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Apr 26, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: April 26, 1982 – Paul McCartney Released Tug of War.

On this day April 26, 1982, Paul McCartney released his third solo album Tug of War. It marked a major creative return for the former Beatle following the end of Wings and the tragic death of John Lennon just two years earlier.

Tug of War hit number 1 on the US Billboard charts and also topped the charts in the UK, Canada, Italy, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands and Japan. The album blended thoughtful ballads, upbeat pop rock, and a reflective tone that made it one of McCartney’s most...

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