McCartney started Wings in 1971 with his late wife Linda McCartney and former Moody Blues guitarist Denny Laine.
“The times with Wings were exciting because we built up to it and eventually we hit the big time,” he said.
“There was a particular kind of excitement in achieving that goal.”
The singer and bassist explained: “I don’t spend a lot of time looking back in general.
“I like to live in the moment. Like everything else, it’s a timing thing.
“In recent years, I noticed I’d be asked just as many questions about Wings in interviews as I would about The Beatles.
“People would tell me that the first thing they heard of mine was Band On The Run or Jet, or that their favourite album was a Wings one.
“The reception for these songs in our live shows often takes me by surprise too.”