When it comes to the former Beatles and their solo output, we are living in an age of abundance. For the past several years, the archival releases have been arriving hot and heavy. And while there has been plenty to enjoy, few releases have been as intriguing as Paul McCartney and Wings’ "One Hand Clapping," a 1974 project that has been making the rounds in the form of unauthorized bootleg releases for decades.
In its new, highly polished form, "One Hand Clapping" makes for a superior sonic experience, to be sure. Originally recorded by Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick, the tracks sound positively pristine in this state-of-the-art, 21st century production. But the real story exists in the tracks themselves.
