1370]

I finally was able to take my father to see Paul live at Monterrey here in Mexico earlier this month... It was a two generation dream come true.

[@1978garfield]

The "If I Ever Get Out of Here" segment of Band on the Run really spoke to me as a student. Man, I hated school.

[@martinjustet5345]

We, as the music family in rock and roll, are so lucky to have him and his wife be alive and not killed by those terrorists .

[@marktait2371]

agree i recall the paul talking about the scary ordeal he and linda had to endure to uncut magazine thought maybe be kidnapped held for ransom or worse

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Michael Jackson almost got killed in 9/11.

[@marktait2371]

​@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980yeh thats true all.of his family band crew etc had a narrow escape there for a show

[@LaManteca76]

​@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980Whoa! That's crazy! 😳

[@BryanH63]

Blessed to have seen Wings live back in the day... Band on the Run is my all-time favorite song by anybody... the music is beautiful... that first section just puts me in a special place. Its like 3 songs wrapped into one...

[@edwardgarcia614]

Great backstory, Adam. Always been a McCartney fan, got to go get this album.. if I don't have it already in storage, got to check. ;o)

[@edwardgarcia614]

@OfficialProfessorofRockTeIegra Thanks for the discussion, bro. I have a number of Beatles albums, some are round even... really nice lol I also have 3 or 4 'White' albums. As you know about the 'White' album. the lower the number, the more valuable. Mine aren't that low. All my record collection is in storage.

[@CowGirlKat8691]

Now THIS is a backstory!! 🤠

[@audreychow1729]

This is really interesting, never heard about the African (mis)adventure. Band on the run is my favourite Wings album. Thank you Professor.

[@erniericardo8140]

Without a doubt it is Paul's Masterpiece, not one bad song on Band On The Run 👍

[@julieCA58]

I liked the early Beatles, but not so happy from Sgt Pepper on (I know, unusual). I was very happy when Paul put together Wings and made the Band on the Run album. The heart that runs through this album just seemed right to me. Funny, listening to this episode feels like home.

[@djtork]

THIS was the best video you've done...and I am a fan. I have a very personal lost data moment as well. That part of the story was so cool. Thanks for a fantastic video.