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Released in 1973

One More Kiss

Written by Paul McCartney • Linda McCartney

Last updated on November 26, 2018

Album This song officially appears on the Red Rose Speedway LP.

Timeline This song was officially released in 1973

Timeline This song was written, or began to be written, in 1972, when Paul McCartney was 30 years old)

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This song was recorded during the following studio sessions:

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“One More Kiss” is a song by Paul McCartney and Wings from the band’s 1973 album, Red Rose Speedway. From paulmccartney.com, November 26, 2018:

Mary was three or four around this time, so just a little kid. And you know how fathers often fuss over their kids? So I was fussing over her, she was a really cute baby. And I’m fussing away going, ‘Give me a kiss. Come on, give me a kiss!’ And she’d get fed up with me and sort of go: ‘Dad. Alright. But only one more kiss.’ So I got one more kiss… and a song! It suggested a country and western thing. And I was thinking that when we just listened back to it. A country singer should cover it!

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Lyrics

Only one more kiss

I didn't mean to hurt you little girl

Let's make it one to remember

Only one more kiss

I said a foolish thing last night

I didn't think you'd take it bad

But now I'm on my way again

And just before I go

Only one more kiss

I never mean to hurt you little girl

Let's make it one to remember

Only one more kiss

Somebody's built a home for us

Someday we'll see it standing there

But like the wind that has to blow

I must be on my way

Only one more kiss, I never mean to hurt you little girl

Let's make it one to remember, only one more kiss

Well only one more kiss

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Live performances

Paul McCartney has never played this song in concert.

Going further

Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs (Vol. 1) 1970-1989

With 25 albums of pop music, 5 of classical – a total of around 500 songs – released over the course of more than half a century, Paul McCartney's career, on his own and with Wings, boasts an incredible catalogue that's always striving to free itself from the shadow of The Beatles. The stories behind the songs, demos and studio recordings, unreleased tracks, recording dates, musicians, live performances and tours, covers, events: Music Is Ideas Volume 1 traces McCartney's post-Beatles output from 1970 to 1989 in the form of 346 song sheets, filled with details of the recordings and stories behind the sessions. Accompanied by photos, and drawing on interviews and contemporary reviews, this reference book draws the portrait of a musical craftsman who has elevated popular song to an art-form.

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Katie • 6 years ago

Hi, I have a question about this song. I have seen it listed as "One More Kiss" , but sometimes I see it as "Only One More Kiss". Which one is more accurate, and why is it known as both of those titles?

The PaulMcCartney Project • 6 years ago

Sorry Katie for the late reply. "Only One More Kiss" was the copyrighted title, but the song was finally listed as "One More Kiss" on the album.

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