Paul McCartney (and Wings) Album Match Quiz

Answer: Tug of War

"Tug of War" was released in 1982, and was McCartney's first solo album since Wings split up 12 months earlier. The album topped the charts in numerous countries, including the UK and USA. "Take it Away" featured Ringo Starr on drums, and was released as a single, reaching number ten in the USA and number 15 in Britain.

Answer: London Town

The 1978 release "London Town" was a Wings album, with recording taking place over a 12 month period, during which time Joe English and Jimmy McCulloch departed the band, leaving a line-up consisting of the trio of Paul and Linda McCartney, and Denny Laine.

Despite bad reviews by the critics, it reached number two on the US chart, and number four in the UK. "With a Little Luck" was the first single released from the album and topped the US Billboard chart, and peaked at number five in the UK.

Answer: Ram

Released in 1971, "Ram" is a Paul and Linda McCartney album. It was Paul's first post-Beatles number one UK album, whilst in the USA it reached number two. The other ex-Beatles thought at the time that some of the tracks were barely-disguised digs at them. "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey" was a medley track that topped the US Billboard singles chart.

Answer: Wings at the Speed of Sound

Released in 1976, "Wings at the Speed of Sound" topped the US album chart and peaked at number two in the UK. The line-up for the album consisted of Paul and Linda McCartney, Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch and Joe English. All five members of the band sang lead vocals on at last one track on the album. Paul sang lead vocals on "Let 'Em In" which was released as a single, reaching numbers two and three in the UK and USA respectively.

The song name-checks a number of famous people as well as members of McCartney's extended family.

Answer: Venus and Mars

"Venus and Mars", released in 1975, was a Wings album which topped the charts in a number of countries, including the UK and USA. Geoff Britton played drums on three tracks before being replaced by Joe English. "Listen to What the Man Said" topped the US Billboard singles chart and reached number three in the UK.

Answer: McCartney II

Released in 1982, "McCartney II" was the second album by McCartney to be credited solely to him rather than as a member of Wings or in partnership with Linda. (The first, "McCartney", was released in 1970 when he was still a member of the Beatles). The album topped the UK charts and peaked at number three in the USA. "Waterfalls" was a ballad with Paul playing synthesiser, electric piano and acoustic guitar.

It reached number nine on the UK singles chart.

Answer: Flaming Pie

The 1997 album "Flaming Pie" was Paul McCartney's first solo release in four years, with backing musicians including his son James on guitar. The album peaked at number two in both the UK and USA. "The World Tonight" was released as a single, making number 23 in the UK. Jeff Lynne, best known as a member of the Electric Light Orchestra, plays a number of instruments on the track.

Answer: Red Rose Speedway

Released in April, 1973, "Red Rose Speedway" was the second album recorded by Wings. It went all the way to number one in the USA and peaked at number five in Britain. This was the only Wings album to feature Henry McCullough on guitar. "My Love" was released as a single, topping the US Billboard chart, and reaching number nine in the UK.

Answer: Flowers in the Dirt

"Flowers in the Dirt" was a Paul McCartney solo album released in 1989. It topped the UK chart but only managed a somewhat disappointing number 21 in the USA. "My Brave Face" was co-written by Paul and Elvis Costello and reached number 18 on the UK singles chart. In the USA, it made it to number 25 on the Billboard chart.

Answer: Band on the Run

"Band on the Run" was released in 1973, and gave Wings their first UK chart topper; it also hit number one in the USA. Regarded by most critics as the best post-Beatles album that Paul McCartney ever made, the personnel included just Paul, Linda and Denny Laine.

The album sleeve includes a number of celebrities dressed as escaped convicts, including Christopher Lee, Clement Freud and James Coburn. "Jet" (whose title was inspired by Paul's dog!) was released as a single, making number seven in both the UK and USA.