Released in 1973

Country Dreamer

Written by Paul McCartney • Linda Eastman / McCartney

Last updated on August 22, 2014

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B-Sides Complete Vol. 1
Bootleg • Released in 2000
3:08 • Studio version
Backyard +
Bootleg • Released in 1994
2:19 • Studio rehearsal
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Producer, Vocals Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Mark Vigars : Assistant recording engineer
SessionRecording : Aug 30, 1974 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
Band On The Run (1993)
CD • Released in 1993
3:12 • Studio version • A1993 • 1993 remaster
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Percussion (?), Piano, Producer, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Bass Henry McCullough : Slide guitar Denny Seiwell : Brushes, Drums Mark Vigars : Assistant mixing engineer (?), Assistant recording engineer John Barrett : Assistant mixing engineer (?) Alan Parsons : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Peter Mew : Remastering
SessionRecording : Sep 26, 1972 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Jan 10, 1973 • 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
Band On The Run - Archive Collection
Official album • Released in 2010
3:10 • Studio version • A2010 • 2010 remaster
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Percussion (?), Piano, Producer, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Bass Henry McCullough : Slide guitar Denny Seiwell : Brushes, Drums Mark Vigars : Assistant mixing engineer (?), Assistant recording engineer John Barrett : Assistant mixing engineer (?) Alan Parsons : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Sep 26, 1972 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Jan 10, 1973 • 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
Band On The Run - Archive Collection
Official album • Released in 2010
2:17 • TV show • B • From "One Hand Clapping". Credits indicate "recording Aug 24, mixing Aug 29", but the acoustic feel of it (Paul on acoustic guitar and vocals) suggests it was recorded on August 30, as part of "The Backyard" section
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Producer, Vocals Geoff Emerick : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Mark Vigars : Assistant recording engineer John Barrett : Assistant mixing engineer
SessionRecording : Aug 30, 1974 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
Band On The Run - Ultimate Archive Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2016
2:15 • Studio version • [OHC]
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Good Times Comin'
Bootleg • Released in 1994
2:16 • Studio version
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Helen Wheels / Country Dreamer
7" Single • Released in 1973
3:12 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Percussion (?), Piano, Producer, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Bass Henry McCullough : Slide guitar Denny Seiwell : Brushes, Drums Mark Vigars : Assistant mixing engineer (?), Assistant recording engineer John Barrett : Assistant mixing engineer (?) Alan Parsons : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer
SessionRecording : Sep 26, 1972 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Jan 10, 1973 • 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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MoMac's Hidden Tracks Vol. 4
Bootleg • Released in 2004
1:27 • Studio version
MoMac's Hidden Tracks Vol. 8
Bootleg
2:16 • Studio version
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One Hand Clapping (2 LP and 7”)
LP • Released in 2024
2:17 • Studio version • C • "The Backyard" version
Paul McCartney : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Mark Vigars : Assistant recording engineer Steve Orchard : Mixing engineer
SessionRecording : Aug 30, 1974 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Early 2024 • Studio : Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
One Hand Clapping - The Backyard
Single (streaming) • Released in 2024
2:17 • Studio version • C
Paul McCartney : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Mark Vigars : Assistant recording engineer Steve Orchard : Mixing engineer
SessionRecording : Aug 30, 1974 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Early 2024 • Studio : Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
One Hand Clapping - The Backyard (Dolby Atmos)
Single (streaming) • Released in 2024
2:17 • Studio version • D • Dolby Atmos version
Paul McCartney : Producer Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Mark Vigars : Assistant recording engineer Steve Orchard : Mixing engineer
SessionRecording : Aug 30, 1974 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Early 2024 • Studio : Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
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Red Rose Speedway - Archive Collection
Official album • Released in 2018
3:10 • Studio version • A2018 • 2018 remaster
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Percussion (?), Piano, Producer, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Bass Henry McCullough : Slide guitar Denny Seiwell : Brushes, Drums Mark Vigars : Assistant mixing engineer (?), Assistant recording engineer John Barrett : Assistant mixing engineer (?) Alan Parsons : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Alex Wharton : Remastering Steve Orchard : Remastering
SessionRecording : Sep 26, 1972 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Jan 10, 1973 • 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
Red Rose Speedway - Ultimate Archive Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2015
3:09 • Studio version
Red Rose Speedway Collector's Edition
Bootleg • Released in 2001
3:09 • Studio version • Original single version
Red Rose Speedway Collector's Edition
Bootleg • Released in 2001
1:54 • Studio version • Acoustic version
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The 7” Singles Box
7" Single • Released in 2022
3:10 • Studio version • A2018
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Percussion (?), Piano, Producer, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Bass Henry McCullough : Slide guitar Denny Seiwell : Brushes, Drums Mark Vigars : Assistant mixing engineer (?), Assistant recording engineer John Barrett : Assistant mixing engineer (?) Alan Parsons : Mixing engineer, Recording engineer Alex Wharton : Remastering Steve Orchard : Remastering
SessionRecording : Sep 26, 1972 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
SessionMixing : Jan 10, 1973 • 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
The Alternate Red Rose Speedway Volume 1: The Original Acetate
Bootleg
3:10 • Studio version
The Alternate Red Rose Speedway Volume 2: Outtakes & Rough Mixes
Bootleg
1:53 • Studio version
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UK Singles Collection - Volume 01
Bootleg • Released in 2007
3:12 • Studio version
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Venus And Mars - Ultimate Archive Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2015
2:19 • Studio version
SessionRecording : Aug 30, 1974 • Studio : EMI Studios, Abbey Road
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What A Mean Fiddler
Live bootleg • Released in 1992
2:25 • Live • Backyard Tape
Wings Promo Edit Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2013
3:11 • Studio version • promo mono

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