"Nightfalls" is a song co-written and recorded by Australian country artist Keith Urban, released as a single on 31 March 2022.[1] Urban wrote the song with Greg Kurstin and Mozella, while Kurstin produced the track.[2] The song was released as a single to radio formats in Australia,[3] Canada,[4] New Zealand,[5] Sweden,[6] and the United Kingdom.[7]
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| Single by Keith Urban | ||||
| Released | 31 March 2022 | |||
| Genre | Country pop | |||
| Length | 3:40 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Greg Kurstin | |||
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| "Nightfalls" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editUrban previewed "Nightfalls" by posting two videos on social media prior to its release, saying "two summers have gone by without touring and the desire to have that feeling again inspired every part of creating this song".[8][9] He described the process of writing the song with Greg Kurstin and Mozella as "pure joy,"[10] saying he wanted to "try and bring something to help us exhale and be in the moment – if only for 3 mins and 41 seconds".[11] The song was premiered on BBC Radio 2 in the United Kingdom on 31 March 2022.[12] It was released while Urban's single "Wild Hearts" continued to be promoted at country radio in the United States.[13]
Critical reception
editSterling Whitaker of Taste of Country described "Nightfalls" as a "very progressive pop-country track that's perfect for summer".[14] Caleigh DeCaprio of Country Swag reviewed the song favourably, saying it would "have you up on your feet, wanting to be dancing the night away with your person and drunk on each other when the night falls".[15] Tiffany Goldstein of CMT stated that while the song does not highlight Urban's guitar-playing ability, it showcases his "robust vocals", noting the use of the keyboard and drum beats, calling it a "radio-ready anthem" that is "perfect" for his then-upcoming "The Speed of Now World Tour".[11]
Credits and personnel
edit- Ethan Barrette – engineer
- Julian Burg – engineer
- Serban Ghenea – mixing
- John Hanes – engineer
- Scott Johnson – production coordination
- David Kalmusky – recording
- Greg Kurstin – bass guitar, composition, drums, engineer, electric guitar, keyboards, production, synthesizer
- Maureen McDonald – composition, backing vocals
- Randy Merrill – mastering engineer
- Alberto Sewald – assistant engineer
- Matt Tuggle – engineer
- Keith Urban – composition, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, lead vocals, backing vocals
Charts
edit| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| Australia Country Hot 50 (TMN)[17] | 3 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[18] | 25 |
| Canada Digital Songs (Billboard)[19] | 44 |
References
edit- ^ Sereda, Nevin (31 March 2022). "Keith Urban Releases 'Night Falls'". Today's Country 95.5. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- ^ The Wayne D Show (31 March 2022). "Keith Urban Shares New Single Nightfalls". Aggie 96.
- ^ "Australian Top 20 – Stream (April 8th, 2022)". Daily Play MPE. 7 April 2022.
- ^ "Canada Top 10 – Download (April 1st, 2022)". Daily Play MPE. 1 April 2022.
- ^ "New Zealand Top 10 – Download (April 8th, 2022)". Daily Play MPE. 1 April 2022.
- ^ "Swedish Top 20 – Download (April 8th, 2022)". Daily Play MPE. 7 April 2022.
- ^ "Keith Urban Releases New Song 'Nightfalls'". Noise11. 1 April 2022. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
- ^ "Keith Urban Releases New Song – "Nightfalls" – Because We've All Been Through Some Stuff". The Country Daily. 1 April 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- ^ Brooks, Nancy (31 March 2022). "Keith Urban's 'Nightfalls' Is Inspired By His Desire to Return To Touring". Country 102.5. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- ^ "Keith Urban shares new single Nightfalls". Music-News. 31 March 2022.
- ^ a b Goldstein, Tiffany (31 March 2022). "Keith Urban Encourages Fans To Let Loose In New Feel-Good Anthem, "Nightfalls"". CMT. Archived from the original on 31 March 2022.
- ^ Lenehan Vaughn, Grace (30 March 2022). "Keith Urban Teases New Song, 'Nightfalls' [Watch]". Taste of Country.
- ^ "Keith Urban Releases Energetic 'Nightfalls' [Listen]". Everything Nash. 31 March 2022.
- ^ Whitaker, Sterling (31 March 2022). "Keith Urban's New 'Nightfalls' Is a Fun Summer Anthem [Listen]". Taste of Country.
- ^ DeCaprio, Caleigh (30 March 2022). "Keith Urban Drops Brand New Song "Nightfalls"". Country Swag. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- ^ "Street Called Main - Keith Urban, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ^ Arbour, Mallory (2 June 2022). "Morgan Wallen Dominates With Four Songs On Hot 50 Chart". Countrytown. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ "Keith Urban Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "Keith Urban Chart History (Hot Canadian Digital Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 6 January 2023.