Kisses On the Bottom

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UK release date:
Feb 06, 2012
US release date:
Feb 07, 2012

About

From paulmccartney.com:

Kisses On The Bottom is largely comprised of standards Paul grew up listening to in his childhood, with the addition of two original compositions ‘My Valentine’ and ‘Only Our Hearts’. With the help of Grammy Award-winning producer Tommy LiPuma and Diana Krall and her band – as well as guest appearances from Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder – the album was recorded at the legendary Capitol Studios in Los Angeles, as well as in New York and London throughout 2011. 

The album was recorded at the legendary Capitol Studios in Los Angeles, New York and London throughout 2011.  It also features guest musicians Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder, respectively, on the original compositions  ‘My Valentine’ and ‘Only Our Hearts’.  Eric also appears on the track ‘Get Yourself Another Fool’.

The album artwork concept was conceived by Jonathan Schofield (Visual Director at Stella McCartney) and designed by Matthew Cooper (who has worked with artists such as Arctic Monkeys and Franz Ferdinand).  Paul was photographed by his daughter Mary McCartney for the album sleeve.

The album


Kisses On the Bottom

By Paul McCartney • Official album

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Live From Capitol Studios

Feb 09, 2012 • USA • Los Angeles • Capitol Records Building

Related sessions


Preparation session for "Kisses On The Bottom"

March 2010 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Kisses On the Bottom


Recording "Kisses On The Bottom"

April - May 2011 ? • Songs recorded during this session appear on Kisses On the Bottom


Recording "Kisses On The Bottom"

May 2011 ? • Songs recorded during this session appear on Kisses On the Bottom


Recording "Kisses On The Bottom"

October 2011 ? • Songs recorded during this session appear on Kisses On the Bottom


Recording "Kisses On The Bottom"

October 2011 ? • Songs recorded during this session appear on Kisses On the Bottom


Orchestra overdubs for "My Valentine"

Oct 05 - 06, 2011 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Kisses On the Bottom


Overdubs for "Only Our Hearts"

Nov 15, 2011 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Kisses On the Bottom


Overdubs for "Baby's Request" and "My Very Good Friend The Milkman"

Nov 16, 2011 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Kisses On the Bottom

Related interviews



Interview with GQ

November 2012 • From GQ Magazine


Paul McCartney Blows 'Kisses' To His Father's Era

Mar 29, 2012 • From NPR Music


All Our Yesterdays

March 2012 • From MOJO


Paul's Fresh Start

March 2012 • From RollingStone


The Gospel According To Paul

Feb 18, 2012 • From Billboard


Interview with Jamie Cullum on BBC Radio 2

Feb 07, 2012 • From BBC Radio 2


A Lucky Man Who Made The Grade

Feb 05, 2012 • From The Sunday Times



Ich lag auf dem Teppich und lauschte

Jan 26, 2012 • From Die Zeit


Paul McCartney Preps Standards Disc

May 16, 2011 • From RollingStone

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Wim 2 years ago

This album means a lot to me. Although most songs are standards, it s the way that Paul sings them that touches me deeply. The very intimate feel of the songs work as a therapy for me. Also the band and the orchestral arrangements are so beautiful.
Whenever i want to relax i listen to these songs.

Are there more people who think this is a great album?


The PaulMcCartney Project 2 years ago

Hi Wim, thanks for your message. Kisses... is not an album I frequently listen to, but "My Valentine" is one of my favourite songs from Paul.


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