Who wrote the song Mull of Kintyre and when was it written?
Paul McCartney and Denny Laine wrote the song in 1974. Early versions appeared on a home demo recording bootleggers call The Piano Tape.
Questions about Mull of Kintyre (song)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did the single reach number one in the UK charts?
The single reached number one in the UK on the 11th of November 1977. It became the Christmas number one that year spending nine weeks atop the charts.
Where were the recording sessions for Mull of Kintyre held?
Recording took place on the 9th of August 1977 at Spirit of Ranachan Studio inside High Park Farm. Paul recorded his vocals and acoustic guitar outdoors near the farm.
Why is Mull of Kintyre significant to English football fans?
English football fans adopted the melody as a terrace chant after Nottingham Forest won their title in 1978. Supporters sing an altered version before every home match at City Ground today.
How many copies of the single were sold worldwide?
Sales figures exceeded two million copies making it the first single to achieve that milestone nationwide. David Ackroyd purchased the millionth copy receiving a gold disc from co-writer Denny Laine.
What other artists have covered the song Mull of Kintyre?
Glen Campbell recorded the song for his 1981 album Glen Campbell Live playing bagpipes himself during concerts. Denny Laine re-recorded it for Wings at the Sound of Denny Laine released in 1996.