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"Tug Of War" was supposed to be, probably, the last Wings album. In fact, McCartney entrusted the production of the record to the faithful George Martin, who was supposed to revive the old sound of the group. However, Martin forced Paul to get rid of at least the drummer Steve Holly and the young Laurence Juber and rejected (due to poor quality of the material) a first version of the album.
In the end, after many ordeals, the record saw the light in 1982 credited only to Paul. In reality, it is still a Wings album in every respect; Linda and Denny Laine play on all tracks. It's just that Martin preferred to broaden the execution to other musicians, such as Ringo Starr, Steve Gadd, and Eric Stewart, crowning it all with the collaboration of Stevie Wonder.
Qualitatively speaking, it is not a great work. At times, the creative crisis already looms menacingly, which will hit Paul shortly after; the title track is a good ballad, a metaphor of humanity's eternal conflicts symbolized by an eternal tug of war, "Tug Of War" indeed.
Another great track, characterized by a remarkable duet that chases throughout the song, is "Wanderlust," though it will soon fall into the oblivion of Sir Paul.
The collaboration with Carl Perkins in "Get It" is curious, while the one with Wonder in "Ebony And Ivory" is banal and well-known; the album is crowned by pleasant but not very incisive pieces and some lapses in tone, like the overly catchy with a decidedly '80s sound "Take It Away."
A troubled record, therefore, for various reasons, one above all Lennon's death, to whom the splendid "Here Today" is dedicated. The Eighties will be very difficult and terrible works like "Pipes Of Peace" and "Press To Play" will undermine his credibility, but the redemption thanks to the good Costello will restore him in full form to the history of music.
Tracklist Lyrics and Videos
05 Here Today (02:29)
And if I say,
I really knew you well what would your answer be?
If you were here today
Ooh- Ooh- Ooh, here to-day.
Well knowing you,
you'd probably laugh and say that we were world's apart.
If your were here today
Ooh- Ooh- Ooh, here to-day.
But as for me,
I still remember how it was before,
and I am holding back the tears no more
Ooh- Ooh Ooh, I love you, Ooh.
What about the time we met?
Well, I suppose that you could say that we were playing hard to get.
Didn't understand a thing,
but we could always sing.
What about the night we cried,
beacuse there wasn't any reason left to keep it all inside?
Never understood a word,
but you were alwas there - with a smile.
And if I say,
I really loved you and was glad you came along.
and you were here today.
Ooh- Ooh- Ooh, for you were in my song.
Ooh- Ooh- Ooh, here to-day.
08 Wanderlust (03:49)
Light out wanderlust
Head us out to sea
Captain says, there'll be a bust
This one's not for me
Take us from the dark
Out where we can see
Captain's out to make his mark
This one's not for me
Light out wanderlust
Help us to be free
Light out wanderlust
Do it just for ne
Wanderlust
Oh, where did I go wrong, my love?
What petty grime was I found guilty of?
What better time to find a brand new day?
Oh, wanderlust way
Light out wanderlust
Help us to be free
Light out wanderlust
Do it just for ne
Wanderlust
Captain's out to make his mark
This one's not for me
Light out wanderlust
Head us out to sea
Captain says, there'll be a bust
This one's not for me
Oh, where did I go wrong, my love?
What petty grime was I found guilty of?
What better time to find a brand new day?
Oh, wanderlust way
Dropping a line
Maybe this time
It's wanderlust for me
11 Dress Me Up as a Robber (02:41)
Well You Can Dress Me Up As A Robber
But I Won't Be In Disguise
Only Love Is A Robber
And He Lives Within Your Eyes
Ooh, Ooh Eee Ooh
You Can Dress Me Up As A Sailor
But I'll Never Run To Sea
As Long As Your Love Is Available To Me
What Do I Do With A Sea Of Blue?
Ooh, Eee Ooh
Dressing Me Up
It Doesn't Make A Difference
What You Want To Do
Whichever Way You Look At It
I'm Still In Love With You
If We Go On Forever
I May Never Make A Change
Dressing Me Up
And If I Don't Convince You
You Needn't Look Too Far
To See That I'm Not Lying
'Cos I Love You The Way You Are
And What's The Point Of Changing
When I'm Happy As I Am?
Well You Can Dress Me Up As A Soldier
But I Wouldn't Know What For
I Was The One That Told You He Loved You
Don't Wanna Go To Another War
No, No, No
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