Released in 2020

Winter Sun

Written by Paul McCartney • Unreleased song • Instrumental

Last updated on December 31, 2020

Timeline This song was officially released in 2020

Timeline This song was written, or began to be written, in 2020, when Paul McCartney was 78 years old)

Master album

McCartney III
By Paul McCartney

Related session

This song was recorded during the following studio sessions:

Recording "McCartney III"
April - June 2020 ?

Related songs

When Winter Comes
Officially appears on McCartney III
Long Tailed Winter Bird
Officially appears on McCartney III
Winter Bird
Officially appears on McCartney III

“Winter Sun” is a bit of incidental music, written to appear on the credits of the animated film “When Winter Comes“. This was recorded during the lockdown imposed by the UK government to face the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. “Winter Sun” was not released on “McCartney III”, as were “Winter Bird” and “When Winter Comes“, the two other songs appearing on this animated film.

Live performances

Paul McCartney has never played this song in concert.

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