“Band On The Run” is a quick 3 movement suite, beginning with an easy going guitar riff pattern, progressing to a funk-inspired transition, and ending with a folk finale.
“Jet” was inspired by McCartney’s dog, Jet, and is fast paced and electric. Singles “Jet” and the title track, “Band On The Run”, both spent time in the Top 10 on charts internationally. Despite all the inconveniences, Band On The Run proved itself to be a hit. Paul also had to be taken to the hospital for a bronchial spasm triggered by excessive smoking. Paul and Linda were robbed one evening at knifepoint, losing some valuables and demo tapes that the band had previously recorded. Once in Lagos, the band continued to face even more difficulties. A week before the band’s departure to Africa, Paul and two of his fellow bandmates got into an argument, resulting in guitarist Henry McCullough and drummer Denny Seiwell leaving the band. However, it was almost anything but as they arrived at the end of monsoon season.
Band members Paul and Linda decided they wanted to record the album outside of London, and settled on Lagos, due to the sunny and relaxing vibe. Set to arrive in Lagos in early August, McCartney intended for this album to be a fresh new take for the band, after the mixed reception of the first two albums.
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Read more: Dad Rock Bi-Weekly: Fleetwood Mac – Rumours From having two band members quit before the trip to Africa and other less than ideal situations, McCartney’s signature style still shines through, making this album feel more like an experimental Beatles album than anything. Recorded in Lagos, located on the west coast of Africa, this album faced setbacks from the very beginning. Three years after the breakup of The Beatles, Band On the Run was the third and most popular studio album to come from Paul McCartney & Wings. By Jessica Jones, Staff Writer Original Release Date: December 5th, 1973
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