Production

The album was recorded and produced by Don McGlashan & The Others, a band which included McGlashan, James Duncan on bass and keyboards, Chris O'Connor on drums and Shayne P. Carter as the band's guitarist. In addition, musicians Hollie Smith and The Beths featured on the album.^[1] Due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand, McGlashan found himself breaking old habits.^[2]

The song "Lights Come On" was inspired by McGlashan's early days with the Mutton Birds, while "Sunscreen" is an ode to New Zealand summers. "John Bryce" was inspired by New Zealand politician John Bryce and the government attack on Parihaka in November 1881.^[2]

Release and promotion

The album was preceded by three singles, "Now's the Place" in September 2021,^[3] "Go Back In" in November,^[4] and "All the Goodbyes in the World" in February 2022.^[5] When Bright November Morning was released in February 2022, it became McGlashan's first number one album in New Zealand.^[6]

Track listing

*Bright November Morning* track listing
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Lights Come On"	Don McGlashan	4:24
2.	"John Bryce"	McGlashan	3:31
3.	"Go Back In"	McGlashan	4:00
4.	"Sunscreen"	McGlashan	5:42
5.	"Now's the Place"	McGlashan Harry Sinclair	4:10
6.	"Shackleton"	McGlashan	5:40
7.	"All the Goodbyes in the World"	McGlashan James Duncan Luke Buda	4:07
8.	"Nothing on the Windows"	McGlashan	5:25
9.	"Song for Sue"	McGlashan	5:41
10.	"Start Again"	McGlashan	3:49
Total length:			46:29

Credits and personnel

The Beths – backing vocals (2)
Shayne P. Carter – backing vocals, lead guitar
Chris Chetland – mastering
Anita Clark – violin (9)
Chris Close – recording assistant at Sitting Room
James Duncan – backing vocals, bass, keyboards
Ben Edwards – recording
Jarrod Edwards – recording assistant at NoiseFloor
Emily Fairlight – backing vocals (10)
Bob Frisbee – recording
Elmore Jones – recording assistant at Sitting Room
Don McGlashan – guitar, keyboards, tenor horn, vocals
Don McGlashan & the Others – performer, producer
Chris O'Connor – backing vocals, drums, percussion
Hollie Smith – backing vocals (2)
Luke Tomes – mixing

Charts

Weekly chart performance for *Bright November Morning*
Chart (2022)	Peak position
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)^[7]	1

Release history

Release dates and formats for *Bright November Morning*
Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
Various	25 February 2022	CD vinyl digital download streaming	Don McGlashan	^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b Cudby, Chris (25 February 2022). "Listen To Don McGlashan's New Album 'Bright November Morning'". Under the Radar. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
^ ^a ^b Ryan, Charlotte (27 February 2022). "'I've pushed myself to break habits' - Don McGlashan". Radio New Zealand. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
^ C.C. (17 September 2021). "Don McGlashan Shares Single 'Now's The Place'". Under the Radar. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
^ "First Song: Don McGlashan's new single, Go Back In". Radio New Zealand. 12 November 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
^ "DON McGLASHAN shares new single, All The Goodbyes…". The Label. 11 February 2022. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
^ Mathews, Clark; C.C.; Dartz; McGlashan, Don (16 March 2022). "Interview: Don McGlashan Talks About New Album 'Bright November Morning'". Under the Radar. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
^ "Charts.nz – Don McGlashan – Bright November Morning". Hung Medien. Retrieved 22 January 2023.