What was the name of Paul McCartney's first solo single?

Paul McCartney’s first solo single was “Another Day,” released in February 1971 after the Beatles’ break-up. It was issued as a non-album single with “Oh Woman, Oh Why” on the B-side.

McCartney recorded the song in New York during sessions connected with his album Ram. The basic track was recorded in October 1970, featuring McCartney, guitarist David Spinozza, and drummer Denny Seiwell. Linda McCartney contributed vocals and received a co-writing credit.

The song tells the story of a lonely woman trapped in a repetitive routine, a narrative approach sometimes compared with “Eleanor Rigby.” Although some critics dismissed it as lightweight, “Another Day” became a major international hit, reaching number two in the United Kingdom and number five in the United States.

A common mix-up is confusing McCartney’s first solo single with his first solo album. The album McCartney appeared in 1970, but “Another Day” was his first solo single and arrived the following year.