Released in 1970

Hot As Sun

Written by Paul McCartney • Instrumental

Last updated on August 22, 2014

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McCartney
LP • Released in 1970
1:28 • Studio version • A • Stereo • Medley with "Glasses", "Suicide"
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Bongos, Drums, Electric guitar, Maracas, Organ, Producer Phil McDonald : Mixing engineer Robin Black : Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Feb 19, 1970 • Studio : Morgan Studios • London • UK
SessionMixing : Feb 24, 1970 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • From the books "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs" • Buy Volume 1 (1970-1989) and Volume 2 (1990-2012) on Amazon
McCartney (1993)
CD • Released in 1993
1:28 • Studio version • A1993 • Stereo • Medley with "Glasses", "Suicide" - 1993 remaster
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Bongos, Drums, Electric guitar, Maracas, Organ, Producer Phil McDonald : Mixing engineer Robin Black : Recording engineer Peter Mew : Remastering
SessionRecording : Feb 19, 1970 • Studio : Morgan Studios • London • UK
SessionMixing : Feb 24, 1970 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK
McCartney (50th Anniversary)
LP • Released in 2020
1:28 • Studio version • A2020 • Medley with "Glasses", "Suicide" - 2020 half-speed mastering
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Bongos, Drums, Electric guitar, Maracas, Organ, Producer Phil McDonald : Mixing engineer Robin Black : Recording engineer Miles Showell : Mastering
SessionRecording : Feb 19, 1970 • Studio : Morgan Studios • London • UK
SessionMixing : Feb 24, 1970 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • From the books "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs" • Buy Volume 1 (1970-1989) and Volume 2 (1990-2012) on Amazon
McCartney (by DCC Compact Classics)
CD • Released in 1992
1:28 • Studio version • A1992 • Stereo • Medley with "Glasses", "Suicide" - 1992 remaster
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Bongos, Drums, Electric guitar, Maracas, Organ, Producer Phil McDonald : Mixing engineer Robin Black : Recording engineer Steve Hoffman : Remastering
SessionRecording : Feb 19, 1970 • Studio : Morgan Studios • London • UK
SessionMixing : Feb 24, 1970 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • From the books "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs" • Buy Volume 1 (1970-1989) and Volume 2 (1990-2012) on Amazon
McCartney (Japanese SHM-CD, 2024)
CD • Released in 2024
1:28 • Studio version • A2011 • Stereo • Medley with "Glasses", "Suicide" - 2011 remaster
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Bongos, Drums, Electric guitar, Maracas, Organ, Producer Phil McDonald : Mixing engineer Robin Black : Recording engineer Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Simon Gibson : Remastering
SessionRecording : Feb 19, 1970 • Studio : Morgan Studios • London • UK
SessionMixing : Feb 24, 1970 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • From the books "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs" • Buy Volume 1 (1970-1989) and Volume 2 (1990-2012) on Amazon
McCartney (Limited Red LP)
LP • Released in 2017
1:28 • Studio version • A2011 • Stereo • Medley with "Glasses", "Suicide" - 2011 remaster
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Bongos, Drums, Electric guitar, Maracas, Organ, Producer Phil McDonald : Mixing engineer Robin Black : Recording engineer Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Simon Gibson : Remastering
SessionRecording : Feb 19, 1970 • Studio : Morgan Studios • London • UK
SessionMixing : Feb 24, 1970 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • From the books "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs" • Buy Volume 1 (1970-1989) and Volume 2 (1990-2012) on Amazon
McCartney - Alternate Archive Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2011
Studio version
McCartney - Archive Collection
Official album • Released in 2011
1:28 • Studio version • A2011 • Stereo • Medley with "Glasses", "Suicide" - 2011 remaster
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Bongos, Drums, Electric guitar, Maracas, Organ, Producer Phil McDonald : Mixing engineer Robin Black : Recording engineer Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Simon Gibson : Remastering
SessionRecording : Feb 19, 1970 • Studio : Morgan Studios • London • UK
SessionMixing : Feb 24, 1970 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • From the books "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs" • Buy Volume 1 (1970-1989) and Volume 2 (1990-2012) on Amazon
McCartney - Ultimate Archive Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2015
1:28 • Studio version • A2011 • Stereo • Medley with "Glasses","Suicide"
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Bongos, Drums, Electric guitar, Maracas, Organ, Producer Phil McDonald : Mixing engineer Robin Black : Recording engineer Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Simon Gibson : Remastering
SessionRecording : Feb 19, 1970 • Studio : Morgan Studios • London • UK
SessionMixing : Feb 24, 1970 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • From the books "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs" • Buy Volume 1 (1970-1989) and Volume 2 (1990-2012) on Amazon
McCartney I II III Box Set
Official album • Released in 2022
1:28 • Studio version • A2011 • Stereo • Medley with "Glasses", "Suicide" - 2011 remaster
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Bongos, Drums, Electric guitar, Maracas, Organ, Producer Phil McDonald : Mixing engineer Robin Black : Recording engineer Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Simon Gibson : Remastering
SessionRecording : Feb 19, 1970 • Studio : Morgan Studios • London • UK
SessionMixing : Feb 24, 1970 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • From the books "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs" • Buy Volume 1 (1970-1989) and Volume 2 (1990-2012) on Amazon
McCartney I II III Limited Edition Colour 3LP Box Set
LP • Released in 2022
1:28 • Studio version • A2011 • Stereo • Medley with "Glasses", "Suicide" - 2011 remaster
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Bongos, Drums, Electric guitar, Maracas, Organ, Producer Phil McDonald : Mixing engineer Robin Black : Recording engineer Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Simon Gibson : Remastering
SessionRecording : Feb 19, 1970 • Studio : Morgan Studios • London • UK
SessionMixing : Feb 24, 1970 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road • London • UK
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • From the books "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs" • Buy Volume 1 (1970-1989) and Volume 2 (1990-2012) on Amazon
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Studio Rarities Vol. 1
Bootleg • Released in 2014
1:28 • Studio version • Stereo • Complete version of "Hot As Sun / Glasses / Suicide" medley
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Bass, Bongos, Drums, Electric guitar, Maracas, Organ, Producer Phil McDonald : Mixing engineer Robin Black : Recording engineer
SessionMixing : Feb 24, 1970 • Studio : EMI Studios, Studio Two, Abbey Road
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • From the books "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs" • Buy Volume 1 (1970-1989) and Volume 2 (1990-2012) on Amazon

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