Nightfalls Explained

Nightfalls
Type:single
Cover:Nightfalls.jpeg
Artist:Keith Urban
Genre:Country pop
Length:3:40
Producer:Greg Kurstin
Prev Title:Wild Hearts
Prev Year:2021
Next Title:Brown Eyes Baby
Next Year:2022

"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]

Background

Urban 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

Sterling 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

Adapted from AllMusic.[16]

Charts

Chart performance for "Nightfalls"! Chart (2022)! Peak
position
Australia Country Hot 50 (TMN)[17] 3
Canada Digital Songs (Billboard)[18] 44

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Keith Urban Releases 'Night Falls'. Nevin. Sereda. 31 March 2022. Today's Country 95.5. 23 May 2022.
  2. Web site: Keith Urban Shares New Single Nightfalls. The Wayne D Show. Aggie 96. 31 March 2022.
  3. Web site: Australian Top 20 – Stream (April 8th, 2022). 7 April 2022. Daily Play MPE.
  4. Web site: Canada Top 10 – Download (April 1st, 2022). 1 April 2022. Daily Play MPE.
  5. Web site: New Zealand Top 10 – Download (April 8th, 2022). 1 April 2022. Daily Play MPE.
  6. Web site: Swedish Top 20 – Download (April 8th, 2022). 7 April 2022. Daily Play MPE.
  7. Web site: Keith Urban Releases New Song 'Nightfalls'. Noise11. 1 April 2022. 2 April 2022.
  8. Web site: Keith Urban Releases New Song – "Nightfalls" – Because We've All Been Through Some Stuff. 1 April 2022. The Country Daily. 23 May 2022.
  9. Web site: Keith Urban's 'Nightfalls' Is Inspired By His Desire to Return To Touring. Nancy. Brooks. Country 102.5. 31 March 2022 . 23 May 2022.
  10. Web site: Keith Urban shares new single Nightfalls. 31 March 2022. Music-News.
  11. Web site: Keith Urban Encourages Fans To Let Loose In New Feel-Good Anthem, "Nightfalls". https://web.archive.org/web/20220331220803/http://www.cmt.com/news/1843276/keith-urban-encourages-fans-to-let-loose-in-new-feel-good-anthem-nightfalls/. dead. 31 March 2022. 31 March 2022. Tiffany. Goldstein. CMT.
  12. Web site: Keith Urban Teases New Song, 'Nightfalls' [Watch]]. 30 March 2022. Grace. Lenehan Vaughn. Taste of Country.
  13. Web site: Keith Urban Releases Energetic 'Nightfalls' [Listen]]. 31 March 2022. Everything Nash.
  14. Web site: Keith Urban's New 'Nightfalls' Is a Fun Summer Anthem [Listen]]. 31 March 2022. Sterling. Whitaker. Taste of Country.
  15. Web site: Keith Urban Drops Brand New Song "Nightfalls". 30 March 2022. Caleigh. DeCaprio. Country Swag. 23 May 2022.
  16. Web site: Street Called Main - Keith Urban, Credits. AllMusic. January 6, 2023.
  17. Web site: Morgan Wallen Dominates With Four Songs On Hot 50 Chart. Mallory. Arbour. Countrytown. 2 June 2022. 3 June 2022.
  18. Keith Urban Chart History (Hot Canadian Digital Songs). Billboard. January 6, 2023.