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SINGLE · 1997

The World Tonight

by Paul McCartney · 7 Jul 1997 · Capitol Records · 7 tracks · 18:43

  • pop rock
  • rock
  • singer-songwriter

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Tracklist

  1. 1The World Tonight4:07
  2. 2Looking for You4:41
  3. 3Some Folks Say Oobu0:25
  4. 4Oobu Joobu Main Theme0:38
  5. 5I Love This House3:45
  6. 6Talks About Young Boy3:59
  7. 7Oobu Joobu1:07

Running time 18:43

Tracklist of the first edition, from MusicBrainz.

The story

"The World Tonight" is a song by Paul McCartney and is the second track on his 1997 album Flaming Pie. This song and Young Boy were featured in the 1997 movie Fathers' Day.

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Who made it

    Played on it

  • Jeff Lynneacoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboard, background vocals · on 2 tracks
  • Paul McCartneypercussion, drums (drum set), piano, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, background vocals, lead vocals · on 2 tracks
  • Ringo Starrcongas, drums (drum set), organ · on 1 track
  • Production

  • Geoff Emerickengineer, recording · on 2 tracks
  • Jon Jacobsengineer, recording · on 2 tracks
  • Jeff Lynneproducer · on 2 tracks
  • Paul McCartneyproducer · on 2 tracks
  • Keith Smithassistant engineer · on 1 track

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The record

  • First released
    7 Jul 1997
  • Labels
    Capitol Records C2 7243 8 58650 2 2
    MPL 7243 8 84298 2 5
    Parlophone CDRS 6472
  • Kind
    Single
  • Formats
    CD 4 editions, Vinyl
  • Editions
    5 releases in 3 countries
  • Running time
    18:43
  • Barcode
    724385865022

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