Remember When Paul McCartney Released His First Solo Single in 1971?
After The Beatles split in 1970, Paul McCartney pursued solo work as well as later forming Wings. His first solo single, “Another Day”, was released in 1971 and became an early success that helped launch his solo career.
Written by Paul and Linda McCartney, the song was initially intended for their album *Ram* but was instead issued separately. It reached the top five in both the UK and the US. McCartney described its story of a woman observed in her daily routine as having a “voyeuristic aspect”, and said his own experience of being watched influenced his interest in the subject.
- “Another Day” was McCartney’s first solo single.
- The 1971 release reached the top five in the UK and US.
- McCartney said being watched helped shape his perspective on the song.
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The Beatles broke up in 1970, ending a period in which Paul McCartney had chiefly released music as part of the band. He then began recording under his own name and later formed Wings with Linda McCartney and other musicians.
“Another Day” was written by Paul and Linda McCartney and was first planned for the album Ram. Released on its own in 1971, it became an early hit in both Britain and the United States, helping establish McCartney’s career beyond The Beatles.