Getting Closer

Paul McCartney

About Getting Closer

"Getting Closer" is a rock song from the Anglo-American rock band Wings, Paul McCartney's post-Beatles band. The song was released on the album Back to the Egg.


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Say You Don't Love Him, My Salamander. 
Why Do You Need Him? 
Oh No, Don't Answer, Oh No. 

I'm Getting Closer, 
I'm Getting Closer To Your Heart. 

Keeping Ahead Of The Rain On The Road, 
Watching My Windscreen Wipers. 
Radio Play Me A Danceable Ode, 
Cattle Beware Of Snipers. 

When Will You See Me, My Salamander? 
Now Don't Try To Tell Me 
Oh No, Don't Answer, Oh No. 

Hitting The Chisel And Making A Joint, 
Glueing My Fingers Together. 
Radio Play Me A Song With A Point, 
Sailor Beware Of Weather. 
I'm Getting Closer, My Salamander. 
Well When Will We Be There? 
Ah No, Don't Answer, Oh No.

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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: PAUL MCCARTNEY

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11 facts about this song

Release Details
"Getting Cloer" was released on the 11th of June 1989 by English musician Paul McCartney.
Album Information
This song is a part of McCartney's seventh studio album solo "Flowers in the Dirt" and appears as the first track on the album.
Chart Performance
“Getting Closer” peaked at No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Song Production
The song was produced by Paul McCartney himself, along with Chris Thomas.
Background
The song features a harder rock style than much of McCartney's previous work, marking a new direction for the former Beatles member.
Collaboration
The song was performed live by McCartney during his 1989-1990 world tour – his first world tour since the Wings Over the World tour during the mid-70s.
Music Video
The music video for the song featured McCartney and his band performing and having a good time in a warehouse.
Influence
"Getting Cloer", like much of the songs on "Flowers in the Dirt", was a reflection of McCartney’s personal life experiences.
Song Style
The song was characterized by an energetic and high-demanding vocal on McCartney’s part, making it distinguishable.
Promotions
This song was among the first that McCartney released for airplay prior to the release of "Flowers In The Dirt".
B-Side Track
The B-side of the single was the song "Spin It On".

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