"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.

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, 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." Billboard said "No surprises, but eminently satisfying." Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic said the song was "an absolutely lovely mid-tempo tune graced by a terrific David Gilmour guitar solo."

Track listings

7" single – UK, 1984 7" single 12" single – UK, 1984 12" single

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Official versions

No More Lonely Nights (Ballad) [produced by George Martin] No More Lonely Nights (Playout Version) [produced by Arthur Baker]

Personnel