From American Songwriter · Gayle Thompson · · 50s
Paul McCartney's First Solo Single
Paul McCartney released his first solo single in 1971, becoming a hit without an album.
In brief
Paul McCartney released his first solo single in 1971, becoming a hit without an album. Paul McCartney released 'Another Day' as his debut solo single in 1971, reaching the Top 5 in the UK and US. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Paul McCartney's Solo Debut
Paul McCartney released his first solo single in 1971 as 'Another Day'.
Song Reached Top 5
The song reached the Top 5 in both the United Kingdom and the United States.
Song Not on Album
Paul McCartney originally intended to include 'Another Day' on his 1971 album Ram but released it as a single instead.
Song's Meaning
Paul McCartney described the song as 'Eleanor Rigby meets Hitchcock’s Rear Window' with a voyeuristic theme.
“Think ‘Eleanor Rigby’ meets Hitchcock’s Rear Window,” Paul McCartney explains .”
Here's the gist
Paul McCartney released 'Another Day' as his debut solo single in 1971, reaching the Top 5 in the UK and US.
