One Hand Clapping | One of Paul McCartney's Best Albums?

[@sebastianpiazza796]

Just received the album. LOVE IT. The raw energy fills the room. If I have one compliant still waiting for Suicide. Thanks Paul.

[@englishdogs]

At this stage, paul probably will probably choose to live out his natural life rather than kill himself.😊

[@TheBeatlesMan96]

@@englishdogs I don’t know if you were being sarcastic or not but I believe the op was talking about Paul’s Sinatra style song suicide :)

[@mikemcconville2495]

It was released on one of the archive albums

[@davidcaldwell6211]

@@mikemcconville2495 Which one of the Archive albums has Suicide? Not doubting it, just want to check my collection for it.

[@Man_of_Oil]

@@davidcaldwell6211 McCartney self-titled, although it's not quite as polished as the One Hand Clapping one is

[@gerrycoogan6544]

Nice, Andrew. I went to my local record store (in Inverness) last Monday to buy the CD and, to my pleasant surprise, the sales dude (who is literally named after Paul because Macca was mum's favourite Beatle) told me that the album had sold out on the day the shop received it. We had a nice chat about Beatley stuff and he took my phone number so that he can call me as soon as they get in a new delivery.

[@Parlogram]

Very nice!

[@andrewfyfe8986]

Wnat’s a CD?

[@gerhardprasent3358]

​@@andrewfyfe8986what's an EP? 😁

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

Red Rose Speedway is an underrated album.

[@davidcaldwell6211]

I agree. I have both versions.

[@thecoolcreativebuildchanne2613]

Fantastic video! This new Wings album takes me back to being a kid in the 70s and almost every summer enjoying new, great songs from Paul McCartney and Wings. Even as a kid I would live in the moment and realized how special Paul and Wings really were! Thanks for this video my friend!👐❤

[@Parlogram]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@FCPlaythroughs]

One Hand Clapping's always had this mysterious feel to it since we've only ever been drip-fed bits and pieces of it over the years, so it's nice to have a polished up official release now. I really like these performances, the more upbeat tracks in particular are incredibly energetic.

[@BrucePruiksma]

I didn’t care too much about Wings in their day mainly because I was in mourning over the breakup of the Beatles. But I have a newfound respect for the band. My greatest respect goes to Paul McCartney, who could pull it off successfully with two groups, despite that Wings changed their lineup a few times.

[@margowsky]

I've been listening to this all weekend and it is easily my favorite Wings release ever!! It's pure brilliance, song wise. The sound quality is excellent! Sounds like you're in the room with them. Incredible how tight they were at this time. McCartney is in fine form here!

[@billleary5779]

Just received the vinyl and CD versions of this album a few days ago and it sounds great and the band is in great form. It is nice to have these songs in better quality (even better than some of the archive versions) Thanks for your review Andrew!

[@Parlogram]

Thanks Bill. Glad you're enjoying yours!

[@blueriverlore]

Hi Andrew. Great review of 'One Hand Clapping'. I appreciate the shout-out to King Crimson's 'Lizard'. One of my favorite bands. Good stuff!

[@abbdabs67]

Enjoyed the cd .great to go back in time to 74 when music was great

[@thumbsaloft]

What I love most WINGS ARE ROCKING!

[@jameshogg11]

Would love it if you could do a video about 'Unplugged the official bootleg' - I heard it for the first time recently and fell in love with it

[@retohofmann5878]

If you have THIS wingsalbum you don't need another one. It's fantastic in every aspect!

[@cliftoncaskey5696]

It’s great, but I still have others of his that I like better. Back To the Egg comes to mind.

[@mumbles215]

I’m a sucker for Londontown

[@mwka]

As someone originally from Southport and a fan of Paul, it was great to learn about the song Blackpool, which I've never heard before. What a pleasant surprise. Thanks, Andrew.

[@THEMCCARTNEYCHANNEL]

It's amazing, how good was Paul and the band? Superb Paul at his vocal best brilliant ❤

[@MsDeeVee]

Listening to the album as I write these lines… Raw energy, strong presence of Linda, Paul’s voice booming through on Jet, Soily and the rest. It is a fresh discovery for me. Never had the chance to get my hands on bootlegs, which is probably for the best. The sound on Apple music is fantastic with Dolby Atmos. Will definitely get my hands on the vinyl. A great release!!!! It is on par with the best of Wings. My ears are happy. Thx Paul for this unexpected gift 💝

[@deccagonerecords]

It is wonderful to finally have this “official’ release.

[@afeitealperro6079]

Absolutely amazing record! I had not listened to the bootlegs and I'm in love with it. Definitive TLAWR even if it's cut in the medley. Paul's voice is insane, what a genius.

[@zacharystikel6154]

I had never heard "All of You" prior to this official release. It's such a shame it was never given the attention it deserves!

[@lornestein7248]

They already released half of this with Band On The Run Special Edition Remaster 2015. Happy to have the rest.

[@foxmulder2941]

I was just going to comment on how some of this may have already been released. Thanks for the confirmation.

[@seamussmith7310]

Thanks Andrew, on the basis of your great review I ordered the limited edition for the bargain price of 53 euro. I also have the dvd that came with the first reissue of band on the run. Will dig it out and watch later. 🤘

[@Parlogram]

Hope you enjoy it, Seamus!

[@BeatlePete910]

Fine work, Andrew! An unboxing/history lesson/review, all rolled up into one! This release was a dream come true for me and it did not disappoint! I would easily rank this in my top 10. The mix is stellar (both stereo & particularly Dolby Atmos) and one of my last Macca "grails" was achieved with a version of Blue Moon Of Kentucky that is not sourced from a scratchy acetate. Minor "grail" achievement goes to Baby Face without the overdubbed narrative. Quick shout out goes to Geoff Britton. He may not have been a "clever" drummer like Joe English, but from a sheer power standpoint, he was a force of nature!

[@Parlogram]

Thanks Pete. I agree!

[@michaelkearney-mm6yn]

Yes on Geoff Britton. He brings punk attitude, energy and style and this iteration of Wings, you have to say, looks consequently as if it's from 1976. Paradoxically, by 76,on Wings Over America, sans Britton, they will look retro, very Zep 74 🤔🇺🇸

[@silverinkpot7]

Thanks for another well researched video, with fascinating detail. This period was one of Paul's most creatively fertile. I haven't bought the One Hand Clapping yet. To me it's most interesting as the inspiration of what would result in the most exciting three record live album of the seventies, Wings Over America, and a culmination of Paul's effort to find artistic achievement rivaling the Beatles. My only disappointment was that Wings Over America couldn't have included songs from Ram or Wild Life (i.e. Back Seat of My Car, Uncle Albert Admiral Halsey, Tomorrow, Dear Friend). The biggest omission from Wings Over America was, of course, Let It Be. Interesting that Paul was rehearsing it but then cut it from the playlist for the tour. P. S. I wish Denny Laine could have seen this.

[@HartponderJr]

"the sound of one hand clapping" is a famous Zen koan, a type of riddle or paradoxical statement used in Zen Buddhism to provoke deep thought and challenge conventional thinking. This particular koan originates from the teachings of the Japanese Zen master Hakuin Ekaku. The purpose of such koans is to transcend logical reasoning and prompt a meditative state, encouraging practitioners to experience a direct insight into the nature of reality.

[@franciscoop1063]

Had to chuckle at the 'old school' unboxing here Andrew, as it reminded me of your first dozen videos that took 5 or 6 mins just to get through the cardboard and bubble wrap with the added aprehension of the use of a razor blade knife!...😎

[@BeatlemaccaAR]

Loving it! Thanks for the video Andrew! 🤗

[@trublu71]

This is one vinyl venture. I’m holding out on buying. After years of listening to all these tracks on bootlegs, it was a treat listening to One Hand Clapping on streaming for the first time in such great quality! One thing I would’ve suggested if they could have included video on a DVD from the TV performance and of course backyard performance at Abbey Road. That would’ve been a real treat. As always, thanks for another informative video Andrew! Cheers!

[@nicknikipediacaulkin5943]

Great, Andrew! I enjoyed the backstory of the album and how it came to be named. I have bought the CD version and I'm really impressed with both the selection of songs and the remix. A very worthy McCartney and Wings release!

[@AndrewAmbrose]

The new mixes sound incredible. I love it through and through.

[@RonaldBrown59]

Nice finally have all of the One Hand Clapping officially released. A lot of it is hit or miss, but so it is brilliant. Great video John, and thanks for sharing.

[@slowpawstevet3676]

great review as always Andrew, certainly looks like an interesting album from my favourite McCartney period (-:

[@Parlogram]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@BassicVIC]

Fantastic review, Andrew! You even shared with all of us the very moment you opened your own copy! I have one wish in life : 🙏 I really hope that some day soon all the Hamburg tapes be cleaned with today’s magical technology, all copyright issues sorted and finally be made available as official Beatles material.

[@Parlogram]

Thanks! I hope so too!

[@dmitrysobolin5158]

Interesting story. Love King Crimson. Always liked Happy Family. And of course very glad of this wonderful new release appearing. Thanks a lot for another great review, Andrew

[@vivi1649]

The mix is fantastic! It shines a new light in some of these songs. Live and Let Die is particularly remarkable.

[@richardhawkins4621]

Ive never heard of this record so i will order one asap

[@ichbinich3166]

I have to admit that I also got the stream Version. So I can listen to it in the car…😀 I just love it!! One of my favorite Albums ever.

[@J_alex_day]

I listened to a few tracks on you tube, I will definitely buy the record! Thanks for a great video Andrew! 😊

[@Parlogram]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@TigerRogers0660]

Enjoyed Andrew!! I think this is right up there - as far as Wings releases go. Vibrant, energetic & well performed!! Particularly impressed with "Soily".

[@SimonJohnNoble]

Great video Andrew. I have to say, I never knew Paul was a fan of King Crimson. One my favourite bands.

[@tomklenk9573]

Sounds like a must have to me, can't wait to hear it!

[@nickholland6537]

Nowadays there is far too much conversation and comment about Paul’s voice and the effect age has had. It would be far more sensible for us to all reflect on how good Paul’s voice was at its peak. At this time in his life he was an excellent vocalist and this LP shows that he was in total command of his performances and had the versatility which many top level singers wish they had. Listening to these performances it’s quite stunning how easy he makes it seem. It’s about time this was released and given the attention that it deserves. Very nice review as always! Great work.

[@seattleday9690]

I remember the bootleg of One Hand Clapping. It was great. Now we can have an official clean version of One Hand Clapping.

[@rewind2play]

Never thought i would watch a full unboxing video 😊 Great content for the rest of the video.. keep up the fantastic work

[@Parlogram]

Thanks, will do!

[@langelomisterioso9948]

Great video, as usual! Just a comment: "Suicide" was officially released on the "McCartney" Archive Collection in 2011. However, it is not the "One Hand Clapping" version, but the one heard at the end of "Hot As Sun/Glasses".

[@briankellymusician]

Superb as always Andrew, I got my copy the other day! Especially love the EP.. 👌 thanks again for sharing.. 👍

[@wouterdemuyt1013]

Suicide was officially released on disc 2 of the McCartney archive collection album.

[@bsizzy17]

I think he meant the recording of the song in this time period

[@michaelhiatt7377]

Never a bad presentation from you! Keep up the great job!

[@Parlogram]

Thanks, will do!

[@robcrompton3096]

Hi Andrew I just finished listening to One Hand Clapping. I very much enjoyed listening to the album. These recordings in my opinion show Wings in great form. I wish a dvd/blu-ray would be released of the fim that was shot. That would be an awesome live document of Wings 1974. I also have a bootleg called The Nashville Sessions on cd which some of the tracks appear. Thanks for another great and entertaining video. Have a great day Andrew.

[@Parlogram]

Thanks Rob. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@48musicfan]

Always great watching an unboxing! I look forward to hearing the album. Like you, I would love for the set to include a DVD/BluRay with the video. - Roger

[@luis_e_saavedra]

The sound is great and the versions of the songs such as “Maybe I’m amaze” are given a fresh take. “Go now”, “Soily”, “1985” and “I’ll give you a ring” are my favorites from this.

[@brdobie]

Andrew, great stuff as always. Every Sunday, I know it’s a must-watch. If I can humbly offer a suggestion-the newsboys/scally caps tend to hide your eyes. Almost everything in your videos is lit perfectly, except your eyes. A small gripe, for sure. I’m definitely not going to stop watching because of it! 🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@potroatlantes]

Hi Andrew. I think the version of "I'll Give you a ring" is actually the basic track of the B-side of 1982. What do you think?

[@spinynorman8217]

Loved it, fabulous vocals on this album.

[@keensoundguy6637]

I've only ever had King Crimson's first album, so I didn't know about the song on Lizard. I always assumed McCartney had just taken the title from the one Zen koan that everybody knows.

[@LeeShcolnik]

I’m just glad this was released. I love it and have been listening to it many times since downloading. Geoff Briton’s time with Paul sure was short. He sounds good here.

[@anthonyvigliotti6560]

Good review and you nail it, Andrew. Love this release!

[@michaelgray8318]

One hand clapping is by far my top 5 favorites Paul McCartney albums l listened to to the mp3 version first I didn’t want to open the sealed copy but now I’ll have too

[@TheRobtc]

Hi Andrew! Love your work. Maybe I’m amazed at the way Paul shows regained confidence and you can hear it in his singing, specially My love. My god! Best regards.

[@Parlogram]

Thank you, kindly!

[@SQDLVR]

Awesome review handsome. Waiting to get my copy!

[@richardalvien346]

Another great video that covers so much and in such detail ❤

[@scottcoleman9710]

great album, have already given it several listens.

[@Mauriciomtv95]

thanks for another great video

[@david_g_barron]

Watching this in the advert breaks of watching Live and Let Die on ITV1 (UK).

[@therealestatecuracao4441]

Great video. Greetings from 🇪🇸

[@Parlogram]

Thank you very much!

[@riccardociofi3162]

Hi Andrew, I agree with you, one of the best Wings albums, apart from the Beatles covers that I didn’t find particularly appealing. Great video,as usual 😊

[@markjamesmeli2520]

I'll have to check this out eventually. I don't know how much of this material ended up being played at concerts, but I do know that this has to be better than the bootlegs (or even audience tapes of the shows this material might have been played at). Paul McCartney is a HUGE star, and needed to be a bit selective of just "how" and "who" he performed with...and for how long. Let's face it, he's captain of his ship!! You mentioned the WINGS OVER AMERICA tour, and that proves the point about how Paul has to be "picky," and/or the final voice when it comes to alll the decidion making. To me, the WINGS OVER AMERICA album has always sounded bad, from a sound-engineering standpoint. But, if Paul didn't put something "official" from that tour, the bootleggers would. So, very good on Paul, and for us, that he's putting this out now.

[@quiastje6316]

Perfect timing Andrew! I think my personal favorite on this album is actually "Let's love" what a beautiful version of this song and at the same time so brief. I have the band on the run from the archive collection and I'm gonna be making time to watch the DVD one of these days. After your video now I'm considering buying the vinyl version but we'll see, I don't wanna break the bank with Paul's new tour just around the corner. Happy Saturday all!

[@Parlogram]

The vinyl is better value than a concert ticket!

[@quiastje6316]

@@Parlogram aaaah! I'll keep that in mind then 😊

[@StephenMuir100]

My copy is on order. Hope to enjoy it as much as you have. Great presentation, once again. Thanks!

[@Parlogram]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@dimebagdave77]

Hey Andrew! Thanks. Edit: dont know exactly why, but I love the look of that 7 inch/inner sleeve

[@DaveHayden-o3i]

Just received by CD copy and I really like the alternate versions, particularly Jet, Band On The Run, Live and Let Die, My Love, Juniors Farm and Hi Hi Hi. A time when McCartney's voice was at its peak.

[@whodidit99]

Band on the Run was the best post Beatles solo album by any of the four former Beatles. It may be one of Paul's only complete albums (the follow up Venus and Mars is the other), as most have one or two stand out tracks and less than stellar tracks (some are downright filler).

[@antoniodalfonso]

Thank you, Andrew, for this video. Yes, the title does come from Lizard by King Crimson... (Now, there's a band to analyze...). Okay, I will look up this LP. Where does one find all the money to spend on all these LPS... They ARE SO expensive. Thank you for your courteous energy.

[@Parlogram]

Thank you for watching!

[@bobby666666]

Great video. I shall await the CD when the price reduces. I wasn't expecting the cover of Lizard by King Crimson to pop up. I know the line One Hand Clapping, but was unaware of it's relevance here. Looking online at the length of tracks, the Beatles songs are quite short in length. Thankfully, the other songs are reasonable in length. I don't usually buy Paul McCartney albums, but this one looks interesting.

[@carlosshishido880]

Buena andrew !!!...muy buen video....lo acabo de escuchar en version archivos FLAC y tiene versiones muy agradable a pesar de ser canciones ya conocidas del repertorio de paul ...saludos desde PERU!

[@joelgoldenberg1100]

Must say I didn't have high expectations for a "live" in the studio Atmos mix, but I was very pleasantly surprised listening on my Sony WH-CH520 headphones. The McCartney albums released so far in Atmos have been excellent and I hope Ram is released that way soon.

[@kellygriffin853]

I have a special edition of Band On The Run deluxe back in the early 2000’s? The film was included as DVD so I’ve seen it many times. It’s excellent.

[@anthonylakich1727]

got my copy last week good stuff i saw the video for it in 2000 at abbey road

[@johnrarig4816]

Nice Job, Andrew. Geoff Britton gets the credit, I think, for propelling this performance. The others must play to his level of intensity. Really great.

[@kjh789az]

You ask, 'One of Paul McCartney's best albums?' Hm ..bit of a generalise question - 'one of...'. Apart from the fresh sound and Macca's vocal performance (1974, he still had a great voice!) I'd suggest it's a work in progress. Many of the hotchpotch of songs were destined for more production and arrangement enhancements. So these sound a bit thin as in raw and uncut. Still interesting and very listenable, but like the so called underdubbed version of Band on the Run, OHC is half-baked and expensive. So expensive for material already for the most part released as bonus tracks on Macca's legacy albums. But thanks for asking!

[@jimcabezola3051]

I'd say that EP makes that whole package worth buying...what a document! That said...I can't believe I never heard of this release until watching your video here! I "rushed out" and immediately bought the Apple Music version. I still use my Apple EarPods, but I believe I'll get a little more value if I switch to your AirPods Pro. I've yet to actually HEAR the Dolby Atmos sound present on some of my Apple Music selections. Mahalo...for springing yet ANOTHER pleasant surprise on me!

[@mallorga1965]

Very interesting mention to King Crimson's Lizard, something which I didn't know.

[@mapo69]

Great review Andrew ! Like you, I feel it's a shame that the film footage of these recordings in Abbey Road in 1974 were not released ! Maybe one day soon, who knows ! Cheers from Montreal Canada !

[@BeesWaxMinder]

a Friend went to see Paul in Dublin and he asked the audience if they wanted to hear one hand clapping? They did at which point he pointed to the drummer Mr Laboriel who immediately started clapping his right hand together which was as loud as many people's clapping 2!

[@shadshowadradna]

I hadn't thought about him doing Blackpool at that Chaos And Creation At Abbey Road event. So he did it for the backyard tape, and at a promotional event for Chaos And Creation In The Backyard... Nice.

[@leamanc]

I'm enjoying it. I wasn't too familiar with the project, other than what was on the Band on the Run Archive Edition. So I never heard any bootlegs before. The live-in-studio feel and oldies covers made me think of Get Back/Let It Be and that Paul was giving that concept another shot.

[@IGNAPERALTA]

Y la respuesta es SI, el sonido es impresionante que bien suena tantos años despues ...

[@ignatzmuskrat3000]

It is amazing how Denny was so naive then about the biz he was in. It wasn't long after those comments when Patrick Moraz sued The Moody's for breach of contract. Oh, the irony! Paul was right....again. I've seen video of the farm and the people and it all seemed so tranquil there. It is out in the boonies, fer sure. Not much to do but lays about.

[@timfisher5925]

Hi Andrew this is a project I knew basically in name only so lots to learn here for me. I think 4 years post Beatles off the back of Band On The Run he must have been full of confidence and as you say that seems to to come over. Certainly one I will be listening to before buying but thanks as always for the interesting upload. Cheers Tim

[@Parlogram]

I think you'll enjoy it, Tim.

[@Dutchman536]

Fine piece sir

[@Parlogram]

Thank you, Sir!

[@trevorhalliday793]

Paul's voice sounds great back in the 70's.

[@emiliojoseguimaraes6736]

The version of “ Jet” is incredible!

[@Mr_Rob_otto]

I think the triple live album “Wings Over America” is Paul’s best album. Great songs that sound better live, such as Maybe I’m Amazed and Let Me Roll It. Change my mind.

[@Slydeil]

Completely agree. Great band and the set covers the majority of the best of the post Beatles songs, along with a few Beatles treats.

[@charlesbronson4282]

Nah.... Ram is his best BY FAR ..

[@Slydeil]

​@@charlesbronson4282Ram is my favourite studio album but Band On The Run is very close.

[@benfullenkamp5750]

@@charlesbronson4282 Agreed, although I wouldn't say by far. I still need to give London Town and Back to the Egg a listen, but my Wings album rankings are (including Paul's first two solo albums): Ram Band on the Run Wings Over America Venus and Mars McCartney Wild Life Wings at the Speed of Sound Red Rose Speedway It's incredible that was his output 1970-1976. Paul McCartney is a force of nature.

[@simonhodgetts6530]

I’m saving buying this right now - it will be an Xmas pressie - double vinyl naturally. However, I’ve heard some of the tracks - the energy off this iteration of Wings is fantastic (an arguably harder rocking band than the Wings Over America band) - Geoff Britton was a ‘harder’ drummer than Joe English - and it shows here!

[@CAT.GARDENN]

Great video as always! I just wish ‘suicide’ was included, love that track :/

[@giorgiomadde3010]

Always very interesting to follow you Andrew, your information is always useful and exhaustive

[@Parlogram]

Glad you think so!

[@ericjuh2002]

I got the Japan SHM CD of this album. I had it last friday what is very quick from Japan

[@robertfmorton]

I took a little time to warm to this album, especially side one. But I now really love it. Sadly, my vinyl copy is very noisy especially between track. I think that this will be rectified when I put the discs through an antistatic liquid bath. It really is timevthat vinyl manufacturers attended to their quality control.

[@naimusic362]

Just tried to get the vinyl edition with the 7”single and it’s sold out 🥹I wonder if it’ll be available again? Does anyone know if it will be available again in the UK? Great video as usual Andrew 😎👍

[@Parlogram]

Thanks! Hope you manage to find a copy with the 7".

[@davidthompson4649]

Finally a release thats worth listening to!!! I love it...sure..crappy low effort art work.,but the music is great..and I have listened over and over...as far as the Mind Games release, I have long since had that LP..CD.ect...and unless John has come back to life and recorded new versions..I will stick with what HE released . the remixed releases to my ears are always over done and I prefer the original...Sgt Pepper, Band on the Run, Red Rose Speedway..bought all three remixes...preferred originals....Love your review Andrew!.you nailed it...One Hand Clapping is great and a must have,

[@ChrisRubeo]

Nice work!

[@Parlogram]

Thank you, Sir.