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

The album will feature classic Wings songs and unreleased tracks.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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A documentary about Paul McCartney's life after The Beatles breakup, titled "Man on the Run," will have an accompanying soundtrack album released on the same day as the film's premiere. The soundtrack will include classic Wings songs like "Silly Love Songs" and "Band on the Run" as well as three previously unreleased tracks.

Why it matters

The soundtrack release will provide fans with additional content to complement the documentary, offering a deeper dive into McCartney's musical output during his post-Beatles career with Wings. The inclusion of rare and unreleased material is also likely to generate excitement among hardcore McCartney fans.

The details

The "Man on the Run - Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack" will feature songs from Paul McCartney's catalog with his band Wings, including hits like "Silly Love Songs" and "Band on the Run." The album will also include 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, 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 who rose to fame as a member of the iconic band The Beatles and later formed the band Wings.

Morgan Neville

The director of the "Man on the Run" documentary, known for his work on acclaimed music documentaries like "20 Feet from Stardom" and "Won't You Be My Neighbor?".

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."

Jack White's Third Man Pressing

The plant that will be producing a limited-edition New York taxi yellow vinyl version of the soundtrack.

Amazon

The retailer that will be offering a limited-edition tangerine peel orange vinyl version of the soundtrack.

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The takeaway

The release of the official soundtrack for the "Man on the Run" documentary provides an exciting opportunity for Paul McCartney fans to dive deeper into his post-Beatles musical output with Wings. The inclusion of rare and unreleased material is sure to pique the interest of hardcore fans and casual listeners alike, further enhancing the overall experience of the documentary.