Biography
Wings, also known as Paul McCartney and Wings, were an Anglo-American rock band formed in 1971 by former Beatle Paul McCartney with his wife Linda on keyboards, session drummer Denny Seiwell, and former Moody Blues guitarist Denny Laine. Wings were noted for frequent personnel changes as well as commercial success, going through three lead guitarists and four drummers. However, the core trio of the McCartneys and Laine remained intact throughout the group’s existence. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wings_(band)
Album & Cover
Back to the Egg is the seventh and final studio album by the British-American band Wings, released in 1979 on Columbia Records in America, and on Parlophone in the UK. Co-produced by Chris Thomas, the album reflects band leader Paul McCartney’s embracing of contemporary musical trends such as new wave and punk, and marked the arrival of new Wings members Laurence Juber and Steve Holley. Back to the Egg adopts a loose conceptual theme around the idea of a working band, and its creation coincided with a period of considerable activity for the group, which included making a return to touring and work on several television and film projects. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back_to_the_Egg
The front cover depicts the five members of Wings in a room, looking down through space at Planet Earth through an open hatchway in the floor; the picture was taken by photographer John Shaw at his London studio. Photos of the individual band members appeared on the back cover, credited to Linda and Paul McCartney.
Notice in the background of this cover, on the mantelpiece is the Chryselephantine( gold & Ivory) statuette of Semiramis that was used for the Greatest Hits cover…
Cover Location: John Shaw’s London studio.
Who Did What: Photography(front Cover) – John Shaw. Photography – Linda & Paul. Album Design – Hipgnosis
Label: Columbia FC 36057(US), MPL PCTC-257(UK)
Source: Vinyl. Album. Cover. Art, The Complete Hipgnosis Catalogue: Aubrey Powell
Tracklist
| Sunny Side Up Reception Getting Closer We’re Open Tonight Spin It On Again And Again And Again Old Siam, Sir Arrow Through Me |
Over Easy Rockestra Theme To You After The Ball / Million Miles Winter Rose / Love Awake The Broadcast So Glad To See You Here Baby’s Request |
Credits
Engineer – Phil McDonald
Engineer [Assistant] – Mark (Vigorous) Vigars
Mastered By – Nick W (tracks: A1 to A7), Nick (tracks: B1 to B7)
Producer – Chris Thomas, Paul McCartney
Written-By – McCartney (tracks: A1 to A4, A6 to B7)
