Released in 2024
One Hand Clapping
Written by Paul McCartney • Instrumental
Last updated on June 15, 2024
Released in 2024
Written by Paul McCartney • Instrumental
Last updated on June 15, 2024
Album This song officially appears on the One Hand Clapping (2 LP and 7”) LP.
Timeline This song was officially released in 2024
This song was recorded during the following studio sessions:
Recording "One Hand Clapping" - Day 1
Aug 26, 1974
Early 2024
“One Hand Clapping” is a Paul McCartney-penned track recorded by Wings in August 1974. Intended as the theme song for David Litchfield’s shelved documentary of the same name, the song circulated as a bootleg for years before finally seeing an official release on the 2024 “One Hand Clapping” album.
One Hand Clapping (2 LP and 7”)
LP • Released in 2024
2:15 • Studio version • A • One min longer than existing version and likely an unreleased take. Glorious extended Jimmy McCulloch guitar solo, and no fade at end.
Paul McCartney : Electric piano, Producer Linda McCartney : Moog Denny Laine : Bass Jimmy McCulloch : Electric guitar Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Joe English : Drums Mark Vigars : Assistant recording engineer Steve Orchard : Mixing engineer
Session Recording: Aug 26, 1974 • Studio EMI Studios, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Early 2024 • Studio Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • Buy Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs (Vol. 1) 1970-1989 on Amazon
One Hand Clapping (Dolby Atmos)
Streaming • Released in 2024
2:15 • Studio version • B • 2024 Dolby Atmos mix
Paul McCartney : Electric piano, Producer Linda McCartney : Moog Denny Laine : Bass Jimmy McCulloch : Electric guitar Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Joe English : Drums Giles Martin : Mixing engineer Mark Vigars : Assistant recording engineer Steve Orchard : Mixing engineer
Session Recording: Aug 26, 1974 • Studio EMI Studios, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Early 2024 • Studio EMI Studios, Abbey Road
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • Buy Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs (Vol. 1) 1970-1989 on Amazon
One Hand Clapping (2 LP edition)
LP • Released in 2024
2:15 • Studio version • A • One min longer than existing version and likely an unreleased take. Glorious extended Jimmy McCulloch guitar solo, and no fade at end.
Paul McCartney : Electric piano, Producer Linda McCartney : Moog Denny Laine : Bass Jimmy McCulloch : Electric guitar Geoff Emerick : Recording engineer Joe English : Drums Mark Vigars : Assistant recording engineer Steve Orchard : Mixing engineer
Session Recording: Aug 26, 1974 • Studio EMI Studios, Abbey Road
Session Mixing: Early 2024 • Studio Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • Buy Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs (Vol. 1) 1970-1989 on Amazon
Paul McCartney has never played this song in concert.
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