On the Wings of a Nightingale
The Everly Brothers
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When I love I get a feeling like I'm travelling through the sky On the wings of a nightingale As I ride My head is reeling but I don't even wonder why On the wings of a nightingale I'll fly High above land and sea I'll be thinking of you and me Couldn't ask for a better place to be Oh, I can feel something happening Oh, I can feel something happening Oh, I can feel something happening to me So hold my hand I got a feeling that the journey has just begun On the wings of a nightingale And if you like we'll fly together to the land of eternal sun On the wings of a nightingale of love High above land and sea I'll be thinking of you and me Couldn't ask for a better place to be Oh, I can feel something happening Oh, I can feel something happening Oh, I can feel something happening to me When I love I get a feeling like I'm travelling through the sky On the wings of a nightingale On the wings of a nightingale On the wings of a nightingale fly On the wings of a nightingale
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Written by: Paul James McCartney
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12 facts about this song
Songwriters"On the Wings of a Nightingale" was written by Paul McCartney. It is one of the few non-self-penned songs that the Everly Brothers recorded.
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Year of ReleaseThe song was released in 1984, signifying the comeback of the Everly Brothers after they had disbanded in 1973.
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Record LabelIt was released under Mercury Records, an American record label owned by Universal Music Group.
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Highest Chart Position"On the Wings of a Nightingale" reached number 50 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and it spent nine weeks on the chart.
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Reason for WritingPaul McCartney wrote this song specifically for the Everly Brothers as a tribute to their influence on the rock and roll industry.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features Paul McCartney with a cameo as a bus driver.
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AlbumIt was the lead single for the Everly Brothers' album, "EB '84" which also marked their reunion.
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GenreThe song falls under the pop and rock genre.
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Award Nomination"On the Wings of a Nightingale" was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group in 1985.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, including Cliff Richard and Dave Edmunds.
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ProductionApart from the songwriting, Paul McCartney also took part in the production process of the track. He co-produced the song with Phil Ramone and Dave Edmunds.
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Back-up MusiciansInterestingly, the backup musicians in the recording of this song were the same ones who played in Paul McCartney's own band, further showing his heavy involvement in the song’s production.
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