when was the song band on the run released
Band on the Run (song) "Band on the Run" is the title song of Paul McCartney and Wings' 1973 album Band on the Run. The song was released as a single in 1974, following the success of "Jet", and became an international chart success. The song topped the charts in the United States, also reaching number 3 in the United Kingdom.[1][2] The single sold over one million copies in 1974 in America.[1] It has since become one of the band's most famous songs.
Run Joey Run Geddes sings from first person narrative in the character of the titular young man. Joey recalls the events leading up to a recent tragedy involving his girlfriend Julie, which he relives in his mind every time he tries to sleep.