Paul McCartney and Wings’ ‘One Hand Clapping’ Film Coming To Cinemas

One Hand Clapping is a film by Paul McCartney and Wings, directed by David Litchfield and filmed in 1974. The film was originally intended to showcase the band recording and rehearsing songs from their album Band on the Run. The documentary provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at the band’s creative process during the early 1970s.

Key Details:
Filming Location: Abbey Road Studios in London.
Purpose: The film was designed to introduce the world to the new Wings lineup and showcase their recording process.

Content: The documentary includes performances of several songs, including some that would later appear on future albums. It also features interviews with McCartney discussing his post-Beatles career and his approach to music-making.

Release: Despite being filmed in 1974, One Hand Clapping remained unreleased to the public for many years. It was finally made available as part of the special edition reissue of the Band on the Run album in 2010.

Legacy: The film is highly regarded among fans for its intimate portrayal of McCartney and his band during a formative period of their career.