"Figure of Eight" is a song from
Paul McCartney's 1989 album, Flowers in the Dirt. After the completion of the album, McCartney recorded a new version for single release, using his newly formed touring band.[1][2] The single version is unusual in running nearly two minutes longer than the album version, rather than following the typical
radio edit pattern of shortening the track for single release. Despite this quirk, the single — which was released in seven formats — reached number 42 on the
UK singles chart[3][4] and number 92 on the
Billboard Hot 100.[5]
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^Blaney, J. (2007). Lennon and McCartney: together alone: a critical discography of their solo work. Jawbone Press. pp. 190–191, 194.
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^Madinger, Chip; Mark Easter (2000). Eight Arms To Hold You: The Solo Beatles Compendium. Chesterfield, MO: 44.1 Productions, LP. p. 334.
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