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 video, featuring McCartney in multiple roles, became a favorite on television music shows.
80s insight: Coming Up showed how even rock legends like Paul McCartney could adapt to the new sounds and styles of the 1980s, blending quirky visuals and synth driven pop to stay relevant in a changing musical landscape.
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 video, featuring McCartney in multiple roles, became a favorite on television music shows.
80s insight: Coming Up showed how even rock legends like Paul McCartney could adapt to the new sounds and styles of the 1980s, blending quirky visuals and synth driven pop to stay relevant in a changing musical landscape.
