Pretty Little Head

Paul McCartney, 10cc

About Pretty Little Head

"Pretty Little Head" is a song by Paul McCartney, cowritten by McCartney, and 10cc guitarist Eric Stewart. The track is on his sixth studio solo album Press to Play. The track was McCartney's 38th single, and his first which failed to chart, so, in an attempt to boost sales, he released his first ever cassette single. It still failed to reach the top 75.


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Hillmen, Hillmen, Hillmen, Hillmen. 
Oh, Oh. Oh, Oh. 
Hillmen Come Down From The Lava. 
Forging Across The Mighty River Flow. Oh, Oh. 
Always Forever, Only So You Don't Worry 
Your Pretty Little Head. 

Ursa Major......Ursa Major...... 
Hillmen, Hillmen, Hillmen, Hillmen. 
Oh, Oh. Oh, Oh. 

Hillmen Bring Garments, Spices. 
Carrying Trinkets, Slik And Precious Stones. Oh, Oh. 
Exotic Legends, 
Only So You Don't Worry 
Your Pretty Little Head. 

Hillmen, Hillmen, Hillmen, Hillmen. 
Oh, Oh. Oh, Oh. 

Hillmen Are Sworn To Allegiance. 
Living A Life Of Silent Dignity. Oh, Oh. 
For Your Protection, 
Only So You Don't Worry 
Your Pretty Little Head. 

Ursa Major......Ursa Major...... 
The Hillman...... 
Living In The Higher Reaches. 

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Paul McCartney

Sir James Paul McCartney MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and composer. With John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, he gained worldwide fame as a member of the Beatles, and his collaboration with Lennon is one of the most celebrated songwriting partnerships of the 20th century. After the group's break-up, he pursued a solo career, later forming the band Wings with his first wife, Linda, and singer-songwriter Denny Laine. more »

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Written by: STEWART MCCARTNEY

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8 facts about this song

Collaborative Creation
"Pretty Little Head" is an exciting collaboration between Paul McCartney and the renowned English band, 10cc. Paul McCartney, a former member of the historic band The Beatles, co-wrote the song with Eric Stewart of 10cc.
Album Inclusion
The song was part of Paul McCartney's sixth solo studio album "Press to Play," which conceptually was a lot darker and edgier than his previous offerings. It is marked as the sixth track on the album.
Release Date
"Pretty Little Head" was released as a single on October 27, 1986, by Parlophone Records in the UK and by Capitol Records in the US.
Music Video
A corresponding music video for "Pretty Little Head" was produced, which was quite visually striking and futuristic for its time. McCartney took on a multi-dimensional role portraying different characters in the video, which added a theatrical aspect.
Remix Version
A special REMIX version of "Pretty Little Head" was also released, which was extended to almost seven minutes long. This remix gave the song a new and unique electronic ambiance.
Chart Performance
Despite the collaborative effort between McCartney and 10cc, the song only reached No. 76 in the UK Singles Chart, making it one of McCartney's lowest-charting singles. In the US, it failed to break into the Billboard Hot 100.
Lyrics and Theme
The lyrics of "Pretty Little Head" are cryptic, emblematic of the avant-garde style of composition utilized in the album "Press to Play." They reportedly encapsulate themes of disillusionment and uncertainty.
Production Details
Besides McCartney and Stewart, the song was also produced by Hugh Padgham, known for working with popular artists like The Police, Phil Collins, and Genesis.

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