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Apr 11, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: April 11, 1980 – Paul McCartney Released Coming Up.

On this day April 11, 1980, Paul McCartney released the single Coming Up, a quirky and energetic track that showed off his experimental side and brought him back to the top of the charts. The song later climbed to number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, holding the top spot from June 28 through July 18. It also hit number 1 in Canada.

Coming Up appeared on McCartney’s second solo album McCartney II and blended pop, funk, and new wave influences with layered vocals and a playful groove. While...

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