Kissing with Confidence
"Kissing with Confidence" is a song by Will Powers (the stage name/persona of photographer-turned-singer Lynn Goldsmith) from her 1983 album Dancing for Mental Health.[1] It was written by Goldsmith, Jacob Brackman, Nile Rodgers, Todd Rundgren, and Steve Winwood. Goldsmith used a voice recorder to sound like a man. Carly Simon is the uncredited lead singer.[2]
| "Kissing with Confidence" | ||||
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| Single by Carly Simon and Will Powers | ||||
| from the album Dancing for Mental Health | ||||
| Released | 1983 | |||
| Recorded | 1983 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 3:54 | |||
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| Carly Simon singles chronology | ||||
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| Will Powers singles chronology | ||||
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Mixed by Rundgren, it was released as a single in the UK, peaking at No. 17 on the UK Singles Chart.[3]
Track listings and formats
- 7" single[4]
- "Kissing With Confidence" – 3:54
- "All Thru History" – 4:08
- 12" single[4]
- "Kissing With Confidence" (Extended Version) – 5:31
- "Kissing With Confidence (Dub Version)" – 6:40
Charts
| Chart (1983) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[5] | 50 |
| United Kingdom (Official Charts Company)[3] | 17 |
References
- "Dancing for Mental Health". iTunes.com. Retrieved 2014-07-24.
- "Carly Simon Official Website - Kissing With Confidence". Archived from the original on March 11, 2005. Retrieved 2014-07-24.
- Will Powers UK chart history, The Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 16, 2012.
- Kissing With Confidence at Discogs (list of releases)
- Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 237. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
External links
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