Wings live: Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale – 21 May 1976

May 18, 2026

Wings live: Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale – 21 May 1976

Friday 21 May 1976 | Live, Paul McCartney, Wings
Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, USA

Wings performed at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York on 21 May 1976 — the 40th night of the 65-date Wings Over The World Tour. The performance of 'My Love' from this night was selected for inclusion on the 1976 live album Wings Over America. Paul McCartney returned to the Nassau Coliseum on 21 April 2002 (Driving World Tour) and on 26 and 27 September 2017 (One On One Tour).

The Nassau Coliseum

The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, Nassau County, Long Island, opened in 1972 and became one of the principal arena venues in the New York metropolitan area. With a capacity of around 16,000 for concerts, it hosted major rock acts throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Its location on Long Island — accessible from both New York City and the surrounding suburbs — made it a natural stop on any major US tour. The show on 21 May 1976 was followed the next day by a Boston Garden date and then two nights at Madison Square Garden on 24 and 25 May.

Wings Over America

Wings Over America was a triple live album released in December 1976, documenting the North American leg of the Wings Over The World Tour. It reached number one in the US and number eight in the UK. The 'My Love' performance included on the album was recorded at this Nassau Coliseum show on 21 May 1976. The album was one of the best-selling live albums of the 1970s and remains the definitive document of Wings at their commercial peak.

The Wings Line-Up

Wings for the Wings Over The World Tour consisted of:

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

The touring band was augmented by a horns and brass section: Howie Casey (saxophone), Tony Dorsey (trombone), Steve Howard (trumpet, flugelhorn), and Thaddeus Richard (saxophone, clarinet). The brass section gave the live show a fuller, more orchestrated sound than the studio recordings and was a significant part of the tour's visual and sonic identity.

The Wings Over The World Tour

The Wings Over The World Tour was the largest and most ambitious tour of McCartney's career to that point. It ran from September 1975 to October 1976, covering the UK, Australia, Europe, North America, and a final European leg. The North American leg alone ran to 31 dates between May and June 1976. The tour grossed an estimated $25 million and was seen by over 600,000 people. It was the first time McCartney had toured the United States since The Beatles' final US tour in August 1966 — a gap of almost ten years.

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' (recorded for Wings Over America)
'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

UK (September 1975)

9 Sep: Gaumont Theatre, Southampton
10 Sep: Hippodrome, Bristol
11 Sep: Capitol Theatre, Cardiff
12 Sep: Free Trade Hall, Manchester
13 Sep: Hippodrome, Birmingham
15 Sep: Empire Theatre, Liverpool
16 Sep: City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne
17 Sep: Hammersmith Odeon, London
18 Sep: Hammersmith Odeon, London
20 Sep: Usher Hall, Edinburgh
21 Sep: Apollo, Glasgow
22 Sep: Capitol Theatre, Aberdeen
23 Sep: Caird Hall, Dundee

Australia (November 1975)

1 Nov: Perth Entertainment Centre, Perth
4 Nov: Apollo Stadium, Adelaide
5 Nov: Apollo Stadium, Adelaide
7 Nov: Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
8 Nov: Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
10 Nov: Festival Hall, Brisbane
11 Nov: Festival Hall, Brisbane
13 Nov: Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
14 Nov: Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne

Europe (March 1976)

20 Mar: Falkoner Theatre, Copenhagen
21 Mar: Falkoner Theatre, Copenhagen
23 Mar: Deutschlandhalle, Berlin
25 Mar: Rotterdam Ahoy, Rotterdam
26 Mar: Pavillon de Paris, Paris

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 Jun: Chicago Stadium, Chicago
2 Jun: Chicago Stadium, Chicago
4 Jun: Civic Center, St Paul
7 Jun: McNichols Sports Arena, Denver
10 Jun: Kingdome, Seattle
13 Jun: Cow Palace, Daly City
14 Jun: Cow Palace, Daly City
16 Jun: Sports Arena, San Diego
18 Jun: Community Center, Tucson
21 Jun: The Forum, Inglewood
22 Jun: The Forum, Inglewood
23 Jun: The Forum, Inglewood

Europe (September–October 1976)

19 Sep: Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna
21 Sep: Dom Sportova, Zagreb
25 Sep: Piazza San Marco, Venice
27 Sep: Olympiahalle, Munich
19 Oct: Empire Pool, London
20 Oct: Empire Pool, London
21 Oct: Empire Pool, London

Key Facts: 21 May 1976

Venue: Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York
Tour date: 40 of 65
Songs performed: 29
Recorded for Wings Over America: 'My Love'
McCartney's subsequent visits: 21 April 2002 (Driving World Tour); 26–27 September 2017 (One On One Tour)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wings Over America?

A triple live album released in December 1976, documenting the North American leg of the Wings Over The World Tour. It reached number one in the US and number eight in the UK, and is one of the best-selling live albums of the 1970s.

Which performance from the Nassau Coliseum appears on Wings Over America?

The performance of 'My Love' recorded at the Nassau Coliseum on 21 May 1976.

How long was McCartney's gap between US tours?

Almost ten years — The Beatles' final US tour was in August 1966. The Wings Over The World Tour's North American leg in May–June 1976 was McCartney's first US tour since then.

Who were the brass section on the Wings Over The World Tour?

Howie Casey (saxophone), Tony Dorsey (trombone), Steve Howard (trumpet, flugelhorn), and Thaddeus Richard (saxophone, clarinet).

How big was the Wings Over The World Tour?

65 dates across the UK, Australia, Europe, and North America between September 1975 and October 1976. The tour grossed an estimated $25 million and was seen by over 600,000 people.