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"On the Wings of a Nightingale" is a song written by Paul McCartney.[1] It was recorded by The Everly Brothers in 1984 for their album EB 84. The video portrays the brothers rescuing a classic car from a junk yard, restoring it (in 35 seconds!), then taking it out for a spin. It is the most popular and recognizable of the duo's songs recorded since 1980.
Chart performance
| Chart (1984) | Peak position | ||
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| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 50 | ||
| U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Singles | 9 | ||
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles[2] | 49 | ||
| Canadian RPM Adult Contemporary Tracks | 10 | ||
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 39 | South African Singles Chart [3] | 6 |
Cover versions
The Spongetones recorded a version for their 2000 Odd Fellows album.[4] Apple Jam also recorded three versions for their 2012 On the Wings of a Nightingale EP.
References
- ^ "Odd Fellows (sub-section Editorial Reviews)".
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2013). Hot Country Songs 1944–2012. Record Research, Inc. p. 113. ISBN 978-0-89820-203-8.
- ^ http://rock.co.za/files/springbok_top_20_(E).html Retrieved 6 January 2014
- ^ "Odd Fellows".
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Hey rock historians - "On The Wings Of A Nightingale" was the UK Number 4. You didn't mention this important fact - it was a big hit in Britain in 1984 - Piotr Chrósciel