"Stranglehold" is a song by the English musician Paul McCartney, written by McCartney and 10cc guitarist Eric Stewart for his sixth solo studio album Press to Play. It was issued as single in Canada and Japan as well as the US, where it reached number 81 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 75 on the US Cash Box Top 100.[1][2] The B-side featured the remix of "Angry" by Larry Alexander taken from the previous single "Pretty Little Head".
| "Stranglehold" | ||||
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| Single by Paul McCartney | ||||
| from the album Press to Play | ||||
| B-side | "Angry (Remix)" | |||
| Released | 29 October 1986 (US) | |||
| Recorded | April–May 1985 | |||
| Studio | Hog Hill Mill (Icklesham, UK) | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 3:37 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
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| "Stranglehold" on YouTube | ||||
Critical reception
editLos Angeles Times critic Terry Atkinson described the track as "an enjoyable, jazzy offer of new love".[3] Cash Box called it a "mainstream rock ballad" with "well crafted melodies, flawless production and sterling musicianship."[4] Billboard called it a "hopping boogie-blues with a hint of menace."[5]
Personnel
edit- Paul McCartney – vocals, bass, acoustic and electric guitars
- Eric Stewart – acoustic and electric guitars, backing vocals
- Jerry Marotta – drums
- Gary Barnacle – possible horns
- Dick Morrissey – possible horns
Track listing
edit7" single(B-5636)
- Stranglehold – 3:36
- Angry (Remix) – 3:36
- Remix by Larry Alexander
Charts
editWeekly charts
edit| Chart (1986–1987) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[6] | 90 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[7] | 81 |
References
edit- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2011). Top Pop Singles 1955-2010. Record Research.
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2014). Cash Box Pop Hits: 1952-1996. Record Research.
- ↑ Atkinson, Terry (August 31, 1986). "Paul: Signs Of Hope Before The Letdown". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- ↑ "Single Releases" (PDF). Cash Box. November 1, 1986. p. 9. Retrieved 2022-08-07.
- ↑ "Reviews". Billboard. November 15, 1986. p. 89. Retrieved 2022-08-07.
- ↑ "Top RPM Singles: Image 0865". RPM. Library and Archives Canada.
- ↑ "Paul McCartney Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
External links
edit- "Stranglehold" at Discogs (list of releases)
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