Wings - Venus And Mars US Cassette LP Facory Sealed *NEW*

Venus And Mars by Wings.

Produced in the U.S.   1987

Factory Sealed / Mint

Wings (also known as Paul McCartney and Wings) was a British-American rock band formed by Paul McCartney after The Beatles’ breakup. Active through most of the 1970s, Wings became one of the decade’s biggest acts, blending pop, rock, and soft balladry, and showcasing McCartney’s melodic genius in a more band-oriented context.

🔹 Quick Facts:

• Formed: 1971

• Disbanded: 1981

• Founder: Paul McCartney – vocals, bass, piano

• Core Members:

  • Linda McCartney – keyboards, backing vocals

  • Denny Laine (formerly of The Moody Blues) – guitar, vocals

  • Various lead guitarists and drummers over the years (including Jimmy McCulloch, Joe English, Henry McCullough)

🔹 Style & Identity:

• Wings started as a low-key, back-to-basics band and evolved into a chart-topping stadium rock act

• McCartney’s pop instincts remained central, but the band dabbled in folk, rock, glam, and soul

• Known for tight melodies, lush harmonies, and frequent lineup changes

🔹 Key Albums:

1. Wild Life (1971)

   • Lo-fi and raw debut

   • Mixed reviews but features early gems like “Tomorrow”

2. Red Rose Speedway (1973)

   • More polished and melodic

   • Includes “My Love”, a major hit

3. Band on the Run (1973)

   • Critical and commercial breakthrough

   • Recorded in Lagos, Nigeria under difficult conditions

   • Includes “Jet”, “Let Me Roll It”, “Band on the Run”

4. Venus and Mars (1975)

   • Glossier production, arena rock energy

   • “Listen to What the Man Said” was a #1 hit

5. Wings at the Speed of Sound (1976)

   • Featured more band member vocals

   • Includes “Silly Love Songs”, “Let ’Em In”

6. London Town (1978)

   • Softer, more introspective

   • Hit: “With a Little Luck”

7. Back to the Egg (1979)

   • More rock-oriented, featured the short-lived “Wings Rockestra”

   • Not as commercially successful, but a cult favorite for some fans

🔹 Essential Songs:

• “Band on the Run” – epic, cinematic, Beatlesque

• “Jet” – glam-rock energy

• “Live and Let Die” – explosive James Bond theme

• “My Love” – soft rock classic with a legendary guitar solo

• “Silly Love Songs” – self-aware pop masterpiece

• “Let Me Roll It” – Lennon-esque and soulful

• “Listen to What the Man Said” – upbeat and lush

• “With a Little Luck” – synth-heavy 70s soft pop

🔹 Tours & Live Performances:

• Wings became a touring powerhouse by the mid-1970s

• Wings Over America (1976) – massive U.S. tour and live triple album

• Known for playing post-Beatles hits and Wings material, but not much Beatles content at the time

🔹 Legacy:

• Though often overshadowed by The Beatles, Wings was one of the biggest bands of the 1970s

• Helped Paul McCartney establish post-Beatles credibility and success

• Their best work—especially Band on the Run—is considered among McCartney’s finest

• Linda McCartney’s role was controversial at first, but she became a symbol of loyalty, family, and spirit within the band

🔹 Fun Facts:

• The band was often referred to as “Paul McCartney and Wings” for marketing, but McCartney emphasized it as a group effort

• McCartney wrote “Let Me Roll It” as a possible nod or response to John Lennon’s solo sound

• Wingspan (2001) – a documentary and compilation album chronicled their rise and hits

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