The north american leg constituted band leader paul mccartneys first live performances there since the beatles final tour, in 1966, and the only time wings would perform live in the us. Poster measures 25 x 19 and has been rolled up for years some yellowing from age but would like great framed. Vivid seats is here to make sure you have a great seat as wings over america blows through your town. This deluxe edition of the historic 1976 live album is a stunning limited edition four book, fourdisc 3 cd 1 dvd numbered box set featuring the original wings over america album remastered at abbey road studios, a bonus audio disc recorded live at san franciscos cow palace, a bonus dvd containing the rarely seen 75minute tv special wings over the world, a 110page commemorative tour.
Paul mccartney wings over america deluxe edition track. Wings over america was a tripledisc live album released in 1976, following the month wings over the world tour which visited 10 countries. The forum in inglewood on 23 june 1976 richard cory, ive just seen a face, you gave me the answer, go now and let em in. Wings concert setlist at wembley empire pool, london on. Wings over america tickets wings over america tour. Wings over america wings, paul mccartney, paul mccartney. In 1975 and 1976 paul mccartney and wings undertook the epic wings over the world tour, the. Does anyone know what us cities each of the 28 selections from wings over america meaning the original 3lp and 2cd issues were culled from. Paul mccartney program book wings over america tour 1975. Paul mccartney and the wings program book wings over america.
The wings over the west tour begins in las vegas and ends in. Paul and the rest of wings were in prime form playing mostly his songs, from early beatles. Those of us who are old enough remember the wings over america tour this set is a real treat in 1976 it was a legendary tour for mccartney and to almost 40 years later have the chance to delve deep in the pauls archives for the tour is a really treat for the serious fan. Paul mccartney and wings wings over america cd new. Wings of america is an american indian youth development program of the earth circle foundation, inc. Looking back at paul mccartneys wings over america tour. For years the ticket sat in my wings over america album, but over time it got lost. Discover the best parts of west coast america with our carefully curated wings over the west escorted tour, with stays in some stylish hotels and truly memorable excursions.
Its full of black and white pics of paul, linda and the band, their fans, roadies, the stadiums and tour crew. Recorded throughout the bands wings over america u. It measures approximately 10x14, contains 28 pages of color photos. Paul mccartney and the wings program book wings over. Compare wings over america to mccartneys current out there tour or even the 198990 world tour, and experience how he gradually grew more comfortable in his own solo skin enough to finally revisit and revel in his beatles years. A previously unreleased 20track live album of wings first tour their 1972 wings over europe trek is included with a replicated tour.
Basically, there are two things that rock bands do. Wings over america is the monumental live album by paul mccartney and wings, originally released in december of 1976. Coming soon wings over america deluxe edition buy now. Get the wings setlist of the concert at wembley empire pool, london, england on october 20, 1976 from the 197576 wings over the world tour and other wings setlists for free on setlist. Alan partridge once described wings as only the band the beatles could have been, and nowhere is this more evident than on wings over america, a live document of some sort of bizarre arenabadfingerbeatles tribute band. After leaving the moodies, laine embarked upon a string of shortlived yet.
This was part of the wings over the world tour that also spawned the triple live album wings over america. From this tour came both the legendary wings over america triple live album and this epic concert film. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. If there is a problem, we will do everything we can to. Wings at the speed of sound finally gave each member a chance to front a track, and the wings over america tour did the same though lindas cook of the house was conspicuously absent.
The album was recorded during the american leg of the bands 197576 wings over the world tour. Paul mccartney reissues wings over america no treble. Buy paul mccartney wings over america on cd on sale. Some nice tid bits of information regarding the upcoming wings over america reissue. We have more than 40,000 positive feedback and a 99. I believe that the tour was jimmy mccullochs finest moment with wings and i was delighted to.
More than 600,000 people attended wings 31 shows in the united states and canada, held between 3 may and 23 june 1976. Then, nearly tons of equipment, including 37 guitars, were transported in three articulated trucks across america. Wings over america concert tour program 1976 paul mccartney. While currently on his out there tour, paul mccartney is continuing to reissue his classic material with a new version of wings over america. Wings exudes the concept of professional entertainment that has characterized mccartney from the beginning, and its playing here is perfect for the silly.
Paul mccartney wings 1972 tour concert program tour book. Wings over america is a triple live album by the britishamerican rock band wings, released in december 1976. Weitere informationen zum album offizielle homepage. After a pair of lowkey, doityourself solo albums, mccartney decided he. The track listing, and other details around paul mccartneys forthcoming wings over america deluxe edition, have leaked and assuming they are correct it is looking like we will be getting the following physical formats on 4 june 20. Wings over america marks an important step in this journey, and is still an enjoyable listen. In march of 1976 he released wings at the speed of sound and launched a tour of america, following which he released wings over. Woasf offers named scholarships to donors who would like to honor or memorialize a loved one. The wings over america segment of the tour began in fort worth, texas on may 3, 1976. With the release of wings over america, a threerecord document of the wings show that sold out in every city it played last year, the reason for that success is put into a clear perspective. For the five beatles songs included, mccartney elected to reverse the. Further to yesterdays news about paul mccartneys forthcoming wings over america reissue, today we bring you the first photo of what the deluxe box version of this set looks like, and further clarification of the specification the set will actually come with four books all housed within a numbered hardbound slipcase. Paul mccartney intentionally started wings as a lowkey operation, beginning with a brief tour of english universities, followed by a european tour and a fuller set of dates across britain. The wings over the world tour was a series of concerts in 1975 and 1976 by the angloamerican rock band wings performed in britain, australia, europe, the.
This deluxe edition of the historic 1976 live album is a stunning limited edition fourbook, fourdisc 3 cd 1 dvd numbered box set featuring the original wings over america album remastered at abbey road studios, a bonus audio disc recorded live at san franciscos cow palace, a bonus dvd containing the rarely seen 75minute tv special wings over the world, a 110. To purchase tickets to wings over america concerts, just click on one of the wings over america tour dates above. Poster measures 25 x 19 and has been rolled up for years some yellowing from age but would like. Recorded throughout the band s wings over america u. Since paul mccartney fervently wanted to believe wings was a real rock band, he had the group record an album or two and then took them on the road. Paul mccartneys long lost animated tv special from wings. Next on this comprehensive tour is a trip along the historic route 66 to antelope canyon and monument valley. Wings were never a particularly gifted band, and nowhere is that more evident than on wings over america. Paul mccartneys gift for melody has never been limited to lilting romantic sentiments, and this is sort of a shockingly riffy album for macca. Paul mccartney wings over the world documetal completo edicion 20. This is wings live album, recorded during the north american leg of their wings over the world tour in 1976.
You could make the argument that no less than paul mccartneys entire postbeatles career hinges on wings over america. The official album songbook to accompany wings over america, one of very few live albums to make number one in america incidentally, the bands fifth number one album in a row. As a live concert recording the amalgamation of numerous ones the band performed this really stands out both for the quality of the songs and the sheer. Paul mccartney the beatles lifesize cardboard standup standee cutout poster new. Paul mccartney wings over america 4 cddeluxe box set. Looking back at paul mccartneys wings over america tour sept. The wings over the world tour was a series of concerts in 1975 and 1976 by the britishamerican rock band wings performed in britain, australia, europe, the united states and canada. I dont know why this wasnt included in the deluxe box set of wings over america as it would be a great companion to the other books in that set. Listen to over 60 million songs, anywhere with amazon music unlimited. Get the best deal for paul mccartney memorabilia from the largest online selection at. Very good, surface wear, edge wear, age discoloration see picture for more detail. Program is in good condition with just some normal creasing. We have been fulltime on ebay since halloween 1998. Theres also talk of a reproduction tour program and wings badge in the deluxe edition.
Paul mccartney and wings wings over america reissue. The release is a remastered take of the 1976 triple album that captured the band during their wings over america tour of the same year. The upcoming wings over america reissue steve hoffman. Matters arent really helped by the fact that the large set list gives mccartney full opportunity to show off his vast array of affected voices, from crooner to rocker to bluesman. This is an original concert program tour book from paul mccartneys 1976 american tour wings over america. Rumor is that wings over the world will be included as the dvd companion to wings over america. Get the best deals on paul mccartney memorabilia when you shop the largest online selection at.