Hope of Deliverance


"Hope of Deliverance" is a Rock/Latin song by Paul McCartney featured on his 1993 album Off the Ground. It reached number 18 on the UK Singles Chart and became a top-five hit in Austria, Canada, Germany, Italy, Norway and Switzerland.

Recording

The song was recorded during sessions for "Off the Ground". The overdub session is described in detail by Italian percussionist Maurizio Ravalico in the book Paul McCartney: Recording Sessions . It took place on July 17, 1992.

Chart performance

"Hope of Deliverance" became a hit in McCartney's native UK, reaching number 18. It did not fare well on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 83, but it did better on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, reaching number nine, and in Canada, where it reached number five. It also did very well in Germany, peaking at number three. Remix versions were released on 15 January 1993, and picked up massive airplay in clubs. The song went on to become the 11th biggest worldwide hit of 1993.

Music video

The official music video for the song was directed by Andy Morahan.

Live performances

The song was featured in the set list of 1993's The New World Tour. It was in hiatus until McCartney performed it again in Bogotá, Colombia on 19 April 2012 during his On the Run Tour—the first time performing a song from Off the Ground with his 2012 lineup. During the Out There Tour, McCartney performed "Hope of Deliverance" with all musicians in his band playing guitar, including the tour opener in Belo Horizonte.

Track listings

7″ single
  1. "Hope of Deliverance" – 3:20
  2. "Long Leather Coat" – 3:33
Audio cassette
  1. "Hope of Deliverance" – 3:20
  2. "Long Leather Coat" – 3:33
CD maxi
  1. "Hope of Deliverance" – 3:20
  2. "Big Boys Bickering" – 3:19
  3. "Long Leather Coat" – 3:33
  4. "Kicked Around No More" – 5:25

    Personnel

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications