Released in 1978

With A Little Luck

Last updated on August 22, 2014

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All The Best! (Box Set)
Official album • Released in 1987
5:46 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Drums (?), Electric piano, Producer, Synthesizer, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Keyboards (?) Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Synthesizer (?) Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Joe English : Drums (?) Mark Vigars : Assistant engineer Pete Henderson : Assistant engineer Steve Churchyard : Assistant engineer
SessionRecording : May 10 and 12, 1977 • Studio : Record Plant Mobile Studio, Fair Carol Yacht, US Virgin Islands
SessionOverdubs : November 1977 • 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
E
Eggs Up
Bootleg
4:42 • Outtake
Eggs Up
Bootleg
1:58 • Outtake
G
Give Us That Knowing Wink - Official Rarities - Ultimate Archive Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2016
3:49 • Studio version • [Chris Mix]
H
Hot Hitz Kold Kutz - Ultimate Archive Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2016
5:45 • Studio version
J
Japan Rehearsals
Live bootleg • Released in 1998
1:28 • Studio rehearsal
SessionRecording : January 2nd - 10th, 1980 • Studio : Home Studio, Peasmarsh, Sussex, UK
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Last Flight - Ultimate Archive Collection
Live bootleg • Released in 2016
4:27 • Live • Wings rehearsing in Paul's home studio in Peashmarsh, Sussex, in January 1980 for the Japan tour.
SessionRecording : January 1980 • Studio : Peasmarsh, Sussex, UK
London Town
Official album • Released in 1978
5:46 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Drums (?), Electric piano, Producer, Synthesizer, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Keyboards (?) Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Synthesizer (?) Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Joe English : Drums (?) Mark Vigars : Assistant engineer Pete Henderson : Assistant engineer Steve Churchyard : Assistant engineer
SessionRecording : May 10 and 12, 1977 • Studio : Record Plant Mobile Studio, Fair Carol Yacht, US Virgin Islands
SessionOverdubs : November 1977 • 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
London Town (1993)
CD • Released in 1993
5:46 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Drums (?), Electric piano, Producer, Synthesizer, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Keyboards (?) Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Synthesizer (?) Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Joe English : Drums (?) Mark Vigars : Assistant engineer Pete Henderson : Assistant engineer Steve Churchyard : Assistant engineer
SessionRecording : May 10 and 12, 1977 • Studio : Record Plant Mobile Studio, Fair Carol Yacht, US Virgin Islands
SessionOverdubs : November 1977 • 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
London Town - Ultimate Archive Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2015
5:46 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Drums (?), Electric piano, Producer, Synthesizer, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Keyboards (?) Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Synthesizer (?) Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Joe English : Drums (?) Mark Vigars : Assistant engineer Pete Henderson : Assistant engineer Steve Churchyard : Assistant engineer
SessionRecording : May 10 and 12, 1977 • Studio : Record Plant Mobile Studio, Fair Carol Yacht, US Virgin Islands
SessionOverdubs : November 1977 • 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
London Town - Ultimate Archive Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2015
3:14 • Studio version • Promo edit
London Town Roughs And Demos
Bootleg • Released in 1991
6:00 • Studio version
London Town Sessions
Bootleg • Released in 2003
6:01 • Outtake
London Town Sessions
Bootleg • Released in 2015
5:53 • Alternate take • Test Pressing Acetates 1978
London Town Sessions
Bootleg • Released in 2015
6:00 • Alternate take • #1
London Town Sessions
Bootleg • Released in 2015
3:13 • Alternate take • #2
London Town Sessions
Bootleg • Released in 2015
4:32 • Alternate take
London Town Sessions
Bootleg • Released in 2015
3:53 • Alternate take • Wingspan remix
M
MoMac's Hidden Tracks Vol.10
Bootleg
5:59 • Studio version
MoMac's Hidden Tracks Vol.14
Bootleg
4:38 • Studio version
MoMac's Hidden Tracks Vol.15
Bootleg
1:58 • Rehearsal
SessionRecording : January 1980 • Studio : Peasmarsh, Sussex, UK
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Never Stop Doing What You Love
Official album • Released in 2005
3:13 • Studio version • A1 • DJ Edit
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Drums (?), Electric piano, Producer, Synthesizer, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Keyboards (?) Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Synthesizer (?) Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Joe English : Drums (?) Mark Vigars : Assistant engineer Pete Henderson : Assistant engineer Steve Churchyard : Assistant engineer
SessionRecording : May 10 and 12, 1977 • Studio : Record Plant Mobile Studio, Fair Carol Yacht, US Virgin Islands
SessionOverdubs : November 1977 • 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
O
On The Run - Hartwall Areena, Helsinki December 12, 2011
Live bootleg • Released in 2011
2:57 • Live
Concert From the concert in Helsinki, Finland on Dec 12, 2011
Oobu Joobu Part 14
Bootleg • Released in 1995
4:41 • Radio show
SessionRecording : January 2nd - 10th, 1980 • Studio : Home Studio, Peasmarsh, Sussex, UK
P
Pure McCartney
Official album • Released in 2016
3:13 • Studio version • A1.2016 • DJ Edit
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Drums (?), Electric piano, Producer, Synthesizer, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Keyboards (?) Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Synthesizer (?) Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Joe English : Drums (?) Mark Vigars : Assistant engineer Pete Henderson : Assistant engineer Steve Churchyard : Assistant engineer Alex Wharton : Remastering
SessionRecording : May 10 and 12, 1977 • Studio : Record Plant Mobile Studio, Fair Carol Yacht, US Virgin Islands
SessionOverdubs : November 1977 • 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
3:13 • Studio version • A1.2016 • DJ Edit
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Drums (?), Electric piano, Producer, Synthesizer, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Keyboards (?) Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Synthesizer (?) Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Joe English : Drums (?) Mark Vigars : Assistant engineer Pete Henderson : Assistant engineer Steve Churchyard : Assistant engineer Alex Wharton : Remastering
SessionRecording : May 10 and 12, 1977 • Studio : Record Plant Mobile Studio, Fair Carol Yacht, US Virgin Islands
SessionOverdubs : November 1977 • 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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The 7” Singles Box
7" Single • Released in 2022
3:13 • Studio version • A1.2016
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Drums (?), Electric piano, Producer, Synthesizer, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Keyboards (?) Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Synthesizer (?) Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Joe English : Drums (?) Mark Vigars : Assistant engineer Pete Henderson : Assistant engineer Steve Churchyard : Assistant engineer Alex Wharton : Remastering
SessionRecording : May 10 and 12, 1977 • Studio : Record Plant Mobile Studio, Fair Carol Yacht, US Virgin Islands
SessionOverdubs : November 1977 • 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
U
UK Singles Collection - Volume 02
Bootleg • Released in 2007
5:46 • Studio version
W
Water Wings
Bootleg • Released in 1999
5:55 • Rough mix • From Stereo 1978 Test Pressing Acetate - With Rough Different Mix
Water Wings
Bootleg • Released in 1999
4:41 • Studio version
Water Wings
Bootleg • Released in 1999
6:00 • Studio version
Water Wings
Bootleg • Released in 1999
3:14 • Studio version
Water Wings
Bootleg • Released in 1999
3:16 • Other • Promotion Films' Edits
Water Wings
Bootleg • Released in 1999
3:16 • Other • Promotion Films' Edits
Water Wings
Bootleg • Released in 1999
3:15 • Other • Promotion Films' Edits
Where Footprints Never Go - Unofficial Rarities - Ultimate Archive Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2016
5:52 • Studio version • [rough mix]
Where Footprints Never Go - Unofficial Rarities - Ultimate Archive Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2016
2:53 • Studio version • [pre-show mix]
WINGS (3LP Limited Edition Colour Collection)
LP • Released in 2025
5:46 • Studio version • A2018 • 2018 Remaster
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Drums (?), Electric piano, Producer, Synthesizer, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Keyboards (?) Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Synthesizer (?) Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Joe English : Drums (?) Mark Vigars : Assistant engineer Pete Henderson : Assistant engineer Steve Churchyard : Assistant engineer
SessionRecording : May 10 and 12, 1977 • Studio : Record Plant Mobile Studio, Fair Carol Yacht, US Virgin Islands
SessionOverdubs : November 1977 • 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 Greatest
Official album • Released in 1978
5:46 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Drums (?), Electric piano, Producer, Synthesizer, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Keyboards (?) Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Synthesizer (?) Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Joe English : Drums (?) Mark Vigars : Assistant engineer Pete Henderson : Assistant engineer Steve Churchyard : Assistant engineer
SessionRecording : May 10 and 12, 1977 • Studio : Record Plant Mobile Studio, Fair Carol Yacht, US Virgin Islands
SessionOverdubs : November 1977 • 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 Greatest (1993)
CD • Released in 1993
5:46 • Studio version • A1993 • 1993 remaster
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Drums (?), Electric piano, Producer, Synthesizer, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Keyboards (?) Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Synthesizer (?) Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Joe English : Drums (?) Mark Vigars : Assistant engineer Pete Henderson : Assistant engineer Steve Churchyard : Assistant engineer
SessionRecording : May 10 and 12, 1977 • Studio : Record Plant Mobile Studio, Fair Carol Yacht, US Virgin Islands
SessionOverdubs : November 1977 • 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 Greatest (Limited Edition - Blue LP)
Official album • Released in 2018
5:46 • Studio version • A2018 • 2018 remaster
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Drums (?), Electric piano, Producer, Synthesizer, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Keyboards (?) Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Synthesizer (?) Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Joe English : Drums (?) Mark Vigars : Assistant engineer Pete Henderson : Assistant engineer Steve Churchyard : Assistant engineer
SessionRecording : May 10 and 12, 1977 • Studio : Record Plant Mobile Studio, Fair Carol Yacht, US Virgin Islands
SessionOverdubs : November 1977 • 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 Promo Edit Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2013
3:17 • Studio version • promo edit mono
Wings Promo Edit Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2013
3:14 • Studio version • promo edit stereo
Wingspan Hits And History
Official album • Released in 2001
5:46 • Studio version • A • 2001 remaster
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Drums (?), Electric piano, Producer, Synthesizer, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Keyboards (?) Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Synthesizer (?) Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Joe English : Drums (?) Mark Vigars : Assistant engineer Pete Henderson : Assistant engineer Steve Churchyard : Assistant engineer
SessionRecording : May 10 and 12, 1977 • Studio : Record Plant Mobile Studio, Fair Carol Yacht, US Virgin Islands
SessionOverdubs : November 1977 • 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
Wingspan Hits And History (Japanese version)
Official album • Released in 2001
5:46 • Studio version • A • 2001 remaster
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Drums (?), Electric piano, Producer, Synthesizer, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Keyboards (?) Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Synthesizer (?) Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Joe English : Drums (?) Mark Vigars : Assistant engineer Pete Henderson : Assistant engineer Steve Churchyard : Assistant engineer
SessionRecording : May 10 and 12, 1977 • Studio : Record Plant Mobile Studio, Fair Carol Yacht, US Virgin Islands
SessionOverdubs : November 1977 • 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
Wingspan Hits And History (US version)
Official album • Released in 2001
5:46 • Studio version • A • 2001 remaster
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Drums (?), Electric piano, Producer, Synthesizer, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Keyboards (?) Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Synthesizer (?) Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Joe English : Drums (?) Mark Vigars : Assistant engineer Pete Henderson : Assistant engineer Steve Churchyard : Assistant engineer
SessionRecording : May 10 and 12, 1977 • Studio : Record Plant Mobile Studio, Fair Carol Yacht, US Virgin Islands
SessionOverdubs : November 1977 • 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
With A Little Luck / Backwards Traveller
7" Single • Released in 1978
5:46 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Bass, Drums (?), Electric piano, Producer, Synthesizer, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Keyboards (?) Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Synthesizer (?) Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Joe English : Drums (?) Mark Vigars : Assistant engineer Pete Henderson : Assistant engineer Steve Churchyard : Assistant engineer
SessionRecording : May 10 and 12, 1977 • Studio : Record Plant Mobile Studio, Fair Carol Yacht, US Virgin Islands
SessionOverdubs : November 1977 • 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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