“Helen Wheels” is a song by Paul McCartney and Wings, named after the McCartneys’ Land Rover, which they nicknamed “Hell on Wheels.” Recorded at EMI Studios in Lagos, Nigeria, the song captures the journey from their Scottish farm to London, referencing cities like Glasgow, Liverpool, and Birmingham. Released in 1973 as a single with “Country Dreamer” on the B-side, it reached number 10 on the U.S. charts and number 12 in the UK. The track was later included on the U.S. version of Band on the Run.
