Studio Album · No. 7
Wings at the Speed of Sound Songwriting Credits by Paul McCartney
Produced by Paul McCartney
Capitol Records
Soft rockPop rock
82%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 9 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 9 / 11 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Paul McCartney carries a lyricist or composer credit.
9 trackswritten by Paul McCartney
2 tracksoutside writers
Paul McCartney's roles on this album
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist82%
Composer82%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
5
Lyricists
1
Producers
1
No.1 Single
3.5 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
1976
Released
Data Insight
Paul McCartney produced the album and wrote most of it, sharing credits with Linda McCartney on tracks like She's My Baby and Beware My Love. To spread the spotlight across Wings, every member sang lead on at least one song: Denny Laine took The Note You Never Wrote and Time to Hide, Jimmy McCulloch sang Wino Junko, Linda sang her own Cook of the House, and Joe English fronted Must Do Something About It. The two hits, Silly Love Songs and Let 'Em In, were both McCartney compositions.
Wings at the Speed of Sound is the fifth studio album by Wings, released in March 1976. It reached number one on the Billboard 200 and includes the hits 'Silly Love Songs' (a number-one single) and 'Let 'Em In.' Each member of Wings sang lead on at least one track.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Let 'Em In
#3
|
James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartney | Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
The Note You Never Wrote
|
James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartney | Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
She's My Baby
|
James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartney | Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Beware My Love
|
James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartney | Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Wino Junko
|
Jimmy McCullochColin Eric Allen | Jimmy McCullochColin Eric Allen | James Paul McCartney | Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Silly Love Songs
#1
|
James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartney | Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Cook of the House
|
James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartney | Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Time to Hide
|
Denny Laine | Denny Laine | James Paul McCartney | Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Must Do Something About It
|
James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartney | Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
San Ferry Anne
|
James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartney | Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Warm and Beautiful
|
James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartneyLinda McCartney | James Paul McCartney | Paul McCartney (Lead Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Wings at the Speed of Sound
Who wrote Silly Love Songs by Wings?
Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney wrote Silly Love Songs. Paul conceived it partly as a reply to critics who dismissed his music as lightweight. It topped the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart.
Did every member of Wings sing on Wings at the Speed of Sound?
Yes. Each band member took lead vocals on at least one track. Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch, Linda McCartney, and Joe English all fronted songs alongside Paul McCartney.
Who sang Cook of the House on Wings at the Speed of Sound?
Linda McCartney sang lead on Cook of the House, which she also wrote. It is one of the few songs in the Wings catalog credited solely to Linda.
What were the singles from Wings at the Speed of Sound?
The two singles were Silly Love Songs and Let 'Em In. Silly Love Songs hit number 1 in the US, and Let 'Em In reached number 3 in the US and number 2 in the UK.
Who produced Wings at the Speed of Sound?
Paul McCartney produced the album. It was released in 1976 on Capitol Records.
Who wrote Wino Junko on Wings at the Speed of Sound?
Jimmy McCulloch and Colin Allen wrote Wino Junko, and McCulloch sang lead on it. It was one of the tracks that let a non-McCartney member of Wings front a song.