Wednesday 9 August 1972 | Njårdhallen, Oslo, Norway
On 9 August 1972, Wings performed at the Njårdhallen in Oslo, Norway. It was the 14th night of the Wings Over Europe Tour, which had opened in Ollioules, France, on 9 July 1972. The tour represented Paul McCartney’s first European concerts since 1966, when The Beatles had played their final European shows.
Wings Over Europe Tour
The Wings Over Europe Tour was a landmark moment in McCartney’s post-Beatles career. Rather than playing large arenas, Wings took an unconventional approach — travelling by bus across Europe and often playing smaller, more intimate venues. The tour ran for 25 dates across France, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.
The line-up for the Oslo show was: Paul McCartney (vocals, guitar, bass guitar), Linda McCartney (vocals, keyboards), Denny Laine (vocals, guitar, bass guitar), Henry McCullough (guitar, vocals) and Denny Seiwell (drums).
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
- Henry’s Blues
- Say You Don’t Mind
- Seaside Woman
- Wild Life
- My Love
- Mary Had A Little Lamb
- Maybe I’m Amazed
- Hi, Hi, Hi
- Long Tall Sally
Wings — officially licensed merch
Paul McCartney Wings Logo Baseball Cap in red and black.
Wings Over Europe Tour — Full Date List
| 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 — this show |
| 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 |
Njårdhallen, Oslo, Norway — where Wings performed on 9 August 1972.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Wings play in Norway?
Yes. Wings performed at the Njårdhallen in Oslo, Norway, on 9 August 1972, as part of the Wings Over Europe Tour.
What was the Wings Over Europe Tour?
The Wings Over Europe Tour was a 25-date tour running from 9 July to 24 August 1972, covering France, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. It was Paul McCartney’s first European tour since The Beatles’ final European shows in 1966.
Who was in Wings in 1972?
The 1972 Wings line-up comprised Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney, Denny Laine, Henry McCullough and Denny Seiwell.
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