Paul McCartney Mixes ‘My Love’ for Wings – 4 April 1973
Wednesday 4 April 1973 | Paul McCartney, Studio, Wings
On 4 April 1973, Paul McCartney created a mono mix of ‘My Love’ at EMI Studios, London (Abbey Road) in preparation for Wings’ BBC Top Of The Pops performance later that day.
Purpose of the Mono Mix
The BBC performance required McCartney to sing live over the backing track, so a version without lead vocals was necessary. The mix was completed in the morning and promptly couriered to BBC Television Centre in London’s White City to be used during filming.
Studio Location: EMI Studios, Abbey Road
3 Abbey Road
London NW8
United Kingdom
Historic recording studio where Wings’ mono mix of ‘My Love’ was created for Top Of The Pops.
FAQs
Why was a mono mix of ‘My Love’ needed?
Wings’ Top Of The Pops performance required Paul to sing live over the track, so a version without lead vocals was necessary.
Where and when was the mix created?
At EMI Studios, Abbey Road, London in the morning of 4 April 1973.
Who produced the session?
Paul McCartney himself produced the mono mix.
Where was the mix sent after completion?
It was couriered to BBC Television Centre in White City, London, for the televised performance.
Is this the same version used on the Wings single release?
No — this mono mix was specifically for live performance purposes and differed from the commercial release.
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