'Band On The Run' : Story Of An Album

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1. In which of these African cities did Paul McCartney and Wings lay down the initial recordings for tracks that appeared on the album 'Band On The Run'? Cape Town, South Africa Lagos, Nigeria Mombasa, Kenya Sofala, Mozambique

2. When did Paul McCartney and Wings release the album 'Band On The Run'? 1974 1972 1973 1971

3. How many Grammys were awarded to the album 'Band On The Run' by Paul McCartney and Wings? One Two Three Four

4. The title track from 'Band On The Run' was the third Billboard Hot 100 post-Beatles Number 1 single for Paul McCartney. What was on the 'B' side in the USA? Nineteen Hundred And Eighty Five Jet Zoo Gang No Words

5. Which US band covered Paul McCartney's 'Band On The Run' in 2007? Hanson The Black Eyes Peas Nine Inch Nails Foo Fighters

6. The cover of 'Band On The Run' by Paul McCartney and Wings was one of the best known and most visually recognisable of McCartney's post-Beatles albums. It featured a picture of a host of stars. Which of these British boxers was included? Frank Bruno Henry Cooper John Conteh Dave 'Boy' McCauley

7. A tribute to which of these painters was included on the album 'Band On The Run' by Paul McCartney and Wings? Henri Matisse Paul Cézanne Pablo Picasso Paul Gauguin

8. On a series of photographs released with the album 'Band On The Run' by Paul McCartney and Wings, which instrument was Linda McCartney seen playing? Drums Keyboards Clarinet Triangle

9. Who played rhythm guitar on the Paul McCartney and Wings album 'Band On The Run'? Henry McCullough Denny Laine George Harrison Tim Renwick

10. On how many occasions did 'Band On The Run' by Paul McCartney and Wings top the Billboard album charts? Four Two Three One

11. Who is credited with the saxophone solos on the Wings album 'Band On The Run'? Raphael Ravenscroft John Coltrane Howie Casey Clarence Clemons

12. All the tracks on 'Band On The Run' were written by Paul McCartney. True False

13. How many UK singles were released by Paul McCartney and Wings from their album 'Band On the Run'? Three Two Four One

14. The single 'Band On the Run' was a No 1 hit for Paul McCartney and Wings in both the UK and the USA True False

15. From which track on the Wings album 'Band On The Run are these lyrics taken? "Late at night when the wind is still I'll come flying through your door And you'll know what love is for..." Mamunia Let Me Roll It No Words Bluebird