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.[1] It was recorded in October 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 | 1972 | |||
| 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 on the 1993 CD release of Band on the Run[2] included in The Paul McCartney Collection. It was also included on the 1987 CD reissue of Red Rose Speedway[3] as well as the 2018 remastered version.[4] 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".[5]
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
- 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.
- https://www.discogs.com/Paul-McCartney-And-Wings-Red-Rose-Speedway/release/4692167
- https://www.discogs.com/Paul-McCartney-And-Wings-Red-Rose-Speedway/release/12903158
- https://www.discogs.com/Paul-McCartney-Wings-Band-On-The-Run/release/2916628
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