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"Go into the Light"
Single by Ian McNabb
from the album Head Like a Rock
Released	September 1994
Recorded	1994
Genre	Rock
Label	This Way Up
Songwriter	Robert Ian McNabb
Producer	Robert Ian McNabb
Ian McNabb singles chronology
"You Must Be Prepared to Dream" (1994) "Go into the Light" (1994) "Don't Put Your Spell on Me" (1996)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Music Week

"Go into the Light" is the seventh solo single released by English singer-songwriter and musician Ian McNabb. It was the third and final to be released from his second solo album, Head Like a Rock (1994). The song was both written and produced by McNabb, and peaked at number 66 on the official UK charts.

Critical reception

Alan Jones from Music Week wrote, "Enjoyable gospel workout that is likely to attract a fair amount of attention following the artist's nomination for the Mercury Music Prize."

Track listings

• CD single

1. "Go Into the Light" (Celestial Dub Mix) (7:22)
2. "Rock" (3:00)
3. "I Stood Before St. Peter" (3:45)
4. "Go Into the Light" (3:52)

• 12" vinyl

1. "Go Into the Light" (Celestial Dub Mix) (7:22)
2. "For You, Angel" (7:46)
3. "Go Into the Light" (3:51)

• Numbered 12" vinyl

1. "Go Into the Light" (Jah Wobble Mix)
2. "Time You Were in Love"
3. "Go Into the Light"

• Cassette

1. "Go Into the Light" (3:51)
2. "Time You Were in Love" (4:25)

Charts

Chart (1994)	Peak position
UK Singles (OCC)	66
UK Airplay (Music Week)	38