Released in 1975

Listen To What The Man Said

Written by Paul McCartney • Linda Eastman / McCartney

Last updated on August 22, 2014

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All The Best! (Box Set)
Official album • Released in 1987
3:54 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Clarinet, Electric guitar, Electric piano, Moog, Producer, Strings arrangement, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Bongos, Electric guitar Jimmy McCulloch : Electric guitar Joe English : Drums, Percussion Sid Sharp Strings : Cello, Violas, Violins Gayle Levant : Harp Tony Dorsey : Strings arrangement Dave Mason : Electric guitar Tom Scott : Saxophone Alan O'Duffy : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Biff Dawes : Assistant mixing engineer
SessionRecording : Jan 31, 1975 and Feb 20, 1975 • Studio : Sea-Saint Recording Studio, New Orleans, USA
SessionOverdubs : Mar 03 to Mar 06, 1975 • Studio : Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles, USA
SessionOverdubs : Mar 10, 1975 • Studio : Sunset Sound Recorders Studio, Los Angeles, USA
SessionMixing : Mar 26, 1975 • Studio : Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles, USA
All The Best! (UK version)
Official album • Released in 1987
3:57 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Clarinet, Electric guitar, Electric piano, Moog, Producer, Strings arrangement, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Bongos, Electric guitar Jimmy McCulloch : Electric guitar Joe English : Drums, Percussion Sid Sharp Strings : Cello, Violas, Violins Gayle Levant : Harp Tony Dorsey : Strings arrangement Dave Mason : Electric guitar Tom Scott : Saxophone Alan O'Duffy : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Biff Dawes : Assistant mixing engineer
SessionRecording : Jan 31, 1975 and Feb 20, 1975 • Studio : Sea-Saint Recording Studio, New Orleans, USA
SessionOverdubs : Mar 03 to Mar 06, 1975 • Studio : Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles, USA
SessionOverdubs : Mar 10, 1975 • Studio : Sunset Sound Recorders Studio, Los Angeles, USA
SessionMixing : Mar 26, 1975 • Studio : Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles, USA
All The Best! (US version)
Official album • Released in 1987
3:57 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Clarinet, Electric guitar, Electric piano, Moog, Producer, Strings arrangement, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Bongos, Electric guitar Jimmy McCulloch : Electric guitar Joe English : Drums, Percussion Sid Sharp Strings : Cello, Violas, Violins Gayle Levant : Harp Tony Dorsey : Strings arrangement Dave Mason : Electric guitar Tom Scott : Saxophone Alan O'Duffy : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Biff Dawes : Assistant mixing engineer
SessionRecording : Jan 31, 1975 and Feb 20, 1975 • Studio : Sea-Saint Recording Studio, New Orleans, USA
SessionOverdubs : Mar 03 to Mar 06, 1975 • Studio : Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles, USA
SessionOverdubs : Mar 10, 1975 • Studio : Sunset Sound Recorders Studio, Los Angeles, USA
SessionMixing : Mar 26, 1975 • Studio : Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles, USA
All Time Favourites
Official album • Released in 1993
Studio version
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Give Us That Knowing Wink - Official Rarities - Ultimate Archive Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2016
5:41 • Studio version • [Chris Mix]
Give Us That Knowing Wink - Official Rarities - Ultimate Archive Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2016
6:24 • Studio version • [2010 dance remix]
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Hot Hitz Kold Kutz - Ultimate Archive Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2016
3:56 • Studio version
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Listen To What The Man Said / Love In Song
7" Single • Released in 1975
3:55 • Studio version • A1
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Clarinet, Electric guitar, Electric piano, Moog, Producer, Strings arrangement, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Bongos, Electric guitar Jimmy McCulloch : Electric guitar Joe English : Drums, Percussion Sid Sharp Strings : Cello, Violas, Violins Gayle Levant : Harp Tony Dorsey : Strings arrangement Dave Mason : Electric guitar Tom Scott : Saxophone Alan O'Duffy : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Biff Dawes : Assistant mixing engineer
SessionRecording : Jan 31, 1975 and Feb 20, 1975 • Studio : Sea-Saint Recording Studio, New Orleans, USA
SessionOverdubs : Mar 03 to Mar 06, 1975 • Studio : Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles, USA
SessionOverdubs : Mar 10, 1975 • Studio : Sunset Sound Recorders Studio, Los Angeles, USA
SessionMixing : Mar 26, 1975 • Studio : Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles, USA
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MoMac's Hidden Tracks Vol. 8
Bootleg
4:04 • Studio version
MoMac's Hidden Tracks Vol.22
Bootleg
3:33 • Studio version
MoMac's Hidden Tracks Vol.9
Bootleg
4:05 • Studio version
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Never Stop Doing What You Love
Official album • Released in 2005
3:57 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Clarinet, Electric guitar, Electric piano, Moog, Producer, Strings arrangement, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Bongos, Electric guitar Jimmy McCulloch : Electric guitar Joe English : Drums, Percussion Sid Sharp Strings : Cello, Violas, Violins Gayle Levant : Harp Tony Dorsey : Strings arrangement Dave Mason : Electric guitar Tom Scott : Saxophone Alan O'Duffy : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Biff Dawes : Assistant mixing engineer
SessionRecording : Jan 31, 1975 and Feb 20, 1975 • Studio : Sea-Saint Recording Studio, New Orleans, USA
SessionOverdubs : Mar 03 to Mar 06, 1975 • Studio : Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles, USA
SessionOverdubs : Mar 10, 1975 • Studio : Sunset Sound Recorders Studio, Los Angeles, USA
SessionMixing : Mar 26, 1975 • Studio : Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles, USA
P
Pure McCartney
Official album • Released in 2016
4:03 • Studio version • A2014 • 2014 remaster
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Clarinet, Electric guitar, Electric piano, Moog, Producer, Strings arrangement, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Bongos, Electric guitar Jimmy McCulloch : Electric guitar Joe English : Drums, Percussion Sid Sharp Strings : Cello, Violas, Violins Gayle Levant : Harp Tony Dorsey : Strings arrangement Dave Mason : Electric guitar Tom Scott : Saxophone Alan O'Duffy : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Biff Dawes : Assistant mixing engineer Steve Rooke : Remastering Simon Gibson : Remastering Sam Okell : Remastering
SessionRecording : Jan 31, 1975 and Feb 20, 1975 • Studio : Sea-Saint Recording Studio, New Orleans, USA
SessionOverdubs : Mar 03 to Mar 06, 1975 • Studio : Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles, USA
SessionOverdubs : Mar 10, 1975 • Studio : Sunset Sound Recorders Studio, Los Angeles, USA
SessionMixing : Mar 26, 1975 • Studio : Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles, USA
Pure McCartney (Deluxe)
Official album • Released in 2016
4:03 • Studio version • A2014 • 2014 remaster
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Clarinet, Electric guitar, Electric piano, Moog, Producer, Strings arrangement, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Bongos, Electric guitar Jimmy McCulloch : Electric guitar Joe English : Drums, Percussion Sid Sharp Strings : Cello, Violas, Violins Gayle Levant : Harp Tony Dorsey : Strings arrangement Dave Mason : Electric guitar Tom Scott : Saxophone Alan O'Duffy : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Biff Dawes : Assistant mixing engineer Steve Rooke : Remastering Simon Gibson : Remastering Sam Okell : Remastering
SessionRecording : Jan 31, 1975 and Feb 20, 1975 • Studio : Sea-Saint Recording Studio, New Orleans, USA
SessionOverdubs : Mar 03 to Mar 06, 1975 • Studio : Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles, USA
SessionOverdubs : Mar 10, 1975 • Studio : Sunset Sound Recorders Studio, Los Angeles, USA
SessionMixing : Mar 26, 1975 • Studio : Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles, USA
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The 7” Singles Box
7" Single • Released in 2022
4:03 • Studio version • A2014
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Clarinet, Electric guitar, Electric piano, Moog, Producer, Strings arrangement, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Bongos, Electric guitar Jimmy McCulloch : Electric guitar Joe English : Drums, Percussion Sid Sharp Strings : Cello, Violas, Violins Gayle Levant : Harp Tony Dorsey : Strings arrangement Dave Mason : Electric guitar Tom Scott : Saxophone Alan O'Duffy : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Biff Dawes : Assistant mixing engineer Steve Rooke : Remastering Simon Gibson : Remastering Sam Okell : Remastering
SessionRecording : Jan 31, 1975 and Feb 20, 1975 • Studio : Sea-Saint Recording Studio, New Orleans, USA
SessionOverdubs : Mar 03 to Mar 06, 1975 • Studio : Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles, USA
SessionOverdubs : Mar 10, 1975 • Studio : Sunset Sound Recorders Studio, Los Angeles, USA
SessionMixing : Mar 26, 1975 • Studio : Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles, USA
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UK Singles Collection - Volume 01
Bootleg • Released in 2007
3:58 • Studio version
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Venus and Mars
Official album • Released in 1975
3:55 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Clarinet, Electric guitar, Electric piano, Moog, Producer, Strings arrangement, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Bongos, Electric guitar Jimmy McCulloch : Electric guitar Joe English : Drums, Percussion Sid Sharp Strings : Cello, Violas, Violins Gayle Levant : Harp Tony Dorsey : Strings arrangement Dave Mason : Electric guitar Tom Scott : Saxophone Alan O'Duffy : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Biff Dawes : Assistant mixing engineer
SessionRecording : Jan 31, 1975 and Feb 20, 1975 • Studio : Sea-Saint Recording Studio, New Orleans, USA
SessionOverdubs : Mar 03 to Mar 06, 1975 • Studio : Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles, USA
SessionOverdubs : Mar 10, 1975 • Studio : Sunset Sound Recorders Studio, Los Angeles, USA
SessionMixing : Mar 26, 1975 • Studio : Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles, USA
Venus And Mars (1993)
CD • Released in 1993
3:55 • Studio version • A1993 • 1993 remaster
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Clarinet, Electric guitar, Electric piano, Moog, Producer, Strings arrangement, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Bongos, Electric guitar Jimmy McCulloch : Electric guitar Joe English : Drums, Percussion Sid Sharp Strings : Cello, Violas, Violins Gayle Levant : Harp Tony Dorsey : Strings arrangement Dave Mason : Electric guitar Tom Scott : Saxophone Alan O'Duffy : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Biff Dawes : Assistant mixing engineer Peter Mew : Remastering
SessionRecording : Jan 31, 1975 and Feb 20, 1975 • Studio : Sea-Saint Recording Studio, New Orleans, USA
SessionOverdubs : Mar 03 to Mar 06, 1975 • Studio : Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles, USA
SessionOverdubs : Mar 10, 1975 • Studio : Sunset Sound Recorders Studio, Los Angeles, USA
SessionMixing : Mar 26, 1975 • Studio : Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles, USA
Venus And Mars (Limited Red & Yellow LP)
Official album • Released in 2017
4:03 • Studio version • A2014
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Clarinet, Electric guitar, Electric piano, Moog, Producer, Strings arrangement, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Bongos, Electric guitar Jimmy McCulloch : Electric guitar Joe English : Drums, Percussion Sid Sharp Strings : Cello, Violas, Violins Gayle Levant : Harp Tony Dorsey : Strings arrangement Dave Mason : Electric guitar Tom Scott : Saxophone Alan O'Duffy : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Biff Dawes : Assistant mixing engineer Steve Rooke : Remastering Simon Gibson : Remastering Sam Okell : Remastering
SessionRecording : Jan 31, 1975 and Feb 20, 1975 • Studio : Sea-Saint Recording Studio, New Orleans, USA
SessionOverdubs : Mar 03 to Mar 06, 1975 • Studio : Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles, USA
SessionOverdubs : Mar 10, 1975 • Studio : Sunset Sound Recorders Studio, Los Angeles, USA
SessionMixing : Mar 26, 1975 • Studio : Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles, USA
Venus And Mars - Archive Collection
Official album • Released in 2014
4:03 • Studio version • A2014
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Clarinet, Electric guitar, Electric piano, Moog, Producer, Strings arrangement, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Bongos, Electric guitar Jimmy McCulloch : Electric guitar Joe English : Drums, Percussion Sid Sharp Strings : Cello, Violas, Violins Gayle Levant : Harp Tony Dorsey : Strings arrangement Dave Mason : Electric guitar Tom Scott : Saxophone Alan O'Duffy : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Biff Dawes : Assistant mixing engineer Steve Rooke : Remastering Simon Gibson : Remastering Sam Okell : Remastering
SessionRecording : Jan 31, 1975 and Feb 20, 1975 • Studio : Sea-Saint Recording Studio, New Orleans, USA
SessionOverdubs : Mar 03 to Mar 06, 1975 • Studio : Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles, USA
SessionOverdubs : Mar 10, 1975 • Studio : Sunset Sound Recorders Studio, Los Angeles, USA
SessionMixing : Mar 26, 1975 • Studio : Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles, USA
Venus And Mars - Ultimate Archive Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2015
4:01 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Clarinet, Electric guitar, Electric piano, Moog, Producer, Strings arrangement, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Bongos, Electric guitar Jimmy McCulloch : Electric guitar Joe English : Drums, Percussion Sid Sharp Strings : Cello, Violas, Violins Gayle Levant : Harp Tony Dorsey : Strings arrangement Dave Mason : Electric guitar Tom Scott : Saxophone Alan O'Duffy : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Biff Dawes : Assistant mixing engineer
SessionRecording : Jan 31, 1975 and Feb 20, 1975 • Studio : Sea-Saint Recording Studio, New Orleans, USA
SessionOverdubs : Mar 03 to Mar 06, 1975 • Studio : Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles, USA
SessionOverdubs : Mar 10, 1975 • Studio : Sunset Sound Recorders Studio, Los Angeles, USA
SessionMixing : Mar 26, 1975 • Studio : Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles, USA
Venus And Mars - Ultimate Archive Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2015
3:56 • Studio version • [45 version]
Venus And Mars - Ultimate Archive Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2015
4:00 • Studio version • [DTS downmix]
Venus And Mars Sessions
Bootleg • Released in 2001
4:05 • Studio version
Venus And Mars Sessions
Bootleg • Released in 2001
3:48 • Studio version
Venus And Mars Sessions
Bootleg
3:48 • Studio version
Venus And Mars Sessions
Bootleg
4:05 • Studio version
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Where Footprints Never Go - Unofficial Rarities - Ultimate Archive Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2016
4:05 • Studio version • [rough mix]
WINGS (3LP Limited Edition Colour Collection)
LP • Released in 2025
4:03 • Studio version • A2014 • 2014 Remaster
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Clarinet, Electric guitar, Electric piano, Moog, Producer, Strings arrangement, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Bongos, Electric guitar Jimmy McCulloch : Electric guitar Joe English : Drums, Percussion Sid Sharp Strings : Cello, Violas, Violins Gayle Levant : Harp Tony Dorsey : Strings arrangement Dave Mason : Electric guitar Tom Scott : Saxophone Alan O'Duffy : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Biff Dawes : Assistant mixing engineer Steve Rooke : Remastering Simon Gibson : Remastering Sam Okell : Remastering
SessionRecording : Jan 31, 1975 and Feb 20, 1975 • Studio : Sea-Saint Recording Studio, New Orleans, USA
SessionOverdubs : Mar 03 to Mar 06, 1975 • Studio : Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles, USA
SessionOverdubs : Mar 10, 1975 • Studio : Sunset Sound Recorders Studio, Los Angeles, USA
SessionMixing : Mar 26, 1975 • Studio : Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles, USA
WINGS (Limited Green LP)
Official album • Released in 2025
Studio version
Wingspan Hits And History
Official album • Released in 2001
3:57 • Studio version • A2001 • 2001 remaster
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Clarinet, Electric guitar, Electric piano, Moog, Producer, Strings arrangement, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Bongos, Electric guitar Jimmy McCulloch : Electric guitar Geoff Emerick : Remastering Joe English : Drums, Percussion Sid Sharp Strings : Cello, Violas, Violins Gayle Levant : Harp Tony Dorsey : Strings arrangement Dave Mason : Electric guitar Tom Scott : Saxophone Alan O'Duffy : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Biff Dawes : Assistant mixing engineer Peter Mew : Remastering
SessionRecording : Jan 31, 1975 and Feb 20, 1975 • Studio : Sea-Saint Recording Studio, New Orleans, USA
SessionOverdubs : Mar 03 to Mar 06, 1975 • Studio : Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles, USA
SessionOverdubs : Mar 10, 1975 • Studio : Sunset Sound Recorders Studio, Los Angeles, USA
SessionMixing : Mar 26, 1975 • Studio : Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles, USA
Wingspan Hits And History (Japanese version)
Official album • Released in 2001
3:57 • Studio version • A2001 • 2001 remaster
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Clarinet, Electric guitar, Electric piano, Moog, Producer, Strings arrangement, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Bongos, Electric guitar Jimmy McCulloch : Electric guitar Geoff Emerick : Remastering Joe English : Drums, Percussion Sid Sharp Strings : Cello, Violas, Violins Gayle Levant : Harp Tony Dorsey : Strings arrangement Dave Mason : Electric guitar Tom Scott : Saxophone Alan O'Duffy : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Biff Dawes : Assistant mixing engineer Peter Mew : Remastering
SessionRecording : Jan 31, 1975 and Feb 20, 1975 • Studio : Sea-Saint Recording Studio, New Orleans, USA
SessionOverdubs : Mar 03 to Mar 06, 1975 • Studio : Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles, USA
SessionOverdubs : Mar 10, 1975 • Studio : Sunset Sound Recorders Studio, Los Angeles, USA
SessionMixing : Mar 26, 1975 • Studio : Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles, USA
Wingspan Hits And History (US version)
Official album • Released in 2001
3:57 • Studio version • A2001 • 2001 remaster
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Clarinet, Electric guitar, Electric piano, Moog, Producer, Strings arrangement, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Bongos, Electric guitar Jimmy McCulloch : Electric guitar Geoff Emerick : Remastering Joe English : Drums, Percussion Sid Sharp Strings : Cello, Violas, Violins Gayle Levant : Harp Tony Dorsey : Strings arrangement Dave Mason : Electric guitar Tom Scott : Saxophone Alan O'Duffy : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Biff Dawes : Assistant mixing engineer Peter Mew : Remastering
SessionRecording : Jan 31, 1975 and Feb 20, 1975 • Studio : Sea-Saint Recording Studio, New Orleans, USA
SessionOverdubs : Mar 03 to Mar 06, 1975 • Studio : Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles, USA
SessionOverdubs : Mar 10, 1975 • Studio : Sunset Sound Recorders Studio, Los Angeles, USA
SessionMixing : Mar 26, 1975 • Studio : Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles, USA

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