Mull of Kintyre
Wings
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Mull of Kintyre, oh mist rolling in from the sea My desire is always to be here Oh Mull of Kintyre Far have I traveled and much have I seen Darkest of mountains with valleys of green Past painted deserts the sun sets on fire As he carries me home to the Mull of Kintyre Mull of Kintyre, oh mist rolling in from the sea My desire is always to be here Oh Mull of Kintyre Sweep through the heather like deer in the glen Carry me back to the days I knew then Nights when we sang like a heavenly choir Of the life and the times of the Mull of Kintyre Mull of Kintyre, oh mist rolling in from the sea My desire is always to be here Oh Mull of Kintyre Smiles in the sunshine and tears in the rain Still take me back where my memories remain Flickering embers go higher and higher As they carry me back to the Mull of Kintyre Mull of Kintyre, oh mist rolling in from the sea My desire is always to be here Oh Mull of Kintyre Mull of Kintyre, oh mist rolling in from the sea My desire is always to be here Oh Mull of Kintyre
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Written by: Denny Laine, Paul Mccartney
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10 facts about this song
Creation and Release"Mull of Kintyre" is a song by Denny Laine and Paul McCartney's band, Wings. It was written by Paul McCartney and Denny Laine in tribute to the Kintyre peninsula in Scotland where McCartney had owned a farm since the late 1960s. This song was released as a double A-side single with "Girls' School" in November 1977.
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Commercial SuccessThis song became an enormous commercial success for Wings. It was their most successful single, reaching number one in many countries including UK, Australia, Germany, and becoming the best marketing UK single in 1977.
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Record Setting"Mull of Kintyre" set a major record in the UK as it became the first single to sell over two million copies in this country. The record stood until 1984 when it was surpassed by Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas?"
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Impact in North AmericaDespite its success in these countries, the song was not a chart-topper in North America. In the US, it did not perform phenomenally as it only hit number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 45 in Canada.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Mull of Kintyre" was filmed at McCartney's farm located in Kintyre, showcasing the picturesque landscapes of the peninsula. The Campbeltown Pipe Band, from the near town of Campbeltown, accompanies Wings in the video and on the track.
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Awards & RecognitionThis song has been certified multi-platinum by the British Phonographic Industry, with an amazing total of 2.1 million copies sold. In 2012, McCartney's performance of Mull of Kintyre at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert received a massive reaction, demonstrating its ongoing cultural significance.
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Cover Versions"Mull of Kintyre" has been covered numerous times, including in 1991 by the pop band, The Shadows and a charting version by Celtic Thunder in 2012.
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Live PerformancesMcCartney rarely performed "Mull of Kintyre" live after the breakup of Wings, but made exceptions for special occasions like at the concert for Linda McCartney’s memorial in 1999 and during his 2010 'Up and Coming' tour.
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Surprise PhenomenonDespite the band's confidence that the song's B-side "Girls' School" would be the hit, the romantic Scottish ballad proved more popular, surprising both the band and the label.
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Cultural ImpactOver time, "Mull of Kintyre" has become a song synonymous with Scottish identity and culture, often sung at gatherings and sports events.
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