In 1971, drummer Denny Seiwell, and ex-Moody Blues guitarist and singer Denny Laine, joined Paul McCartney and wife Linda McCartney to record Paul's third post-Beatles project. The result was Wild Life, the first project to credit Wings. The band name is said to have come to McCartney as he was praying in the hospital while Linda was giving birth to their second child together, Stella McCartney. Paul McCartney recalled in the film Wingspan that the birth of Stella was "a bit of a drama"; there were complications at the birth and that both Linda and the baby almost died. He was praying fervently and the image of wings came to his mind. He decided to name his new band "Wings".
In 1972, McCartney returned to touring, mounting an impromptu tour of UK universities and small European venues (with the group driving around in a van), playing no Beatles numbers. He scored hits with the relatively light singles "Mary Had A Little Lamb" and "Hi Hi Hi" (the latter getting in trouble with the BBC for alleged drug references).
In early 1973, McCartney repeated this pattern, adding ex-Spooky Tooth guitarist Henry McCullough, and re-christening the band Paul McCartney and Wings for the album Red Rose Speedway which yielded the first big Wings hit, the romantic ballad "My Love". That same year, McCartney filmed his first American TV special James Paul McCartney, which was savagely criticised by noted rock journalist Lillian Roxon. Wings also recorded the hit theme song to the James Bond film Live and Let Die, which reunited McCartney with producer George Martin. Over the years, this has remained one of the most memorable of all Bond songs and is always an exciting part of McCartney's concert performances (often played to fireworks).
Following the release of Speedway, Denny Seiwell and Henry McCullough left the band, leaving the McCartneys and Denny Laine to cut their next album at EMI's recording studio in Lagos, Nigeria, recording what turned out to be their breakthrough album, Band on the Run.
The album went to #1 and spawned a half-dozen hit singles including the rockers "Jet" and "Helen Wheels", the acoustic ballad "Bluebird", and the dynamic title track a suite of movements recalling side 2 of Abbey Road. Moreover Band on the Run enjoyed very positive critical reception, and did much to restore McCartney's somewhat damaged post Beatles image. It also included the heavy "Let Me Roll It", which was seen as an affectionate impersonation of John Lennon's solo style.
After this, Jimmy McCulloch and Geoff Britton, lead guitar and drums respectively, joined the band, now rechristened Wings again. The first recording session with the new members was held in Nashville and produced the rocky non-album single "Junior's Farm". The new lineup then moved to New Orleans to create the album Venus and Mars (1975), followed by a return to Nashville for Wings at the Speed of Sound (1976); both albums took top chart positions. During this time, Joe English replaced Britton on drums. Speed of Sound represented a substantial departure from the Wings template in that each member of the band sang at least one song, including Linda ("Cook of the House").
Also during this period, Wings embarked on a very successful and theatrical world tour, documented in the triple-live LP set Wings Over America, which included a late 1975 tour of Australia, McCartney's first visit there since the Beatles' epoch-making Antipodean tour in June 1964. McCartney still mostly shied away from the Beatles catalogue; only five such numbers were typically included in the American shows. Laine sang lead vocal for several songs and McCulloch for one, to emphasize that Wings was more than just a backing band for McCartney. One of the Seattle concerts from the American leg of the 1975/76 world tour was filmed and later released as the concert feature Rockshow (1980). Further hits followed with the singles "Silly Love Songs" and "Let 'Em In".
Also in 1976, McCartney inaugurated Buddy Holly Week in London, founded on what would have been Holly's 40th birthday and marked with an annual celebrity party; his lifelong passion for the music of this rock'n'roll pioneer was also reflected in his acquisition of Holly's publishing catalogue. Ever the astute businessman, McCartney also cannily bought the rights to an off-Broadway musical he had seen in America, and this investment reaped huge returns when the musical was adapted into the smash-hit feature film Grease.
After the world tour, McCartney took a break, but this period produced both the most obscure and the most successful records he has made. During 1977 he released the peculiar, unpromoted and little-known album Thrillington, an orchestral re-make of the earlier Ram album, issued under the pseudonym Percy "Thrills" Thrillington, followed by single version of a live recording of "Maybe I'm Amazed". Later in the year, the band recorded their next album in the Virgin Islands.
At the end of 1977, McCartney released the ballad "Mull of Kintyre", an ode to the Scottish Mull of Kintyre coastal region he had made his home in the early 1970s. Its broad appeal was maximised by a pre-Christmas release, and it became a massive international hit, dominating the charts in Britain, Australia and many other countries over the Christmas/New Year period and becoming one of the biggest selling UK singles of all time.
McCartney released the album London Town in 1978. During the recording of the album in May, 1977, both Joe English and Jimmy McCulloch parted ways with Wings (McCulloch died of a heroin overdose in 1979). Though still released as a Wings album, the band was again reduced to Paul, Linda and Laine and a host of studio players. The album was a major commercial success, reaching #2 on the charts, but featured a markedly softer-rock, synth-based sound and yielded only minor UK hits in "With a Little Luck" and "Girlfriend" (the former was a big hit in the US).
In 1979, Wings released the singles "Goodnight Tonight", "Getting Closer", and "Wonderful Christmastime" and the album Back to the Egg, a critical and commercial failure and the last McCartney project released under the Wings moniker, with McCartney returning to solo billing on future recordings.
In November and December of 1979, Wings performed their final tour of the UK, climaxing with a massive rockestra all-star collection of musicians in London in aid of UNICEF and Kampuchean refugees. This final version of the band included guitarist Laurence Juber and drummer Steve Holly, who had joined the group in 1978. During this tour the live version of "Coming Up" was recorded, this being their final US #1 hit the following year.
Wings continued to demo some more tunes during 1980/1981, but following a disastrous aborted Japanese tour, they fell apart.
Legacy
The longevity and success of Wings can be seen as something of a vindication for McCartney, whose early home-grown solo output, which often featured simpler songs and less lavish production than the Beatles received from George Martin, sometimes led to critical dismissal of his work as "lightweight" next to the seemingly more serious nature of his former bandmates' solo output. Though McCartney was the first Beatle to release a solo album after the official break-up of the band, it was John Lennon's early solo output which initially gained the lead in both critical opinion and commercial success, and George Harrison had scored a huge success with his 1970 triple-album solo debut All Things Must Pass. But by the mid-1970s, Lennon's solo career had run out of steam, and he had stopped recording; Harrison was also fading from view by this time, as by 1976 he had all but retired from recording and performing. As leader of Wings, however, McCartney was rising to a new peak of success. He became the only one of the four Beatles who continued to tour and record regularly in the years after their split.
Wings' 1977 single, "Mull of Kintyre"/"Girls School" is still the biggest-selling non-charity single in the UK (although Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" sold more, its sales include a reissue in aid of the Terence Higgins Trust) and it ranked fourth in the official list of best selling singles in the UK issued in 2002.
Coming Up
Paul McCartney & Wings Lyrics
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One that will never fade away
I want to help you with your problem
Stick around, I say
Coming up, coming up, yeah
Coming up like a flower
Coming up, I say
You want a friend you- can rely on
One who will never fade away
And if you're searching for an answer
Stick around. I say
It's coming up, it's coming up
It's coming up like a flower
It's coming up. yeah
You want some peace and understanding
So everybody can be free
I know that we can get together
We can make it, stick with me
It's coming up, it's coming up
It's coming up like a flower
It's coming up for you and me
Coming up, coming up
It's coming up, it's coming up, I say
It's coming up like a flower
It's coming up
I feel it in my bones
You want a better kind of future
One that everyone can share
You're not alone, we all could use it
Stick around we're nearly there
It's coming up, it's coming up everywhere
It's coming up like a flower
It's coming up for all to share
It's coming up, yeah
It's coming up, anyway
It's coming up like a flower
Coming up
The song "Coming Up" by Paul McCartney & Wings is an uplifting track with lyrics that encourage unity and hope. McCartney addresses the listener's desires for a long-lasting love, dependable friendship, peace and understanding, and a better future for all. He reassures them that he can help with their problems and that they are not alone in their aspirations.
The opening lines "You want a love to last forever, One that will never fade away" suggest the yearning for a relationship that stands the test of time, which is a universal human desire. McCartney then goes on to say "I want to help you with your problem, Stick around, I say" implying that he is willing to be the support system that the listener needs to achieve their goals.
In the second verse, McCartney addresses the listener's desire for friendship and answers, and again assures them that he will be there to offer support. The chorus "Coming up, coming up, yeah, Coming up like a flower" represents the growth and blooming of hope and positivity.
The last verse touches upon the shared aspirations for a better future and reminds the listener that they are not alone in their quest for a more peaceful and harmonious world. The repeated chorus at the end reaffirms the message of hope and anticipation for a positive outcome.
Overall, the lyrics in "Coming Up" convey a message of unity, positivity, and hope for a better future. McCartney acts as a friend and supporter for the listener, encouraging them to stick around and hold on to their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
You want a love to last forever
You desire a love that will endure the test of time and never fade away.
One that will never fade away
A relationship that will never lose its spark and passion or decay over time.
I want to help you with your problem
I am willing to lend my support and assistance to help you overcome your difficulties or obstacles.
Stick around, I say
Stay with me, I urge you to stay and not give up.
Coming up, coming up, yeah
Something exciting and good is on the horizon, approaching us quickly.
Coming up like a flower
Referring to something beautiful, blooming, and growing with vibrant energy.
You want a friend you- can rely on
Someone trustworthy who will always be there for you no matter what happens.
And if you're searching for an answer
If you are seeking the truth or solution to a problem or question.
It's coming up, it's coming up
Something is coming soon or is about to happen.
It's coming up like a flower
Whatever is coming up is blossoming and growing with vitality and positivity.
It's coming up for you and me
Whatever is coming up is meant for us and our improvement or benefit.
You want some peace and understanding
Desired feelings of tranquility and comprehension of others and situations.
So everybody can be free
Everyone can enjoy liberty and not be constrained in any way by society or others.
I know that we can get together
I am confident that we can unite and work together to achieve our goals.
We can make it, stick with me
We can succeed and overcome obstacles as long as we stay together and work hard.
It's coming up for you and me
Whatever is coming up is meant for us and our improvement or benefit.
You want a better kind of future
You desire a brighter, more positive future for yourself and for everyone else.
One that everyone can share
One that is accessible to all and is not exclusive or divisive.
You're not alone, we all could use it
You are not the only one who desires a better future; we all do.
Stick around we're nearly there
Stay with us, we are close to achieving the better future we aspire to.
It's coming up everywhere
The good and positive future we seek is appearing and manifesting in all aspects of life.
It's coming up for all to share
The better future we strive for can be enjoyed and experienced by everyone.
It's coming up, anyway
Irrespective of any hindrances, the new and improved future is rapidly approaching.
I feel it in my bones
I sense and believe with every fiber of my being that a bright and positive future is on the way.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Paul McCartney
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@lgaytan65
@@blazinchalice Don't get me wrong, I love Paul, but John's lyrics were in my opinion more impacting than McCartney's.
I wouldn't say that Helter Skelter was the first "true" heavy metal song. Have you heard of a guy named Jimi Hendrix??? The only reason Helter Skelter got more air play on AM stations in 1968 was that it was the Beatles.
I mean, Lennon's "Yer Blues" on the same White Album with it's rougher edged lyrics was more of a "true" heavy metal song than "Skelter" was in my opinion.
You have to remember that "heavy metal" was more of an underground kind of music back then & the Beatles popularity obviously helped push that song when other lesser artists didn't have the same clout at that time.
But there were quite a bit of bands already playing true "heavy metal" around 1968 that only certain college FM stations were playing.
@opalogarodiva
You want a love to last forever
One that will never fade away
I want to help you with your problem
Stick around, I say
It's coming up
It's coming up
Coming up, like a flower
Coming up
Yeah, hey
You got it
You want a friend you can rely on
One who will never fade away
I know you're searching for an answer
Stick around, I say
It's coming up
Yeah, it's coming up
Coming up, on the hour
Coming up
Yeah, hey, yeah
I like that
Yeah
You want a better kind of future
One that everyone could share
You're not alone, we all could use it
Stick around, we're nearly there
It's coming up
Yeah, it's coming up
All right, it's coming up, like a flower
Coming up
Oh, clap your hands, c'mon
Clap your hands
You want a love to last forever
One that will never fade away
I'd like to help you with your problem
Stick around
Pretty baby, I say
It's coming up
Hey, it's coming up
Oh, it's coming up, like a flower
Coming up
Pretty babe, I wanna say
Coming up, on the hour
Coming up
Yeah, yeah, hey
Coming up, pretty baby
Coming up, oh you better believe it
Coming up, like a flower
Coming up
Coming up
@alejolopera
What a great team Linda and paul made ..... lovely
@nelsonc6173
@thinchrisful So? He stayed with her until she died and was devoted to her. It's not like he married her and eventually dumped her.
@ZAOUWV
In love yeah , musically no
@brjohn1960
Exactly what I thought too...
@gerardoomarperezvazquez704
Al parecer tiene un gran gusto por la música profe
@noratahiri4361
https://youtu.be/iqbT5IoXiMU
@robertbefumo8189
It's such a blast seeing Paul as his young Beatle-self and looking exactly as he did in '64.
@rodolfofederighi3793
@@paulmccartney220 jajaaja
@xavizzz3184
@Paul McCartney I belived it for a second
@Greenballoffire
yeah like how?