Friday 15 June 1979 | Promotional Film | Camber Sands, East Sussex, England
On 15 June 1979, Wings filmed the promotional clip for 'Baby's Request' at Camber Sands in East Sussex, directed by Keith 'Keef' McMillan. The production team built a mock World War Two army camp on the beach, with Wings in uniform miming before a crowd of extras.
'Baby's Request' was a track from the Wings album Back to the Egg, released on 8 June 1979 — just one week before the filming. The song was written by Paul McCartney as a tribute to the Mills Brothers, the American vocal harmony group he had admired since childhood.
Back to the Egg
Back to the Egg was the final Wings studio album, released in June 1979. It featured a diverse range of styles, from the hard rock of 'Rockestra Theme' — recorded with an all-star ensemble including Pete Townshend, John Bonham, and David Gilmour — to the gentle ballad 'Baby's Request'. The album reached number six in the UK and number eight in the US.
The Wings lineup at the time of filming was Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney, Denny Laine, Laurence Juber, and Steve Holley.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 'Baby's Request' by Wings?
'Baby's Request' is a track from the Wings album Back to the Egg (1979), written by Paul McCartney as a tribute to the Mills Brothers. The promotional clip was filmed at Camber Sands, East Sussex on 15 June 1979.
What is Back to the Egg?
Back to the Egg was the final Wings studio album, released on 8 June 1979. It featured the all-star 'Rockestra Theme' — recorded with Pete Townshend, John Bonham, David Gilmour, and others — alongside more gentle tracks such as 'Baby's Request'. It reached number six in the UK.
Who directed the Baby's Request video?
The 'Baby's Request' promotional clip was directed by Keith 'Keef' McMillan at Camber Sands, East Sussex on 15 June 1979. The production featured a mock World War Two army camp with Wings in uniform before a crowd of extras.
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