Paul McCartney has released a significant amount of music through the years, from his time with The Beatles through his solo career and during his time with Wings. With such a huge discography, it’s not exactly surprising that Macca has a few lesser-known gems out there. Let’s look at just four obscure Paul McCartney songs that you may have never heard before!
1. “Momma Miss America”
This unique montage instrumental track simply features the guitar, bass, piano, and drums. Released in 1970 on McCartney’s first solo album, “Momma Miss America” is a unique treat from the musician, considering he plays all the instruments. And no other song like it has been released under his name.
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2. “Spirits Of Ancient Egypt”
A standout entry on our list of obscure Paul McCartney songs, “Spirits Of Ancient Egypt” was released in 1975 as part of the collection Venus And Mars. You might notice a change in lead vocals on this one. That’s because Denny Laine is the person behind the pipes during the verse on “Spirits Of Ancient Egypt”, while Paul McCartney takes on the lead vocals for the chorus.
It’s a unique, African-leaning song in terms of melody. However, the lyrics are intentionally bizarre and somewhat humorous.
3. “Daytime Nighttime Suffering”
This little deep cut got some decent airplay when it was first released. In fact, Paul McCartney even said himself that “Daytime Nighttime Suffering” is one of his favorite solo tracks. We get why. This song is incredibly catchy and seems like it would be fun to perform live.
If you’re a fan of “Silly Love Songs”, you might just love this tune. “Daytime Nighttime Suffering” was released in 1979 and explores the hardships that women face in the modern age.
4. “Two Magpies”
Remember The Fireman? For the uninformed, The Fireman is basically just Paul McCartney and Killing Joke’s Youth. The dup got together to make experimental music in the early 1990s, and they’re technically still together today. The pair produced one of the most obscure Paul McCartney songs out there in 2008, titled “Two Magpies”.
Even though this song came out a few years after the turn of the millennium, it sounds like it came straight from the early 1900s. A fascinating and unique piece of work, to say the least.
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