Venus and Mars topped the Billboard 200 for one week in July of 1975. It became Wings’ third consecutive No. 1 album in the U.S., following Red Rose Speedway in 1973 and Band on the Run in 1974.

Originally released in May 1975, "Venus and Mars" proved that "Band on the Run" hadn’t been a fluke. When it came to the "One Hand Clapping" sessions, McCartney wanted to test Wings ...

Venus and Mars topped the Billboard 200 for one week in July of 1975. It became Wings’ third consecutive No. 1 album in the U.S., following Red Rose Speedway in 1973 and Band on the Run in 1974.