On 27 February 1980, Paul McCArtney's work on Rockestra Theme was rewarded with a
Grammy Award of the best instrumental rock performance. This DVD presents the
MPL documentary that was filmed upon the studio production of this song.

At the beginning of the show, Paul plays a demo of Rockestra on the piano at home.
He talks about the composition phenomenon and recalls the birth of the "Rockestra" concept.

Then, the camera shoots Abbey Road's studios and the background music is made up
with some famous songs that were recorded in these studios.

The camera enters the studio that is dedicated to the Rockestra Theme recording session
(for Paul's new album production, Back To The Egg). Various musicians invited by Paul come in,
and they are all introduced with their name: Hank Marvin, Pete Townshend, David Gilmour, and so on...
We hear the musicians toning and testing their instruments. Paul arrives and sits at the piano
to play a demo of Rockestra Theme. Paul explains what he wants from Hank Marvin and from the others.
Then, the control room broadcats a more complete demo which includes some drums in
addition to the original piano take. Paul plays piano on top of it. He explains to the brass
section and to the pianist how they should play.

Then follows a first trial with all musicians together. Then, the three drums are adjusted and recorded,
and the instrumental crescendo is worked out. At last, the final take is recorded with Paul at the piano.

Next follows the recording of another song for the Back To The Egg album. This title,
called So Glad To See You Here, is played by Paul as a demo at first . Then comes the real
recording with Paul playing his bass guitar. Paul: "I'll do my vocals tomorrow...".
The musicians of the Rockestra Band are leaving now... (we can hear After The Ball in the
background music...)

The next day, Paul records the vocal overdubs for So Glad To See You Her
(Linda and Denny Laine sing the backup vocals) and for Rockestra Theme.

Musicians:
Paul & Linda McCartney
David Gilmour
Pete Townshend
Kenny Jones
John Paul Jones
John Bonham
Hank Marvin
Ronnie Lane
Most of the Wings touring band
Ray Cooper