Wings Live at Falkoner Theatre, Copenhagen – 21 March 1976

Wings Live at Falkoner Theatre, Copenhagen – 21 March 1976

Wings Live at Falkoner Theatre, Copenhagen – 21 March 1976

Sunday 21 March 1976 | Live, Paul McCartney, Wings

On 21 March 1976, Wings performed at the Falkoner Theatre in Copenhagen, Denmark, during their landmark Wings Over The World Tour.

This concert was the 24th date of the 65-show tour and the second of two consecutive nights at the Copenhagen venue, reflecting the strong demand for the band across Europe.

The Wings Over The World Tour

The Wings Over The World Tour (1975–1976) was the band's most ambitious tour to date, spanning the UK, Australia, Europe, North America and beyond.

It marked Paul McCartney's first large-scale international tour since The Beatles stopped touring in 1966, and showcased Wings at the height of their commercial success.

By March 1976, the tour had already travelled through the UK and Australia before arriving in mainland Europe, with Copenhagen serving as a key stop before dates in Berlin, Paris and Rotterdam.

The Wings Line-Up

The band on this tour featured a strong and versatile line-up:

  • Paul McCartney – vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards
  • Linda McCartney – vocals, keyboards
  • Denny Laine – vocals, guitar, bass
  • Jimmy McCulloch – guitar, vocals
  • Joe English – drums

They were joined by a brass section consisting of Howie Casey, Tony Dorsey, Steve Howard and Thaddeus Richard. This expanded line-up allowed Wings to recreate their studio recordings with greater depth and energy on stage.

Concert Setlist

The Copenhagen audience witnessed a comprehensive setlist combining Wings hits, solo material and classic Beatles songs:

  • Venus And Mars / Rock Show / Jet
  • Let Me Roll It / Spirits Of Ancient Egypt / Medicine Jar
  • Maybe I'm Amazed / Call Me Back Again / Lady Madonna
  • The Long And Winding Road / Live And Let Die
  • Picasso's Last Words / Richard Cory / Bluebird
  • I've Just Seen A Face / Blackbird / Yesterday
  • You Gave Me The Answer / Magneto And Titanium Man / My Love
  • Let 'Em In / Silly Love Songs / Beware My Love
  • Letting Go / Listen To What The Man Said / Band On The Run
  • Hi, Hi, Hi / Soily

Return to Falkoner Theatre

Paul McCartney would later return to the Falkoner Theatre on 24 July 1991 during his Unplugged Tour, showing the venue's continued importance in his live career.

A Peak Moment for Wings

The 1976 tour represented the peak of Wings as a live band. With elaborate stage production, a large ensemble and a wide-ranging setlist, the shows established McCartney as a major touring artist in his post-Beatles career.

Location

Falkoner Theatre
Frederiksberg
Copenhagen
Denmark

The venue where Wings performed on 21 March 1976 during the Wings Over The World Tour.

FAQs

When did Wings perform in Copenhagen in 1976?

Wings performed at the Falkoner Theatre in Copenhagen on 21 March 1976, the second of two consecutive nights.

What tour was this part of?

The concert was part of the Wings Over The World Tour, which ran from 1975 to 1976.

Did Paul McCartney return to this venue?

Yes, Paul McCartney returned to the Falkoner Theatre in 1991 during his Unplugged Tour.

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