There are handwritten lyrics for "Weep for Love" (a B-side that was left off the album) and detailed studio logs showing how McCartney spliced together the four-part medley that closes the original record. The design uses a steampunk, mechanical motif—gears and eggshells—that was originally intended for the 1979 gatefold but deemed too expensive. It’s beautiful. Back to the Egg has long been the red-headed stepchild of McCartney’s 70s output. Unlike Band on the Run (the commercial peak) or Ram (the cult favorite), Egg sat in a no-man's-land. It was too hard for pop fans and too polished for punks.
Back to the Egg was billed as a "rock 'n' roll album." It featured a core lineup of Paul, Linda McCartney, Denny Laine, and Laurence Juber (guitar) with Steve Holley (drums). But it also boasted the "Rockestra"—a one-night-only basement tape jam featuring Pete Townshend, David Gilmour, John Bonham, John Paul Jones, and Hank Marvin. It was McCartney’s attempt to prove he could still rock with the heaviest hitters. paul mccartney archive collection back to the egg
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