December 1980
Tug Of War sessions at AIR Studios, London
For Paul McCartney
Last updated on March 17, 2022
December 1980
For Paul McCartney
Last updated on March 17, 2022
Recording studio: AIR Studios, London, UK
Session Nov 30, 1980 • Pugin Hall rehearsal #3
Session Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 8, 1980 • Recording "Ode To A Koala Bear", "Keep Under Cover"
Session December 1980 • Tug Of War sessions at AIR Studios, London
Album Dec 04, 1980 • "The McCartney Interview" by Paul McCartney released in the US
Album Dec 06, 1980 • "Japanese Tears" by Denny Laine released globally
Next session Dec 07, 1980 • Recording the intro of "Tug Of War"
Some of the songs worked on during this session were first released on the "Tug Of War" Official album.
I wanted to work with George Martin again. I called him on the phone, asking him if he was interested, he accepted and we decided to make a very professional album. It was the first time that George Martin produced me since Live And Let Die. I really like him as a producer, and when you work with people who are really good like that, it makes it easier for yourself.
Paul McCartney
December 8th-9th, 1980 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Ebony And Ivory / Rainclouds
Dec 14, 1980 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Tug Of War
Written by Paul McCartney
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Written by Paul McCartney
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Written by Paul McCartney
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Written by Paul McCartney
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Written by Paul McCartney
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Birthday song
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Written by Paul McCartney
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Written by Paul McCartney
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December 8th-9th, 1980 • Recording "Rainclouds"
Dec 14, 1980 • Recording "Ballroom Dancing"
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