Tug of War is the third solo studio album by Paul McCartney, released in April 1982. It was McCartney's first album released after the dissolution of Wings in April, 1981. Overall it was his 11th album since the break up of the Beatles. It was also McCartney's first album after the murder of former songwriting partner John Lennon. The album was produced by former Beatles producer George Martin and was a number one hit in many countries. Some critics hailed it as a return to form for McCartney
Tug Of War was Paul's first solo album after Wings’ split was confirmed, and followed the death of John Lennon, whose memory is poignantly evoked on the track ‘Here Today’. While the title hints at an album about power struggles, Paul saw it more as an album of opposites. As he says, it focuses on duality. Yes and No, Up and Down, Man and Woman. Tug Of War was Paul's first solo album after Wings’ split was confirmed, and followed the death of John Lennon, whose memory is poignantly evoked on the track ‘Here Today’. Always some kind of conflict, even if you’re married and in love, she’s still a girl, you’re still a bo. t’s not easy to bring together two sides of a coin.
Released in 1982, Tug of War was Paul’s first album following the break-up of Wings and his third solo LP overall.
Album · 1982 · 23 Songs. 23 Songs, 1 Hour 12 Minutes. Released: 16 Apr 1982. More By Paul McCartney.
Paul McCartney 1982 Tug of War – 08 Wanderlust. Paul McCartney - Tug Of War (1982) – 11. Dress Me Up As A Robber.
Band Name Paul McCartney. Album Name Tug of War. Type Album. Released date April 1982. 1. Tug of War. 2. Take It Away. 3. Somebody Who Cares.
Tracklist Hide Credits
1-1
Tug Of War
Written-By – McCartney*
4:20
1-2
Take It Away
Written-By – McCartney*
3:50
1-3
Somebody Who Cares
Written-By – McCartney*
3:13
1-4
What's That You're Doing?
Written-By – McCartney*, Wonder*
6:13
1-5
Here Today
Written-By – McCartney*
2:24
1-6
Ballroom Dancing
Written-By – McCartney*
4:06
1-7
The Pound Is Sinking
Written-By – McCartney*
2:49
1-8
Wanderlust
Written-By – McCartney*
3:47
1-9
Get It
Written-By – McCartney*
2:28
1-10
Be What You See (Link)
Written-By – McCartney*
0:32
1-11
Dress Me Up As A Robber
Written-By – McCartney*
2:40
1-12
Ebony And Ivory
Written-By – McCartney*
3:41
Bonus Audio
2-1
Stop. You Don'T Know Where She Came From (Demo)
Written-By – McCartney*
2-2
Wanderlust (Demo)
Written-By – McCartney*
2-3
Ballroom Dancing (Demo)
Written-By – McCartney*
2-4
Take It Away (Demo)
Written-By – McCartney*
2-5
The Pound Is Sinking (Demo)
Written-By – McCartney*
2-6
Something That Didn'T Happen (Demo)
Written-By – McCartney*
2-7
Ebony And Ivory (Demo)
Written-By – McCartney*
2-8
Dress Me Up As A Robber / Robber Riff (Demo)
Written-By – McCartney*
2-9
Ebony And Ivory (Solo Version)
Written-By – McCartney*
2-10
Rainclouds
Written-By – McCartney*
2-11
I'Ll Give You A Ring
Written-By – McCartney*
Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright (p)
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MPL Communications Inc.
Copyright (c)
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MPL Communications Inc.
Marketed By
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Universal Music LLC
Distributed By
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Universal Music LLC
Remixed At
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Hog Hill Mill
Mastered At
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Abbey Road Studios
Remastered At
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Abbey Road Studios
Credits
Arranged By [Arrangements By]
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Paul McCartney
Arranged By [Arrangements By], Producer [Original Album Produced By]
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George Martin
Engineer [Engineered By]
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Geoff Emerick (tracks: 1-9 to 1- 11, 2-9 to 2-11)
Engineer [Engineered By], Producer [Produced By]
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Paul McCartney (tracks: 2-1 to 2-8)
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Barcode: 4988031110232
Matrix / Runout (CD1): UCCX-1305 1W [Universal logo x4]
Matrix / Runout (CD2): UCCX-1307 1W [Universal logo x4]
Mastering SID Code (CD1 & 2): IFPI L244
Mould SID Code (CD1 & 2): IFPI 4011
Rights Society: JASRAC
Price Code: ¥3,700
Other versions
Category
Artist
Title (Format)
Label
Category
Country
Year
PCTC 259, 0C 064-64 750
Paul McCartney
Tug Of War (LP, Album)
Parlophone, MPL , Parlophone
PCTC 259, 0C 064-64 750
UK
1982
П94 RAT 30736
Paul McCartney
Tug Of War (LP, Album, Unofficial)
Santa Records
П94 RAT 30736
Russia
1994
1C 064-64 750 T
Paul McCartney
Tug Of War (LP, Album)
Odeon, MPL , EMI Electrola
1C 064-64 750 T
Europe
1982
302-0155
Paul McCartney
Simulacro de Guerra (Tug Of War) (LP, Album, Promo)
Parlophone, MPL , Odeon
302-0155
Ecuador
1982
P-3787
Paul McCartney
Tug Of War (Cass, Unofficial)
Premier Super, Pyramid
P-3787
Saudi Arabia
1982
Tracklist Hide Credits
A1
Tug Of War
Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Drums, Electric Guitar, Synthesizer, Vocals – Paul McCartneyBacking Vocals – Eric Stewart, Linda McCartney, Paul McCartneyDrums [Military Snares] – Campbell MaloneyElectric Guitar – Denny Laine, Eric StewartLeader [Orchestra] – Kenneth Sillito
4:20
A2
Take It Away
Backing Vocals – Eric Stewart, Linda McCartney, Paul McCartneyDrums – Ringo Starr, Steve GaddElectric Piano – George MartinPiano, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Paul McCartney
3:50
A3
Somebody Who Cares
Acoustic Guitar, Guitar [Spanish], Vocals – Paul McCartneyBacking Vocals – Eric Stewart, Linda McCartney, Paul McCartneyBass – Stanley ClarkeDrums, Percussion – Steve GaddFlute [Pan Pipes] – Adrian BrettGuitar [Guitar Synthesizer] – Denny Laine
3:13
A4
What's That You're Doing?
Backing Vocals – Eric Stewart, Linda McCartney, Paul McCartneyBass, Drums, Electric Guitar, Vocals – Paul McCartneyLyricon – Andy MackaySynthesizer, Vocals – Stevie WonderWritten-By – Wonder*
6:13
A5
Here Today
Cello – Keith HarveyGuitar, Vocals – Paul McCartneyViola – Ian JewelViolin – Bernard Partridge, Jack Rothstein
2:24
B1
Ballroom Dancing
Backing Vocals – Eric Stewart, Linda McCartney, Paul McCartneyClarinet [Clarinet Gliss] – Jack BrymerElectric Guitar – Denny LaineNarrator – Peter Marshall Piano, Drums, Bass, Electric Guitar, Percussion, Vocals – Paul McCartney
4:06
B2
The Pound Is Sinking
Acoustic Guitar – Denny LaineAcoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Synthesizer, Vocals – Paul McCartneyBacking Vocals – Eric Stewart, Linda McCartney, Paul McCartneyBass – Stanley Clarke
2:49
B3
Wanderlust
Backing Vocals – Eric Stewart, Linda McCartney, Paul McCartneyBass – Denny LaineDrums, Percussion – Adrian SheppardEnsemble – Philip Jones Brass EnsemblePiano, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Paul McCartney
3:47
B4
Get It
Acoustic Guitar, Percussion, Vocals, Synthesizer, Bass – Paul McCartneyElectric Guitar, Vocals – Carl Perkins
2:28
B5
Be What You See (Link)
Guitar, Vocoder – Paul McCartney
0:32
B6
Dress Me Up As A Robber
Backing Vocals – Linda McCartney, Paul McCartneyDrums, Percussion – Dave MattacksElectric Piano – George MartinGuitar, Vocals, Bass – Paul McCartneySynthesizer, Electric Guitar – Denny Laine
2:40
B7
Ebony And Ivory
Backing Vocals – Paul McCartney, Stevie WonderBass, Guitar, Synthesizer, Vocals, Vocoder, Percussion, Piano – Paul McCartneyElectric Piano, Synthesizer, Vocals, Drums, Percussion – Stevie Wonder
3:41
Credits
Arranged By
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Martin*,
McCartney*
Artwork By [Cover Coordination]
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Hipgnosis,
Sinc
Artwork By [Cover Painting]
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Brian Clarke
Engineer
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Geoff Emerick
Engineer [Assistant]
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Jon Jacobs
Photography
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Linda McCartney
Producer
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George Martin
Written-By
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McCartney*
Notes
Manufactured and Distributed by the EMI Group of Companies, Sydney, Australia and Lower Hutt, New Zealand. Same sleeve as Paul McCartney - Tug Of War but labels lack the Made in New Zealand and publishing credits.
Other versions
Category
Artist
Title (Format)
Label
Category
Country
Year
PCTC 259, 0C 064-64 750
Paul McCartney
Tug Of War (LP, Album)
Parlophone, MPL , Parlophone
PCTC 259, 0C 064-64 750
UK
1982
П94 RAT 30736
Paul McCartney
Tug Of War (LP, Album, Unofficial)
Santa Records
П94 RAT 30736
Russia
1994
1C 064-64 750 T
Paul McCartney
Tug Of War (LP, Album)
Odeon, MPL , EMI Electrola
1C 064-64 750 T
Europe
1982
302-0155
Paul McCartney
Simulacro de Guerra (Tug Of War) (LP, Album, Promo)