Wings rehearse in Nashville – 17 June 1974

Q: What did Wings rehearse on 17 June 1974?

Wings rehearsed primarily on 'Bluebird' at Curly Putman's farm in Nashville, Tennessee.

Q: Who was in Wings in 1974?

Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney, Jimmy McCulloch, Geoff Britton, and Denny Laine.

Q: What is Bill Black's upright bass?

Bill Black was Elvis Presley's original bass player. His upright bass was gifted to Paul McCartney by Linda for his 32nd birthday in June 1974.

Q: What songs did Wings record in Nashville in 1974?

'Junior's Farm' (October 1974 single) and its B-side 'Sally G'.

June 17, 2026

Monday 17 June 1974 | Rehearsal | Nashville, Tennessee, USA

On 17 June 1974, Wings rehearsed at Claude 'Curly' Putman Jr's farm in Nashville, Tennessee — rented for $2,000 a week — working primarily on the song 'Bluebird'. The band rehearsed in the garage of the farm.

After rehearsals, Linda McCartney went shopping for gifts for Paul's 32nd birthday. Her main present — Bill Black's upright bass from the Elvis Presley era — had already been procured ahead of the day.

Wings in Nashville

The Nashville sessions in the summer of 1974 were part of a productive period for Wings following the success of the Band on the Run album (1973). McCartney was drawn to Nashville by its musical heritage and the opportunity to record in a different environment from London. The sessions produced 'Junior's Farm', released as a single in October 1974, and 'Sally G', its B-side — a country-influenced track that reflected the Nashville setting.

The Wings lineup at the time of the Nashville sessions was Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney, Jimmy McCulloch, Geoff Britton, and Denny Laine.

Wings rehearsed at Claude 'Curly' Putman Jr's farm in Nashville, Tennessee on 17 June 1974, working on 'Bluebird'. The Nashville sessions that summer produced 'Junior's Farm' and 'Sally G'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did Wings rehearse on 17 June 1974?

On 17 June 1974, Wings rehearsed primarily on 'Bluebird' at Claude 'Curly' Putman Jr's farm in Nashville, Tennessee.

Who was in Wings in 1974?

In 1974, Wings consisted of Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney, Jimmy McCulloch (guitar), Geoff Britton (drums), and Denny Laine (guitar). Britton was replaced by Joe English in 1975.

What is Bill Black's upright bass?

Bill Black was Elvis Presley's original bass player, known for his distinctive slap bass style on early Sun Records sessions. His upright bass was gifted to Paul McCartney by Linda for his 32nd birthday in June 1974.

What songs did Wings record in Nashville in 1974?

The Nashville sessions in summer 1974 produced 'Junior's Farm', released as a single in October 1974, and its B-side 'Sally G', a country-influenced track reflecting the Nashville setting.