The First of a Million Kisses


The First of a Million Kisses is the debut album by Fairground Attraction, released in 1988. The album features the number-one single "Perfect".

Composition

The album is a characteristic blend of folk, jazz, country, and Cajun elements. Released on 16 May 1988, it followed the success of the band's first single, "Perfect", by entering the UK Albums Chart at number seven, and peaking at number two. It was the only album released by the band before their break-up in 1990.
Three other singles were released from the album: "Find My Love", "A Smile in a Whisper", and "Clare".
The First of a Million Kisses won the award for British Album of the Year at the 1989 Brit Awards, and was certified double platinum in the UK.

Cover

The photo on the album cover is from Magnum photographer Elliot Erwitt and was taken in 1955.

Track listing

All tracks written by Mark E. Nevin, except track 11 by Eddi Reader
  1. "A Smile in a Whisper" – 3:30
  2. "Perfect" – 3:36
  3. "Moon on the Rain" – 3:53
  4. "Find My Love" – 3:45
  5. "Fairground Attraction" – 2:17
  6. "The Wind Knows My Name" – 4:12
  7. "Clare" – 3:15
  8. "Comedy Waltz" – 3:29
  9. "The Moon Is Mine" – 2:40
  10. "Station Street" – 3:01
  11. "Whispers" – 3:50
  12. "Allelujah" – 3:25

CD edition

The following extra tracks appeared on the CD edition:
  2. "Falling Backwards" – 2:28
  3. "Mythology" – 4:38

2CD edition

The following tracks have been added to the new expanded 2CD edition and come from the Ay Fond Kiss release, the Live in Japan release or are previously unreleased:

Disc one

  2. "Trying Times"
  3. "Winter Rose"
  4. "Ay Fond Kiss"
  5. "You Send Me"
  6. "Watching the Party"
  7. "Jock O'Hazeldean"
  8. "The Game of Love"

Disc two

  1. "Mystery Train"
  2. "Do You Want to Know a Secret?"
  3. "The Waltz Continues"
  4. "Don't Be a Stranger"
  5. "Dangerous"
  6. "I Know Why the Willow Weeps"
  7. "Home to Heartache"
  8. "Fear Is the Enemy of Love"
  9. "Broken by a Breeze"
  10. "Goodbye to Songtown"
  11. "I May Never Be Queen"*
  12. "Prayer for St Valentine"*
  13. "Swing Trumpet" *
  14. "Red Ribbon" *
  15. "Find My Love" *
  16. "Mythology" *
  17. "Station Street" *
  18. "The Moon Is Mine" *
  19. "Walking After Midnight" *

Personnel

Musicians

Guests