It was first shown on The Dave Cash Radio Show." It appears on the 2007 video set The McCartney Years. The video is mostly animated, and Paul McCartney does not appear. Mojo Magazine described it as "a pearl of naive wisdom." Authors Robert Dimery and Michael Lydon described "Mamunia" as a "solid side-two track." Paul McCartney biographer Peter Carlin claimed that "Mamunia" "takes a more laid-back approach to the sentiment in ' Rain.'" Author Tim Riley concurs the song's relationship to "Rain," calling it a "pale rewrite of Lennon's "Rain," but praises its "smart two-key framework." Music video Ī music video was made for "Mamunia" in July 1974. Professor Vincent Benitez described it as a "typical example of McCartney's style of pop music." Blaney describes it as "a bright and breezy pop song, celebrating the good things in life and equally as delightful. Linda McCartney – backing vocals, keyboards.Paul McCartney – lead vocals, guitar, bass guitar.Authors Chip Madinger and Mark Easter describe the song as "so lightweight it'll float off" but note that it is "relentlessly melodic." Personnel Music critic Robert Christgau described the song's intro as "Afro-soul." The song and the refrain are in the key of A major and the verses are in the key of C major. Like "Bluebird," "Mamunia" is primarily acoustic. One of McCartney's roadies plays bass drum. Paul McCartney sings the lead vocals and plays guitar and bass, Denny Laine plays guitar and sings backing vocals, and Linda McCartney provides backing vocals as well. "Mamunia" was the first song recorded for Band on the Run in Lagos, Nigeria. The song's message is not to complain about difficult times because everyone faces tough times and it's better to focus on your "safe haven" during those times. The song's verses use rain as a metaphor for the difficult times people face. According to author John Blaney, McCartney used the term as a "metaphor for rebirth." "Mamunia" is one of several songs on Band on the Run, including the title track and " Bluebird," which espouse a theme of escape and freedom. The title was inspired by the hotel Mamounia in which the McCartneys were staying at the time. "Mamunia" was written in Marrakesh early in 1973. It was also released as the B-side of the " Jet" single in the US, but was replaced by " Let Me Roll It" when "Mamunia" was being considered as a possible future A-side. ** Single print order can either print or save as PDF." Mamunia" is a song written by Paul and Linda McCartney that first appeared on Wings' 1973 album Band on the Run. If "play" button icon is greye unfortunately this score does not contain playback functionality. Simply click the icon and if further key options appear then apperantly this sheet music is transposable.Īlso, sadly not all music notes are playable. In order to check if 'Jet' can be transposed to various keys, check "notes" icon at the bottom of viewer as shown in the picture below. * Not all our sheet music are transposable. When this song was released on it was originally published in the key of. Be careful to transpose first then print (or save as PDF). If your desired notes are transposable, you will be able to transpose them after purchase. If you selected -1 Semitone for score originally in C, transposition into B would be made. This means if the composers Paul McCartney & Wings started the song in original key of the score is C, 1 Semitone means transposition into C#. If it is completely white simply click on it and the following options will appear: Original, 1 Semitione, 2 Semitnoes, 3 Semitones, -1 Semitone, -2 Semitones, -3 Semitones. You can do this by checking the bottom of the viewer where a "notes" icon is presented. Most of our scores are traponsosable, but not all of them so we strongly advise that you check this prior to making your online purchase. If not, the notes icon will remain grayed. If transposition is available, then various semitones transposition options will appear. In order to transpose click the "notes" icon at the bottom of the viewer. After you complete your order, you will receive an order confirmation e-mail where a download link will be presented for you to obtain the notes. This week we are giving away Michael Buble 'It's a Wonderful Day' score completely free.
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