No More Lonely Nights

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B-side
    • "No More Lonely Nights"
  • (Playout version, original pressing)
    • "No More Lonely Nights"
  • (Special Dance Mix, later pressing)
Released24 September 1984 (1984-09-24)
Recorded1984
StudioAbbey Road (London)
"No More Lonely Nights"
Single by Paul McCartney
from the album Give My Regards to Broad Street
B-side
    • "No More Lonely Nights"
  • (Playout version, original pressing)
    • "No More Lonely Nights"
  • (Special Dance Mix, later pressing)
Released24 September 1984 (1984-09-24)
Recorded1984
StudioAbbey Road (London)
GenreSoft rock
Length4:42 (ballad version)
4:35 (playout version)
Label
SongwriterPaul McCartney[1]
ProducerGeorge Martin
Paul McCartney singles chronology
"Pipes of Peace"
(1983)		 "No More Lonely Nights"
(1984)		 "We All Stand Together"
(1984)
Music video
"No More Lonely Nights" on YouTube

"No More Lonely Nights" is a song written and performed by the English musician Paul McCartney,[1] first released on 24 September 1984, it was included on McCartney's fifth solo studio 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]

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[2] reached number 6 in the US and number 2 in the UK.[3][4] 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."[5] Billboard said "No surprises, but eminently satisfying."[6]

Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic said the song was "an absolutely lovely mid-tempo tune graced by a terrific David Gilmour guitar solo."[7]

Track listings

7" single – UK, 1984

  1. "No More Lonely Nights"
  2. "No More Lonely Nights" (playout version)

7" single

  1. "No More Lonely Nights"
  2. "No More Lonely Nights" (special dance mix)

12" single – UK, 1984

  1. "No More Lonely Nights" (extended playout version) – 6:55
  2. "Silly Love Songs" (remake) – 4:29
  3. "No More Lonely Nights" (ballad) – 4:38

12" single

  1. "No More Lonely Nights" (special dance mix by Arthur Baker)
  2. "No More Lonely Nights" (special dance edit)

Charts

Certifications

Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[33] Silver 250,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

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

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