Album This song officially appears on the Off The Ground Official album.
Timeline This song was officially released in 1993
This song was recorded during the following studio sessions:
September - October 1992
July 1993
Mar 01, 1993 • From Club Sandwich
“Peace In The Neighbourbood” is a track from 1993 album “Off The Ground“, and the second song of the album recorded (just after “Biker Like An Icon“):
‘Peace In The Neighbourhood’ is a rehearsal take. We were just kicking numbers around, so that the band would get to know how they went, and we just got a really nice casual take of ‘Peace In The Neighbourhood’. We thought later that we could make it a little bit more professional and did try a couple of times but never got the same vibe again. It was getting a little bit too stiff so we listened again to the rehearsal take and it was fine. I really love the drum sound on it.
Paul McCartney – From Club Sandwich 65 interview
Hamish Stuart – We went into the studio the day we were supposed to record it ‘properly’ and Julian Mendelsohn said to us, I don’t think you need to bother. He played the original rehearsal tape and it was all there. It had a nice looseness, little imperfections that actually feel good.
Paul McCartney – That take had such a good feel that we couldn’t improve on it, a beautiful slappin’ sound on the drums, real R&B.
Hamish Stuart – I kind of feel that from the ’60s on as the recording process evolved people started trying to make records perfect. And now the technology is there to make absolutely perfect. But I listen to that kind of music and it just goes right by me, I don’t hear any humanity in there, only machines, no character. I’d rather hear some string noise, mistakes, human beings sparking. We all love to play. Why should we give it up to technology?
Paul “Wix” Wickens – Robbie lets rip a bit at the end, though in a subdued style. Strapping a guitar on, ooing out there and doing it, that’s what he’s about, that’s when he’s at his best.
Robbie McIntosh – That was a good one for me, that guitar outro. We were rehearsing, arsing about really, so I wasn’t thinking, Woo, I’ve got the chance to show off now! It was aimless in a way and yet it ended up sounding quite nice.”
From the “New World Tour” tour book
Funny anecdote :
The dialogue heard during the track was a conversation between engineers Keith Smith and Eddie Klein about Britain’s Council Tax legislation
From Eight Arms To Hold You
Best thing I ever saw
Was a man who loved his wife
In a place where things were good
I felt peace in the neighbourhood
That feeling in the air
Something was definitely there
It was a time when things were good
I felt peace in the neighbourhood
I was there, I really was.
At the center of a love vibration.
People sharing with their friend.
Helping each other out
Peace in the neighbourhood
Helping each other out
Then I woke up from my dream
To see things as they really are
People struggling to survive
How can peace hope to stay alive?
Well I was there...I felt so good
At the center of a love vibration.
People caring for their world
Helping each other out.
Peace in the neighbourhood
Helping each other out.
Peace in the neighbourhood
Helping each other out.
Best thing I ever saw
I saw a man who loved his wife.
Peace in the neighbour hood
Helping each other out.
Peace in the neighbourhood
Off the Ground - The Complete Works
Official album • Released in 1993
5:06 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Congas, Electric guitar, Producer, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Percussion Robbie McIntosh : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Electric guitar Hamish Stuart : Backing vocals, Bass Paul Wickens : Backing vocals, Piano Blair Cunningham : Drums, Percussion Eddie Klein : Conversation Keith Smith : Conversation Julian Mendelsohn : Producer Bob Kraushaar : Recording engineer
Session Recording: November 25th - December 6th 1991 • Studio Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Session Overdubs: December 1991 - July 1992 • Studio Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Session Mixing: September - October 1992 • Studio Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
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
Official album • Released in 1993
5:06 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Backing vocals, Congas, Electric guitar, Producer, Vocals Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals, Percussion Robbie McIntosh : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Electric guitar Hamish Stuart : Backing vocals, Bass Paul Wickens : Backing vocals, Piano Blair Cunningham : Drums, Percussion Eddie Klein : Conversation Keith Smith : Conversation Julian Mendelsohn : Producer Bob Kraushaar : Recording engineer
Session Recording: November 25th - December 6th 1991 • Studio Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Session Overdubs: December 1991 - July 1992 • Studio Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Session Mixing: September - October 1992 • Studio Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
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
Official live • Released in 1993
4:55 • Live • L1
Performed by : Paul McCartney • Linda Eastman / McCartney • Robbie McIntosh • Hamish Stuart • Paul Wickens • Blair Cunningham Paul McCartney : Producer Geoff Emerick : Engineering, Mixing engineer Julian Mendelsohn : Recording engineer Bob Kraushaar : Recording engineer
Concert From the concert in Boulder, USA on May 26, 1993
Session Recording: July 1993 • Studio Hog Hill Studio, Rye, UK
Official live • Released in 2019
4:55 • Live • L1.2019 • 2019 remaster
Performed by : Paul McCartney • Linda Eastman / McCartney • Robbie McIntosh • Hamish Stuart • Paul Wickens • Blair Cunningham Paul McCartney : Producer Geoff Emerick : Engineering, Mixing engineer Julian Mendelsohn : Recording engineer Bob Kraushaar : Recording engineer Alex Wharton : Remastering
Concert From the concert in Boulder, USA on May 26, 1993
Unofficial live
5:17 • Live
Concert From the concert in Toronto, Canada on Jun 06, 1993
Unofficial live
5:01 • Live
Concert From the concert in Boulder, USA on May 26, 1993
Rehearsals For The New World Tour 1993
Unofficial live
5:45 • Live
Concert From "New World Tour - Rehearsal Concert" in London, United Kingdom on Feb 05, 1993
Unofficial live • Released in 1993
5:11 • Live
Concert From the concert in Las Vegas, USA on Apr 14, 1993
Album Off The Ground
“Peace In The Neighbourhood” has been played in 79 concerts and 3 soundchecks.
Santiago • Estadio Nacional • Chile
Dec 16, 1993 • Part of The New World Tour
Buenos Aires • River Plate Stadium • Argentina
Dec 12, 1993 • Part of The New World Tour
Buenos Aires • River Plate Stadium • Argentina
Dec 11, 1993 • Part of The New World Tour
Buenos Aires • River Plate Stadium • Argentina
Dec 10, 1993 • Part of The New World Tour
Sao Paulo • Pacaembu Stadium • Brazil
Dec 03, 1993 • Part of The New World Tour
See all concerts where “Peace In The Neighbourhood” has been played
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