Album: Red Rose Speedway by Wings (1973)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Happy
Format: Album

Description: Red Rose Speedway is the second album by Paul McCartney & Wings, released in 1973 after the relatively weak commercial performance of the band's debut Wild Life, which had been credited only to the then-unknown Wings. The album reached number 1 on the Billboard 200. As of 2013, the album is currently available on the iTunes Store but out of print in the compact disc format.

Artist Background: Following his second solo album, Ram, in 1971, ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his wife, Linda, formed Wings, which was intended to be a full-fledged recording and touring band. Denny Laine, a former guitarist for the Moody Blues, and drummer Denny Seiwell filled out the lineup and Wings released their first album, Wild Life, in December 1971. Wild Life was greeted with poor reviews and was a relative flop. McCartney and Wings, which now featured former Grease Band guitarist Henry McCullough, sp... Part of the London, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, The Beatles

Music Scene: Part of the London, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Happy, 1970s, Album

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Red Rose Speedway is the second album by Paul McCartney & Wings, released in 1973 after the relatively weak commercial performance of the band's debut Wild Life, which had been credited only to the then-unknown Wings. The album reached number 1 on the Billboard 200. As of 2013, the album is currently available on the iTunes Store but out of print in the compact disc format.

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