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Save a Kiss
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Wikipedia article
"'Save a Kiss'" is the fifth single by English singer-songwriter Jessie Ware off her fourth studio album, 'What's Your Pleasure?' It was released 7 May 2020. It was written by Ware, James Ford, Shungudzo Kuyimbia and Danny Parker. Ford also produced the song.
Background
The song premiered on Annie Mac's BBC Radio 1 segment Hottest Record on 7 May 2020 as the fifth single off Ware's fourth studio album, 'What's Your Pleasure?'. It was released during the COVID-19 pandemic and Ware explained that the song "has taken on a new meaning during these weird times and it seems like the right time to put it out. This track is an optimistic one for me, I hope it resonates with people wherever they are right now. Its an upbeat song to dance along to and have fun with. I know Ive got plenty of kisses Im saving up for everyone when this is all over.
Multiple critics compared the song to Robyn's 2018 studio album 'Honey'.
Music video
On 8 May 2020, Ware announced on her Instagram account that there would be a music video accompanying the song. She asked fans to learn the choreography, by Olivier Casamayou, and win the chance to be in the video. Ware and the dancers filmed themselves individually at home because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Vicky Lawton directed the video, which was released on 26 May 2020.
Track listing
'Digital download Single Edit'
#"Save a Kiss" (Single Edit) - 3:38
'Digital download Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs Remix'
#"Save a Kiss" (Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs Remix) - 5:13
'Digital download PS1 Remix'
#"Save a Kiss" (PS1 Remix) - 3:05
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal and YouTube.
* Jessie Ware vocals, songwriter
* Danny Parker songwriter, background vocals
* James Ford producer, songwriter, mixer, recording engineer, programming, synthesizer, percussion, keyboards, guitar, bass guitar, drums
* Shungudzo Kuyimba songwriter, background vocals
* Midland producer, additional producer, synthesizer, programming
* Joe LaPorta mastering engineer
* Jules Buckley string arranger, horn arranger, conductor/piano
* Lewis Jones recording engineer
* George Oulton assistant recording engineer
* Tom Pigott-Smith violin
* Lizzie Ball violin
* Marianne Haynes violin
* Laura Melhuish violin
* Kate Robinson violin
* Charlie Brown violin
* Nicky Sweeney violin
* Jeremy Isaac violin
* Hannah Dawson violin
* Oli Langford violin
* Vicci Wardman viola
* Helen Kamminga viola
* Reiad Chibah viola
* Ian Burdge cello
* Chris Worsey cello
* Katherine Jenkinson cello
* Tom Walsh trumpet, flugelhorn
* Louis Dowdeswell trumpet, flugelhorn
* Andy Wood trumpet, flugelhorn
* Callum Au trombone
* Dave Stewart bass trombone
Charts
References
Category:Songs about kissing
Category:2020 songs
Category:2020 singles
Category:Jessie Ware songs
Category:British disco songs
Category:Electropop songs
Category:Songs written by Jessie Ware
Category:Songs written by James Ford (musician)
Category:Songs written by Danny Parker (songwriter)
Category:Songs written by Shungudzo
Category:Virgin EMI Records singles
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