Studio Album · No. 6
Venus and Mars Songwriting Credits by Paul McCartney
Produced by Paul McCartney
Capitol Records
Rock
85%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 11 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Paul McCartney carries a lyricist or composer credit.
11 trackswritten by Paul McCartney
2 tracksoutside writers
Paul McCartney's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist85%
Composer85%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
5
Lyricists
1
Producers
1
No.1 Single
4 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
1975
Released
Data Insight
Most tracks on Venus and Mars were written by Paul and Linda McCartney, credited simply as McCartney. Two songs came from other band members: Medicine Jar by guitarist Jimmy McCulloch and Colin Allen, and a cover of Tony Hatch's Crossroads Theme. The lead single Listen to What the Man Said gave Wings another US number one.
Venus and Mars is the fourth studio album by Wings, released in May 1975 on Capitol Records. It was McCartney's first album for Capitol and reached number one on the Billboard 200. It includes the hits 'Listen to What the Man Said' and 'Letting Go.'
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Venus and Mars
|
James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartney | Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Rock Show
|
James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartney | Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Love in Song
|
James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartney | Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
You Gave Me the Answer
|
James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartney | Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Magneto and Titanium Man
|
James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartney | Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Letting Go
#39
|
James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartney | Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Venus and Mars (Reprise)
|
James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartney | Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Spirits of Ancient Egypt
|
James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartney | Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Medicine Jar
|
Jimmy McCullochColin Allen | Jimmy McCullochColin Allen | James Paul McCartney | Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Call Me Back Again
|
James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartney | Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Listen to What the Man Said
#1
|
James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartney | Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Treat Her Gently / Lonely Old People
|
James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartney | Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Crossroads
|
Tony Hatch | Tony Hatch | James Paul McCartney | Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Venus and Mars
Who wrote Listen to What the Man Said by Wings?
Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney wrote Listen to What the Man Said. Paul also produced the track. It was the lead single from Venus and Mars.
Did Listen to What the Man Said by Wings reach number one?
Yes. The single reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 in July 1975. In the UK it peaked at number six on the Singles Chart.
Who wrote Medicine Jar on Venus and Mars by Wings?
Medicine Jar was written by Wings guitarist Jimmy McCulloch and Colin Allen. It is one of the few tracks on Venus and Mars not written by the McCartneys.
Who wrote the songs on Venus and Mars by Wings?
Most songs were written by Paul and Linda McCartney, credited as McCartney. Exceptions include Medicine Jar by Jimmy McCulloch and Colin Allen, and Crossroads Theme by Tony Hatch.
Who produced Venus and Mars by Wings?
Paul McCartney produced Venus and Mars. The album was released in 1975 on Capitol Records.
How many copies did Venus and Mars by Wings sell?
Venus and Mars sold about four million copies worldwide. It was certified Platinum in the US, the UK, and Canada.