The Only One (Transvision Vamp song)
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| "The Only One" | ||||
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| Single by Transvision Vamp | ||||
| from the album Velveteen | ||||
| B-side |
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| Released | May 1989 | |||
| Recorded | 1989 | |||
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| Length | 3:50 4:19 (album version) | |||
| Label | MCA TVV 7 | |||
| Songwriter | Nick Christian Sayer | |||
| Producers | Duncan Bridgeman Zeus B. Held | |||
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"The Only One" was the second single to be taken from Transvision Vamp's second studio album Velveteen. It was a UK Top 20 hit in 1989 and peaked at #15, spending a total of six weeks on the chart. The sleeve design was similar to that of the previous single "Baby I Don't Care", this time featuring the band against a panelled backdrop printed with a large photo of Marilyn Monroe.
Eleanor Levy left positive review on this single for British music newspaper Record Mirror. She called it "messy pop rock'n'roll" with "feisty little tune".[1] New Musical Express' reviewer Barry Egan also liked "The Only One". He considered that it lacks immediate attraction of "Baby I Don't Care" but, in time, listeners will learn "to stop worrying and love it".[2] In turn Bob Stanley of Melody Maker was disappointed by song. As per him: "This features a cute-as-pie verse, but goes all wonky on the chorus – awkward time changes, no discernible hook."[3]
Track listing
- 7" vinyl (TVV 7) [4]
- "The Only One" (7" Version) - 3:50
- "The Mystery Song" (Dave Parsons) - 3:18
- "Love Me" (Anthony Doughty) - 3:17
- 12" vinyl (TVVT 7) [5]
- "The Only One" (Extended Mix) - 5:50
- "The Mystery Song" - 3:18
- "Love Me" - 3:17
- CD single (DTVVT 7) [6]
- "The Only One" (7" Version) - 3:50
- "The Mystery Song" - 3:18
- "Love Me" - 3:17
- "The Only One" (Extended Mix) - 5:50