Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings ITN News Liverpool 1979'

(Friday, November 23, 1979, scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. GMT; during the Wings UK Tour 1979) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings began today what would turn out to be the group’s final tour and McCartney’s last tour for a decade, performing the first of four shows at the Royal Court Theatre in McCartney’s hometown of Liverpool, England. Continue reading McCartney & Wings launch final tour at Royal Court Theatre in Liverpool 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1979) →

Video: 'Paul McCartney Interview with Geraldo Riviera October 24, 1979' (starts repeating at 7:19)

(Wednesday, October 24, 1979) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney was honored today by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most successful composer and music performer of all time. Continue reading Paul McCartney receives Guinness award 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1979) →

Video: 'Sir Paul McCartney & Wings - Arrow Through Me [New Master Exp.] [HD]' (video taped June 6, 1979)

(Saturday, October 13, 1979) — “Arrow Through Me” by former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings, the second single from their album Back to the Egg, peaked at #29 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Arrow Through Me’ by Wings peaks at #29 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1979) →

Video: 'Paul McCartney Live At Buddy Holly Week, Hammersmith Odeon, London, UK (Friday 14th September 1979)'

(Friday, September 14, 1979, 8:00 p.m. BST) — Paul McCartney performed “It’s So Easy” and “Bo Diddley” tonight at the Hammersmith Odeon in London as part of the grand finale of the fourth annual Buddy Holly Week celebration. Continue reading Paul McCartney performs at Buddy Holly tribute concert 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1979) →

Video: 'Sir Paul McCartney & Wings - Arrow Through Me [New Master Exp.] [HD]' (videotaped June 6, 1979)

(Saturday, August 25, 1979) — “Arrow Through Me” by former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings, the second single from their album Back to the Egg, debuted at #83 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Arrow Through Me’ by Wings debuts at #83 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 25 1979) →

Video: 'Paul McCartney - Arrow Through Me' (videotaped June 6, 1979)

(Monday, August 13, 1979) — The single “Arrow Through Me”/“Old Siam, Sir” by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings was released today in the U.S., the second single from the band’s album Back to the Egg. Continue reading ‘Arrow Through Me’/’Old Siam, Sir’ by Wings released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 13 1979) →

(Saturday, July 28, 1979) — “Getting Closer” by former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Getting Closer’ by Wings peaks at #20 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 28 1979) →