"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. 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.
Mixed by Rundgren, it was released as a single in the UK, peaking at No. 17 on the UK Singles Chart. It also peaked at No. 50 in Australia.
Track listings and formats
7" single
- "Kissing with Confidence" â 3:54
- "All thru History" â 4:08
12" single
- "Kissing with Confidence" (extended version) â 5:31
- "Kissing with Confidence" (dub version) â 6:40
Credits
- T. Bailey â composer
- Jacob Brackman â composer
- Lynn Goldsmith â composer, producer, vocals
- Will Powers â primary artist
- Nile Rodgers â composer
- Terry Rundgren â composer
- Todd Rundgren â mixing
- Carly Simon â vocals
- Steven Stanley â mixing
- Steve Winwood â composer
Charts
References
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