Man on the Run (soundtrack)
2026 soundtrack and compilation album
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Man on the Run (Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack) is a soundtrack and compilation album by English musician Paul McCartney, mostly featuring music recorded with his post-Beatles band Wings.[1] It features three previously unreleased recordings.[1] The album was released on 27 February 2026, and accompanies the documentary Man on the Run, which focuses on McCartney's life in the 1970s.[2] The release is McCartney's third soundtrack and sixth compilation album.
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| Released | 27 February 2026 | |||
| Recorded | 1969–1979 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 49:51 | |||
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Background and contents
In early 2023, McCartney announced a documentary titled Man on the Run, which would be focused on McCartney's life in the 1970s after the breakup of the Beatles.[3] The soundtrack includes recordings from the 1970s, such as a demo of "Silly Love Songs".[1] It also features, for the first time, an official release of "Gotta Sing Gotta Dance", from the James Paul McCartney television special.[4]
Release and promotion
The soundtrack was released on 27 February 2026, the same day of the documentary's release onto Amazon Prime Video.[5] A rough mix of "Arrow Through Me" and "Live and Let Die" from Rockshow were made available on Amazon Music before the soundtrack's release.[6][7] A limited edition "New York Taxi Yellow" coloured vinyl is being exclusively sold through Third Man Records.[8]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Spill Magazine |  [9] |
In a Spill Magazine review, Aaron Badgley wrote that "The little treasures in between the huge hits gives the listener a glimpse into McCartney's diverse musical tastes and his ability to not only follow his muse but succeed in whatever he wanted to accomplish." He concluded that "It is impossible to squeeze the entire decade into 45 minutes, and of course, some may question omissions. But rather than focus on what is not here, focus on the stunning, creative, and brilliant music that is available. Man on the Run – Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack is perfection."[9]
Track listing
According to Rock Cellar Magazine:[10]
| No. | Title | Original release | Length |
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| 1. | "Silly Love Songs" (demo) | from the Archive Collection edition of Wings at the Speed of Sound | 2:46 |
| 2. | "That Would Be Something" | 2011 remaster, from the Archive Collection edition of McCartney | 2:39 |
| 3. | "Long Haired Lady" | 2012 remaster, from the Archive Collection edition of Ram | 6:06 |
| 4. | "Too Many People" | 2012 remaster, from the Archive Collection edition of Ram | 4:11 |
| 5. | "Big Barn Bed" | 2018 remaster, from the Archive Collection edition of Red Rose Speedway | 3:51 |
| 6. | "Gotta Sing Gotta Dance" | from the James Paul McCartney TV special | 4:05 |
| 7. | "Live and Let Die" | from the Rockshow concert film | 3:54 |
| 8. | "Band on the Run" | 2011 remaster, from the Archive Collection edition of Band on the Run | 5:14 |
| 9. | "Arrow Through Me" (rough mix) | 3:37 | |
| 10. | "Mull of Kintyre" | 2016 remaster, from the compilation Pure McCartney | 4:46 |
| 11. | "Coming Up" | 2011 remaster, from the Archive Collection edition of McCartney II | 3:52 |
| 12. | "Let Me Roll It" | 2010 remaster, from the Archive Collection edition of Band on the Run | 4:50 |
Charts
| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[11] | 18 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[12] | 19 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[13] | 24 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[14] | 38 |
| French Albums (SNEP)[15] | 140 |
| French Rock & Metal Albums (SNEP)[16] | 7 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[17] | 19 |
| German Rock & Metal Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[18] | 8 |
| Japanese Albums (Oricon)[19] | 39 |
| Japanese Rock Albums (Oricon)[20] | 3 |
| Japanese Top Albums Sales (Billboard Japan)[21] | 36 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[22] | 7 |
| Swedish Physical Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[23] | 16 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[24] | 33 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[25] | 35 |
| UK Soundtrack Albums (OCC)[26] | 1 |
| US Indie Store Album Sales (Billboard)[27] | 20 |
| US Soundtrack Albums (Billboard)[28] | 5 |
| US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[29] | 13 |