From a Lover to a Friend
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Critics saw the song as a ballad in which McCartney tries to come to terms with the death of his wife Linda,[3] singing "let me love again"; McCartney, however, was less certain whom the song was about in an interview on Howard Stern's radio show.[4] The Guardian called it a "masterpiece... so delicate and honest that it sounds pretty much perfect."[3]
"From a Lover to a Friend" was recorded on 27 February 2001 with Paul playing bass and piano, Abe Laboriel, Jr. playing drums, Rusty Anderson on 12-string electric guitar, and Gabe Dixon on piano.[5]
Track listings
7" single
- "From a Lover to a Friend" – 3:48
- "Riding Into Jaipur" – 4:08
CD single
- "From a Lover to a Friend"– 3:49
- "From a Lover to a Friend" (David Kahne Remix 1) – 3:44
- "From a Lover to a Friend" (David Kahne Remix 2) – 5:27
Cassette single[6]
- "From a Lover to a Friend" – 3:48
- "Riding Into Jaipur" – 4:08
- "From a Lover to a Friend" (David Kahne Remix 2) – 5:27
Charts
Weekly charts
Template:SinglechartTemplate:SinglechartTemplate:Singlechart| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
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Year-end charts
| Chart (2001) | Position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Nielsen SoundScan)[7] | 102 |
| Chart (2002) | Position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Nielsen SoundScan)[8] | 120 |
Notes
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External links
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