Description
This collection charts the story of a band as it became one of the biggest-selling acts of all time. With US #1 singles including âMy Love,â âBand on the Run,â âListen to What the Man Said,â âSilly Love Songs,â and âWith a Little Luckâ (featured on all WINGS formats) and over 22 million albums sold around the world, Wings defied expectations. âMull of Kintyreâ became the first single in the UK to sell more than two million copies â overtaking âShe Loves Youâ to become the biggest-selling single of all time in the UK.
At their core Wings were a great rock band, but as WINGS amply demonstrates, they were so much more: The sprawling compilation showcases the bandâs versatility with a staggering tracklisting that spans pop, folk, soul, reggae and experimentation with songs like âC Moon,â âGoodnight Tonight,â âArrow Through Me,â âWild Lifeâ and more.
Following the breakup of The Beatles, McCartney found himself adrift, having parted ways with his lifelong collaborators and closest friends. He missed the camaraderie, the creative spark that came from being in a band. Faced with the daunting choice of walking away from music or starting over, Wings was born.
Formed in 1971 with his wife Linda McCartney and guitarist Denny Laine, Wings quickly became Paulâs vehicle for both personal healing and artistic rebirth. Over the course of a decade, the band released seven studio albums and charted an ambitious, unpredictable journey that blended musical experimentation with global success. Rather than rely on past glories, Wings forged their own identity, often in the face of critical skepticism and frequent lineup changes. Their story is one of triumph, resilience, and a deep belief in the power of reinvention.