Robber's Ball

Written by Paul McCartney • Unreleased song

Last updated on April 22, 2016

Related session

This song was recorded during the following studio sessions:

Overdubs for Cold Cuts project
September / October 1986

Other songs from the "Back To The Egg" era

Cage (aka "Emotional Moments")
Unreleased song
Maisie
Officially appears on Standard Time
Weep for Love
Officially appears on Japanese Tears
Same Time Next Year
Officially appears on Put It There

Robber’s Ball – recorded in Lympne Castle, Kent, in Autumn 1978, during the Back to the Egg sessions. All these over the top vocals suggest that Paul never saw this as regular song, but something to be put on a Cold Cuts comp, from the start.

Bootlegs

MoMac's Hidden Tracks Vol.13
Unofficial album
3:57 • Studio version
MoMac's Hidden Tracks Vol.13
Unofficial album
3:56 • Studio version
Complete Cold Cuts
Unofficial album
3:53 • Alternate take • Final Mix 1
Complete Cold Cuts
Unofficial album
4:11 • Alternate take • Final Mix 2
Cold Cuts
Unofficial album • Released in 1996
4:02 • Studio version

See all bootlegs containing “Robber's Ball”

Live performances

Paul McCartney has never played this song in concert.

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