Tribute single celebrates Wings, Moody Blues member Denny Laine with McCartney's blessing
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Denny Laine would've been 80 years old this week. To honor the late Wings and Moody Blues musician, some of his former bandmates just released a tribute single for his Wings song "Time to Hide."
Recorded under the band name McDonalds Farm, the single dropped on Laine's birthday Tuesday, Oct. 29. The video posted the following day on YouTube.
Laine's widow, Elizabeth Hines of Naples, says she suggested the song to Laine's friends and former bandmates. It was one of his favorites.
"It was one of those songs you don’t forget," Hines says. "It was a very popular song, because of Denny's harmonica and his vocals. It's great."
The video features footage of Laine performing with Wings and the band McDonalds Farm. Laine's friend and former bandmate, Paul McCartney, approved the use of the Wings footage through his company MPL Communications, according to a news release.
"This single is all about Denny," says Steve McDonald of McDonalds Farm. "We all approached the recording with affection, admiration and love for a dear friend and fellow road traveler."
The song was recorded at Seagate Studio Dundee in Scotland and produced by Graeme Watt (who also plays keyboards on the songs). The cover art was painted by famous Beatles artist Shannon MacDonald.
Source: naplesnews.com
