'' Tug of War '' is the third solo studio album by Paul McCartney , released in April 1982 . It was McCartney 's first album released after the dissolution of Wings in April , 1981 . Overall it was his 11th album since the break up of the Beatles . It was also McCartney 's first album after the murder of former songwriting partner John Lennon . The album was produced by former Beatles producer George Martin and was a number one hit in many countries . Some critics hailed it as a return to form for McCartney . Its remastered deluxe edition received a nomination for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package at the 2017 Grammy Awards
2017 Grammy Awards
59th Annual Grammy Awards
Tug of War (Paul McCartney album)