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No More Lonely Nights
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Wikipedia article
"'No More Lonely Nights'" is a song written and performed by Paul McCartney, first released on 24 September 1984 on the soundtrack 'Give My Regards to Broad Street' (1984).
Release and charts
Two versions of the single on both 7" and 12", and a 12" picture disc, were issued in both the UK and US. The first 7" version featured "No More Lonely Nights" backed with the playout version. The second featured the Arthur Baker Dance Mix as the B-side.
The power ballad reached number 6 in the US and number 2 in the UK. It was included on McCartney's double album compilation, 'All the Best!' (1987), 'Wingspan: Hits and History' (2001) and 'Pure McCartney' (2016).
Reception
'Cash Box' called the song a "heartwarming ballad" that is "tender and atmospheric."
Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic said the song was "an absolutely lovely mid-tempo tune graced by a terrific David Gilmour guitar solo." In a radio interview prior to 1990's Knebworth concerts, Gilmour told Jim Ladd that "No More Lonely Nights" was the last thing McCartney recorded for the film, and that he told McCartney to give his session fee to a charity of his choice.
Track listings
'7" single UK, 1984'
# "No More Lonely Nights"
# "No More Lonely Nights" (playout version)
'7" single'
# "No More Lonely Nights"
# "No More Lonely Nights" (special dance mix)
'12" single UK, 1984'
# "No More Lonely Nights" (extended version)
# "Silly Love Songs" (remake)
# "No More Lonely Nights" (ballad)
'12" single'
# "No More Lonely Nights" (special dance mix by Arthur Baker)
# "No More Lonely Nights" (special dance edit)
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
Official versions
'No More Lonely Nights (Ballad) [produced by George Martin]'
* 5:13 CD Album Version (includes dialogue from the movie)
* 4:42 LP/Vinyl Album Version (includes dialogue from the movie)
* 4:47 'Wingspan: Hits and History' version (7" version with longer fadeout)
* 4:36 7" Version (clean introduction)
* 0:13 Ballad Reprise
'No More Lonely Nights (Playout Version) [produced by Arthur Baker]'
* 5:03 CD Album Version
* 4:26 LP/Vinyl Album Version
* 3:58 7" Version
* No More Lonely Nights (Extended Version) 8:10
* No More Lonely Nights (Special Dance Edit) 4:22
* No More Lonely Nights (Special Dance Mix) (aka Extended Playout Version) 6:55
Personnel
* Paul McCartney lead vocal, piano
* Linda McCartney backing vocal, keyboards
* Eric Stewart backing vocal
* David Gilmour guitar
* Herbie Flowers bass
* Anne Dudley synthesizer
* Stuart Elliott drums
Notes
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