Wings 1973 UK Tour

Wings' 1973 UK Tour was the band's first major domestic tour as a live act, running for 18 dates across Britain between May and July 1973. The tour opened at the Bristol Hippodrome on 11 May and featured support from Brinsley Schwarz throughout.

The lineup featured Paul McCartney (vocals, guitar, bass), Linda McCartney (vocals, keyboards), Denny Laine (vocals, guitar), Henry McCullough (guitar, vocals), and Denny Seiwell (drums).

Tour Dates

• 11 May 1973 – Hippodrome, Bristol (opening night)
• 12 May 1973 – Hippodrome, Bristol
• 13 May 1973 – Hippodrome, Bristol
• 14 May 1973 – Hard Rock, Manchester
• 15 May 1973 – Hard Rock, Manchester
• 16 May 1973 – Hard Rock, Manchester
• 17 May 1973 – Hard Rock, Manchester
• 18 May 1973 – Hard Rock, Manchester
• 19 May 1973 – Hard Rock, Manchester
• 23 May 1973 – Guildhall, Preston
• 24 May 1973 – Odeon, Edinburgh
• 25 May 1973 – Odeon, Edinburgh
• 26 May 1973 – Green's Playhouse, Glasgow
• 27 May 1973 – Green's Playhouse, Glasgow
• 4 July 1973 – Odeon, Hammersmith, London
• 5 July 1973 – Odeon, Hammersmith, London
• 6 July 1973 – Odeon, Hammersmith, London
• 10 July 1973 – Odeon, Birmingham

Concert Setlist

• Soily
• Big Barn Bed
• When The Night
• Wild Life
• Seaside Woman
• Little Woman Love
• C Moon
• Live And Let Die
• Maybe I'm Amazed
• My Love
• Go Now
• Say You Don't Mind
• The Mess
• Hi, Hi, Hi
• Long Tall Sally

Tour Context

The 1973 UK Tour marked a pivotal moment in Wings' evolution as a live band. Coming off the success of Red Rose Speedway and the Bond theme Live And Let Die, the tour demonstrated McCartney's commitment to building Wings as a credible touring act. The Hammersmith Odeon dates in July were particularly significant, representing Wings' first major London shows.

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