And so, the wait is almost over! 1971’s “Wild Life” and 1973’s “Red Rose Speedway” – WINGS’ first two albums – have been one of the most desirable entries in “The Paul McCartney Archive Collection” ever since this series was launched eight years ago. Both finally reappear as deluxe and expanded editions on December 7th – as often with Macca, too close for fans’ comfort to the release of other BEATLES-related products, in this case the “Imagine” and “White Album” reissues. Still, the new box sets should satisfy many an aficionado, given the regular abundance of audio, video and printed materials included. Of special note is the selection of home recordings on “Wild Life” and the presentation of “Red Rose Speedway” as a double album, although not a real one – because the 1972 acetates of this version had rather different tracklisting.
All in all, there’s much to enjoy. Judge for yourselves.
Wild Life
“Wild Life”
CD 1: The Album – 2018 Remaster
1. Mumbo
2. Bip Bop
3. Love Is Strange
4. Wild Life
5. Some People Never Know
6. I Am Your Singer
7. Bip Bop Link
8. Tomorrow
9. Dear Friend
10. Mumbo Link
CD 2: Rough Mixes
1. Mumbo
2. Bip Bop
3. Love Is Strange (version)
4. Wild Life
5. Some People Never Know
6. I Am Your Singer
7. Tomorrow
8. Dear Friend
CD 3: Bonus Audio
1. Good Rockin’ Tonight (home recording)
2. Bip Bop (home recording)
3. Hey Diddle (home recording)
4. She Got It Good (home recording)
5. I Am Your Singer (home recording)
6. Outtake I
7. Dear Friend (home recording I)
8. Dear Friend (home recording II)
9. Outtake II
10. Indeed I Do
11. When The Wind Is Blowing
12. The Great Cock And Seagull Race (rough mix)
13. Outtake III
14. Give Ireland Back To The Irish
15. Give Ireland Back To The Irish (version)
16. Love Is Strange (single edit)
17. African Yeah Yeah
DVD: Bonus Video
1. Scotland, 1971
2. The Ball
3. ICA Rehearsals
4. Give Ireland Back To The Irish (rehearsal)
Red Rose Speedway
“Red Rose Speedway”
CD 1: The Album – 2018 Remaster
1. Big Barn Bed
2. My Love
3. Get On The Right Thing
4. One More Kiss
5. Little Lamb Dragonfly
6. Single Pigeon
7. When The Night
8. Loup (1st Indian On The Moon)
9. Medley
a) Hold Me Tight
b) Lazy Dynamite
c) Hands Of Love
d) Power Cut
CD 2: Double Album
1. Night Out
2. Get On The Right Thing
3. Country Dreamer
4. Big Barn Bed
5. My Love
6. Single Pigeon
7. When The Night
8. Seaside Woman
9. I Lie Around
10. The Mess (live in Hague)
11. Best Friend (live in Antwerp)
12. Loup (1st Indian On The Moon)
13. Medley
a) Hold Me Tight
b) Lazy Dynamite
c) Hands Of Love
d) Power Cut
14. Mama’s Little Girl
15. I Would Only Smile
16. One More Kiss
17. Tragedy
18. Little Lamb Dragonfly
CD 3: Bonus Audio
1. Mary Had A Little Lamb
2. Little Woman Love
3. Hi, Hi, Hi
4. C Moon
5. Live And Let Die
6. Get On The Right Thing (early mix)
7. Little Lamb Dragonfly (early mix)
8. Little Woman Love (early mix)
9. 1882 (home recording)
10. Big Barn Bed (rough mix)
11. The Mess
12. Thank You Darling
13. Mary Had A Little Lamb (rough mix)
14. 1882 (live in Berlin)
15. 1882
16. Jazz Street
17. Live And Let Die (Group Only, Take 10)
DVD 1: Bonus Video
1. Music Videos
2. James Paul McCartney TV Special
3. Live And Let Die (live in Liverpool)
4. Newcastle Interview
DVD 2:
* The Bruce McMouse Show
* 5.1 Surround Dolby Digital, 16bit 48kHz /PCM Stereo
Blu-Ray:
* The Bruce McMouse Show
* 5.1 Surround DTS-HD Master Audio, 24bit 96kHz/PCM Stereo 24bit 96kHz
