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"No Words" is a song written by Paul McCartney and Denny Laine, and first released on 7 December 1973 on Band on the Run by Paul McCartney and Wings. The song was Laine's first co-writing on a Wings album and his only writing credit on Band on the Run.

Background
The song was written before the release of Wings' second album, Red Rose Speedway, but not recorded until the Band on the Run sessions. It began with an unfinished melody that Laine wrote and was then completed by the group during the recording sessions. == Recording ==
Recording
The basic track was recorded in Lagos, Nigeria and was later completed in September in England. The orchestral arrangements, consisting of brass instruments and string quartets were made by Tony Visconti. Ian Horne and Trevor Jones, two of Wings' roadies, sang backing vocals on the track although their parts are buried in the mix. Otherwise, the vocals consist primarily of Laine and Paul and Linda McCartney all singing together, with Laine and Paul McCartney each taking a solo spot. The key moves to the dominant, E major, for the refrain. ==Reception==
Reception
Ultimate Classic Rock critic Nick DeRiso rated "No Words" as Denny Laine's 6th best song, calling it "an uplifting meditation on wordlessly loving someone". == Live performances ==
Live performances
The only time the song was performed live by Wings was in 1979 during their final tour. == Personnel ==
Personnel
Paul McCartney – vocals, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, acoustic and electric pianos • Linda McCartney – vocals, keyboards • Denny Laine – vocals, electric guitar • Ian Horne – backing vocals • Trevor Jones – backing vocals Personnel per The Beatles Bible. == References ==
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