What happened for Paul in 1982

In April 1982, “Tug Of War” was released, and became number one hit in many countries, selling over one million copies in the United States in the year of its release.  “Ebony and Ivory“, one of the singles from the album, was Paul McCartney’s record 28th single to hit number one on the Billboard 100.

Work started on the follow-up album, “Pipes Of Peace“, to be released at the end of 1983. And in November, McCartney also started working on a project which would keep him busy for two years, his first (and last) movie, “Give My Regards To Broad Street“.

Last updated on May 2, 2020

Albums released in 1982


Tug Of War

By Paul McCartney • Official album

Albums Paul McCartney contributed to, released in 1982



Standard Time

By Laurence Juber • Official album


Thriller

By Michael Jackson • Official album

Films released in 1982


Ebony and Ivory (Solo version - version 1)

1982 • For Paul McCartney


Ebony And Ivory (Solo version - version 2)

1982 • For Paul McCartney • Directed by Keith McMillan


Ebony and Ivory (with Stevie Wonder)

1982 • For Paul McCartney • Directed by Keith McMillan


Here Today (version 1)

1982 • For Paul McCartney • Directed by Maurice Phillips


Here Today (version 2)

1982 • For Paul McCartney


Take it Away

1982 • For Paul McCartney • Directed by John MacKenzie


The Cooler

1982 • For Ringo Starr • Directed by Lol Creme


Tug Of War (The McCartney Years)

1982 • For Paul McCartney • Directed by Maurice Phillips


Tug Of War (version 1)

1982 • For Paul McCartney • Directed by Maurice Phillips

Concerts, TV & radio shows


Top Of The Pops

May 06, 1982 •


'Take It Away' promotional video filming

Jun 23, 1982 • United Kingdom • Borehamwood • Elstree Studios

Recording sessions in 1982


Mixing "Ebony And Ivory"

Jan 19, 1982 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Tug Of War


Recording "Tug Of Peace"

Jan 29, 1982 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Pipes Of Peace


Recording "It's Not On"

Feb 02, 1982 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Pipes Of Peace - Archive Collection


Mixing "It's Not On"

Feb 25, 1982 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Pipes Of Peace - Archive Collection


"The Girl Is Mine" session

March - April 1982 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Thriller


Sessions with Michael Jackson

April 1982 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Pipes Of Peace


Recording "The Girl Is Mine"

Apr 14 - 16, 1982 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Thriller


Recording "Pipes Of Peace"

Sep 10, 1982 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Pipes Of Peace


Recording "Through Our Love"

Sep 14, 1982 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Pipes Of Peace


Recording "So Bad"

Sep 16, 1982 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Pipes Of Peace


"Give My Regards To Broad Street" sessions

December 1982 to July 1984 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Give My Regards To Broad Street (CD version)

Songs written in 1982


Pipes Of Peace

Officially appears on Pipes Of Peace


So Bad

Officially appears on Pipes Of Peace


Somebody Who Cares

Officially appears on Tug Of War


The Girl Is Mine

Officially appears on The Girl Is Mine


The Other Me

Officially appears on Pipes Of Peace


Through Our Love

Officially appears on Pipes Of Peace


Tug Of Peace

Officially appears on Pipes Of Peace

1982 interviews


McCartney Interview Part 1

1982 • From Jamming!




Paul McCartney flying on clipped wings

April/May 1982 • From Music Express


Keeping the Faith

Apr 20, 1982 • From Los Angeles Times


Paul McCartney Looks Back

May 03, 1982 • From Newsweek


Playgirl: Paul!

Jun 01, 1982 • From Playgirl


Tug Of War - Paul McCartney talks to Andy Mackay

Aug 01, 1982 • From Club Sandwich


'I'd like to know my photography could pay the rent'

Sep 21, 1982 • From The Guardian


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