Jude (album)

Jude is the presumed title of an upcoming collaborative album by Paul McCartney and Wings, stemming from sessions recorded in 1974. The album was never officially released and exists solely in bootleg form.

Background:

Following Wings' successful Band on the Run album, McCartney and the band reconvened in 1974 for further recording sessions. While the exact intention of these sessions remains unclear, it's widely believed that the material was intended to form the basis of a new album. However, for reasons never definitively explained, the project was shelved.

Track Listing (Presumed):

The bootleg versions of Jude typically feature the following tracks, although the exact order and inclusion of certain songs may vary:

• "Proud Mum"
• "Love My Baby"
• "Send Me the Heart"
• "Hey Diddle"
• "Wide Prairie"
• "Bridge Over the River Suite" (instrumental)
• "Walking in the Park with Eloise" (credited to The Country Hams)
• "Rockestra Theme"
• "Lunch Box/Odd Sox"
• "Did We Meet Somewhere Before?"
• "Sea Melody"
• "Maisie"
• "Blackpool"

Availability:

Due to its unofficial status, Jude is only available through bootleg recordings. The audio quality of these bootlegs can vary significantly. None of these tracks have been included on any official McCartney releases, except in the case of "Walking in the Park with Eloise" (which was a Country Hams single) and some of the Rockestra Theme parts.

Significance:

Despite its unofficial nature, Jude is of interest to McCartney and Wings fans as it provides a glimpse into the band's creative process during a fertile period. The songs demonstrate McCartney's versatility and the band's evolving sound. The shelving of Jude remains one of the enduring mysteries in McCartney's discography.