The 1971 album credited to Paul and Linda McCartney was Ram.
Released by Apple Records on 17 May 1971, Ram was Paul McCartney’s second studio album after the Beatles’ break-up and the only studio album officially credited to the spousal duo. Linda contributed vocals and harmonies, while Paul handled most lead vocals and the principal songwriting. The record followed McCartney’s self-titled 1970 solo debut, on which he had played nearly everything himself.
For Ram, McCartney assembled outside musicians in New York, including guitarist David Spinozza, his replacement Hugh McCracken, and drummer Denny Seiwell. The sessions also produced “Another Day,” released as a non-album single before the album. Its songs range from intimate domestic material to elaborate pop arrangements, including the US number-one single “Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey.”
Ram is often confused with Wild Life because both were released in 1971 and involved Paul and Linda. Wild Life was the debut album by Wings later that year; Ram came first and carried the distinctive Paul and Linda McCartney credit.