Country Dreamer
"Country Dreamer" is the B-side song to the single "Helen Wheels" released by Paul McCartney and Wings on 26 October 1973 in the UK and 12 November 1973 in the US.[2] It was recorded in September 1972, and its country ambiance is similar to "Heart of the Country" from Paul McCartney's 1971 album Ram.
"Country Dreamer" | ||||
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Single by Paul McCartney & Wings | ||||
A-side | "Helen Wheels" | |||
Released | 26 October 1973 | |||
Recorded | 26 September 1972[1] | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 3:09 | |||
Label | Apple Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney | |||
Producer(s) | Paul McCartney | |||
Paul McCartney & Wings singles chronology | ||||
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Release
The song was originally intended to be on Red Rose Speedway when it was to be a double album and was included on the 1993 The Paul McCartney Collection CD release of Band on the Run.[3] It was also included on the 1987 CD reissue of Red Rose Speedway[4] as well as the 2018 remastered version.[5] As well as being included on those releases, it was put on the 2010 remastered version of Band on the Run, along with A-side "Helen Wheels".[6]
Personnel
- Paul McCartney - vocals, acoustic guitar, piano, percussion
- Denny Laine - bass, backing vocals
- Henry McCullough - slide guitar
- Denny Seiwell - brushes, drums
- Linda McCartney - backing vocals
Notes
- "Country Dreamer". The Paul McCartney Project.
- McGee, Garry (2003). Band on the Run: A History of Paul McCartney and Wings. New York: Taylor Trade Publishing. p. 201. ISBN 0-87833-304-5.
- "Overview of Band on the Run". Allmusic. Retrieved 1 March 2010.
- "Paul McCartney and Wings – Red Rose Speedway (1987, CD)". Discogs.
- "Paul McCartney and Wings – Red Rose Speedway (2018, Special Edition, CD)". Discogs.
- "Paul McCartney & Wings – Band on the Run (2010, All Media)". Discogs.
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