Jet
Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney
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At a glance
- Key
- D major
- Time signature
- 4/4
- Main progression
- I–IV–V
- Chords used
- D · G · A
Summary
Released as the lead single from Band on the Run in early 1974, 'Jet' restored McCartney's standing as a rock force independent of the Beatles. Written with Linda McCartney and built on a relentless guitar-driven riff, it reached the top ten on both sides of the Atlantic. The song has remained one of Wings' defining recordings and a staple of McCartney's live sets for over five decades.
Musical Analysis
Harmony is deliberately lean — 'Jet' earns its energy through rhythm, dynamics, and arrangement rather than chord complexity. The diatonic I-IV-V foundation in D major gives the song anthemic directness, with momentum driven by rhythmic attack rather than harm…
History
McCartney wrote 'Jet' at his High Park farm in Campbeltown, Scotland. The name came from an animal on the property — accounts have described it as either a black pony or a black Labrador puppy. He developed the material in late 1972 and early 1973 alongside th…
“Most of Wings resigned before the Lagos sessions, leaving only Paul, Linda, and Denny Laine to record the album as a trio.”
Full musical analysis
Harmony is deliberately lean — 'Jet' earns its energy through rhythm, dynamics, and arrangement rather than chord complexity. The diatonic I-IV-V foundation in D major gives the song anthemic directness, with momentum driven by rhythmic attack rather than harmonic movement.
McCartney wrote 'Jet' at his High Park farm in Campbeltown, Scotland. The name came from an animal on the property — accounts have described it as either a black pony or a black Labrador puppy. He developed the material in late 1972 and early 1973 alongside the rest of what would become Band on the Run.
Released as the lead single from Band on the Run in early 1974, 'Jet' restored McCartney's standing as a rock force independent of the Beatles. Written with Linda McCartney and built on a relentless guitar-driven riff, it reached the top ten on both sides of the Atlantic. The song has remained one of Wings' defining recordings and a staple of McCartney's live sets for over five decades.
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Song DNA
Genre
Rock
Era
70s
Mood
Uplifting
Tempo
Fast
Key
Major
Texture
Full Band
Sound
Guitar-driven
Feel
Straight
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Popularity
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Duration
4/4
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