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- Paul McCartney fans claim 1971 Wings song is one of the ‘greatest tracks of all time’ (themirror.com)
Fans Declare Paul McCartney’s ‘Some People Never Know’ a Lost Classic
Paul McCartney’s post-Beatles band, Wings, may have split up decades ago, but their music continues to resonate with fans. One song, in particular, is generating significant buzz online: “Some People Never Know” from their 1971 debut album, Wild Life.
Fans are calling the track one of the greatest songs of all time, praising its beauty and delicate harmonies. One commenter specifically highlighted Linda McCartney’s backing vocals as the “wonderful core” of the song, perfectly complementing Paul’s lead vocals.
The raw, earnest quality of her voice, combined with the acoustic guitar, “aggressive strumming,” and instrumental breaks, creates a truly special listening experience. Others chimed in, agreeing with the assessment and labeling Wild Life an underrated album.
Not everyone agreed with such high praise, however. One fan questioned how anyone could definitively call it one of the greatest songs ever written, prompting a discussion about musical subjectivity and the sheer volume of music available.
Meanwhile, Wings’ 1975 album Venus and Mars is experiencing a resurgence in popularity thanks to its recent 50th-anniversary reissue. The re-release, featuring a half-speed remaster and a new Atmos mix, has propelled the album back into the Billboard Top 100, landing in the Top 50 overall and the Top 25 for vinyl sales.
This impressive comeback follows a relatively quiet period for the album and underscores McCartney’s enduring musical influence. The reissue comes alongside celebrations of the band’s Wings Over the World tour, which originally ran from 1975 to 1976.