Kissing with Confidence
1983 single by Carly Simon and Will Powers
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"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][2] It was written by Goldsmith, Jacob Brackman, Nile Rodgers, Todd Rundgren, and Steve Winwood.[2] Goldsmith used a voice recorder to sound like a man. Carly Simon is the uncredited lead singer.[3]
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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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Mixed by Rundgren, it was released as a single in the UK, peaking at No. 17 on the UK Singles Chart.[4] It also peaked at No. 50 in Australia.[5]
Track listings and formats
Credits
- T. Bailey – composer
- Jacob Brackman – composer
- Lynn Goldsmith – composer, producer, vocals
- Will Powers – primary artist
- Nile Rodgers – composer
- Terry Rundgren – composer
- Todd Rundgren – mixing
- Carly Simon – vocals
- Steven Stanley – mixing
- Steve Winwood – composer
Charts
| Chart (1983) | Peak position |
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| Australia (Kent Music Report)[5] | 50 |
| United Kingdom (Official Charts Company)[4] | 17 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[7] | 45 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[8] | 28 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[9] | 18 |