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. 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" – 3:54

"All thru History" – 4:08

12" single

"Kissing with Confidence" (extended version) – 5:31

"Kissing with Confidence" (dub version) – 6:40

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

References

External links

Lynn Goldsmith's official website

Carly Simon's official website

1983 singles

1983 songs

Carly Simon songs

Songs written by Steve Winwood

Songs written by Nile Rodgers

Songs written by Todd Rundgren

Songs written by Jacob Brackman