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Band On The Run (Coll. Ed) (Rm) [NTSC, Original recording remastered, Special Edition, Import]

Paul and Wings Mccartney , Paul McCartney and Wings Audio CD
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Disc: 1
1. Band on the Run
2. Jet
3. Bluebird
4. Mrs Vandebilt
5. Let Me Roll It
6. Mamunia
See all 9 tracks on this disc
Disc: 2
1. Helen Wheels
2. Country Dreamer
3. Bluebird [from One Hand Clapping]
4. Jet [from One Hand Clapping]
5. Let Me Roll It [from One Hand Clapping]
6. Band on the Run [from One Hand Clapping]
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Disc: 3
1. Band on the Run Music Video
2. Mamunia Music Video
3. Album Promo [Featuring Band on the Run, Mrs Vandebilt, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five, Bluebird]
4. Helen Wheels Music Video
5. Wings In Lagos
6. Osterley Park
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If Paul will be remembered for anything post-Beatles, it's this album. Even though he had to go all over creation to record it, the trip was obviously worthwhile, bringing forth gems like "Helen Wheels," "Jet," and the title track. Everything was in place, the melodies, the pop smarts, and a real studio production. The amazement was that Wings actually consisted of Paul and Linda with guitarist Denny Laine; Paul played most everything on the record. Regardless, it was his return--finally--to greatness. --Chris Nickson

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Digitally remastered and expanded three disc (two CDs + DVD) edition of this 1973 album from the Rock 'n' Roll legend including a bonus CD containing nine rare tracks and a bonus DVD that features rare footage, music videos and behind the scenes features and the One Hand Clapping documentary. Band On The Run was released three short years after the Beatles' split and would become one of the biggest selling albums of Sir Paul's entire solo career.

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Collection! Nov 8 2010
By Martin A Hogan TOP 100 REVIEWER
Format:Audio CD
There are so many reissues on the market lately and Paul McCartney's "Band On The Run" is one of the latest, being offered in several different combinations. Considering that this was a #1 record breaking album and a real critical and commercial success for McCartney and Wings, it bears to get any great treatment. This version has the original album carefully remastered at Abbey Roads Studios without too much compression and not a complete removal of original album hiss, to truly produce a fine sounding, original recording that comes as close to vinyl as possible.

Although "Band On The Run" and Jet " were chosen for the singles, there is little doubt that every song qualified. Paul Gambaccini provides extensive sleeve notes about the recording including, Paul's history from leaving the Beatles and progressing to this album. Like the songs, this album is an adventure. The liner notes describe which songs were chosen and why, the songs history, the trip to record in Lagos, Nigeria and more. Want to know who those strangers on the cover really re? Paul G. fills you in.

The second CD contains the hit, "Helen Wheels" and "Country Dreamer", all sounding fantastic. The remaining seven songs are from a special called "One Hand Clapping" and although these are live recordings with slightly different arrangements, the sound quality is remarkably good. That brings us to the DVD or `bonus film". Remembering that this audio and video is over twenty-seven years old does not diminish the enjoyment or aesthetic quality. At a running time of 1 hour and 24+, minutes, there is a lot to celebrate. Most of the videos are artistic/psychedelic in nature and surprisingly, not as dated as one would think. Included are song videos, promos and the full version of the special, "One Hand Clapping".

Amazon does not provide all the songs, so here is the set:

Band On The Run (music video)
Muminia (music video)
Album Promo with, `Band On The Run', 'Mr.'s Vandebilt', `Nineteen Hundred And Eighty Five' and `Bluebird'.
Helen Wheels (music video)
Video clip called, "Wings in Lagos" (surreal)
Video history filming of `Osterley Park' (all the album cover members)
The "One Hand Clapping" show including:
`Theme'
`Jet'
`Soily'
`C Moon'
`Little Woman Love'
`Maybe I'm Amazed'
`My Love'
`Bluebird'
`Let's Love'
`I'll Give You A Ring'
`Band On The Run'
`Live And Let Die' (hilariously filmed with an odd orchestra reacting in an irreverent manner)
`Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five'
`Baby-Face'

Of course, all of Linda McCartney's Polaroid snapshots are here looking a bit dated, but still a good account of who was there and what was happening. This collection was a lot more than I expected - it's a deal and an experience!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Run for it! April 30 2013
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Band on the run is definitely a collector's item for those of us who enjoyed Paul and Wings as much as the Beatles!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Remastering Sounds Great - DVD Could Be Better April 27 2011
By From the Musician's Pen TOP 100 REVIEWER
Format:Audio CD
Most people agree that this is a classic rock album, so I'm not going to spend time discussing the music itself. It's been released in various forms so I'll just be discussing this Collector's Edition, with 2 CD's and 1 DVD.

CD 1 is the remastered album; CD 2 is the bonus tracks, also remastered, including the single "Helen Wheels"; the DVD features footage from the album cover photo shoot, some videos for the songs, and a McCartney TV Special from the early 1970's with great footage of Wings rehearsing songs from this album, plus "Live & Let Die" and more... Paul's voice is immaculate, he's at a peak.

In terms of sound quality, the previously remastered version of this CD already sounded very good indeed. This remastering sounds even better.

I received this as a gift. I was hesitant to buy it, as I felt the price was high and I wasn't sure whether I'd like the bonus stuff enough to feel I "need" them. I'm a McCartney fan but I often feel cheated by his releases, and I wasn't willing to gamble.

With regards to this collection, I feel all the songs on the bonus CD could fit onto the main CD, which could help keep the price down. I also feel the only good thing on the DVD was the TV Special. I'd much rather see more footage of Wings, especially in concert (especially Wings Over America, Rockshow Concert For Kampuchea, etc.). This was Paul's peak and the footage exists and some has been previously released on VHS or laser disc, so I was hoping for more of that.

I've seen this go on sale for half price, and I'd recommend it then. If you don't already own "Band on the Run", this is a worthy purchase. Otherwise, only a big Wings fan would want to spend the extra money to upgrade to this version.
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5.0 out of 5 stars the best
I used to listen to this when I was a young teen. (Actually I took it from my older brother). I listened to it for four days straight, I gave it to my brother as a gift, then... Read more
Published 22 months ago by helen lacroix
4.0 out of 5 stars Best Big Mac
This was, by far, the best album of Paul McCartney's solo career and his only release that rivalled his output from his Beatle days. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Irishcan
4.0 out of 5 stars Desert Island Disc
Excellent sound, and packaging. We even get lots of tiny copies of original Polaroid pics taken by Linda inside the cover. This album is one of my all-time favourites. Read more
Published on April 15 2011 by Douglas MacRae
4.0 out of 5 stars Most Succesful of the Beatles
This group here Wings really hitting their stride and showing McCartney's talent to form a band that was clearly successful in it's own right. Read more
Published on Mar 29 2011 by TDN
5.0 out of 5 stars Great buy!
A remarkable album, a remarkage deluxe remaster! in This box set is well worth the money for any Beatles/McCartney fan! great price! and fast Delivery!
Published on Jan 14 2011 by MEMERY
4.0 out of 5 stars The tightest Wing's arrangement of all time
Paul McCartney put out some mediocre albums after the Beatles but finally got it together with this one. There is really no terrible cut on the album. Read more
Published on Feb 19 2010 by David R. Main
5.0 out of 5 stars probably the best!
probably the best paul mccartney album ever! it's one of the cds where you like every song. it IS a paul masterpiece! Read more
Published on Jun 16 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars Really six stars stuff!, ONE OF HIS BEST SOLO EFFORTS...
Back to the top! (Back then...and a consistent work wich stands very well the test of time... as good nowadays as it was when released... Read more
Published on Jun 12 2004 by ADB
4.0 out of 5 stars Not the masterpiece everyone says it is, but still good
Band On The Run (1973.) Paul McCartney's fifth post-Beatles album.

In 1973, Paul McCartney and his new band, Wings, released what would eventually become their biggest and most... Read more

Published on May 20 2004 by Rocker_Man
2.0 out of 5 stars Some band
It's obvious listening to this CD how Wings was a poor excuse for a band; talented member Denny Laine is reduced to nothing but a mere sideman whose role is interchangable with... Read more
Published on Mar 29 2004 by Leonard Snerdley
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