Red Rose Speedway cover

Red Rose Speedway

Wings · 1973

77 min · 17 tracks · pop rock · soft rock

A lush blend of soft rock and pop, featuring heartfelt melodies and intricate harmonies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with medley peak
  • heartfelt melodies for reflective moments
  • wave-like pacing for relaxed listening
  • intimate vibes for late nights
  • sing-along moments with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer standalone hit tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 30, 1973, 'Red Rose Speedway' was Wings' second studio album, following their debut 'Wild Life'. At this point, Paul McCartney and his band were beginning to solidify their identity post-Beatles, with commercial aspirations evident in the album's more polished sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Fleetwood Mac· The Eagles· Simon & Garfunkel

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Big Barn Bed 3:52
  • 2 My Love 4:08
  • 3 Get on the Right Thing 4:17
  • 4 One More Kiss 2:30
  • 5 Little Lamb Dragonfly 6:20
  • 6 Single Pigeon 1:54
  • 7 When the Night 3:37
  • 8 Loup (1st Indian in the Moon) 4:24
  • 9 Medley 11:23
  • 10 C Moon 4:32
  • 11 Hi Hi Hi 3:08
  • 12 The Mess (live version) 4:56
  • 13 I Lie Around 4:59
  • 14 The Mess (studio version) 4:54
  • 15 Tragedy 3:20
  • 16 A Love for You 5:11
  • 17 Best Friend (live version) 3:57

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