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On This Day: June 28 1980 – Paul McCartney Hits Number One with Coming Up

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On This Day: June 28 1980 – Paul McCartney Hits Number One with Coming Up.

On this day June 28 1980, Paul McCartney reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 with his single Coming Up. The energetic and quirky track stayed at the top for three weeks, from June 28 through July 18, and also hit number one in Canada.

Originally released on his solo album McCartney II, the song’s popularity in the United States was largely driven by the live version recorded with Wings in Glasgow, which American radio stations favored over the studio cut. The song’s playful music...
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