Silly Love Songs

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About Silly Love Songs

"Silly Love Songs" is a song written by Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney and performed by Wings. The song appears on the 1976 album Wings at the Speed of Sound. It was also released as a single in 1976, backed with "Cook of the House". The song, written in response to John Lennon and music critics accusing McCartney of predominantly writing "silly love songs" and "sentimental slush", also features disco overtones. The song was Paul McCartney's 27th number one as a songwriter; the all-time record for the most number one hits achieved by a songwriter. With this song, McCartney became the first person to have a year-end No. 1 song as a member of two distinct acts. He having previously hit No. 1 in the year-end Billboard chart with "I Want to Hold Your Hand" in 1964 and "Hey Jude" in 1968."Silly Love Songs" has since appeared on multiple Paul McCartney greatest hits compilations, including Wings Greatest and All the Best!. The song has also appeared on the "Hits" section of the compilation album Wingspan: Hits and History. 


Year:
1978
5:54
95 

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You'd think that people would have had enough of silly love songs
I look around me and I see it isn't so
Some people want to fill the world with silly love songs
And what's wrong with that?
I'd like to know
'Cause here I go again
I love you, I love you
I love you, I love you

I can't explain the feeling's plain to me; can't you see?
Ah, she gave me more, she gave it all to me now can't you see?
What's wrong with that?
I need to know
'Cause here I go again
I love you, I love you

Love doesn't come in a minute
Sometimes it doesn't come at all
I only know that when I'm in it
It isn't silly, love isn't silly, love isn't silly at all

How can I tell you about my loved one?
How can I tell you about my loved one?
"I love you" over Paul's "How can I tell you about my loved one?"
"I love you" over Paul's "How can I tell you about my loved one?"

I love you
I love you
"I can't explain the feeling's plain to me, say can't you see?" 
"I love you"
"Ah, he gave me all, he gave it all to me to me, say can't you see?" 
"I love you"
"I can't explain the feeling's plain to me, say can't you see?" 
"How can I tell you about my loved one?"
"Ah, he gave me all, he gave it all to me to me say can't you see?" 
"How can I tell you about my loved one?"
"I can't explain the feeling's plain to me, say can't you see?"
"How can I tell you about my loved one?"
"Ah, he gave me all, he gave it all to me to me say can't you see?" 
"How can I tell you about my loved one?"

You'd think that people would have had enough of silly love songs
I look around me and I see it isn't so, oh no
Some people want to fill the world with silly love songs
What's wrong with that?

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Wings

Wings (also known as Paul McCartney & Wings) were a British rock group formed in 1971 by Paul McCartney with his wife Linda McCartney, session drummer Denny Seiwell and former Moody Blues guitarist Denny Laine. Wings were noted for frequent personnel changes as well as commercial success, going through three lead guitarists and four drummers. However, the core trio of the McCartneys and Laine remained intact throughout the group's tenure. more »

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Written by: Linda McCartney, Paul James McCartney

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6 facts about this song

- Popularity
1. "Silly Love Songs" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the United States in 1976. 2. It was also a number two hit in the UK. 3. The song has sold over a million copies in the U.S. alone.
- Conception and Production
4. "Silly Love Songs" was written in response to music critics who often dismissed Paul McCartney's songs as lightweight and overly sentimental. 5. It was produced by Paul McCartney himself along with engineer John Kurlander. 6. The song was included in the "Wings at the Speed of Sound" album, released in 1976.
- Composition
7. The song is known for its disco-inflected sound, complete with a catchy bassline and prominent horn section. 8. Paul McCartney's wife Linda and bandmate Denny Laine provided backing vocals in the track.
- Awards
9. "Silly Love Songs" was rated the No.1 pop song of 1976 by Billboard. 10. The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1977 but did not win.
- Cover Versions
11. The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Art Garfunkel, Jackson 5 and even a glee version. 12. It was re-released and re-charted in the UK in 1986.
- Cultural Impact
13. Despite the initial criticism, "Silly Love Songs" is acknowledged as a classic pop song of the 1970s era. 14. The song was also included in the musical comedy film "Glee: The 3D Concert Movie". 15. Its enduring popularity is evidenced by its frequent play on classic rock and oldies radio stations.

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