Cook of the House

"Cook of the House" is a "1950s-style rock 'n' roll song." Linda McCartney sings the lead vocal, her first lead vocal performance for Wings. This sound effect is the only part of the song recorded in stereo; most of the track is in mono to enhance the retro feel. A plaque in the kitchen stated "Wherever I serve my guests, they like my kitchen best," which inspired some of the lyrics. Most of the remaining lyrics came from the McCartneys looking at the food in the kitchen and listing the items in the song. The song was most likely recorded on 20 January 1976. ==Reception==

"Cook of the House" was largely panned by critics. Paul McCartney biographer Howard Sounes praised the song's production values but called it a "weak song" which was not sung well. Entertainment Weekly described it as a "simpleminded domestic anthem" and claimed it was "genuinely terrible." Allmusic critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine found the song charming, though acknowledging that it is "awkwardly sung." Paul McCartney biographer Chris Welch called it "one of the most popular items" on Wings at the Speed of Sound. ==Other appearances==

"Cook of the House" appeared as the B-side of Wings' 1976 single "Silly Love Songs." The Eastmans covered "Cook of the House" on Love in Song: An Atlanta Tribute to Sir Paul McCartney. ==Personnel==

According to The Paul McCartney Project: • Linda McCartney – lead vocals • Paul McCartney – backing vocals, double bass, piano, mellotron • Denny Laine – backing vocals, electric guitar • Joe English – drums • Howie Casey – saxophone • Thaddeus Richard – saxophone ==References==