Once upon a Long Ago
Paul McCartney
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Written by: Paul James McCartney
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Once Upon a Long Ago" was initially written and tailored for a Disney movie as McCartney was reportedly asked to write a song for an animated feature.
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Release DateThe song was released on 16th November 1987 in the UK and 12th December in the US.
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Song CompositionPaul McCartney himself played the Acoustic and Electric guitars, Bass guitar, Keyboards, and Vocals. David Gilmour of Pink Floyd played the guitar solo and Laurence Juber played the acoustic guitar.
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Chart PerformanceThe single peaked at No.10 in the UK Singles Chart and remained in the charts for a total of 6 weeks. However, it did not chart in the United States because it wasn't released as a single there.
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FormatThe song was released in numerous formats: 7" single, 12" single, CD single, and a 7" picture disc.
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Album AppearanceIt first appeared in McCartney's compilation album, "All the Best!".
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Music VideoThe music video was shot in an old farm located in Kent, England, which featured Paul McCartney and his band playing the song, and his then-young children joining him in some scenes.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of "Once Upon a Long Ago" talk about the passing of time, a theme close to McCartney as at that time, he just turned 45.
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Non-PerformanceDespite being a top ten hit, "Once Upon a Long Ago" has never been performed live at any of McCartney's concerts.
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Music ProductionThe song was produced by three different producers including McCartney himself, Phil Ramone, and John Potoker.
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