- Album This song officially appears on the Back To The Egg Official album.
Related sessions
This song has been recorded during the following studio sessions
Home recordings (aka "The Piano Tape")
Circa 1974
September 11 to 29, 1978
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Song facts
Paul played a concertina or ‘squeezebox,’ which was recorded on one of the castle balconies, overlooking the English Channel. An understated, but compelling, gospel-tinged solo showcase, it’s one of the overlooked gems in his canon.
Laurence Juber, in Guitar With Wings, 2014

Last updated on June 12, 2022
Lyrics
How many million miles, Deo
How many million miles, Deo
When I get up, up, up in the morning
Oh Lord I know
When I look up, up, up, in the evening
Oh Lord I know
How many million miles, Deo
How many million miles, Deo
How many million miles, Deo
Officially appears on
Official album • Released in 1979
Studio version • A
- Paul McCartney :
- Concertina, Producer, Vocals
- Mark Vigars :
- Assistant engineer
- Phil McDonald :
- Recording engineer
- Chris Thomas :
- Producer
- Session Recording:
- September 11 to 29, 1978
- Studio :
- Lympne Castle, Kent
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • Buy Paul McCartney: Recording Sessions (1969-2013) on Amazon
Official album • Released in 1993
Studio version • A
- Session Recording:
- September 11 to 29, 1978
- Studio :
- Lympne Castle, Kent
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • Buy Paul McCartney: Recording Sessions (1969-2013) on Amazon
Bootlegs
Unofficial album • Released in 1992
Unofficial album • Released in 2007
Live performances
Paul McCartney has never played this song in concert.
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