1980 highlights
January
January 2nd - 10th, 1980
My evil husband forced me to sing backing vocals on Mull of Kintyre!
Jan 12, 1980 • From New Musical Express
Paul McCartney arrested and jailed in Japan
Jan 16, 1980
Wings '80 Japan tour cancelled
Jan 17, 1980
Other Wings members leave Japan
Jan 21, 1980
Paul McCartney released from Japan prison
Jan 25, 1980
February
Feb 02, 1980
Paul McCartney writes his “Japanese Jailbird” memories
February - April 1980
"McCartney II" double-album editing
Late February 1980 • Songs recorded during this session appear on McCartney II
Paul McCartney: Ten Days in the Life
Feb 20, 1980 • From RollingStone
Feb 27, 1980
May
June
Jun 14, 1980 • From Melody Maker
July
July 1980 • From The Beatles Monthly Book
Jul 04, 1980
"Can't Fight Lightning" / "Stop And Smell The Roses" sessions
July 11st-21st, 1980 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Stop and Smell the Roses
Seaside Woman / B-Side To Seaside
By Suzy and the Red Stripes • 12" Single
Jul 18, 1980 • Released in the UK 
September
September 7-14, 1980
October
Oct 01, 1980 • From Club Sandwich
October 2-25, 1980
Oct 18, 1980
Oct 30, 1980
We All Stand Together session #1
Oct 31, 1980 • Songs recorded during this session appear on We All Stand Together
November
We All Stand Together session #2
Nov 03, 1980 • Songs recorded during this session appear on We All Stand Together
Overdubs, editing and mixing for "We All Stand Together"
Nov 10, 1980 • Songs recorded during this session appear on We All Stand Together
Overdubs, editing and mixing for "We All Stand Together"
Nov 15, 1980 • Songs recorded during this session appear on We All Stand Together
"Rockshow" premiered in New York
Nov 26, 1980
Nov 30, 1980
Recording "Ode To A Koala Bear", "Keep Under Cover"
Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 8, 1980 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Pipes Of Peace
December
Tug Of War sessions at AIR Studios, London
December 1980 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Tug Of War
Recording the intro of "Tug Of War"
Dec 07, 1980 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Tug Of War
December 8th-9th, 1980 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Ebony And Ivory / Rainclouds
Dec 08, 1980
Dec 14, 1980 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Tug Of War
April
1980 • For Paul McCartney • Directed by Keith McMillan
1980 • For Paul McCartney & Wings
1980 • For Linda McCartney • Directed by Oscar Grillo
1980 • For Paul McCartney • Directed by Keith McMillan
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You're missing the interview he did with The Australian on the 5th of August 2023! He did an audio but too, and I believe the photo is new.
Thanks Jade - I have added it at https://www.the-paulmccartney-project.com/interview/nightmares-dads-advice-why-paul-mccartney-is-returning-to-australia/