Rockestra Theme
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| “Rockestra Theme” | ||
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| Single by Wings from the album Back to the Egg |
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| Released | 1979 | |
| Format | 7' | |
| Genre | Hard Rock | |
| Label | Parlophone/EMI (Europe only) | |
| Writer(s) | Paul McCartney | |
| Producer | Paul McCartney Chris Thomas |
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Rockestra Theme, one of Paul McCartney's harder-rocking songs, was recorded on October 3, 1978, at Abbey Road Studios by an all-star collection of musicians dubbed "Rockestra", although the song is technically credited to Wings.
Musicians who performed on this song (and on "So Glad To See You Here", an album track also from Wings' album Back to the Egg) include: Denny Laine, Laurence Juber, David Gilmour, Hank Marvin, Pete Townshend (guitars), Steve Holly, John Bonham, Kenney Jones (drums), Paul McCartney, John Paul Jones (pianos), Ronnie Lane, Bruce Thomas (bass), Gary Brooker, Linda McCartney, Tony Ashton (keyboards), Speedy Acquaye, Tony Carr, Ray Cooper, Morris Pert (percussion), Howie Casey, Tony Dorsey, Steve Howard, Thaddeus Richard (horns).
Paul McCartney, in a 2001 interview with VH1, said that Keith Moon was to have taken part in "Rockestra" but died one month before the recording sessions took place. Kenney Jones, who replaced Moon on drums within The Who, appeared instead.
"Rockestra Theme" won the 1980 Grammy for Best Rock Instrumental Performance.
The song was performed again at the Concerts for the People of Kampuchea and released on the album and EP of the same name.
The song was used as under the opening credits of the California Go! rad BMX sports show on ESPN.
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