These live recordings have never been officially commercially released with these original versions unheard.Īccompanying photo rendered in black and white © 2021 Omega Auctions Geoff Britton has been in touch with the director of the film who stated he wasn’t given any copies of the acetates leading us to believe that only these and Paul McCartney’s copies are in existence.Īccompanying the lot are 2 printed photos of Wings and their road crew/management at Abbey Road studios on Sunday 25th August enjoying a Chinese takeaway, which are signed by Geoff Britton. The filming took place in studio 2 but the repeat recordings were done in studio 1. The band went into Abbey Road studios on Sunday 25th August 1974 and over the next few days they recorded the tracks which made up the final recording. #One hand clapping wings series#No timing indicated but handwritten ‘Juniors Farm, Just, Soily, Wings’.Ī series of EPs were planned to be released in conjunction with the film (directed by Dave Lichfield) with the aim of capturing the band playing live in informal recording sessions. Record ‘4’ is in similar VG+ condition with a few light hairline marks, nothing ever heavier in nature. Handwritten timing of 22’14 and ‘Reel C Wings’. Record ‘3’ is in similar VG+ condition – again nice and glossy with a few light hairline marks. Handwritten timing of 21’04 and ‘Reel B Wings’. Record ‘2’ is in glossy VG+ condition with some light hairline marks, nothing heavier. Record ‘1’ is in VG condition with some surface/storage marks though no heavier scratches, handwritten timing of 21’00 and ‘Reel A Wings’. Here’s the description of the lot ( Lot 99): Unbelievable piece of Paul McCartney & Wings history with this set of 4 x single sided EMI Studios acetate LP recordings of the One Hand Clapping sessions. One Hand Clapping acetates © 2021 Omega Auctions Wings began recording sessions for their next album in London in November 1974, then moved to New Orleans to complete Venus and Mars, where Britton quit the group and was replaced by Joe English. That section was later filed as “ The Backyard” and forgotten about until the soundtrack appeared on a bootleg. In August that year, a film of the band rehearsing in Abbey Road Studios in London, “ One Hand Clapping” was made, and a section of that film featured Paul sitting on a chair in a garden, singing five songs to his own upside-down acoustic guitar accompaniment. Britton joined Wings for some 1974 sessions in Nashville, Tennessee, drumming on the single, “Junior’s Farm” among others. Guitarist Henry McCullough had also left, so Paul hired Geoff Britton and Jimmy McCulloch to replace them. Geoff was hired in the wake of the success of “Band on the run”, because drummer Denny Seiwell had left before the Nigeria sessions for that album. It’s currently located in Spain, so you’ll have to cover the transport costs to wherever you want to have it. The drum kit ( Lot 100) was used on the One Hand Clapping sessions and also the early recording sessions for the Venus and Mars album. The items in question are his drum kit and a few acetates. In the ongoing The Beatles Collection auction by Omega Auctions ending 23rd March 2021, former Wings drummer Geoff Britton departs with some items relating to his short time with the group. Geoff Britton with his drum kit © 2021 Omega Auctions
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