Tuesday 18 July 1972 | Circus-Krone-Bau, Munich, Germany
On 18 July 1972, Wings performed at the Circus-Krone-Bau in Munich, Germany. It was the fifth night of the Wings Over Europe Tour, which had opened in Ollioules, France, on 9 July 1972. These were Paul McCartney's first European concerts since 1966, when The Beatles had performed their final European shows.
The tour that brought McCartney back to Europe
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The Wings Over Europe Tour
The Wings Over Europe Tour was a landmark moment in McCartney’s post-Beatles career. Travelling by tour bus across the continent, Wings played relatively small venues — a deliberate choice by McCartney to reconnect with audiences at close quarters after years away from the road. The Circus-Krone-Bau in Munich was one of the tour’s German dates, with further shows in Offenbach and Berlin to follow.
The Circus-Krone-Bau had a notable place in Beatles history: The Beatles had performed there on 24 June 1966 during their final world tour. Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band also played the venue on 13 July 2011.
Wings Line-Up
| Paul McCartney | Vocals, guitar, bass guitar |
| Linda McCartney | Vocals, keyboards |
| Denny Laine | Vocals, guitar, bass guitar |
| Henry McCullough | Guitar, vocals |
| Denny Seiwell | Drums |
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Concert Setlist
- Bip Bop
- Smile Away
- Mumbo
- Give Ireland Back to the Irish
- 1882
- I Would Only Smile
- Blue Moon Of Kentucky
- The Mess
- Best Friend
- Soily
- I Am Your Singer
- Say You Don’t Mind
- Henry’s Blues
- Seaside Woman
- My Love
- Mary Had A Little Lamb
- Maybe I’m Amazed
- Wild Life
- Hi, Hi, Hi
- Long Tall Sally
Wings Over Europe Tour Dates
| 9 July 1972 | Châteauvallon, Ollioules, France |
| 12 July 1972 | Théâtre de la Mer, Juan-les-Pins, France |
| 13 July 1972 | Théâtre Antique, Arles, France |
| 16 July 1972 | Olympia Theatre, Paris, France |
| 18 July 1972 | Circus-Krone-Bau, Munich, Germany ★ |
| 19 July 1972 | Stadthalle, Offenbach am Main, Germany |
| 21 July 1972 | Tonhalle, Zürich, Switzerland |
| 22 July 1972 | Pavillon, Montreux, Switzerland |
| 1 August 1972 | KB Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark |
| 4 August 1972 | Messuhalli, Helsinki, Finland |
| 5 August 1972 | Kupittaan Urheiluhalli, Turku, Finland |
| 7 August 1972 | Gröna Lund, Stockholm, Sweden |
| 8 August 1972 | Idrottshuset, Örebro, Sweden |
| 9 August 1972 | Njårdhallen, Oslo, Norway |
| 10 August 1972 | Scandinavium, Gothenburg, Sweden |
| 11 August 1972 | Olympen, Lund, Sweden |
| 12 August 1972 | Fyns Forum, Odense, Denmark |
| 14 August 1972 | Vejlby-Risskov Hallen, Aarhus, Denmark |
| 16 August 1972 | Rheinhalle, Düsseldorf, Germany |
| 17 August 1972 | De Doelen, Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| 19 August 1972 | Martinihal, Groningen, Netherlands |
| 20 August 1972 | Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| 21 August 1972 | Congresgebouw, The Hague, Netherlands |
| 22 August 1972 | Kinema Roma, Antwerp, Belgium |
| 24 August 1972 | Deutschlandhalle, Berlin, Germany |
Circus-Krone-Bau, Munich — a venue with deep Beatles and McCartney connections, visited by The Beatles in 1966, Wings in 1972, and Ringo Starr’s All-Starr Band in 2011.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Wings perform in Munich?
Wings performed at the Circus-Krone-Bau in Munich, Germany, on 18 July 1972. It was the fifth night of the Wings Over Europe Tour.
What was the Wings Over Europe Tour?
The Wings Over Europe Tour was a 1972 concert tour by Wings, running from 9 July to 24 August 1972. It was Paul McCartney’s first European tour since The Beatles’ final concerts in 1966, covering France, Germany, Switzerland, Scandinavia, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Denmark.
Who were the members of Wings in 1972?
Wings in 1972 comprised Paul McCartney (vocals, guitar, bass), Linda McCartney (vocals, keyboards), Denny Laine (vocals, guitar, bass), Henry McCullough (guitar, vocals), and Denny Seiwell (drums).
Had The Beatles played the Circus-Krone-Bau?
Yes — The Beatles performed at the Circus-Krone-Bau on 24 June 1966 during their final world tour. Wings returned to the same venue on 18 July 1972, and Ringo Starr’s All-Starr Band played there on 13 July 2011.
What did Wings play in Munich in 1972?
Wings played a 20-song setlist in Munich on 18 July 1972, including Bip Bop, Give Ireland Back to the Irish, My Love, Maybe I’m Amazed, Hi Hi Hi, and Long Tall Sally.
→ Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Circus-Krone-Bau, Munich – 13 July 2011
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