Paul McCartney's 'Man on the Run' Soundtrack Celebrates Solo Legacy

The 12-song companion album to the new Wings documentary features three previously unheard tracks.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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Paul McCartney's upcoming 'Man on the Run: Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack' is set for release on February 27, 2026. The album will include three previously unheard songs and feature remastered tracks from McCartney's solo career in the 1970s. The soundtrack is a companion to the new documentary 'Man on the Run' directed by Morgan Neville, which explores McCartney's post-Beatles work.

Why it matters

The soundtrack provides a deep dive into McCartney's prolific solo output in the 1970s, a period often overshadowed by the legacy of the Beatles. The inclusion of rare and unreleased material offers fans a unique glimpse into McCartney's creative process during his 'Wings' era.

The details

The 12-song 'Man on the Run' soundtrack will feature three previously unheard tracks: a demo of the hit 'Silly Love Songs,' 'Gotta Sing Gotta Dance' from McCartney's 1973 TV special, and a rough mix of 'Arrow Through Me.' The album also includes remastered versions of Wings classics like 'Band on the Run,' 'Live and Let Die,' and 'Let Me Roll It.' The soundtrack will be released in a variety of formats, including digital, CD, and several limited edition vinyl pressings.

  • The 'Man on the Run' soundtrack is set for release on February 27, 2026.
  • The accompanying documentary film 'Man on the Run' is scheduled to premiere on Prime Video on February 27, 2026, following a limited theatrical run starting on February 19.

The players

Paul McCartney

A legendary English singer-songwriter who rose to fame as a member of the Beatles and later found success as a solo artist and with his band Wings.

Morgan Neville

An award-winning documentary filmmaker who directed 'Man on the Run,' a film exploring McCartney's post-Beatles career in the 1970s.

Aubrey "Po" Powell

The co-founder of the Hipgnosis design studio, which oversaw the cover art for eight Wings albums, including 'Band on the Run' and 'Wings Greatest.'

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What they’re saying

“When people talk about the biggest acts of the 1970s, the list rarely includes Paul McCartney. Not because he wasn't big – he was undeniably one of the biggest acts of the decade – but because of what he'd already done.”

— Morgan Neville, Director, 'Man on the Run' (thequake1021.com)

“In my film, Man on the Run, I wanted to look at Paul's impossible run from that long shadow of the Beatles.”

— Morgan Neville, Director, 'Man on the Run' (thequake1021.com)

What’s next

The 'Man on the Run' documentary film is set to premiere on Prime Video on February 27, 2026, following a limited theatrical run starting on February 19.

The takeaway

This soundtrack provides a comprehensive look at Paul McCartney's prolific solo output in the 1970s, a period often overshadowed by the legacy of the Beatles. The inclusion of rare and unreleased material offers fans a unique opportunity to delve deeper into McCartney's creative process during his 'Wings' era.