Paul McCartney & Wings - Letting Go

"Letting Go" is a single by Paul McCartney & Wings. Released in 1975 from the album Venus and Mars, it did not become a hit on the charts, and is one of Wings' lesser-known songs. Even though the single was criticised a lot by the public, it still remains one of Paul's favourites.

The song was released on October 4, 1975 in the United States, and on October 18 in the United Kingdom. The song peaked at a mediocre #41 in the United Kingdom, and a slightly better #39 in the United States.

"Letting Go" was edited for the single release, so the single mix was just slightly longer than three minutes, as opposed to the original 5 minute album mix.

"Letting Go" is about a man, Paul McCartney, who has found a talented singer, and wants to publicise her to the world, and make her internationally known. The lyrics suggesting this include:

Ah, she tastes like wine! Such a human being so divine.
Oh, she looks like snow. I wanna put her in a Broadway show!
Oh, she sings it so. I wanna put her on the radio!
Oh, I feel like letting go.

The song was performed during the Wings over America tour in 1976, and can be viewed on the concert film, Rockshow.

Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letting_Go_(single)"

lyrics:

Ah, she tastes like wine
Such a human being so divine
Oh she feels like sun
Mother nature look at what youre done
Oh I feel like letting go
Oh I feel like letting go.

Ah, she looks like snow
I want to put her in a broadway show
Ah shell dance and dine
Like a lucifer shell always shine

Oh I feel like letting go
Oh I feel like letting go.

Oh I feel like letting go.

Ah, she sings it so
I want to put her on the radio
One day and there you are
Ladies and gentleman -
A brand new star.

Oh I feel like letting go
Oh I feel like letting go.

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[lestil89]

Now, that's a guitar !!!

[wii360wii]

man this song is just so awesome!!!!!!!!

McCartney biggest music genius ever!!! thumbs up!!

[drystyx]

What is amazing about Paul, well about John too, both were geniuses (genii?), is the versatility. He can do it all. Introspective romantic (The Long and Winding Road), deep hurt (You've Got to Hide Your Love Away), high energy drama (Medicine Jar), love ballads like this, and just about everything else. I mean, he has no boundaries. He can do it all, and he can do it with genuine emotion that makes you feel he has lived it.

[bramfam4]

awesome song!!!!

[ideasbon]

Great song! Great feeling! This is one of Wing's best songs. Go Paul Mc!

[dbeatlefreak]

Good post and info. It is also important to note in the case of this song that the version you have posted is the LP version. The single version of this tune is not merely a cut-down edited version of the LP track, but rather a completely different mix of the song which gives it a totally different feel and sound.

[histre101]

Loved this one when it was out....the basslines just smoke it all around......sorry for all those that blew this one off when it first came out....kudos to the connesieurs who know superb stuff when they hear it.

[wholikesjews]

this deserves sooo many more views

[JMAINJR]

Completely agree with Puff, this song rocks. Was one of my favorite Wings album. Whoever does not like it truly does not know classic rock & roll!!

[missenglishdu39]

I FUCKING LOVE THE BASS LINES !

[puff000100]

Balderdash! lesser song my Ass, this was always a personal favorite of mine, And I know anyone who agrees with me on this Knows Real Rock n Roll!!!

[rulerwithcounsel]

@GerryMATW Thanks, interesting.