Pipes of Peace cover art

  Studio Album · No. 11

Pipes of Peace Songwriting Credits by Paul McCartney

1983 Parlophone 11 tracks 39 min

Produced by George Martin  ·  Engineered by Geoff Emerick, Jon Jacobs, Mike Stavrou

Parlophone PopRock
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Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Paul McCartney carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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11 trackswritten by Paul McCartney 0 tracksoutside writers
Paul McCartney's roles on this album

Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

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By the Numbers

11
Tracks
2
Lyricists
1
Producers
2
No.1 Singles
1983
Released
Data Insight

Pipes of Peace was produced by George Martin and drew on material recorded during the earlier Tug of War sessions. Its best-known track, Say Say Say, was co-written by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson and recorded as a duet, reaching number one in the US. The title track Pipes of Peace was written by McCartney and gave him a UK number one single.

Pipes of Peace is the twelfth studio album by Paul McCartney, released in October 1983 and produced by George Martin. It was recorded during the same sessions as Tug of War and shares its orchestrated, polished character. The album's lead single 'Say Say Say,' a duet with Michael Jackson, reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Pipes of Peace #1
James Paul McCartney James Paul McCartney George Martin Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals)
2
Say Say Say #1
James Paul McCartneyMichael Jackson James Paul McCartneyMichael Jackson George Martin Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals)
3
The Other Me
James Paul McCartney James Paul McCartney George Martin Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals)
4
Keep Under Cover
James Paul McCartney James Paul McCartney George Martin Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals)
5
So Bad #23
James Paul McCartney James Paul McCartney George Martin Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals)
6
The Man
James Paul McCartneyMichael Jackson James Paul McCartneyMichael Jackson George Martin Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals)
7
Sweetest Little Show
James Paul McCartney James Paul McCartney George Martin Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals)
8
Average Person
James Paul McCartney James Paul McCartney George Martin Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals)
9
Hey Hey
James Paul McCartney James Paul McCartney George Martin Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals)
10
Tug of Peace
James Paul McCartney James Paul McCartney George Martin Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals)
11
Through Our Love
James Paul McCartney James Paul McCartney George Martin Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 4 contributors

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Frequently Asked Questions Pipes of Peace

Who wrote Say Say Say by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson?
Say Say Say was co-written by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson. The two recorded it as a duet for Pipes of Peace. It reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, where it stayed for six weeks.
Did Say Say Say feature Michael Jackson?
Yes. Say Say Say is a duet between Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson and served as the lead single from Pipes of Peace. It peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and number one in the US.
Who produced Pipes of Peace?
George Martin produced Pipes of Peace. The engineering team included Geoff Emerick, Jon Jacobs, and Mike Stavrou. The album was released on 31 October 1983.
How did the title track Pipes of Peace chart?
The single Pipes of Peace reached number one on the UK Singles Chart. Its companion So Bad reached number 23 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Pipes of Peace was written by Paul McCartney.
Is Pipes of Peace by Paul McCartney certified Platinum?
Yes. Pipes of Peace is certified Platinum in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is also certified Platinum in Canada.
How is Pipes of Peace connected to Tug of War?
Pipes of Peace was largely built from songs recorded during the sessions for Tug of War. Both albums were produced by George Martin. The pairing is sometimes reissued together as a single set.

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