Paul McCartney: A Documentary and Three Unreleased Wings Tracks That Change Everything

When you spend your days talking gear and music, you develop a radar for the releases that truly matter—and the announcement of this documentary, paired with three previously unheard Wings tracks, had our whole team buzzing. On February 27, 2026, Man on the Run by Morgan Neville lands on Prime Video, alongside a 12-track soundtrack blending remastered classics with never-before-heard rarities. At last, the Wings decade of Paul McCartney gets the recognition it deserves.

A Documentary That Reframes the Wings Era

Man on the Run is far from just another greatest-hits montage. Director Morgan Neville, the Oscar-winning filmmaker behind 20 Feet from Stardom (Best Documentary, 2014), dives into the most underestimated decade of Paul McCartney’s career. The film traces his journey from the painful breakup of The Beatles through the rise and eventual dissolution of Wings, highlighting his artistic rebirth alongside Linda McCartney.

Premiered at the Telluride Film Festival in August 2025, the documentary promises never-before-seen archival footage, Linda’s intimate photography, and interviews with Paul himself, as well as Mick Jagger, Chrissie Hynde, Sean Ono Lennon, and surviving members of Wings. Clocking in at nearly two hours, it will be available on Prime Video in more than 240 countries.

The Soundtrack: 12 Tracks and 3 Precious Unreleased Gems

Man on the Run – Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack goes beyond a simple hit compilation. Across 12 tracks, it tells a story—from the intimate beginnings of McCartney (1970) to the pop explosion of McCartney II (1980). Three officially unreleased tracks stand out in particular:

• Arrow Through Me (Rough Mix): a raw mix from the Back to the Egg (1979) sessions, pushing McCartney’s vocals to the forefront with previously unheard echo effects. The result feels more organic and funk-driven than the final version.
• Live and Let Die (Rockshow): captured live in the mid-’70s for the film Rockshow (1980), this concert version of the James Bond theme radiates the peak-stage energy of Wings.
• Gotta Sing Gotta Dance: a 1973 “lost” track from the TV special The James Paul McCartney, finally made official more than 50 years later.

Full Soundtrack Tracklist

1. Wings – Silly Love Songs (Demo)
2. Paul McCartney – That Would Be Something (2011 Remaster)
3. Paul and Linda McCartney – Long Haired Lady (2012 Remaster)
4. Paul and Linda McCartney – Too Many People (2012 Remaster)
5. Paul McCartney and Wings – Big Barn Bed (2018 Remaster)
6. Paul McCartney – Gotta Sing Gotta Dance
7. Wings – Live and Let Die (Rockshow)
8. Paul McCartney and Wings – Band on the Run (2010 Remaster)
9. Wings – Arrow Through Me (Rough Mix)
10. Wings – Mull of Kintyre (2016 Remaster)
11. Paul McCartney – Coming Up (2011 Remaster)
12. Paul McCartney and Wings – Let Me Roll It (2010 Remaster)

Collector Vinyl Editions You Don’t Want to Miss

When it comes to formats, there’s plenty to choose from. The soundtrack will be released on CD, digital, and—most excitingly—in several vinyl editions that collectors are already eyeing:

• “New York Taxi Cab” yellow vinyl, limited edition, pressed at Third Man Pressing, the label founded by Jack White. Each copy includes an exclusive film poster.
• “Tangerine Peel” orange vinyl, an Amazon exclusive.
• Classic black vinyl, for the purists.

The artwork direction was handled by Aubrey “Po” Powell of Hipgnosis, the legendary studio behind the visuals of eight Wings albums, including Band on the Run and Venus and Mars. The design is signed by Peter Curzon of Storm Studios—a visual guarantee that perfectly matches the project’s ’70s spirit.

A Wings Revival in Full Swing

This soundtrack is part of a broader rehabilitation of the Wings era. In 2025, McCartney had already made waves with the release of the anthology WINGS (a 3LP box set), the book Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run, and a new leg of his Got Back tour across 18 North American cities. The documentary and its soundtrack complete this trilogy beautifully.

As Morgan Neville puts it: throughout that decade, Paul stopped running away from something and started running toward something—his own voice, his family, his own life. And you can feel that shift in every note of this soundtrack.

Conclusion

With Man on the Run, Paul McCartney delivers far more than a nostalgic documentary. It’s an invitation to revisit Wings with fresh ears, powered by three previously unreleased tracks that highlight just how creative this period truly was. Whether you’ve been a fan since day one or you’re just discovering this side of Macca, the date is set for February 27, 2026 on Prime Video. And if you want the full experience, grab one of the limited vinyl editions before they’re gone.

Sources

• PaulMcCartney.com – Official announcement of the Man on the Run soundtrack
• BroadwayWorld – Man on the Run Soundtrack to Feature Unheard Rarities
• Ultimate Classic Rock – What to Expect From Paul McCartney’s Man on the Run Soundtrack
• About Amazon – Paul McCartney Man on the Run Documentary
• Noise11 – Paul McCartney Man on the Run Soundtrack Revealed