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This digitally remastered U.K. edition includes two bonus tracks.
By 1978, Wings had just about reached the end of their tether, and that year's BACK TO THE EGG would be their swan song. McCartney and company's penultimate recording, LONDON TOWN, proved that there was still some life left in the band. The title track is the album's most Beatlesque (and hence one of its best) cuts, slightly reminiscent of "Penny Lane" in both arrangement and subject matter. LONDON TOWN's biggest hit, "With A Little Luck" is typically optimistic and catchy as the devil. Denny Laine takes a vocal turn on the light, somewhat Donovanish "Children Children." The real gem of this album, though, is the obscure "I'm Carrying," a gentle, acoustic-based love ballad that is McCartney at his most poignant, and easily ranks among his finest post-Beatles compositions.
Digitally remastered reissue of their hit 1978 album, whichstayed at #2 for six weeks in a row! Features the #1 smash'With A Little Luck', plus the title hit & the top 30 'I'veHad Enough', along with two bonus tracks: 'Mull Of Kintyre'& 'Girls' School'. 16 tracks total. 1993 EMI release. Theoriginal was released on EMI/ Parlophone.
Recorded at Record Plant Mobile Studios, Virgin Islands; Abbey Road Studios and Air London Studios, London, England.
Wings: Paul McCartney (vocals, guitar, violin, recorder, keyboards, bass, drums, percussion, flageolet); Denny Laine (vocals, guitar, recorder, bass, flageolet, percussion); Joe English (vocals, harmonica, drums, percussion); Linda McCartney (vocals, keyboards, percussion); Jimmy McCulloch (guitar, percussion).
light, breezy sound paul does his thing here on an easy, light note Submitted by tsmith163 (nj usa) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
London Town I loved this release of London Town. I seen the wings in concert and they didn't play a song from this release, I was quite bummed. Of corse the show was fantastic but I was ready to here some of these releases. It made me think that they didn't think we ( the crowd ) would appreciate it. Submitted by Deanna (Canfield, Ohio 44406) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Another step for the hit-making machine of Wings, but more.. "London Town" was an artistic triumph of pop rock for Paul McCartney and the group Wings. With several really strong songs and great studio craft, these guys showed us just what they could do when you gave them time. Sure, there were some faulty spots (think "Famous Groupies" and "Backwards Traveler"), but they are overshadowed by the greater moments, like "Cafe On The Left Bank", the wonderful "I'm Carrying", written during Paul's wife Linda's pregnancy, and the shimmering "Children Children", not forgetting the flat-out rock of "I've Had Enough" that spits grit and sand where the rest of these songs blow kisses and sugar plums. A great contrast, and a great album period. Definitely for the average McCartney fan who wants more than just the hits. Submitted by Galen (Anchorage, AK, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
WHAT CAN I SAY The bonus track, Mull of Kintyre which was released in 1977, is the biggest selling single in British history.The whole album is just feel- good and the melodies are brilliant as usual. Wings went over the edge here creating London Town and it is one of the best albums ive ever heard. Submitted by keithsilvers (Wausau, WI, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Rock with Great original music! Mccartney always gives the most beautiful melodies of any rock musician.
"I'm Carrying", is an example of his moving lyrics and melody. You've got to own this one! Submitted by oscareds14 (Miami, Fl.) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
light, breezy sound
London Town
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