The only album credited to both Paul and Linda McCartney, ‘RAM’ reached Number 1 in the UK and stayed in the US Top 10 for five months. Recording after Paul left The Beatles and before the formation of Wings, Paul initially flew with Linda to New York to record the songs they'd written but arrived without a band. ‘RAM; is held in high regard by many music critics and is often ranked as one of Paul's best solo albums. All photos by Linda McCartney.

Paul and Linda McCartney singing into a studio microphone

Black and white photo of Paul playing guitar and singing into a microphone 

Colour portrait photo of Paul sat on a fence, holding Mary McCartney and with his arm in the air

Black and White photo of Paul playing guitar recording RAM

Paul covered in tribal faceprint with blue sky in the background

Black and white photo of Paul in the studio conducting musicians