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's second studio album ''

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''. 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 "

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", this time featuring the band against a panelled backdrop printed with a large photo of

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Critical reception

Eleanor Levy left positive review on this single for British music newspaper ''

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''. She called it "messy pop rock'n'roll" with "feisty little tune". ''

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reviewer Barry Egan also liked "The Only One". He considered that it lacks immediate attraction of "

" but, in time, listeners will learn "to stop worrying and love it". In turn Bob Stanley of ''

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'' 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."

Track listing

;7" vinyl (TVV 7) #"The Only One" (7" Version) - 3:50 #"The Mystery Song" ( Dave Parsons) - 3:18 #"Love Me" ( Anthony Doughty) - 3:17 ;12" vinyl (TVVT 7) #"The Only One" (Extended Mix) - 5:50 #"The Mystery Song" - 3:18 #"Love Me" - 3:17 ;CD single (DTVVT 7) #"The Only One" (7" Version) - 3:50 #"The Mystery Song" - 3:18 #"Love Me" - 3:17 #"The Only One" (Extended Mix) - 5:50

Charts

References

External links

http://www.itm-ed.de/tvamp/music/discography/onlyone.html Worldwide releases {{DEFAULTSORT:Only One 1989 singles Transvision Vamp songs 1989 songs MCA Records singles