Shine a Light (McFly song)

"Shine a Light"
CD2 cover
Single by McFly featuring Taio Cruz
from the album Above the Noise
Released7 November 2010 (2010-11-07)
Recorded2010
Genre
Length
  • 3:38 (radio edit featuring Cruz)
  • 3:55 (solo version)
LabelIsland
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Taio Cruz
  • Alan Nglish
McFly singles chronology
"Party Girl"
(2010)
"Shine a Light"
(2010)
"That's the Truth"
(2011)
Taio Cruz singles chronology
"Second Chance"
(2010)
"Shine a Light"
(2010)
"Higher"
(2010)

"Shine a Light" is the second single from English band McFly's fifth studio album, Above the Noise. The single features vocals from singer Taio Cruz. The single was released on 7 November 2010 via digital download, with a physical release following the next day.[1] A free download was available for members of the band's new website, SuperCity.[2] The song received mostly positive reviews from pop music critics. On 3 November 2010, the song was added to BBC Radio 1's A-List. The song peaked the number 9 in UK Airplay Chart. McFly secured their fifteenth Top 5 hit with "Shine a Light" on the UK Singles Chart.

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  2. ^ "More about McFly's Super City". Flecking Records. 15 July 2010.