Studio Album · No. 23

The Boys of Dungeon Lane Songwriting Credits by Paul McCartney

2026 Capitol 14 tracks 47:07

Produced by Paul McCartney, Andrew Watt

Capitol Pop Rock
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Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 14 of 14 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 14 / 14 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Paul McCartney carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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

Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

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By the Numbers

14
Tracks
2
Lyricists
2
Producers
2026
Released
Data Insight

McCartney wrote all fourteen tracks and wrote nine of them entirely alone, at 84. Andrew Watt, who produced the record with him, is the only other credited writer anywhere on it, appearing on five songs. That is a tighter writing circle than most of his later solo albums and closer to the McCartney, McCartney II and McCartney III records he made largely by himself. Ringo Starr plays on 'Home to Us', the pair's first studio appearance together in years.

The Boys of Dungeon Lane is Paul McCartney's first solo studio album since McCartney III in 2020, released on May 29, 2026 through Capitol. Produced with Andrew Watt and recorded at Abbey Road and Metropolis in London and three Los Angeles studios, it runs fourteen tracks. Ringo Starr appears on 'Home to Us'.

Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
As You Lie There
James Paul McCartneyAndrew Watt James Paul McCartneyAndrew Wotman Paul McCartneyAndrew Watt Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals)
2
Lost Horizon
James Paul McCartney James Paul McCartney Paul McCartneyAndrew Watt Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals)
3
Days We Left Behind
James Paul McCartney James Paul McCartney Paul McCartneyAndrew Watt Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals)
4
Ripples in a Pond
James Paul McCartney James Paul McCartney Paul McCartneyAndrew Watt Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals)
5
Mountain Top
James Paul McCartney James Paul McCartney Paul McCartneyAndrew Watt Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals)
6
Down South
James Paul McCartney James Paul McCartney Paul McCartneyAndrew Watt Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals)
7
We Two
James Paul McCartneyAndrew Watt James Paul McCartneyAndrew Wotman Paul McCartneyAndrew Watt Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals)
8
Come Inside
James Paul McCartneyAndrew Watt James Paul McCartneyAndrew Wotman Paul McCartneyAndrew Watt Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals)
9
Never Know
James Paul McCartneyAndrew Watt James Paul McCartneyAndrew Wotman Paul McCartneyAndrew Watt Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals)
10
Home to Us
James Paul McCartneyAndrew Watt James Paul McCartneyAndrew Wotman Paul McCartneyAndrew Watt Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals)Ringo Starr (Drums)
11
Life Can Be Hard
James Paul McCartney James Paul McCartney Paul McCartneyAndrew Watt Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals)
12
First Star of the Night
James Paul McCartney James Paul McCartney Paul McCartneyAndrew Watt Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals)
13
Salesman Saint
James Paul McCartney James Paul McCartney Paul McCartneyAndrew Watt Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals)
14
Momma Gets By
James Paul McCartney James Paul McCartney Paul McCartneyAndrew Watt Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals)

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Frequently Asked Questions The Boys of Dungeon Lane

Did Paul McCartney write The Boys of Dungeon Lane?
Yes. McCartney wrote all fourteen tracks, nine of them entirely alone. Producer Andrew Watt is the only other credited writer, appearing on five songs.
When did Paul McCartney release The Boys of Dungeon Lane?
It was released on May 29, 2026 through Capitol. It is his first solo studio album since McCartney III in 2020.
Who produced The Boys of Dungeon Lane?
Paul McCartney produced it with Andrew Watt, who also co-wrote five of the fourteen tracks.
Is Ringo Starr on The Boys of Dungeon Lane?
Yes. Ringo Starr appears on ‘Home to Us’, a track written by McCartney and Andrew Watt.
Where was The Boys of Dungeon Lane recorded?
At Abbey Road and Metropolis in London, and at Henson, Gold Tooth and Diamond Dust in Los Angeles.

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