Studio Album · No. 4
Red Rose Speedway Songwriting Credits by Paul McCartney
Produced by Paul McCartney · Engineered by Alan Parsons, Dixon Van Winkle
Apple Records
Soft rock
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 9 of 9 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 9 / 9 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 9 tracks with documented writers, by whether Paul McCartney carries a lyricist or composer credit.
9 trackswritten by Paul McCartney
0 tracksoutside writers
Paul McCartney's roles on this album
Share of the 9 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
9
Tracks
2
Lyricists
1
Producers
1
No.1 Single
1973
Released
Data Insight
Most tracks on Red Rose Speedway were written by Paul and Linda McCartney, credited jointly. The lead single My Love was a love song Paul wrote for Linda, his wife and Wings bandmate. The album includes two outside contributions: Tragedy by Gerald H. Nelson and Fred B. Burch, and I Would Only Smile by Wings guitarist Denny Laine.
Red Rose Speedway is the second studio album by Wings, released in April 1973 on Apple Records. McCartney produced the album himself. It includes the hit ballad 'My Love,' which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Track Listing & Credits 9 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Big Barn Bed
|
James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartney | Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
My Love
#1
|
James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartney | Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Get on the Right Thing
|
James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartney | Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
One More Kiss
|
James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartney | Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Little Lamb Dragonfly
|
James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartney | Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Single Pigeon
|
James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartney | Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
When the Night
|
James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartney | Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Loup (1st Indian on the Moon)
|
James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartney | Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Medley: Hold Me Tight / Lazy Dynamite / Hands of Love / Power Cut
|
James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartney | Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Red Rose Speedway
Who wrote My Love by Paul McCartney and Wings?
Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney wrote My Love. Paul wrote it as a love song to his wife and Wings bandmate Linda. It was the lead single from Red Rose Speedway.
Did My Love by Paul McCartney and Wings reach number one?
Yes. My Love reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, topping the chart for four weeks. In the UK it peaked at number nine on the Singles Chart.
Who produced Red Rose Speedway by Paul McCartney and Wings?
Paul McCartney produced Red Rose Speedway. The album was engineered by Alan Parsons, with Dixon Van Winkle engineering select tracks.
Who wrote the songs on Red Rose Speedway by Paul McCartney and Wings?
Most songs were written by Paul and Linda McCartney as a team. The exceptions are Tragedy, written by Gerald H. Nelson and Fred B. Burch, and I Would Only Smile, written by Denny Laine.
What genre is Red Rose Speedway by Paul McCartney and Wings?
Red Rose Speedway is a soft rock album. It was released in 1973 on Apple Records and credited to Paul McCartney and Wings.
Is Red Rose Speedway by Paul McCartney and Wings certified gold?
Yes. Red Rose Speedway was certified Gold in the US and the UK. It was also certified Platinum in Canada and Gold in Australia.