After the first time release of the live-in-studio album One Hand Clapping by Paul McCartney and The Wings, originally recorded back in the ’70s, McCartney has prepared a documentary, that is a behind-the-scenes look into the making of this album.
Directed by David Litchfield, this film captured a moment when Paul McCartney and Wings had found and defined their signature sound. Filmed over four days at Abbey Road Studios in August 1974, the film provides an insight into the inner workings of the band as they work and play together in the studio. Including performances of tracks from Wings masterpiece Band on the Run (released in 1973), intimate footage of the band hanging out in the studio, combined with audio interview snippets.
“It’s so great to look back on that period and see the little live show we did. We made a pretty good noise actually! It was a great time for the band, we started to have success with Wings, which had been a long time coming,” says Paul McCartney.
In addition to the full documentary, the event will feature the previously unreleased Backyard Sessions, showcasing Paul McCartney on acoustic guitar performing beloved tracks from his catalog.
Highlights include the previously unreleased song “Blackpool” and covers of personal favorites like “Twenty Flight Rock,” the song he played for John Lennon during their first meeting. The screenings also boast an exclusive filmed introduction by Paul McCartney and previously unseen Polaroid photographs from the sessions.
Tickets for the Paul McCartney and Wings – One Hand Clapping documentary will be available beginning Friday, August 16 at onehandclapping.film.
