The First of a Million Kisses (1988)

The First of a Million Kisses is the debut album by British folk and soft rock band Fairground Attraction, released on 16 May 1988 by RCA Records. It includes the number-one single "Perfect".

Composition

The album is a characteristic blend of folk, jazz, country, and Cajun elements, with all but one of its songs being written by band member Mark E. Nevin. It followed the success of the band's first single, "Perfect", 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" (which reached number seven in the UK Singles Chart), "A Smile in a Whisper" (UK No. 75), and "Clare" (UK No. 49).

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 Elliott Erwitt and was taken in 1955.

Personnel

Adapted from the album's liner notes.