Mull of Kintyre

Denny Laine, Paul McCartney & Wings

About Mull of Kintyre

"Mull of Kintyre" is a song by the British–American rock band Wings written by Paul McCartney and Denny Laine. The song was written in tribute to the Kintyre peninsula in Scotland and its headland, the Mull of Kintyre, where McCartney has owned High Park Farm since 1966. The song was Wings' biggest hit in Britain and is one of the best selling singles of all time in the United Kingdom, where it became the 1977 Christmas number one and was the first single to sell over two million copies nationwide.  


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1999
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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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Denny Laine

Denny Laine (born Brian Frederick Arthur Hines, 29 October 1944, Holcombe Road, Tyseley, Birmingham) is an English songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, guitarist; lead singer on The Moody Blues' 1965 debut album The Magnificent Moodies; and, later, best known for his role as co-founder (with Paul and Linda McCartney) of Wings. Laine was one of three constants in Wings, along with the McCartneys, from their 1971 album Wild Life until they broke up in 1981. more »

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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.
Commercial Success
This 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.
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?"
Impact in North America
Despite 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Awards & Recognition
This 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.
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.
Live Performances
McCartney 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.
Surprise Phenomenon
Despite 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.
Cultural Impact
Over 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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