Nice, Andrew. I went to my local record store (in Inverness) last Monday to buy the CD and, to my pleasant surprise, the sales dude (who is literally named after Paul because Macca was mum's favourite Beatle) told me that the album had sold out on the day the shop received it. We had a nice chat about Beatley stuff and he took my phone number so that he can call me as soon as they get in a new delivery.
I've been listening to this all weekend and it is easily my favorite Wings release ever!! It's pure brilliance, song wise. The sound quality is excellent! Sounds like you're in the room with them. Incredible how tight they were at this time. McCartney is in fine form here!
Just received the vinyl and CD versions of this album a few days ago and it sounds great and the band is in great form. It is nice to have these songs in better quality (even better than some of the archive versions) Thanks for your review Andrew!
I didn’t care too much about Wings in their day mainly because I was in mourning over the breakup of the Beatles. But I have a newfound respect for the band. My greatest respect goes to Paul McCartney, who could pull it off successfully with two groups, despite that Wings changed their lineup a few times.
One Hand Clapping's always had this mysterious feel to it since we've only ever been drip-fed bits and pieces of it over the years, so it's nice to have a polished up official release now. I really like these performances, the more upbeat tracks in particular are incredibly energetic.
As someone originally from Southport and a fan of Paul, it was great to learn about the song Blackpool, which I've never heard before. What a pleasant surprise. Thanks, Andrew.
Listening to the album as I write these lines… Raw energy, strong presence of Linda, Paul’s voice booming through on Jet, Soily and the rest. It is a fresh discovery for me. Never had the chance to get my hands on bootlegs, which is probably for the best. The sound on Apple music is fantastic with Dolby Atmos. Will definitely get my hands on the vinyl. A great release!!!! It is on par with the best of Wings. My ears are happy. Thx Paul for this unexpected gift 💝
Fine work, Andrew! An unboxing/history lesson/review, all rolled up into one! This release was a dream come true for me and it did not disappoint! I would easily rank this in my top 10. The mix is stellar (both stereo & particularly Dolby Atmos) and one of my last Macca "grails" was achieved with a version of Blue Moon Of Kentucky that is not sourced from a scratchy acetate. Minor "grail" achievement goes to Baby Face without the overdubbed narrative. Quick shout out goes to Geoff Britton. He may not have been a "clever" drummer like Joe English, but from a sheer power standpoint, he was a force of nature!
Thanks Andrew, on the basis of your great review I ordered the limited edition for the bargain price of 53 euro. I also have the dvd that came with the first reissue of band on the run. Will dig it out and watch later. 🤘
Absolutely amazing record! I had not listened to the bootlegs and I'm in love with it. Definitive TLAWR even if it's cut in the medley. Paul's voice is insane, what a genius.
This is one vinyl venture. I’m holding out on buying. After years of listening to all these tracks on bootlegs, it was a treat listening to One Hand Clapping on streaming for the first time in such great quality! One thing I would’ve suggested if they could have included video on a DVD from the TV performance and of course backyard performance at Abbey Road. That would’ve been a real treat. As always, thanks for another informative video Andrew! Cheers!
Nowadays there is far too much conversation and comment about Paul’s voice and the effect age has had. It would be far more sensible for us to all reflect on how good Paul’s voice was at its peak. At this time in his life he was an excellent vocalist and this LP shows that he was in total command of his performances and had the versatility which many top level singers wish they had. Listening to these performances it’s quite stunning how easy he makes it seem. It’s about time this was released and given the attention that it deserves. Very nice review as always! Great work.
Great, Andrew! I enjoyed the backstory of the album and how it came to be named. I have bought the CD version and I'm really impressed with both the selection of songs and the remix. A very worthy McCartney and Wings release!
Thanks for another well researched video, with fascinating detail. This period was one of Paul's most creatively fertile. I haven't bought the One Hand Clapping yet. To me it's most interesting as the inspiration of what would result in the most exciting three record live album of the seventies, Wings Over America, and a culmination of Paul's effort to find artistic achievement rivaling the Beatles. My only disappointment was that Wings Over America couldn't have included songs from Ram or Wild Life (i.e. Back Seat of My Car, Uncle Albert Admiral Halsey, Tomorrow, Dear Friend). The biggest omission from Wings Over America was, of course, Let It Be. Interesting that Paul was rehearsing it but then cut it from the playlist for the tour. P. S. I wish Denny Laine could have seen this.
Nice finally have all of the One Hand Clapping officially released. A lot of it is hit or miss, but so it is brilliant. Great video John, and thanks for sharing.
Enjoyed Andrew!! I think this is right up there - as far as Wings releases go. Vibrant, energetic & well performed!! Particularly impressed with "Soily".
Just received by CD copy and I really like the alternate versions, particularly Jet, Band On The Run, Live and Let Die, My Love, Juniors Farm and Hi Hi Hi. A time when McCartney's voice was at its peak.
Fantastic review, Andrew! You even shared with all of us the very moment you opened your own copy! I have one wish in life : 🙏 I really hope that some day soon all the Hamburg tapes be cleaned with today’s magical technology, all copyright issues sorted and finally be made available as official Beatles material.
Great video, as usual! Just a comment: "Suicide" was officially released on the "McCartney" Archive Collection in 2011. However, it is not the "One Hand Clapping" version, but the one heard at the end of "Hot As Sun/Glasses".
The sound is great and the versions of the songs such as “Maybe I’m amaze” are given a fresh take. “Go now”, “Soily”, “1985” and “I’ll give you a ring” are my favorites from this.
Hi Andrew I just finished listening to One Hand Clapping. I very much enjoyed listening to the album. These recordings in my opinion show Wings in great form. I wish a dvd/blu-ray would be released of the fim that was shot. That would be an awesome live document of Wings 1974. I also have a bootleg called The Nashville Sessions on cd which some of the tracks appear. Thanks for another great and entertaining video. Have a great day Andrew.
Hi Andrew! Love your work. Maybe I’m amazed at the way Paul shows regained confidence and you can hear it in his singing, specially My love. My god! Best regards.
One hand clapping is by far my top 5 favorites Paul McCartney albums l listened to to the mp3 version first I didn’t want to open the sealed copy but now I’ll have too
"the sound of one hand clapping" is a famous Zen koan, a type of riddle or paradoxical statement used in Zen Buddhism to provoke deep thought and challenge conventional thinking. This particular koan originates from the teachings of the Japanese Zen master Hakuin Ekaku. The purpose of such koans is to transcend logical reasoning and prompt a meditative state, encouraging practitioners to experience a direct insight into the nature of reality.
Perfect timing Andrew! I think my personal favorite on this album is actually "Let's love" what a beautiful version of this song and at the same time so brief. I have the band on the run from the archive collection and I'm gonna be making time to watch the DVD one of these days. After your video now I'm considering buying the vinyl version but we'll see, I don't wanna break the bank with Paul's new tour just around the corner. Happy Saturday all!
Buena andrew !!!...muy buen video....lo acabo de escuchar en version archivos FLAC y tiene versiones muy agradable a pesar de ser canciones ya conocidas del repertorio de paul ...saludos desde PERU!
I think the triple live album “Wings Over America” is Paul’s best album. Great songs that sound better live, such as Maybe I’m Amazed and Let Me Roll It. Change my mind.
@@charlesbronson4282 Agreed, although I wouldn't say by far. I still need to give London Town and Back to the Egg a listen, but my Wings album rankings are (including Paul's first two solo albums): Ram Band on the Run Wings Over America Venus and Mars McCartney Wild Life Wings at the Speed of Sound Red Rose Speedway It's incredible that was his output 1970-1976. Paul McCartney is a force of nature.
Great review Andrew ! Like you, I feel it's a shame that the film footage of these recordings in Abbey Road in 1974 were not released ! Maybe one day soon, who knows ! Cheers from Montreal Canada !
Nice Job, Andrew. Geoff Britton gets the credit, I think, for propelling this performance. The others must play to his level of intensity. Really great.
I'm enjoying it. I wasn't too familiar with the project, other than what was on the Band on the Run Archive Edition. So I never heard any bootlegs before. The live-in-studio feel and oldies covers made me think of Get Back/Let It Be and that Paul was giving that concept another shot.
I hadn't thought about him doing Blackpool at that Chaos And Creation At Abbey Road event. So he did it for the backyard tape, and at a promotional event for Chaos And Creation In The Backyard... Nice.
I'll have to check this out eventually. I don't know how much of this material ended up being played at concerts, but I do know that this has to be better than the bootlegs (or even audience tapes of the shows this material might have been played at). Paul McCartney is a HUGE star, and needed to be a bit selective of just "how" and "who" he performed with...and for how long. Let's face it, he's captain of his ship!! You mentioned the WINGS OVER AMERICA tour, and that proves the point about how Paul has to be "picky," and/or the final voice when it comes to alll the decidion making. To me, the WINGS OVER AMERICA album has always sounded bad, from a sound-engineering standpoint. But, if Paul didn't put something "official" from that tour, the bootleggers would. So, very good on Paul, and for us, that he's putting this out now.
Must say I didn't have high expectations for a "live" in the studio Atmos mix, but I was very pleasantly surprised listening on my Sony WH-CH520 headphones. The McCartney albums released so far in Atmos have been excellent and I hope Ram is released that way soon.
I'd say that EP makes that whole package worth buying...what a document! That said...I can't believe I never heard of this release until watching your video here! I "rushed out" and immediately bought the Apple Music version. I still use my Apple EarPods, but I believe I'll get a little more value if I switch to your AirPods Pro. I've yet to actually HEAR the Dolby Atmos sound present on some of my Apple Music selections. Mahalo...for springing yet ANOTHER pleasant surprise on me!
Thank you, Andrew, for this video. Yes, the title does come from Lizard by King Crimson... (Now, there's a band to analyze...). Okay, I will look up this LP. Where does one find all the money to spend on all these LPS... They ARE SO expensive. Thank you for your courteous energy.
Hi Andrew, I agree with you, one of the best Wings albums, apart from the Beatles covers that I didn’t find particularly appealing. Great video,as usual 😊
Great video. I shall await the CD when the price reduces. I wasn't expecting the cover of Lizard by King Crimson to pop up. I know the line One Hand Clapping, but was unaware of it's relevance here. Looking online at the length of tracks, the Beatles songs are quite short in length. Thankfully, the other songs are reasonable in length. I don't usually buy Paul McCartney albums, but this one looks interesting.
I took a little time to warm to this album, especially side one. But I now really love it. Sadly, my vinyl copy is very noisy especially between track. I think that this will be rectified when I put the discs through an antistatic liquid bath. It really is timevthat vinyl manufacturers attended to their quality control.
Finally a release thats worth listening to!!! I love it...sure..crappy low effort art work.,but the music is great..and I have listened over and over...as far as the Mind Games release, I have long since had that LP..CD.ect...and unless John has come back to life and recorded new versions..I will stick with what HE released . the remixed releases to my ears are always over done and I prefer the original...Sgt Pepper, Band on the Run, Red Rose Speedway..bought all three remixes...preferred originals....Love your review Andrew!.you nailed it...One Hand Clapping is great and a must have,
Is it officially called "Paul MCartney & Wings"? I mentally view that while run as Paul's solo work since some of those in wings played on RAM and/or McCartney 1 I forget.
Still waiting for my copy from Rough Trade. This is the fiftieth anniversary of these recordings. A perfect way to kick off a Paul McCartney bootleg series. Do you know if that's being planned?
I plan on getting the one hand clapping vinyl special edition because it has bonus tracks on it it’ll be great to hear some Paul McCartney stuff which would be great to hear from that special live performances.
I’m saving buying this right now - it will be an Xmas pressie - double vinyl naturally. However, I’ve heard some of the tracks - the energy off this iteration of Wings is fantastic (an arguably harder rocking band than the Wings Over America band) - Geoff Britton was a ‘harder’ drummer than Joe English - and it shows here!
Great to have it eventually, but I'm furious that that the 6 tracks are only available on EP vinyl - and not on CD - I really hate this policy ( what is this for?)
Great review Andrew I think the album is a mixed bag. Don’t think much of the short tracks and the abbreviated tracks. But has is moments Jet, Soily Hi Hi hi
You ask, 'One of Paul McCartney's best albums?' Hm ..bit of a generalise question - 'one of...'. Apart from the fresh sound and Macca's vocal performance (1974, he still had a great voice!) I'd suggest it's a work in progress. Many of the hotchpotch of songs were destined for more production and arrangement enhancements. So these sound a bit thin as in raw and uncut. Still interesting and very listenable, but like the so called underdubbed version of Band on the Run, OHC is half-baked and expensive. So expensive for material already for the most part released as bonus tracks on Macca's legacy albums. But thanks for asking!
It is amazing how Denny was so naive then about the biz he was in. It wasn't long after those comments when Patrick Moraz sued The Moody's for breach of contract. Oh, the irony! Paul was right....again. I've seen video of the farm and the people and it all seemed so tranquil there. It is out in the boonies, fer sure. Not much to do but lays about.
The date is also the tenth anniversary of Bob Dylan's visit with the Beatles at the Del Monico Hotel, when they became introduced to the magic of cannabis.
I agree with your statement about content being more important than quality... I really appreciate the bootleg...I heard "wonceuponatime", once you have the artist's library, what's next?
Great review. Made me want to go buy it. But I'm goig to be THAT GUY again and comment on any Macca post - what about London Town and Back to the Egg? I'm sure many are tired of waiting for them, and it looks like it's never going to come.
I never paid attention to a hyped up McCartney boot of nothing new .. hilarious cover art. Does "sirth" Paul liberally apply auto tune to his vocals on this special release like he does in other recordings such as Hey Jude Adidas commercial? It would fit in perfectly since this was a TV hyped commercial as well.
When you mentioned that you wanted a DVD did you say that there is a DVD included in the Band on the Run Archive collection? I didn't hear it and since it includes almost an hour of the film it is worth mentioning. How does the sound on the DVD compare with the new releases?
I totally missed the connection to King Crimson's Happy Family, but it is definitely a Paul thing to respond indirectly to a scathing putdown with an absolute barn burner. (See also "Too Many People.") While OHC won't replace Wings Over America as the exemplar of Paul and Wings live performance prowess, it's certainly up there with the best of his best albums.
Hi Andrew- a Bit short but enjoyable! I think it is a crime that the 7" bonus tracks are not available to everyone- Side One Blackpool Blackbird Country Dreamer Side Two Twenty Flight Rock Peggy Sue I’m Gonna Love You Too It is typical of PM- always messing around with the catalogue and cannot deliver smoothly! As for albums - yes it cool but keep in mind Paul hasn't released a strong album for almost 50 years- just alot of half baked ones! The recent ones have been awful hence the coloured vinyl nonsense! Now my headache is do I splash out for JL's Mind Games- the box set price has more than doubled and almost tripled-- that hurts with so much other strong coming out! HELP!!
Andrew's "Content is sometimes more important than quality" is quite perceptive: It underwrites the historic and commercial value of the bootlegs, popularized by Bob Dylan's Great White Wonder (released in July 1969). Bootlegs once infuriated greats like Macca, before they recognized the new market that was ploughed open, by the boots. We wouldn't have the super deluxe editions we now treasure, if it weren't for these bootleggers...which gives me another opportunity to apply a most English expression, in punctuation: Savvy?!?
Good point. In the 1970s I bought a Bob Dylan bootleg LP of the "Royal Albert Hall" concert. Two of the songs were rocking versions not heard on studio albums. I treasure them to this day, made easier to play by the official CD release. Maybe the recording was left in the vault because Dylan was so obviously stoned on stage. I don't care, the songs are great and deserve to be heard.
Excellent! I’m really looking forward to getting this. Have had the bootlegged video and audio for quite some time and always thought this has got to come out! To exclude “Suicide” is kinda bewildering though. Maybe if they release a remastered video it’ll be there. I’ve loved this collection for years. Great tension, great playing. Rough n’ Ready and some lovely tunes to round it all off. Fun unboxing. Thanks again Andrew!
