Paul McCartney Teases 'Man On The Run' Documentary Along With New Wings Collection

Legendary musician Paul McCartney has announced a major revival of interest around his post‑Beatles band Wings: a new Wings collection is now available to stream or buy, his book Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run has just hit shelves, and — most significantly — a new documentary film titled Man on the Run is slated to debut globally on Prime Video in February 2026.

For many younger readers, Wings may still seem like a distant name — but the band played a pivotal role not only in McCartney’s career after the split of the Beatles, but also in bringing rock-pop songs into the 1970s mainstream. Formed in 1971 by McCartney alongside his wife, singer-photographer-songwriter Linda McCartney, the band went on to produce some of the most beloved tracks in McCartney’s vast catalogue, blending melodic pop, rock, and sometimes experimental sensibilities.

Across several albums in the 1970s — including Red Rose Speedway, Wild Life, and later works — Wings gave the world heartfelt ballads, melodic rock and soulful love songs. In a recent Q&A on his own website, McCartney reflected on some of these songs with fondness. For instance, when asked about his favourite “deep cut” — a lesser‑known gem rather than a hit single — he singled out Daytime Nightime Suffering, also mentioning Arrow Through Me as another personal favourite. He noted that tracks like these often resurface when used in films or TV — an avenue through which younger listeners discover them decades later.

McCartney also acknowledged the song My Love as a particular highlight from the Red Rose Speedway era, a track he says holds special meaning for him and Linda. In his words, “It’s a love song to her really.” The single was a breakthrough for Wings — in fact, it reached number one in the US, underlining the commercial success the band enjoyed beyond the shadow of the Beatles name.

Diving further back, he explained the inspiration behind the title track of the album Wild Life: McCartney recalled how a safari trip, where he saw a road sign reading “The animals have the right of way,” struck him deeply. That experience led him to reflect on humanity’s arrogance and the dignity of wild animals — sentiments that found their way into the song and resonated with listeners.

All this shows that Wings was more than a “post‑Beatles side‑project.” It was a creative home for McCartney and Linda — a place where they explored love songs, social commentary, rock energy and musical experimentation. For many fans, Wings remains a beloved chapter of rock history, and songs like My Love, Daytime Nightime Suffering, Arrow Through Me or Wild Life stand as evidence of their artistic breadth.

With the upcoming documentary Man on the Run, McCartney seems determined to bring that legacy back into focus — not just for nostalgic older fans, but for a new generation. The film promises a curated look at Wings’ story, their music, the lives behind the band, and perhaps a renewed appreciation of their influence. Meanwhile, the new Wings collection and the book give audiences fresh access (streaming, physical and literary) to the full breadth of what the band achieved.

Source: Louise Ducrocq/nova.ie