Band on the Run [Remastered/Bonus Disc] Paul McCartney & Wings

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CD - Remastered / Special Edition

  • Release Date: 03/09/1999
  • 2 Disc Set
  • Sales Rank: 14,873
  • Label: CAPITOL
  • UPC: 724349917620

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Band on the Run [Remastered/Bonus Disc]

Disc 1
1LISTENBand on the Run 5:13
2LISTENJet 4:08
3LISTENBluebird 3:23
4LISTENMrs. Vandebilt 4:41
5LISTENLet Me Roll It 4:50
6LISTENMamunia 4:50
7LISTENNo Words 2:34
8LISTENHelen Wheels 3:47
9LISTENPicasso's Last Words (Drink to Me) 5:49
10LISTENNineteen Hundred and Eighty Five 5:28

Disc 2
1LISTENDialogue Intro/Band on the Run Nicely Toasted Mix 1:13
2LISTENBand on the Run /Dialogue Link I Original Version 2:17
3LISTENBand on the Run Barn Rehearsal 4:59
4LISTENDialogue Link 2/Mamunia /Dialogue/Mamunia /Dia ... / Denny Laine Original Version 4:22
5LISTENBluebird Live 0:55
6Bluebird /Dialogue Link 4 Original Version 0:23
7LISTENDialogue Link 5/No Words /Dialogue / Geoff Emerick Original Version 1:24
8LISTENNo Words /Dialogue Link 6/Dialogue/Dialogue/Band on the ... [Original V / Tony Visconti 1:47
9LISTENJet /Dialogue Link 7/Jet /Dialogue / Al Coury Original Version 2:55
10LISTENJet Berlin Soundcheck 3:51
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The consensus of critics, as well as cold hard sales figures, says that Band on the Run was Paul McCartney's most successful solo album -- and so, shortly after the 25th anniversary of its release, Band on the Run got the deluxe boxed treatment. The original album itself was remastered yet again, the sound improved only slightly over previous versions, and the track order made to follow that of the U.S. release (the British version does not include "Helen Wheels"). The real attraction of this box, though, is the second disc, a radio-style program containing interviews with Paul, Linda Mac, Wings member Denny Laine, and other contributors, plus demos, rehearsals, assorted outtakes, and edited portions from the original album. The documentary makes it clear that not only was Band on the Run an artistic triumph over very trying conditions -- the defection of two-fifths of Wings and the whimsical decision to record in the primitive, sometimes dangerous conditions of Lagos, Nigeria -- it was a marketing triumph as well. Capitol promotion man Al Coury tells how he spotted the hitmaking potential of "Jet," the album's second single and the one that really launched it into chart orbit. A lot of attention, perhaps too much, is also paid to the making of the album's cover photo, elevating it to the level of the cover art of Sgt. Pepper's and Abbey Road. Interestingly, Laine gets one fact wrong on the interview disc -- they played "Picasso's Last Words," not "Mamunia," in Ginger Baker's Lagos studio -- which Mark Lewisohn's authoritative liner notes make clear. You also get a reproduction of the poster that came with the LP. All of this comes at a two-CDs-for-the-price-of-one deal -- which should be downright irresistible for those who haven't replaced their original LPs. Richard S. Ginell, All Music Guide

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Pauls Best Album with a little historyby JohnQ

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August 18, 2009: Band On The Run is certainly Paul's best post Beatles album and as such most of these songs are very familiar but they are best heard in the context of the album. It is rather odd that, so far, all attempts to make a greatest hits album of Paul's work has ended with a very unsatisfying result but put back into the context of their original album these songs come vibrantly alive. This anniversary edition is very nice. The original album has never sounded better and the second CD, which is mostly interviews on the making of the album (with a couple of rare cuts), is more interesting and fun than I expected it to be (although I doubt if its a CD thats going to be played very often). The nice thing is that they have put a very reasonable price on this set. On a personal note: James Coburn was always a favorite actor (who is on the cover) and its hard to know that we'll never have another movie from him, but I can always watch "The Presidents Analyst" when I need a good laugh.

I Also Recommend: Ram [Bonus Tracks], Red Rose Speedway [4 Bonus Tracks].

Great packaging!by Anonymous

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February 02, 2003: This is a fantastic re-release of a fantastic set of numbers. It is a must have. WHO CARES IF THE CASE DOES NOT FIT A CD CARRIER! Those of us oldies appreciate the old, multi Lp box look. BUY IT! AND ENJOY IT!


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