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And the jailer man and sailor Sam

"Band on the Run" is the title song from Paul McCartney and Wings' acclaimed Band on the Run album. It is composed of a three-part structure that revolves around the themes of escape and liberation. The song tells a story about a band being confined to prison and then escaping and going on the run. The first part (0:00-1:18) is soft and melodic. The singer complains about being stuck in one room forever alone, unable to see any nice people, like his mother. The second part (1:19-2:07) is more of a soft rock melody with the guitar, drums, and bass becoming more promine… read more
"Band on the Run" is the title song from Paul McCartney and Wings' acclaimed Band on the Run album. It is composed of a three-part str… read more
"Band on the Run" is the title song from Paul McCartney and Wings' acclaimed Band on the Run album. It is composed of a three-part structure that revolves around the theme… read more

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