Wings live: Kemper Arena, Kansas City – 29 May 1976

Q: What was the Wings Over The World Tour?

A 65-date world tour, September 1975 to October 1976, documented on Wings Over America (December 1976).

Q: Who was in Wings in 1976?

Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney, Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch, Joe English, plus horns: Howie Casey, Tony Dorsey, Steve Howard, Thaddeus Richard.

May 29, 2026

Wings live: Kemper Arena, Kansas City – 29 May 1976

Saturday 29 May 1976 | Live, Paul McCartney, Wings
Kemper Arena, Kansas City, Missouri, USA

On Saturday 29 May 1976, Wings performed at the Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri — the 45th night of the 65-date Wings Over The World Tour, which ran from September 1975 to October 1976. Four performances from this night — Maybe I’m Amazed, The Long And Winding Road, Listen To What The Man Said, and Letting Go — appear on the 1976 live album Wings Over America.

The Band

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: Howie Casey, Tony Dorsey, Steve Howard, Thaddeus Richard

Wings Over America

The Kansas City show was one of several North American dates recorded for the triple live album Wings Over America, released in December 1976. The four tracks drawn from this night are:

Maybe I’m Amazed
The Long And Winding Road
Listen To What The Man Said
Letting Go

The 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

Wings Over The World Tour Dates

9 September 1975 — Gaumont Theatre, Southampton, England
10 September 1975 — Hippodrome, Bristol, England
11 September 1975 — Capitol Theatre, Cardiff, Wales
12 September 1975 — Free Trade Hall, Manchester, England
13 September 1975 — Hippodrome, Birmingham, England
15 September 1975 — Empire Theatre, Liverpool, England
16 September 1975 — City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
17 September 1975 — Hammersmith Odeon, London, England
18 September 1975 — Hammersmith Odeon, London, England
20 September 1975 — Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Scotland
21 September 1975 — Apollo, Glasgow, Scotland
22 September 1975 — Capitol Theatre, Aberdeen, Scotland
23 September 1975 — Caird Hall, Dundee, Scotland
1 November 1975 — Perth Entertainment Centre, Perth, Australia
4 November 1975 — Apollo Stadium, Adelaide, Australia
5 November 1975 — Apollo Stadium, Adelaide, Australia
7 November 1975 — Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, Australia
8 November 1975 — Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, Australia
10 November 1975 — Festival Hall, Brisbane, Australia
11 November 1975 — Festival Hall, Brisbane, Australia
13 November 1975 — Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne, Australia
14 November 1975 — Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne, Australia
20 March 1976 — Falkoner Theatre, Copenhagen, Denmark
21 March 1976 — Falkoner Theatre, Copenhagen, Denmark
23 March 1976 — Deutschlandhalle, Berlin, Germany
25 March 1976 — Rotterdam Ahoy, Rotterdam, Netherlands
26 March 1976 — Pavillon de Paris, Paris, France
3 May 1976 — Convention Center, Fort Worth, USA
4 May 1976 — The Summit, Houston, USA
7 May 1976 — Olympia Stadium, Detroit, USA
8 May 1976 — Olympia Stadium, Detroit, USA
9 May 1976 — Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Canada
10 May 1976 — Richfield Coliseum, Richfield, USA
12 May 1976 — Spectrum, Philadelphia, USA
14 May 1976 — Spectrum, Philadelphia, USA
15 May 1976 — Capital Centre, Landover, USA
16 May 1976 — Capital Centre, Landover, USA
18 May 1976 — Omni Coliseum, Atlanta, USA
19 May 1976 — Omni Coliseum, Atlanta, USA
21 May 1976 — Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, USA
22 May 1976 — Boston Garden, Boston, USA
24 May 1976 — Madison Square Garden, New York City, USA
25 May 1976 — Madison Square Garden, New York City, USA
27 May 1976 — Riverfront Coliseum, Cincinnati, USA
29 May 1976 — Kemper Arena, Kansas City, USA
31 May 1976 — Chicago Stadium, Chicago, USA
1 June 1976 — Chicago Stadium, Chicago, USA
2 June 1976 — Chicago Stadium, Chicago, USA
4 June 1976 — Civic Center, St Paul, USA
7 June 1976 — McNichols Sports Arena, Denver, USA
10 June 1976 — Kingdome, Seattle, USA
13 June 1976 — Cow Palace, Daly City, USA
14 June 1976 — Cow Palace, Daly City, USA
16 June 1976 — Sports Arena, San Diego, USA
18 June 1976 — Community Center, Tucson, USA
21 June 1976 — The Forum, Inglewood, USA
22 June 1976 — The Forum, Inglewood, USA
23 June 1976 — The Forum, Inglewood, USA
19 September 1976 — Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria
21 September 1976 — Dom Sportova, Zagreb, Yugoslavia
25 September 1976 — Piazza San Marco, Venice, Italy
27 September 1976 — Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany
19 October 1976 — Empire Pool, London, England
20 October 1976 — Empire Pool, London, England
21 October 1976 — Empire Pool, London, England

Key Facts: 29 May 1976

Venue: Kemper Arena, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Tour show: 45th of 65 dates
Songs performed: 29
Tracks on Wings Over America: Maybe I’m Amazed, The Long And Winding Road, Listen To What The Man Said, Letting Go

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Wings perform at Kemper Arena on 29 May 1976?

A 29-song set including Jet, Band On The Run, Yesterday, Blackbird, Live And Let Die, Silly Love Songs, and Hi, Hi, Hi.

Which tracks from the Kansas City show appeared on Wings Over America?

Maybe I’m Amazed, The Long And Winding Road, Listen To What The Man Said, and Letting Go.

What was the Wings Over The World Tour?

A 65-date world tour running from September 1975 to October 1976, covering the UK, Australia, Europe, and North America. It was documented on the triple live album Wings Over America (December 1976).

Who was in Wings in 1976?

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 four-piece horns section: Howie Casey, Tony Dorsey, Steve Howard, and Thaddeus Richard.