Monday 14 June 1976 | Live Performance | Cow Palace, Daly City, California, USA
On Monday 14 June 1976, Wings performed at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California — the 53rd night of the 65-date Wings Over The World Tour, and the second of two consecutive nights at the venue (the first having taken place on 13 June). The tour ran from September 1975 to October 1976.
The Cow Palace has a notable place in Beatles history: The Beatles had performed there on 19 August 1964 during the North American leg of their world tour, and again on 31 August 1965 during their final North American tour.
The Beatles Connection
The Cow Palace was one of the major venues on The Beatles' North American touring circuit. Their 19 August 1964 appearance was part of the group's first full North American tour — the same tour that had seen Ringo Starr rejoin the group in Melbourne in June after his illness. The 31 August 1965 show was part of what would prove to be The Beatles' penultimate North American tour; they would return to the US in 1966 for their final touring dates before retiring from live performance altogether.
Paul McCartney's return to the Cow Palace with Wings in June 1976 — more than a decade after The Beatles had last played there — was one of many moments on the Wings Over The World Tour when the venues themselves carried the weight of Beatles history.
Wings
- Paul McCartney — vocals, guitar, bass guitar, keyboards
- Linda McCartney — vocals, keyboards
- Denny Laine — vocals, guitar, bass guitar
- Jimmy McCulloch — guitar, vocals
- Joe English — drums
Horns and brass section: Howie Casey, Tony Dorsey, Steve Howard, Thaddeus Richard
Concert Setlist
- '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 (Drink to Me)'
- 'Richard Cory'
- 'Bluebird'
- 'I've Just Seen a Face'
- 'Blackbird'
- 'Yesterday'
- 'You Gave Me the Answer'
- 'Magneto and Titanium Man'
- 'My Love'
- 'Listen to What the Man Said'
- 'Let 'Em In'
- 'Time to Hide'
- 'Silly Love Songs'
- 'Beware My Love'
- 'Letting Go'
- 'Band on the Run'
- 'Hi, Hi, Hi'
- 'Soily'
The Wings Over The World Tour
The Wings Over The World Tour was one of the most ambitious rock tours of the 1970s, running for 65 dates across the UK, Australia, Europe, North America, and a final European leg between September 1975 and October 1976. It was McCartney's first major world tour since The Beatles had retired from live performance in 1966 — a gap of almost a decade. The North American leg, which included the Cow Palace dates, was the centrepiece of the tour and produced the celebrated live album Wings Over America (released December 1976).
The full tour schedule:
UK (September 1975)
- 9 September: Gaumont Theatre, Southampton
- 10 September: Hippodrome, Bristol
- 11 September: Capitol Theatre, Cardiff
- 12 September: Free Trade Hall, Manchester
- 13 September: Hippodrome, Birmingham
- 15 September: Empire Theatre, Liverpool
- 16 September: City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne
- 17 September: Hammersmith Odeon, London
- 18 September: Hammersmith Odeon, London
- 20 September: Usher Hall, Edinburgh
- 21 September: Apollo, Glasgow
- 22 September: Capitol Theatre, Aberdeen
- 23 September: Caird Hall, Dundee
Australia (November 1975)
- 1 November: Perth Entertainment Centre, Perth
- 4 November: Apollo Stadium, Adelaide
- 5 November: Apollo Stadium, Adelaide
- 7 November: Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
- 8 November: Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
- 10 November: Festival Hall, Brisbane
- 11 November: Festival Hall, Brisbane
- 13 November: Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
- 14 November: Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
Europe (March 1976)
- 20 March: Falkoner Theatre, Copenhagen, Denmark
- 21 March: Falkoner Theatre, Copenhagen, Denmark
- 23 March: Deutschlandhalle, Berlin, Germany
- 25 March: Rotterdam Ahoy, Rotterdam, Netherlands
- 26 March: Pavillon de Paris, Paris, France
North America (May–June 1976)
- 3 May: Convention Center, Fort Worth
- 4 May: The Summit, Houston
- 7 May: Olympia Stadium, Detroit
- 8 May: Olympia Stadium, Detroit
- 9 May: Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto
- 10 May: Richfield Coliseum, Richfield
- 12 May: Spectrum, Philadelphia
- 14 May: Spectrum, Philadelphia
- 15 May: Capital Centre, Landover
- 16 May: Capital Centre, Landover
- 18 May: Omni Coliseum, Atlanta
- 19 May: Omni Coliseum, Atlanta
- 21 May: Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale
- 22 May: Boston Garden, Boston
- 24 May: Madison Square Garden, New York City
- 25 May: Madison Square Garden, New York City
- 27 May: Riverfront Coliseum, Cincinnati
- 29 May: Kemper Arena, Kansas City
- 31 May: Chicago Stadium, Chicago
- 1 June: Chicago Stadium, Chicago
- 2 June: Chicago Stadium, Chicago
- 4 June: Civic Center, St Paul
- 7 June: McNichols Sports Arena, Denver
- 10 June: Kingdome, Seattle
- 13 June: Cow Palace, Daly City
- 14 June: Cow Palace, Daly City
- 16 June: Sports Arena, San Diego
- 18 June: Community Center, Tucson
- 21 June: The Forum, Inglewood
- 22 June: The Forum, Inglewood
- 23 June: The Forum, Inglewood
Europe (September–October 1976)
- 19 September: Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria
- 21 September: Dom Sportova, Zagreb, Yugoslavia
- 25 September: Piazza San Marco, Venice, Italy
- 27 September: Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany
- 19 October: Empire Pool, London, England
- 20 October: Empire Pool, London, England
- 21 October: Empire Pool, London, England
The Cow Palace
The Cow Palace — formally the California State Exposition and Fair Building — is a multi-purpose arena located in Daly City, California, just south of San Francisco. Built in 1941, it has a capacity of approximately 16,000 and has hosted some of the most celebrated concerts in rock history, including early Beatles shows, the Rolling Stones, and many others. Its nickname derives from its original use as a livestock exhibition hall. The venue remains operational and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Key Facts: 14 June 1976
- Date: Monday 14 June 1976
- Venue: Cow Palace, Daly City, California, USA
- Tour night: 53 of 65
- Consecutive nights at venue: 2nd (of 2)
- Beatles at this venue: 19 August 1964; 31 August 1965
- Songs performed: 29
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Wings play the Cow Palace in 1976?
Yes — Wings performed at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California on both 13 and 14 June 1976, as part of the North American leg of the Wings Over The World Tour. The 14 June show was the 53rd night of the 65-date tour.
Did The Beatles play the Cow Palace?
Yes — The Beatles performed at the Cow Palace on 19 August 1964 and 31 August 1965. Paul McCartney's return with Wings in June 1976 came more than a decade after The Beatles' last appearance at the venue.
What did Wings play at the Cow Palace in 1976?
The 29-song setlist included 'Jet', 'Maybe I'm Amazed', 'Lady Madonna', 'The Long and Winding Road', 'Live and Let Die', 'Blackbird', 'Yesterday', 'Silly Love Songs', 'Band on the Run', and 'Hi, Hi, Hi'.
What was the Wings Over The World Tour?
The Wings Over The World Tour was a 65-date world tour running from September 1975 to October 1976, covering the UK, Australia, Europe, and North America. It was McCartney's first major world tour since The Beatles retired from live performance in 1966. The North American leg produced the live album Wings Over America (December 1976).
Who was in Wings in 1976?
The 1976 Wings lineup comprised Paul McCartney (vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards), Linda McCartney (vocals, keyboards), Denny Laine (vocals, guitar, bass), Jimmy McCulloch (guitar, vocals), and Joe English (drums), plus a horns and brass section of Howie Casey, Tony Dorsey, Steve Howard, and Thaddeus Richard.
What is the Cow Palace?
The Cow Palace is a multi-purpose arena in Daly City, California, just south of San Francisco. Built in 1941 with a capacity of approximately 16,000, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its nickname derives from its original use as a livestock exhibition hall.
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