Official Soundtrack Announced for Paul McCartney's 'Man on the Run' Documentary

Album features classics from Paul McCartney and Wings, plus three previously unreleased tracks.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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A documentary about Paul McCartney's life after the breakup of The Beatles, including the formation of his band Wings, will have an accompanying soundtrack album titled "Man on the Run - Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack." The album will feature classics from the Paul McCartney and Wings catalog as well as three previously unreleased tracks.

Why it matters

The announcement of the official soundtrack for the "Man on the Run" documentary provides fans with additional content to complement the film, which chronicles a pivotal period in McCartney's career as he transitioned from The Beatles to his solo work and the formation of Wings.

The details

The soundtrack album will include hits like "Silly Love Songs," "Band on the Run," and "Coming Up," as well as three previously unreleased tracks: a rough mix of "Arrow Through Me" from the 1979 album "Back to the Egg," a live version of "Live and Let Die" from the 1980 concert film "Rockshow," and "Gotta Sing Gotta Dance" from the 1973 TV special "The James Paul McCartney TV Special." The soundtrack will be released on February 27, the same day the documentary premieres on Prime Video, and will be available on CD, black vinyl, and digitally, with limited-edition versions on New York taxi yellow vinyl and tangerine peel orange vinyl.

  • The soundtrack will be released on February 27, 2026, the same day the "Man on the Run" documentary premieres on Prime Video.
  • The documentary will have a one-day-only theatrical release on February 19, 2026, with tickets on sale now.

The players

Paul McCartney

A legendary British musician, singer-songwriter, and member of the iconic band The Beatles, who later formed the band Wings and had a successful solo career.

Morgan Neville

The director of the "Man on the Run" documentary, which chronicles McCartney's life after the breakup of The Beatles.

Capitol Records/MPL Communications/UMG

The record labels and companies involved in the release of the "Man on the Run - Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack" album.

Third Man Pressing

The record pressing plant owned by musician Jack White that will produce a limited-edition version of the soundtrack on New York taxi yellow vinyl.

Amazon

The online retailer that will offer a limited-edition version of the soundtrack on tangerine peel orange vinyl.

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What’s next

The "Man on the Run" documentary will have a one-day-only theatrical release on February 19, 2026, with tickets on sale now. The accompanying soundtrack album will be released on February 27, 2026, the same day the documentary premieres on Prime Video.

The takeaway

The announcement of the official soundtrack for the "Man on the Run" documentary provides fans with additional content to complement the film, which chronicles a pivotal period in Paul McCartney's career as he transitioned from The Beatles to his solo work and the formation of Wings. The album features classic songs from the Paul McCartney and Wings catalog, as well as three previously unreleased tracks, offering a deeper dive into the music that shaped this era of McCartney's life and career.