Stranglehold (Paul McCartney song)

"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 the US, Canada and Japan and reached number 81.^[1] The B-side featured the remix of "Angry" by Larry Alexander taken from the previous single "Pretty Little Head".

"Stranglehold"
Single by Paul McCartney
from the album Press to Play
B-side	"Angry [remix]"
Released	29 October 1986 (1986-10-29) (US)
Recorded	April–May 1985
Studio	Hog Hill Mill (Icklesham, UK)
Genre	Rock
Length	3:37
Label	Capitol
Songwriter(s)	Paul McCartney Eric Stewart
Producer(s)	Paul McCartney Hugh Padgham
Paul McCartney singles chronology
"Pretty Little Head" (1986) "Stranglehold" (1986) "Only Love Remains" (1986)

Critical reception

Los Angeles Times critic Terry Atkinson described the track as "an enjoyable, jazzy offer of new love".^[2] Cash Box called it a "mainstream rock ballad" with "well crafted melodies, flawless production and sterling musicianship."^[3] Billboard called it a "hopping boogie-blues with a hint of menace."^[4]

Personnel

• 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

7" single(B-5636)

1. Stranglehold – 3:36
2. Angry (Remix) – 3:36
   • Remix by Larry Alexander

References

1. "Paul McCartney > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles". allmusic. Retrieved 30 August 2009.
2. Atkinson, Terry (August 31, 1986). "Paul: Signs Of Hope Before The Letdown". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
3. "Single Releases" (PDF). Cash Box. November 1, 1986. p. 9. Retrieved 2022-08-07.
4. "Reviews". Billboard. November 15, 1986. p. 89. Retrieved 2022-08-07.

External links

• "Stranglehold" at Discogs (list of releases)