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Released in 1995

A Leaf

Written by Paul McCartney

Last updated on March 30, 2025


Album This song officially appears on the A Leaf CD Single.

Timeline This song was officially released in 1995

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This song was recorded during the following studio sessions:

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From Wikipedia:

“A Leaf” is a classical piece written by Paul McCartney, with assistance from John Fraser, and performed by Anya Alexeyev on piano. The piece is split into 7 parts. The piece was recorded live in front of Prince Charles as part of the “An Evening with Paul McCartney & Friends” concert on 23 March 1995 at Royal College of Music, while it was debuted on US radio as part of a radio special, titled Classical McCartney.

An attempted orchestrated version was recorded on 23 July 1996, at AIR Studios, in London. An extended version, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, appears on McCartney’s 1999 album, Working Classical.

Tracklisting

  • “Andante Semplice” – 1:12
  • “Poco Piu Mosso” – 1:19
  • “Allegro Ritmico” – 1:51
  • “Andante” – 2:04
  • “Allegro Ma Non Tanto” – 1:15
  • “Moderato” – 1:18
  • “Adante Semplice (II)” – 0:54