Video: 'Junior's Farm (DJ Edit)'
(Friday, October 25, 1974) — The single “Junior’s Farm“/”Sally G” by Paul McCartney and Wings was released in the UK today (released in the U.S. on Nov. 4, 1974).
Video: 'Junior’s Farm (2014 Remaster)'
McCartney had his first ideas about writing a song about quiet farm lifestyle during his long family stay at his cottage in Campbeltown, Scotland between April and August 1970, amidst the turbulent break-up of The Beatles, but he shelved his recording project for four years.
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Junior's Farm (Top Of The Pops, 21st November, 1974, Remastered)'
McCartney composed “Sally G” during Wings’ stay in Nashville, Tennessee after visiting a country music club in Printer’s Alley.
Video: 'Sally G (2022 Remaster)'
Like the A-side, it was recorded in Nashville in July 1974 during the same visit.
The song has a strong country influence and includes contributions from Nashville session musicians Vassar Clements, Lloyd Green and Johnny Gimble, supporting Wings.