5 Things to Know About Paul McCartney’s Band on the Run

The album was released in December 1973. It was Paul McCartney and Wings’ third studio album.

It was recorded in Lagos, Nigeria. The band faced theft and local hostility during the sessions.

The title track is one of McCartney’s most famous songs. It features a medley of distinct sections and remains a radio staple.

The album won two Grammy Awards. It took Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus and Best Engineered Album.

It is considered McCartney’s best post-Beatles work. Critics and fans often rank it above his other solo and Wings albums.