Paul McCartney's McCartney II Hits #1 in the UK On May 31, 1980
Paul McCartney's first solo album after Wings final album 1979's Back To The Egg was 1980's McCartney II which included the hit single "Coming Up." Although the version on the album is quite different from the hit single version which was actually a live recording.
The album hit #1 in the UK (on May 31, 1980) and #3 in the US.
McCartney II is like his first solo album 1970's McCartney in that Paul played all of the instruments on the album.
McCartney interview about recording McCartney II:
The studio recorded version of "Coming Up" which appears on McCartney II can be heard here along with the video that was made for the song which features Paul on numerous instruments.
The album hit #1 in the UK (on May 31, 1980) and #3 in the US.
McCartney II is like his first solo album 1970's McCartney in that Paul played all of the instruments on the album.
McCartney interview about recording McCartney II:
The studio recorded version of "Coming Up" which appears on McCartney II can be heard here along with the video that was made for the song which features Paul on numerous instruments.
Labels: 1980, May 31, Paul McCartney
