Released in 1976

Silly Love Songs

Written by Paul McCartney • Linda Eastman / McCartney

Last updated on August 22, 2014

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A Great Return To America
Live bootleg
6:25 • Live
Concert From the concert in Fort Worth, USA on May 03, 1976
All The Best! (Box Set)
Official album • Released in 1987
5:53 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Mellotron (?), Percussion (?), Piano (?), Producer, String conductor, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Tambourine (?) Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Piano (?) Jimmy McCulloch : Electric guitar (?) Howie Casey : Horns Joe English : Drums, Percussion (?) Thaddeus Richard : Horns Mark Vigars : Assistant mixing engineer, Assistant recording engineer Pete Henderson : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Steve Howard : Horns Tony Dorsey : Horns, String arrangements
SessionRecording : Jan 16, 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : January - March 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : January - March 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, 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
All The Best! (UK version)
Official album • Released in 1987
5:56 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Mellotron (?), Percussion (?), Piano (?), Producer, String conductor, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Tambourine (?) Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Piano (?) Jimmy McCulloch : Electric guitar (?) Howie Casey : Horns Joe English : Drums, Percussion (?) Thaddeus Richard : Horns Mark Vigars : Assistant mixing engineer, Assistant recording engineer Pete Henderson : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Steve Howard : Horns Tony Dorsey : Horns, String arrangements
SessionRecording : Jan 16, 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : January - March 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : January - March 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, 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
All The Best! (US version)
Official album • Released in 1987
5:56 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Mellotron (?), Percussion (?), Piano (?), Producer, String conductor, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Tambourine (?) Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Piano (?) Jimmy McCulloch : Electric guitar (?) Howie Casey : Horns Joe English : Drums, Percussion (?) Thaddeus Richard : Horns Mark Vigars : Assistant mixing engineer, Assistant recording engineer Pete Henderson : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Steve Howard : Horns Tony Dorsey : Horns, String arrangements
SessionRecording : Jan 16, 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : January - March 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : January - March 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, 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
All Time Favourites
Official album • Released in 1993
Studio version
B
Broad Street Sessions
Bootleg • Released in 2017
5:04 • Studio version • Extended Film Mix
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Give My Regards To Broad Street (1993)
CD • Released in 1993
5:27 • Studio version • B • Stereo • 1993 remaster
Peter Mew : Remastering
Give My Regards To Broad Street (CD version)
Official album • Released in 1984
5:27 • Studio version • B • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Electric harpsichord, Vocal Linda Eastman / McCartney : Keyboards, Vocals George Martin : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer (?) Jon Jacobs : Assistant engineer (?) Steve Lukather : Guitar, Vocal Louis Johnson : Bass Jeff Porcaro : Drums Jerry Hey : Horn Stuart Breed : Assistant engineer (?) John Kelly : Recording engineer (?) Lawrence Williams : Horn Thomas Pergerson : Horn Charles Loper : Horn
Give My Regards To Broad Street (LP version)
Official album • Released in 1984
4:31 • Studio version • Stereo
Give My Regards To Broad Street - Ultimate Archive Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2015
4:39 • Studio version
Give My Regards To Broad Street - Ultimate Archive Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2015
0:37 • Studio version • reprise
Give My Regards To Broad Street - Ultimate Archive Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2015
0:37 • Studio version • ballad reprise
Great Lost Takal Master
Live bootleg • Released in 1996
6:33 • Live
Concert From the concert in Landover, USA on May 15, 1976
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Hot Hitz Kold Kutz - Ultimate Archive Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2016
5:54 • Studio version
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Let 'Em Out Vol. 1 - Wings At The Speed Of Sound Sessions And More
Bootleg • Released in 2010
5:55 • Alternate take • No strings or horns
Love
EP • Released in 2020
5:57 • Studio version • A2014 • 2014 remaster
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Mellotron (?), Percussion (?), Piano (?), Producer, String conductor, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Tambourine (?) Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Piano (?) Jimmy McCulloch : Electric guitar (?) Howie Casey : Horns Joe English : Drums, Percussion (?) Thaddeus Richard : Horns Mark Vigars : Assistant mixing engineer, Assistant recording engineer Pete Henderson : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Steve Howard : Horns Tony Dorsey : Horns, String arrangements Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Simon Gibson : Remastering
SessionRecording : Jan 16, 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : January - March 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : January - March 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, 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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Man On The Run (Soundtrack) (Amazon Exclusive - Orange LP)
LP • Released in 2026
2:46 • Demo • C
Paul McCartney : Piano, Producer, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals
Man On the Run (Soundtrack) (Third Man - New York Taxi Yellow LP)
LP • Released in 2026
2:46 • Demo • C
Paul McCartney : Piano, Producer, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals
Man on the Run – Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack
Official album • Released in 2026
2:46 • Demo • C
Paul McCartney : Piano, Producer, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals
MoMac's Hidden Tracks Vol.25
Bootleg • Released in 2004
6:22 • Studio version
MoMac's Hidden Tracks Vol.25
Bootleg • Released in 2004
5:43 • Studio version
MoMac's Hidden Tracks Vol.30
Bootleg
4:54 • Studio version
MoMac's Hidden Tracks Vol.30
Bootleg
4:47 • Studio version
MoMac's Hidden Tracks Vol.30
Bootleg
0:40 • Studio version
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Never Stop Doing What You Love
Official album • Released in 2005
5:54 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Mellotron (?), Percussion (?), Piano (?), Producer, String conductor, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Tambourine (?) Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Piano (?) Jimmy McCulloch : Electric guitar (?) Howie Casey : Horns Joe English : Drums, Percussion (?) Thaddeus Richard : Horns Mark Vigars : Assistant mixing engineer, Assistant recording engineer Pete Henderson : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Steve Howard : Horns Tony Dorsey : Horns, String arrangements
SessionRecording : Jan 16, 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : January - March 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : January - March 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, 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
No More Lonely Nights
12" Single • Released in 1984
4:29 • Studio version
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Pure McCartney
Official album • Released in 2016
5:57 • Studio version • A2014 • 2014 remaster
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Mellotron (?), Percussion (?), Piano (?), Producer, String conductor, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Tambourine (?) Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Piano (?) Jimmy McCulloch : Electric guitar (?) Howie Casey : Horns Joe English : Drums, Percussion (?) Thaddeus Richard : Horns Mark Vigars : Assistant mixing engineer, Assistant recording engineer Pete Henderson : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Steve Howard : Horns Tony Dorsey : Horns, String arrangements Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Simon Gibson : Remastering
SessionRecording : Jan 16, 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : January - March 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : January - March 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, 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
Pure McCartney (Deluxe)
Official album • Released in 2016
5:57 • Studio version • A2014 • 2014 remaster
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Mellotron (?), Percussion (?), Piano (?), Producer, String conductor, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Tambourine (?) Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Piano (?) Jimmy McCulloch : Electric guitar (?) Howie Casey : Horns Joe English : Drums, Percussion (?) Thaddeus Richard : Horns Mark Vigars : Assistant mixing engineer, Assistant recording engineer Pete Henderson : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Steve Howard : Horns Tony Dorsey : Horns, String arrangements Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Simon Gibson : Remastering
SessionRecording : Jan 16, 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : January - March 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : January - March 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, 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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Silly Love Songs / Cook Of The House
7" Single • Released in 1976
Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Mellotron (?), Percussion (?), Piano (?), Producer, String conductor, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Tambourine (?) Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Piano (?) Jimmy McCulloch : Electric guitar (?) Howie Casey : Horns Joe English : Drums, Percussion (?) Thaddeus Richard : Horns Mark Vigars : Assistant mixing engineer, Assistant recording engineer Pete Henderson : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Steve Howard : Horns Tony Dorsey : Horns, String arrangements
SessionRecording : Jan 16, 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : January - March 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : January - March 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, 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
Studio Rarities Vol 3
Bootleg • Released in 2018
6:00 • Studio version • Rough Mix #1/Single vocal
Studio Rarities Vol 3
Bootleg • Released in 2018
6:01 • Studio version • Rough Mix #2/Double vocal
T
The 7” Singles Box
7" Single • Released in 2022
5:57 • Studio version • A2014
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Mellotron (?), Percussion (?), Piano (?), Producer, String conductor, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Tambourine (?) Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Piano (?) Jimmy McCulloch : Electric guitar (?) Howie Casey : Horns Joe English : Drums, Percussion (?) Thaddeus Richard : Horns Mark Vigars : Assistant mixing engineer, Assistant recording engineer Pete Henderson : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Steve Howard : Horns Tony Dorsey : Horns, String arrangements Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Simon Gibson : Remastering
SessionRecording : Jan 16, 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : January - March 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : January - March 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, 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
Together On Stage: "Adopt-A-Minefield"
Live bootleg • Released in 2001
3:24 • Remix • Wings Vs. Loop-Da-Loop Radio-Mix
Together On Stage: "Adopt-A-Minefield"
Live bootleg • Released in 2001
6:23 • Remix • Artful Dodger-Mix
Together On Stage: "Adopt-A-Minefield"
Live bootleg • Released in 2001
5:45 • Remix • Wings Vs. Loop-Da-Loop Main-Mix
Twin Freaks - Ultimate Archive Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2015
7:34 • Studio version • [Noir & Kruse Extended Mix]
Twin Freaks - Ultimate Archive Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2015
4:09 • Studio version • [Noir & Kruse Radio Edit]
Twin Freaks - Ultimate Archive Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2015
5:44 • Studio version • [Wings Vs. Loop Da Loop Main Mix]
Twin Freaks - Ultimate Archive Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2015
3:23 • Studio version • [Wings Vs. Loop Da Loop Radio Mix]
Twin Freaks - Ultimate Archive Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2015
6:20 • Studio version • [Artful Dodger Mix]
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UK Singles Collection - Volume 01
Bootleg • Released in 2007
5:55 • Studio version
UK Singles Collection - Volume 03
Bootleg • Released in 2007
4:32 • Studio version
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Where Footprints Never Go - Unofficial Rarities - Ultimate Archive Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2016
3:51 • Studio version • [pre-show mix]
WINGS (3LP Limited Edition Colour Collection)
LP • Released in 2025
5:57 • Studio version • A2014 • 2014 Remaster
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Mellotron (?), Percussion (?), Piano (?), Producer, String conductor, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Tambourine (?) Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Piano (?) Jimmy McCulloch : Electric guitar (?) Howie Casey : Horns Joe English : Drums, Percussion (?) Thaddeus Richard : Horns Mark Vigars : Assistant mixing engineer, Assistant recording engineer Pete Henderson : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Steve Howard : Horns Tony Dorsey : Horns, String arrangements Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Simon Gibson : Remastering
SessionRecording : Jan 16, 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : January - March 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : January - March 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, 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
WINGS (Limited Green LP)
Official album • Released in 2025
Studio version
Wings Are Alright Tonight
Live bootleg • Released in 2001
4:53 • Live
Concert From the concert in London, UK on Oct 19, 1976
Wings At The Speed Of Sound
Official album • Released in 1976
5:57 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Mellotron (?), Percussion (?), Piano (?), Producer, String conductor, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Tambourine (?) Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Piano (?) Jimmy McCulloch : Electric guitar (?) Howie Casey : Horns Joe English : Drums, Percussion (?) Thaddeus Richard : Horns Mark Vigars : Assistant mixing engineer, Assistant recording engineer Pete Henderson : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Steve Howard : Horns Tony Dorsey : Horns, String arrangements
SessionRecording : Jan 16, 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : January - March 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : January - March 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, 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
Wings At The Speed Of Sound (1993)
CD • Released in 1993
5:57 • Studio version • A1993 • 1993 remaster
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Mellotron (?), Percussion (?), Piano (?), Producer, String conductor, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Tambourine (?) Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Piano (?) Jimmy McCulloch : Electric guitar (?) Howie Casey : Horns Joe English : Drums, Percussion (?) Thaddeus Richard : Horns Mark Vigars : Assistant mixing engineer, Assistant recording engineer Pete Henderson : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Steve Howard : Horns Tony Dorsey : Horns, String arrangements Peter Mew : Remastering
SessionRecording : Jan 16, 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : January - March 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : January - March 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, 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
Wings At The Speed Of Sound (Limited Orange LP)
Official album • Released in 2017
5:57 • Studio version • A2014
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Mellotron (?), Percussion (?), Piano (?), Producer, String conductor, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Tambourine (?) Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Piano (?) Jimmy McCulloch : Electric guitar (?) Howie Casey : Horns Joe English : Drums, Percussion (?) Thaddeus Richard : Horns Mark Vigars : Assistant mixing engineer, Assistant recording engineer Pete Henderson : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Steve Howard : Horns Tony Dorsey : Horns, String arrangements Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Simon Gibson : Remastering
SessionRecording : Jan 16, 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : January - March 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : January - March 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, 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
Wings At The Speed Of Sound - Archive Collection
Official album • Released in 2014
5:57 • Studio version • A2014 • 2014 remaster
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Mellotron (?), Percussion (?), Piano (?), Producer, String conductor, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Tambourine (?) Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Piano (?) Jimmy McCulloch : Electric guitar (?) Howie Casey : Horns Joe English : Drums, Percussion (?) Thaddeus Richard : Horns Mark Vigars : Assistant mixing engineer, Assistant recording engineer Pete Henderson : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Steve Howard : Horns Tony Dorsey : Horns, String arrangements Guy Massey : Remastering Steve Rooke : Remastering Simon Gibson : Remastering
SessionRecording : Jan 16, 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionOverdubs : January - March 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : January - March 1976 • Studio : EMI Studios, 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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