Every Night
Paul McCartney
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Every night I just want to go out, Get out of my head Every day I don't want to get up, Get out of my bed Every night I want to play out And every day I want to do ooh ooh oh oh But tonight I just want to stay in And be with you, And be with you. Ooh... Ooh... Believe me mama Every day I lean on a lamp post, I'm wasting my time Every day I lay on a pillow, I'm resting my mind Every morning brings a new day Every night that day is through Ooh ooh oh oh But tonight I just want to stay in And be with you, And be with you. Ooh... Ooh... Believe me mama ooh... Ooh...
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Written by: Paul McCartney
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Every Night" is a song by Paul McCartney appearing on his 1970 debut solo album, "McCartney."
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CreationThe song was written when McCartney was on vacation in Greece during the summer of 1969, amidst the break-up of The Beatles.
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Chart PerformanceWhile "Every Night" wasn’t released as a single, the songs on McCartney's debut album propelled it to number 1 on the UK Albums Chart and number 2 on US Billboard 200.
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InspirationThe song is considered by many fans and critics as McCartney's statement of intent, hinting about his future and acknowledging the comfort of settling down with Linda McCartney after the tumultuous end of The Beatles.
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Concert Favorite"Every Night" has become a concert staple for McCartney and has been performed live at many of his concerts.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Every Night," including Phoebe Snow, who released it as a single in 1978, reaching #37 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Reviewer CommentsBillboard Magazine described the track as a "tender, romantic ballad" singing praise to McCartney's brilliant musicianship in the song.
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Artistic ApproachThe song showcases McCartney’s stylistic range, swapping between delicate fingerpicking and harder strumming sections.
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Personal ImportanceIn a 2020 interview for his website, McCartney cited "Every Night" as one of the two songs he would like a newcomer to his music to listen to, which indicates how much this song means to him.
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Recording ProcessThe entire "McCartney" album was recorded at his home studio, making "Every Night" one of the first songs McCartney produced outside a professional studio. This gave the song a very relaxed and intimate feeling, reflecting its personal lyrics.
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