--- product_id: 26793170 title: "Tug Of War" brand: "paul mccartneypaul mccartney's wings" price: "€ 97.27" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/26793170-tug-of-war store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Tug Of War **Brand:** paul mccartneypaul mccartney's wings **Price:** € 97.27 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Tug Of War by paul mccartneypaul mccartney's wings - **How much does it cost?** € 97.27 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/26793170-tug-of-war) ## Best For - paul mccartneypaul mccartney's wings enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted paul mccartneypaul mccartney's wings brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The newest release in the Paul McCartney Archive CollectionPersonally supervised by Paul McCartneyNewly remixed using the original analogue multi-track tapes and mastered at Abbey Road Studios in LondonTug of War, originally released in 1982, is the third solo album by Paul McCartney. The album wasproduced by George Martin and includes numerous guest musicians, including Stevie Wonder, CarlPerkins, and Ringo Starr. Tug of War reached #1 on both the US and UK charts and received a Grammynomination for Album of the Year in 1983.This Special Edition 2CD set includes the newly remixed album, 8 unreleased demos plus b-sides. ## Images ![Tug Of War - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51IlMoWybML.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great album, so-so remix (4-5 stars for music, 3 for the remix) *by C***K on Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2015* The Paul McCartney Archive Collection continues in 2015 with the reissues of 1982’s Tug of War and 1983’s Pipes of Peace. These two albums have been newly remastered and as with the previous entries in the collection, a second disc of bonus tracks comes along with the original album. Personally, I feel this is an overlooked time in Paul’s career and it’s nice to see it get some love with these reissues. Released in 1982, Tug of War is an interesting album from Paul McCartney. Not only is it the first album he released after the break-up of Wings but it sees McCartney working with Beatles producer George Martin again- for the first time since Abbey Road in 1969 (with the exception of Martin producing "Live at Let Die" in 1973). Now almost two decades after the release of Please Please Me, this was the final product the two came up with. Tug of War is considered by many to be one of Paul’s best and I would agree. Hit singles came out of “Ebony and Ivory” and “Take It Away.” The former is a duet with Stevie Wonder while the latter is a catchy, fun ska-flavored track. There are some wonderful album tracks on this album such as the 1950’s rock n roll of “Ballroom Dancing,” the funky “What’s That You’re Doing” and the powerful “Wanderlust.” Aside from “Take It Away,” my personal favorite song on the album is “Here Today,” a song Paul had written as a tribute to his former bandmate John Lennon, who was tragically murdered in late 1980. Paul was in the studio recording material for the album when he first heard of Lennon’s death. The lyrics are heartfelt, as McCartney expresses his admiration and love for his late songwriting partner. Unlike the other albums in the Paul McCartney Archive Collection, Tug of War has received a new remix. From what’s been written online, Tug of War was recorded when digital recording was new. In short, Paul wanted to remix the album. As much as I hate to say it, I’m not crazy about the remix of Tug of War. I did do some sound comparisons with the original mix (the 1993 remaster, which Amazon gave me a free MP3 version of after pre-ordered the reissue) and the remix. Comparing the two in Audacity, Paul’s vocals are just too loud for the most part. The changes made in the remix aren’t anything too special. Still, the remastering is top notch. I just prefer the original mix. If you don’t care about which version you’re listening to, then you can go ahead and get this. The original mix is included with the super deluxe edition but the retail price for that is expensive. If you’re looking for the original mix, you can try finding the 1993 remaster or just get an older copy on vinyl.I did take some notes while listening to the remix. Here’s my track-by-track analysis of the remix:1. Tug of War- vocals sound more up front, the orchestra might be a little over-the-top or loud2. Take It Away- Paul's vocals aren't double tracked or echo in the second verse. You also get to hear George Martin's piano playing in the bridges/instrumental bits. I feel the vocals and backing vocals bury the other instruments. I miss the ska feel.3. Somebody Who Cares- Paul's vocals are air-y, sounds a little more stripped down with the bass and drums there in the background4. What's That You're Doing?- The "Good morning" bits are less robotic. I thought there were less sound effects on here but in Audacity, it sounds funkier.5. Here Today- sounded more acoustic and had more echo. Paul sounds like he's the only one in the studio aside from the strings.6. Ballroom Dancing- Bass is strong but Paul's vocals are too loud and the piano is almost out of the mix.7. Pound is Sinking- eh more guitars?8. Wanderlust- Paul's vocals are too loud, the music does sound nice though9. Get It- a little stripped down, Paul and Carl Perkins' vocals sound balanced10. Be What You See- N/A11. Dress Me Up As a Robber- eh hard to tell. Guitars sounded good on remix.12. Ebony and Ivory- Less reverb and/or electronic sounds, Paul and Stevie's vocals are up front and clearer.The bonus disc doesn’t offer too much, with a run time of 32 minutes. Demos of the album’s tracks can be found on here. The demos are all fair but there isn’t anything special on there, although I will say the demo for “Take It Away” sounds slightly different from the album version (I think some of these demos will be familiar to avid bootleggers, so it might not be anything new for them). Along with the demos are some tracks that haven’t seen an official CD release before. There’s an alternate version of “Ebony and Ivory” with Paul singing the whole song and then two B side songs- “Rainclouds” and “I’ll Give You A Ring.”This ends the first part of my review of the Tug of War and Pipes of Peace reissues. For the second part, please find my review on the  Pipes Of Peace [2 CD][Special Edition ] page. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Get It - Mm Hmm Paul and George Reunite *by D***N on Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2021* A reunion of two musically astute people comes to fruition for a full-length album of varied styles. Here's where Paul McCartney and Beatles producer George Martin become evermore inextricably tied to each other. It's especially clear on the title track. "Tug of War" is engaged with life and world situations as it is and George's orchestration amplifies that. The single, "Take It Away" is so Paul. It's entertaining in the best McCartney way. The horns used here are as powerful as that on Sgt. Pepper's "Good Morning, Good Morning".So why rest content with just one song when you can have two in less than three minutes on "The Pound is Sinking"? This stock market song rocks out like crazy then slows down and shifts into a moody love piece. Paul is one of only a few who can make a song like this work. With "What's That You're Doing?" Paul brings on the funk, with considerable assistance from Stevie Wonder, that he himself would otherwise not tackle. For over six minutes, this duet is a nonstop blast. It's destined to appear nowhere else. Another great duet, a rockabilly number called "Get It" with rock and roll pioneer Carl Perkins, is to be found only here. This is darn great filler, similar to the way that "One After 909" was on the Beatles' "Let It Be" album. The tasteful restraint of Paul's synthesizer and Carl's hearty laughter turn this chill out duet into an obscure classic.Of course, the last song that Paul would have ever wished to be preoccupied with is "Here Today". On what should have been an unintended composition, Paul incorporates his personal experience in eulogizing John Lennon. He's completely in the first person here and it's balladry at its finest and most soul-baring. George's string arrangement is first rate and soul-baring too. What a cartharsis!Though the invincibility fades with "Ebony and Ivory", one can sense with "Tug of War" Paul putting forth more than moderate effort on an album. And, in so doing, the results follow. I find that it's his strongest effort since "Venus and Mars". Paul McCartney and George Martin do each other a huge favor. Get it - mm hmm. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sealed Mint Condition. *by G***N on Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2022* I don't intend on unsealing this 'Archive' Edition of 'Tug of War'. 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