By 1973 , following the break-up of the Beatles three years before , Paul McCartney had yet to regain his artistic credibility or find favour with music critics for his post-Beatles work . After completing a successful UK tour with his band Wings , in July 1973 , he planned their third album as a means to re-establish himself after the mixed reception given to '' Wild Life '' and '' Red Rose Speedway ''
UK tour
Wings 1973 UK Tour
Band on the Run