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What happened for Paul in 1973

In March 1973, Wings achieved their first US number-one single, “My Love”, included on their second LP, Red Rose Speedway, a US number one and UK top five.

Wings then did their first UK tour.

McCartney’s collaboration with Linda and former Beatles producer Martin resulted in the song “Live and Let Die”, which was the theme song for the James Bond film of the same name. Nominated for an Academy Award, the song reached number two in the US and number nine in the UK. It also earned Martin a Grammy for his orchestral arrangement.

After the departure of McCullough and Seiwell in 1973, the McCartneys and Laine recorded Band on the Run. The album was the first of seven platinum Wings LPs. It was a US and UK number one, the band’s first to top the charts in both countries and the first ever to reach Billboard magazine’s charts on three separate occasions. One of the best-selling releases of the decade, it remained on the UK charts for 124 weeks. Rolling Stone named it one of the Best Albums of the Year for 1973.

Two double-LP sets of the Beatles’ greatest hits, compiled by Klein, 1962–1966 and 1967–1970, were released in 1973, at first under the Apple Records imprint. Commonly known as the “Red Album” and “Blue Album”, respectively, each has earned a Multi-Platinum certification in the US and a Platinum certification in the UK.

Michael Putland/Getty Images – Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney of Wings photographed in London on Nov. 21, 1973. 

Last updated on July 22, 2023

Albums Paul McCartney contributed to, released in 1973


Ringo

By Ringo Starr • LP



Films released in 1973


Band On The Run (version 1)

1973 • Directed by Michael Coulson


Helen Wheels

1973 • Directed by Roy Benson


James Paul McCartney

1973 • For Wings


Live And Let Die

1973 • Directed by Maurice Binder


My Love (version 1)

1973 • Directed by Mick Rock


My Love (version 2)

1973 • Directed by Mick Rock

Concerts, TV & radio shows


Top Of The Pops

Jan 04, 1973 • United Kingdom • London • BBC Television Centre • TV show


Charity Brawl

Mar 18, 1973 • United Kingdom • London • Hard Rock Cafe


Top Of The Pops

Apr 05, 1973 • United Kingdom • TV show


Wings 1973 UK Tour

Shows: 21 • Countries: 1


Lift Off With Ayshea

Dec 19, 1973 • United Kingdom • TV show

Recording sessions in 1973


Mixing "Little Lamb Dragonfly"

Jan 08, 1973 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Red Rose Speedway


Mixing "Big Barn Bed", "When The Night"

Jan 09, 1973 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Red Rose Speedway


Mixing "Loup (1st Indian On The Moon)", "Country Dreamer", "Seaside Woman"

Jan 10, 1973 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Red Rose Speedway


Mixing "Hands Of Love"

Jan 13, 1973 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Red Rose Speedway


Mixing "Hold Me Tight", "Lazy Dynamite"

Jan 14, 1973 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Red Rose Speedway


Mixing "Power Cut"

Jan 15, 1973 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Red Rose Speedway


Mixing the medley "Hold Me Tight / Lazy Dynamite / Hands Of Love / Power Cut"

Jan 16, 1973 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Red Rose Speedway



Mixing "Get On The Right Thing"

Jan 21, 1973 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Red Rose Speedway


Mixing "Night Out"

Jan 24, 1973 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Red Rose Speedway - Archive Collection


Recording "My Love"

Jan 25, 1973 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Red Rose Speedway


Recording "My Love"

Jan 26, 1973 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Red Rose Speedway


Overdubs and mixing "My Love"

Jan 27, 1973 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Red Rose Speedway


Mixing "Tragedy"

Jan 28, 1973 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Red Rose Speedway


Overdubs & mixing "Single Pigeon"

Jan 29, 1973 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Red Rose Speedway


"James Paul McCartney" sessions

February - March 1973




Recording "Six O'Clock", "You're Sixteen"

Apr 02, 1973 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Ringo


"Zoo Gang" session

Apr 25, 1973 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Band On The Run / Zoo Gang


Recording "Leave It"

Apr 26, 1973 • Songs recorded during this session appear on McGear


Mixing "Zoo Gang"

May 14, 1973 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Band On The Run / Zoo Gang


"Band On The Run" sessions in Lagos

September 1-23, 1973 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Band On The Run (UK version)


"Band On The Run" sessions #2

October 1973 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Band On The Run (UK version)


Mixing "Helen Wheels"

Oct 02, 1973


"Band On The Run" sessions #3

Late October / Early November 1973 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Band On The Run (UK version)



Mixing "Mama's Little Girl"

Dec 13, 1973 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Red Rose Speedway - Archive Collection

1973 interviews


Why Paul and Linda McCartney Are Still Madly In Love

January 1973 • From Cosmopolitan



Interview for BBC Radio Merseyside

Jan 25, 1973 • From BBC Radio



Henry McCullough In The Talk-In

Apr 14, 1973 • From Sounds


Paul McCartney: Spilling the beans...

Apr 14, 1973 • From Disc and Music Echo


Wings: They're all set for take-off!

Apr 28, 1973 • From Record Mirror



They're the best band in the land

May 04, 1973 • From Disc And Music Echo


BBC Points West Interview

May 11, 1973 • From BBC


Press conference

May 12, 1973


Ten years on - and Rock is still top

May 19, 1973 • From Liverpool Echo


Linda The Unloved?

May 19, 1973 • From New Musical Express


Laine: Wings is nothing special

Jun 09, 1973 • From New Musical Express


Interview for Radio Luxembourg

Jun 30, 1973 • From Radio Luxembourg



Interview at Leicester’s Odeon Theatre

Jul 09, 1973 • From BBC Radio


Paul's Wings find their identity on stage

Jul 21, 1973 • From Record Mirror


H. McCullough meets the Wings Fan Club

Jul 28, 1973 • From New Musical Express


Paul McCartney reviews Paul Simon

August 1973 • From Punch Magazine


Denny Laine - a special musical gift

Aug 11, 1973 • From Record Mirror


Wings in the Air

Oct 27, 1973 • From New Musical Express


Homes Sweet Homes

Nov 17, 1973 • From Tina


Interview for Kenny & Cash Show

Nov 24, 1973 • From Capitol Radio


Lay Off Linda, Says Her Off-Key Paul

Nov 25, 1973 • From Sunday Mirror


Linda - My life with a legend

Nov 29, 1973 • From Daily Mirror


Onwards and upwards

Dec 01, 1973 • From Melody Maker


McCartney On The Run

Dec 01, 1973 • From Record Mirror


Wings Fly Home Intact

Dec 01, 1973 • From Sounds


Interview with the BBC

Dec 07, 1973 • From BBC


Paul's fun on the run

Dec 08, 1973 • From Disc and Music Echo


Paul Hints At Beatle Comeback

Dec 27, 1973 • From Daily Mirror


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