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Heart of the Country

"Heart of the Country" is a song written by Paul and Linda McCartney from their album Ram released in 1971.

Composition
The song is about a man searching for a farm in the middle of nowhere, it reflects Paul's heading for the Scottish countryside to escape the headaches associated with the Beatles' break-up at the time. ==Personnel==
Personnel
Paul McCartney – lead vocals, bass guitar, guitar • Linda McCartney – backing vocals • Hugh McCracken – guitar • Denny Seiwell – drums (with brushes) ==Reception==
Reception
In a contemporary review for Ram, Jon Landau of Rolling Stone gave "Heart of the Country" a negative review, calling it the album's "lowest point", and the song that "most clearly indicates [Ram's] failures". Landau described the song as "an evenly paced, finger-picking styled tune, with very light jazz overtones, obviously intended as Paul's idea of "mellow."". Erlewine also praises its "imaginative and gorgeous arrangement". In 2013, Rolling Stone rated "Heart of the Country" at number 26 in its list of Paul McCartney's best post-Beatles songs. ==Aftermath==
Aftermath
McCartney and Elvis Costello re-recorded the song, with Mark Ronson producing, in 2013 for a commercial featuring his late wife Linda's vegetarian recipe book. It was also included on The 7" Singles Box in 2022. ==References==
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