Sir Paul McCartney is set to spotlight a transformative period of his post-Beatles career with a new companion soundtrack album tied to his forthcoming documentary Paul McCartney: Man On The Run. The soundtrack, titled Man On The Run – Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack, arrives on February 27, 2026, the same day the documentary premieres globally on Amazon Prime Video.
A Curated Musical Journey Through The 1970s
The soundtrack offers a handpicked selection of 12 tracks spanning Paul’s prolific creative decade following The Beatles’ breakup, a time when he reinvented himself as a solo artist and with his band Wings. It includes a mix of beloved classics, deep cuts, and rare recordings that together paint a vivid musical portrait of McCartney’s evolution during this era.
Among the highlights, the album features three previously unreleased songs, with two rare Wings tracks already made available exclusively on Amazon Music ahead of the full release:
- 🎶 “Arrow Through Me” (Rough Mix). A previously unreleased alternate version of the reggae-tinged Wings song originally from the 1979 Back To The Egg sessions.
- 🎤 “Live And Let Die” (Live from Rockshow), A live rendition of the iconic 1973 Wings track from the band’s 1980 concert film Rockshow.
- “Gotta Sing Gotta Dance” Another unreleased gem, first heard in The James Paul McCartney TV Special from 1973 and now making its debut on this soundtrack.
The rest of the tracklist blends well-known hits, demo versions, and remastered favorites by McCartney, Linda McCartney, and Wings. Songs like “Silly Love Songs” (demo), “Band On The Run,” “Mull Of Kintyre,” and “Let Me Roll It” round out the collection, offering variety and depth for longtime fans and newcomers alike.
Formats & Special Editions
Man On The Run – Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack will be released in multiple physical and digital formats on February 27, 2026, including:
- Standard CD and digital editions
- Black vinyl LP
- Limited-edition Tangerine Peel Orange vinyl (Amazon exclusive)
- A sold-out New York Taxi Yellow colored vinyl pressed by Third Man Pressing
- All vinyl versions packaged with an exclusive Man On The Run poster
The artwork, co-directed by McCartney and Aubrey “Po” Powell of Hipgnosis with design by Peter Curzon of Storm Studios, visually anchors the soundtrack’s connection to the era it celebrates.
Documentary Context: A Story Of Reinvention
The companion documentary Paul McCartney: Man On The Run, directed by Morgan Neville, delves into McCartney’s life and creative rebirth in the 1970s, exploring how he navigated the end of The Beatles and formed Wings, ultimately redefining his musical identity. The film includes archival footage, Linda McCartney’s photographs, and new interviews with Paul, his family, fellow Wings members, and music icons including Sean Ono Lennon, Mick Jagger, and Chrissie Hynde.
Before its streaming debut, the film will also be shown in theaters for one night on February 19, 2026, with Q&A sessions featuring McCartney and director Neville.
This release not only enhances the narrative of McCartney’s post-Beatles journey but also gives fans fresh and rare musical treasures, particularly through the newly unearthed Wings tracks that promise to make this one of the most compelling McCartney compilations in years.
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