Paul McCartney Reveals ‘Captivating’ Screenings of Rare Wings Documentary ‘One Hand Clapping’
Paul McCartney has announced special cinema screenings of Wings’ rare documentary film ‘One Hand Clapping’.
The project, revealed today, invites fans to journey back to 1974, when McCartney’s band was working on the live studio album ‘One Hand Clapping’. Recorded in August of that year, while Wings were in their seventh consecutive week at the top of the UK album charts with ‘Band On The Run,’ the film captures the band during their time at Abbey Road Studios, where they were working on a documentary and a potential live studio album.
Directed by David Litchfield, this intriguing documentary offers a glimpse into the era, showcasing the band’s historic recording session at Abbey Road Studios. Premiering as an exclusive cinema event on 26th September, the film features rare footage, interviews with the band, and insights from the creative team. Check out an exclusive clip below.
The upcoming release will include previously unreleased Backyard Sessions, featuring Paul McCartney performing fan favourites on acoustic guitar. Alongside these sessions, the release will showcase the unreleased track ‘Blackpool’ and covers of McCartney’s personal favourites such as ‘Twenty Flight Rock,’ which he played for John Lennon during their first encounter.
Reflecting on the project, McCartney remarked on the nostalgia of revisiting that era and the impressive music they achieved. He noted that it was a significant time for Wings as they began to gain traction after a long wait.
Originally recorded on 1970s videotape, the footage has been restored to 4K quality. The dialogue between songs has been separated using advanced MAL software, and the film features a new Dolby Atmos audio mix by Steve Orchard and Giles Martin.
The screenings of ‘One Hand Clapping’ will also include an exclusive introduction by McCartney and previously unseen Polaroid photos from the sessions. Marc Allenby, CEO of Trafalgar Releasing, expressed excitement about bringing McCartney’s legendary music to the big screen, promising a memorable experience for both long-time fans and newcomers alike.
This announcement follows the release of Wings’ 1974 live studio album, which, despite high demand, had never been officially released until 14th June. This release marked its first official appearance in 50 years.
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The album, recorded over four days, featured Wings’ updated line-up after the departure of Denny Seiwell and Henry McCullough. It included live renditions of hits like ‘Live and Let Die,’ ‘Band on the Run,’ and ‘Jet,’ along with McCartney’s solo favourite ‘Maybe I’m Amazed.’ Additionally, the album featured reworked versions of Beatles classics such as ‘Let It Be’ and ‘The Long and Winding Road,’ as well as covers like the Moody Blues’ ‘Go Now’ and a solo piano rendition of ‘Baby Face.’
–Silviya.Y
