No More Lonely Nights
{{short description|1984 single by Paul McCartney}}
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{{Infobox song
| name = No More Lonely Nights
| cover = NMLN 1984.jpg
| alt =
| border = yes
| type = single
| artist = Paul McCartney
| album = Give My Regards to Broad Street
| B-side = {{ubl|
- "No More Lonely Nights"|(Playout version, original pressing)
- "No More Lonely Nights"|(Special Dance Mix, later pressing)}}
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|1984|09|24}}
| recorded = 1984
| studio = Abbey Road
| venue =
| genre = {{hlist|Soft rock}}
| length = 4:42 (ballad version)
4:35 (playout version)
| label = * Parlophone R6080 (stereo)
- Columbia (US & Canada)
| producer = George Martin
| prev_title = Pipes of Peace
| prev_year = 1983
| next_title = We All Stand Together
| next_year = 1984
| misc = {{External music video|
{{YouTube|-T_ZkacL9A0|”No More Lonely Nights”}}}}
}}
"No More Lonely Nights" is a song written and performed by Paul McCartney, first released on 24 September 1984 on the album Give My Regards to Broad Street.
The song features David Gilmour from Pink Floyd on guitars including the soaring solos and fills throughout the song. Reflecting upon the recording 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 Give My Regards to Broad Street (late 1983/early 1984), and that he told McCartney to give his session fee to a charity of his choice.{{citation needed|date=October 2020}}
Release
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{{Cite web|url=https://ultimateclassicrock.com/paul-mccartney-2019-new-album/|title=Paul McCartney 'Hopefully' Has Another New Album On the Way|first=Martin|last=Kielty|website=Ultimate Classic Rock|date=31 July 2019 }} 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).
Critical reception
Cash Box called the song a "heartwarming ballad" that is "tender and atmospheric."{{cite magazine|title=Reviews|magazine=Cash Box|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/80s/1984/CB-1984-10-06.pdf|date=October 6, 1984|accessdate=2022-07-25|page=15}} Billboard said "No surprises, but eminently satisfying."{{cite magazine|magazine=Billboard|title=Singles Reviews|date=October 6, 1984|accessdate=2023-02-10|page=62|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=MyQEAAAAMBAJ}}
Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic said the song was "an absolutely lovely mid-tempo tune graced by a terrific David Gilmour guitar solo."{{cite web |url={{Allmusic|class=album|id=r44387|pure_url=yes}} |title=Review of Give My Regards to Broad Street |last=Erlewine |first=Stephen Thomas |author-link=Stephen Thomas Erlewine |website=allmusic |access-date=30 August 2009}}
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
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| {{single chart|Canadaadultcontemporary|3|chartid=9674|access-date=3 October 2016}} |
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Certifications
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{{Certification Table Entry|region=United Kingdom|title=No More Lonely Nights|artist=PaulMc Cartney|type=single|award=Silver|relyear=1984|id=4603-3435-1|access-date=3 October 2016}}
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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, synthesizer
- Eric Stewart – backing vocal
- David Gilmour – guitar
- Herbie Flowers – bass
- Anne Dudley – synthesizer
- Stuart Elliott – drums
Notes
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External links
- [https://genius.com/Paul-mccartney-no-more-lonely-nights-lyrics Lyrics of this song]
- {{YouTube|55H6ZsR3SdY|Paul McCartney - No More Lonely Nights}}
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Category:Song recordings produced by George Martin
Category:Songs written by Paul McCartney
Category:Columbia Records singles
Category:Music published by MPL Music Publishing