Reaction
Donald Guarisco of Allmusic described "Bluebird" as "a simple bit of acoustic pop that overflows with hooks thanks to a slick arrangement" and "a delightful, breezy pop tune." Authors Roy Carr and Tony Tyler noted that McCartney's "lightweight touch...works superbly on 'Bluebird' (which recalls "Blackbird" from The White Album)."
Paul McCartney & Wings (with Joe English and Jimmy McCulloch) recorded "Bluebird" along with an apology to Japanese fans for their being unable to tour in Japan after he was denied entry into the country. An incomplete version of the video was included with the 25th Anniversary Edition of Band on the Run, and a longer version (including the apology) was included on the 2001 documentary Wingspan - An Intimate Portrait.
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