October 8-9, 1974
Re-recording tracks for "One Hand Clapping"
For Wings
Last updated on June 30, 2024
October 8-9, 1974
For Wings
Last updated on June 30, 2024
August - November 1974 • Songs recorded during this session appear on One Hand Clapping (2 LP and 7”)
Recording studio: EMI Studios, Abbey Road
Session Oct 07, 1974 • Mixing "Junior's Farm"
Single Oct 07, 1974 • "Let's Love / Always" by Peggy Lee released in the US
Session October 8-9, 1974 • Re-recording tracks for "One Hand Clapping"
Album Oct 08, 1974 • "Let's Love" by Peggy Lee released in the UK
Session Oct 09, 1974 • Recording "Soily"
AlbumSome of the songs worked on during this session were first released on the "One Hand Clapping (2 LP and 7”)" LP
After the success of the album “Band on the Run,” recorded by Paul and Linda McCartney and Denny Laine, Paul recruited guitarist Jimmy McCulloch and drummer Geoff Britton to form a new Wings line-up. To put the group together, they went to Nashville where they spent a few weeks recording new tracks. Back in London, they started filming a documentary at Abbey Road Studios in late August. The documentary, “One Hand Clapping,” directed by David Litchfield, showcased the band working together and Paul’s musical talent.
“One Hand Clapping” — music and video — was recorded at Abbey Road Studios over five consecutive days, from August 26 to August 30, 1974.
On October 8 and 9, 1974, three songs – “Jet“, “Junior’s Farm” and “Soily” were re-recorded, leading to some synching issues in the documentary.
In 2024, the “One Hand Clapping” album features composite versions of “Jet” and “Junior’s Farm“, mixing August and October recordings. The released version of “Soily” was recorded on October 9.
Written by Paul McCartney, Linda Eastman / McCartney
Recording • October 8 or October 9 ?
Written by Paul McCartney, Linda Eastman / McCartney
Recording • October 8 or October 9 ?
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