"No More Lonely Nights" is a song written and performed by

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, first released on 24 September 1984 on the soundtrack ''

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'' (1984).

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 reached number 6 in the US and number 2 in the UK. It was included on McCartney's double album compilation, ''

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'' (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

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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) roduced 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) roduced 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

– lead vocal, piano * Linda McCartney – backing vocal, keyboards * Eric Stewart – backing vocal * David Gilmour – guitar *

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– bass *

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– synthesizer * Stuart Elliott – drums

Notes

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Lyrics of this song
* {{authority control Songs about nights 1984 singles Paul McCartney songs Parlophone singles Song recordings produced by George Martin Songs written by Paul McCartney Columbia Records singles Music published by MPL Music Publishing Rock ballads 1984 songs Songs about loneliness 1980s ballads