Released in 1979

Goodnight Tonight

Last updated on August 22, 2014

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All The Best! (Box Set)
Official album • Released in 1987
4:22 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Bass, Drums, Electric guitar, Percussion, Synthesizers, Tambourine, Vocals, Vocoder Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Electric guitar Laurence Juber : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Electric guitar Steve Holley : Backing vocals, Clay-hand drums, Percussion
SessionRecording : February 6, 1978 • Studio : Rude Studio, Campbeltown, Scotland
SessionOverdubs : December 1978 - February 1979 • Studio : Replica Studio, Soho Square, London
SessionMixing : Between Jan 23 and Feb 9, 1978 • Studio : Replica Studio, Soho Square, London
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • From the books "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs" • Buy Volume 1 (1970-1989) and Volume 2 (1990-2012) on Amazon
All Time Favourites
Official album • Released in 1993
Studio version
B
B-Sides Complete Vol. 2
Bootleg • Released in 2000
4:19 • Studio version
B-Sides Complete Vol. 5
Bootleg • Released in 2000
7:15 • Studio version
Back To The Egg - Ultimate Archive Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2015
7:18 • Studio version
Back To The Egg - Ultimate Archive Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2015
4:22 • Studio version
Back To The Egg Sessions
Bootleg • Released in 2013
7:18 • Studio version • demo
E
Eggs Up
Bootleg
7:19 • Outtake
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Goodnight Tonight
Official album • Released in 1979
7:25 • Studio version • A2 • Long version
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Bass, Drums, Electric guitar, Percussion, Synthesizers, Tambourine, Vocals, Vocoder Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Electric guitar Laurence Juber : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Electric guitar Steve Holley : Backing vocals, Clay-hand drums, Percussion
SessionRecording : February 6, 1978 • Studio : Rude Studio, Campbeltown, Scotland
SessionOverdubs : December 1978 - February 1979 • Studio : Replica Studio, Soho Square, London
SessionMixing : Between Jan 23 and Feb 9, 1978 • Studio : Replica Studio, Soho Square, London
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • From the books "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs" • Buy Volume 1 (1970-1989) and Volume 2 (1990-2012) on Amazon
Goodnight Tonight
Official album • Released in 1979
4:22 • Studio version • A • Short version
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Bass, Drums, Electric guitar, Percussion, Synthesizers, Tambourine, Vocals, Vocoder Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Electric guitar Laurence Juber : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Electric guitar Steve Holley : Backing vocals, Clay-hand drums, Percussion
SessionRecording : February 6, 1978 • Studio : Rude Studio, Campbeltown, Scotland
SessionOverdubs : December 1978 - February 1979 • Studio : Replica Studio, Soho Square, London
SessionMixing : Between Jan 23 and Feb 9, 1978 • Studio : Replica Studio, Soho Square, London
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • From the books "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs" • Buy Volume 1 (1970-1989) and Volume 2 (1990-2012) on Amazon
Goodnight Tonight
7" Single • Released in 1979
4:22 • Studio version • A1 • Mono
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Bass, Drums, Electric guitar, Percussion, Synthesizers, Tambourine, Vocals, Vocoder Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Electric guitar Laurence Juber : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Electric guitar Steve Holley : Backing vocals, Clay-hand drums, Percussion
SessionRecording : February 6, 1978 • Studio : Rude Studio, Campbeltown, Scotland
SessionOverdubs : December 1978 - February 1979 • Studio : Replica Studio, Soho Square, London
SessionMixing : Between Jan 23 and Feb 9, 1978 • Studio : Replica Studio, Soho Square, London
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • From the books "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs" • Buy Volume 1 (1970-1989) and Volume 2 (1990-2012) on Amazon
Goodnight Tonight
7" Single • Released in 1979
4:22 • Studio version • A • Stereo
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Bass, Drums, Electric guitar, Percussion, Synthesizers, Tambourine, Vocals, Vocoder Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Electric guitar Laurence Juber : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Electric guitar Steve Holley : Backing vocals, Clay-hand drums, Percussion
SessionRecording : February 6, 1978 • Studio : Rude Studio, Campbeltown, Scotland
SessionOverdubs : December 1978 - February 1979 • Studio : Replica Studio, Soho Square, London
SessionMixing : Between Jan 23 and Feb 9, 1978 • Studio : Replica Studio, Soho Square, London
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • From the books "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs" • Buy Volume 1 (1970-1989) and Volume 2 (1990-2012) on Amazon
Goodnight Tonight / Daytime Nightime Suffering
7" Single • Released in 1979
4:22 • Studio version • A
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Bass, Drums, Electric guitar, Percussion, Synthesizers, Tambourine, Vocals, Vocoder Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Electric guitar Laurence Juber : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Electric guitar Steve Holley : Backing vocals, Clay-hand drums, Percussion
SessionRecording : February 6, 1978 • Studio : Rude Studio, Campbeltown, Scotland
SessionOverdubs : December 1978 - February 1979 • Studio : Replica Studio, Soho Square, London
SessionMixing : Between Jan 23 and Feb 9, 1978 • Studio : Replica Studio, Soho Square, London
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • From the books "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs" • Buy Volume 1 (1970-1989) and Volume 2 (1990-2012) on Amazon
Goodnight Tonight / Daytime Nightime Suffering
12" Single • Released in 1979
7:25 • Studio version • A2 • Stereo • Long version
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Bass, Drums, Electric guitar, Percussion, Synthesizers, Tambourine, Vocals, Vocoder Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Electric guitar Laurence Juber : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Electric guitar Steve Holley : Backing vocals, Clay-hand drums, Percussion
SessionRecording : February 6, 1978 • Studio : Rude Studio, Campbeltown, Scotland
SessionOverdubs : December 1978 - February 1979 • Studio : Replica Studio, Soho Square, London
SessionMixing : Between Jan 23 and Feb 9, 1978 • Studio : Replica Studio, Soho Square, London
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • From the books "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs" • Buy Volume 1 (1970-1989) and Volume 2 (1990-2012) on Amazon
L
Last Flight
Live bootleg • Released in 1998
5:22 • Live
Concert From the concert in Glasgow, UK on Dec 17, 1979
Last Flight - Ultimate Archive Collection
Live bootleg • Released in 2016
5:58 • Live
Concert From the concert in Glasgow, UK on Dec 17, 1979
Live Archives Vol. 6 (2012)
Live bootleg • Released in 2018
Live
Concert From the concert in London, UK on Sep 08, 2012
Liverpool Holiday Box
Live bootleg • Released in 2005
Live
Concert From the concert in Liverpool, UK on Nov 24, 1979
Liverpool Holiday Box
Live bootleg • Released in 2005
Live
Concert From the concert in Liverpool, UK on Nov 25, 1979
Liverpool Holiday Box
Live bootleg • Released in 2005
Live
Concert From the concert in Liverpool, UK on Nov 26, 1979
M
McCartney II (1993)
CD • Released in 1993
4:22 • Studio version • A1993 • 1993 remaster
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Bass, Drums, Electric guitar, Percussion, Synthesizers, Tambourine, Vocals, Vocoder Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Electric guitar Laurence Juber : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Electric guitar Steve Holley : Backing vocals, Clay-hand drums, Percussion
SessionRecording : February 6, 1978 • Studio : Rude Studio, Campbeltown, Scotland
SessionOverdubs : December 1978 - February 1979 • Studio : Replica Studio, Soho Square, London
SessionMixing : Between Jan 23 and Feb 9, 1978 • Studio : Replica Studio, Soho Square, London
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • From the books "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs" • Buy Volume 1 (1970-1989) and Volume 2 (1990-2012) on Amazon
MoMac's Hidden Tracks Vol.11
Bootleg
7:13 • Studio version
MoMac's Hidden Tracks Vol.14
Bootleg
5:53 • Studio version
MoMac's Hidden Tracks Vol.26
Bootleg
5:23 • Studio version
N
Now That’s What I Call 12″ 70s
Official album • Released in 2022
7:25 • Studio version • A2
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Bass, Drums, Electric guitar, Percussion, Synthesizers, Tambourine, Vocals, Vocoder Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Electric guitar Laurence Juber : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Electric guitar Steve Holley : Backing vocals, Clay-hand drums, Percussion
SessionRecording : February 6, 1978 • Studio : Rude Studio, Campbeltown, Scotland
SessionOverdubs : December 1978 - February 1979 • Studio : Replica Studio, Soho Square, London
SessionMixing : Between Jan 23 and Feb 9, 1978 • Studio : Replica Studio, Soho Square, London
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • From the books "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs" • Buy Volume 1 (1970-1989) and Volume 2 (1990-2012) on Amazon
O
On The Run - Hartwall Areena, Helsinki December 12, 2011
Live bootleg • Released in 2011
5:12 • Live
Concert From the concert in Helsinki, Finland on Dec 12, 2011
P
Pure McCartney
Official album • Released in 2016
4:22 • Studio version • A2016 • 2016 remaster
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Bass, Drums, Electric guitar, Percussion, Synthesizers, Tambourine, Vocals, Vocoder Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Electric guitar Laurence Juber : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Electric guitar Steve Holley : Backing vocals, Clay-hand drums, Percussion Alex Wharton : Remastering
SessionRecording : February 6, 1978 • Studio : Rude Studio, Campbeltown, Scotland
SessionOverdubs : December 1978 - February 1979 • Studio : Replica Studio, Soho Square, London
SessionMixing : Between Jan 23 and Feb 9, 1978 • Studio : Replica Studio, Soho Square, London
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • From the books "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs" • Buy Volume 1 (1970-1989) and Volume 2 (1990-2012) on Amazon
Pure McCartney (Deluxe)
Official album • Released in 2016
4:22 • Studio version • A2016 • 2016 remaster
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Bass, Drums, Electric guitar, Percussion, Synthesizers, Tambourine, Vocals, Vocoder Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Electric guitar Laurence Juber : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Electric guitar Steve Holley : Backing vocals, Clay-hand drums, Percussion Alex Wharton : Remastering
SessionRecording : February 6, 1978 • Studio : Rude Studio, Campbeltown, Scotland
SessionOverdubs : December 1978 - February 1979 • Studio : Replica Studio, Soho Square, London
SessionMixing : Between Jan 23 and Feb 9, 1978 • Studio : Replica Studio, Soho Square, London
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • From the books "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs" • Buy Volume 1 (1970-1989) and Volume 2 (1990-2012) on Amazon
R
Rainbow Concert 1979
Live bootleg • Released in 2020
Live
Concert From the concert in London, UK on Dec 05, 1979
T
The 7” Singles Box
7" Single • Released in 2022
4:22 • Studio version • A2016
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Bass, Drums, Electric guitar, Percussion, Synthesizers, Tambourine, Vocals, Vocoder Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Electric guitar Laurence Juber : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Electric guitar Steve Holley : Backing vocals, Clay-hand drums, Percussion Alex Wharton : Remastering
SessionRecording : February 6, 1978 • Studio : Rude Studio, Campbeltown, Scotland
SessionOverdubs : December 1978 - February 1979 • Studio : Replica Studio, Soho Square, London
SessionMixing : Between Jan 23 and Feb 9, 1978 • Studio : Replica Studio, Soho Square, London
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • From the books "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs" • Buy Volume 1 (1970-1989) and Volume 2 (1990-2012) on Amazon
Twin Freaks - Ultimate Archive Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2015
5:21 • Studio version • [Loop Da Loop Club Mix]
U
UK Singles Collection - Volume 02
Bootleg • Released in 2007
4:22 • Studio version
W
Where Footprints Never Go - Unofficial Rarities - Ultimate Archive Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2016
7:28 • Studio version • [rough mix]
Where Footprints Never Go - Unofficial Rarities - Ultimate Archive Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2016
2:36 • Studio version • [pre-show mix]
WINGS (3LP Limited Edition Colour Collection)
LP • Released in 2025
4:22 • Studio version • A2016 • 2016 Remaster
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Bass, Drums, Electric guitar, Percussion, Synthesizers, Tambourine, Vocals, Vocoder Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Electric guitar Laurence Juber : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Electric guitar Steve Holley : Backing vocals, Clay-hand drums, Percussion Alex Wharton : Remastering
SessionRecording : February 6, 1978 • Studio : Rude Studio, Campbeltown, Scotland
SessionOverdubs : December 1978 - February 1979 • Studio : Replica Studio, Soho Square, London
SessionMixing : Between Jan 23 and Feb 9, 1978 • Studio : Replica Studio, Soho Square, London
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • From the books "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs" • Buy Volume 1 (1970-1989) and Volume 2 (1990-2012) on Amazon
WINGS (Limited Green LP)
Official album • Released in 2025
Studio version
Wings Brigton Live 1979
Live bootleg • Released in 2018
Live
Concert From the concert in Brighton, UK on Dec 02, 1979
Wings Over Wembley
Live bootleg • Released in 2005
Live
Concert From the concert in London, UK on Dec 07, 1979
Wings Over Wembley II
Live bootleg • Released in 2013
Live
Concert From the concert in London, UK on Dec 09, 1979
Wings Promo Edit Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2013
7:21 • Studio version • extended stereo
Wings Promo Edit Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2013
4:23 • Studio version • single edit stereo
Wings Promo Edit Collection
Bootleg • Released in 2013
4:24 • Studio version • promo mono
Wingspan Hits And History
Official album • Released in 2001
4:22 • Studio version • A2001 • 2001 remaster
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Bass, Drums, Electric guitar, Percussion, Synthesizers, Tambourine, Vocals, Vocoder Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Electric guitar Laurence Juber : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Electric guitar Steve Holley : Backing vocals, Clay-hand drums, Percussion
SessionRecording : February 6, 1978 • Studio : Rude Studio, Campbeltown, Scotland
SessionOverdubs : December 1978 - February 1979 • Studio : Replica Studio, Soho Square, London
SessionMixing : Between Jan 23 and Feb 9, 1978 • Studio : Replica Studio, Soho Square, London
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • From the books "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs" • Buy Volume 1 (1970-1989) and Volume 2 (1990-2012) on Amazon
Wingspan Hits And History (Japanese version)
Official album • Released in 2001
4:22 • Studio version • A2001 • 2001 remaster
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Bass, Drums, Electric guitar, Percussion, Synthesizers, Tambourine, Vocals, Vocoder Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Electric guitar Laurence Juber : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Electric guitar Steve Holley : Backing vocals, Clay-hand drums, Percussion
SessionRecording : February 6, 1978 • Studio : Rude Studio, Campbeltown, Scotland
SessionOverdubs : December 1978 - February 1979 • Studio : Replica Studio, Soho Square, London
SessionMixing : Between Jan 23 and Feb 9, 1978 • Studio : Replica Studio, Soho Square, London
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • From the books "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs" • Buy Volume 1 (1970-1989) and Volume 2 (1990-2012) on Amazon
Wingspan Hits And History (US version)
Official album • Released in 2001
4:22 • Studio version • A2001 • 2001 remaster
Paul McCartney : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Bass, Drums, Electric guitar, Percussion, Synthesizers, Tambourine, Vocals, Vocoder Linda Eastman / McCartney : Backing vocals Denny Laine : Backing vocals, Electric guitar Laurence Juber : Acoustic guitar, Backing vocals, Electric guitar Steve Holley : Backing vocals, Clay-hand drums, Percussion
SessionRecording : February 6, 1978 • Studio : Rude Studio, Campbeltown, Scotland
SessionOverdubs : December 1978 - February 1979 • Studio : Replica Studio, Soho Square, London
SessionMixing : Between Jan 23 and Feb 9, 1978 • Studio : Replica Studio, Soho Square, London
Credits & recording details courtesy of Luca Perasi • From the books "Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs" • Buy Volume 1 (1970-1989) and Volume 2 (1990-2012) on Amazon
Wingspan: the Remixes
Bootleg
5:24 • Studio version • Loop Da Loop Club Mix

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