Band on the Run
Song ratings
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Yeah, we all know about the circumstances in which this album was made. Lagos didn't appear to be the most appropriate place to record an album, certainly not in 1973. Nevertheless, this opening track shows Paul's meanings and development as a songwriter. I even dig Linda's keyboard solo from 1.30. I have always loved the great rhythm guitars in this song and Paul's drumming is steady and good. Still I wonder what Denny Seiwell had made of this. The handclaps are excellent and really add something. Orchestration at around 2.00 is a breakthrough and the acoustic guitars coming in at 2.14 are just wonderful. What can I say? I have listened to this song hundreds of times and it remains a great song till this day. Paul at his best. Band On The Run and Jet are the songs I recognized on the radio as a little Bobber and get me hooked on Paul McCartney. I soon discovered he once was a member of the legendary Beatles. | Bobber | April 11, 2012 |
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Daniel Boneschansker | October 19, 2008 | |
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This and the next track are Paul's finest post-Beatles moments. | Bruce Beatlefan | December 13, 2005 |
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Dmitry | October 31, 2004 |
Lyrics
Stuck inside these four walls,
Sent inside forever,
Never seeing no one
Nice again like you,
Mama you, mama you.
If I ever get out of here,
Thought of giving it all away
To a registered charity.
All I need is a pint a day
If I ever get out of here.
Well, the rain exploded with a mighty crash
As we fell into the sun,
And the first one said to the second one there
I hope you're having fun.
Band on the run, band on the run.
And the jailer man and sailor sam
Were searching every one
For the band on the run, band on the run
Band on the run, band on the run.
Well, the undertaker drew a heavy sigh
Seeing no one else had come,
And a bell was ringing in the village square
For the rabbits on the run.
Band on the run, band on the run.
And the jailer man and sailor sam
Were searching every one
For the band on the run, band on the run
Band on the run, band on the run.
Well, the night was falling as the desert world
Began to settle down.
In the town they're searching for us every where
But we never w ill be found.
Band on the run, band on the run.
And the county judge who held a grudge
Will search for evermore
For the band on the run, band on the run
Band on the run band on the run,
Band on the run.
Sent inside forever,
Never seeing no one
Nice again like you,
Mama you, mama you.
If I ever get out of here,
Thought of giving it all away
To a registered charity.
All I need is a pint a day
If I ever get out of here.
Well, the rain exploded with a mighty crash
As we fell into the sun,
And the first one said to the second one there
I hope you're having fun.
Band on the run, band on the run.
And the jailer man and sailor sam
Were searching every one
For the band on the run, band on the run
Band on the run, band on the run.
Well, the undertaker drew a heavy sigh
Seeing no one else had come,
And a bell was ringing in the village square
For the rabbits on the run.
Band on the run, band on the run.
And the jailer man and sailor sam
Were searching every one
For the band on the run, band on the run
Band on the run, band on the run.
Well, the night was falling as the desert world
Began to settle down.
In the town they're searching for us every where
But we never w ill be found.
Band on the run, band on the run.
And the county judge who held a grudge
Will search for evermore
For the band on the run, band on the run
Band on the run band on the run,
Band on the run.
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