It was 41 years ago today (April 26th, 1982) today that Paul McCartney released his critically acclaimed Tug Of War album — which marked his last chart-topping set in the U.S. until 2018’s Egypt Station. The collection — which was the first to be released following John Lennon‘s December 1980 murder — marked both his first album released since Wings‘ 1981 split, and McCartney’s reunion with legendary Beatles producer, the-late George Martin.

Tug Of War featured cameo appearances by such heavyweights as Ringo Starr on the album’s second single — the Top 10 “Take It Away,” childhood hero Carl Perkins, and Stevie Wonder, who appeared on two songs — including the pair’s seven week chart-topper “Ebony And Ivory.” The track marks the final time a song composed solely by McCartney hit the top spot. The album also featured McCartney’s poignant tribute to Lennon, “Here Today,” which McCartney has performed on every tour since 2002.

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