French Kissin' (Debbie Harry song)

Single infobox
Name = French Kissin' (In the USA)


Artist = Debbie Harry
from Album = Rockbird
Released = November 1986
Recorded = 1986
Genre = Pop
Label = flag|US Geffen Records
flag|UK Chrysalis Records
Chart position = * #57 (U.S. Hot 100)
* #1 (UK)
Last single = "Feel the Spin" (1985)
This single = "French Kissin'"
(1986)
Next single = "In Love with Love"
(1987)
Misc = Extra musicsample |filename=Debbie Harry - French Kissin'.ogg |title=French Kissin'|format=OggExtra album cover
Upper caption = Alternate cover
Background = khaki


Lower caption = UK single sleeve.

"French Kissin'" a.k.a. "French Kissin' in the USA" is the second song from the 1986 album "Rockbird" by Debbie Harry. The song is a slow tempo ballad and is believed to be one of her finest solo songs by fans. It was released as the album's first single on November 15, 1986 and struggled to find a mainstream audience after Harry's first solo album and singles flopped miserably compared to her band's previous releases. However, "French Kissin'" became a moderate radio hit in the US, peaking at #57 on the Hot 100. The song was also Harry's biggest success in the UK, where it reached number eight. A cover of the song by Carol Chapman was also featured in the 80's movie Troop Beverly Hills.
Harry also recorded a French language version of the track which was released as the B-side of other "Rockbird" singles and was also included on the 1988 Blondie/Debbie Harry remix compilation "Once More into the Bleach.Besides the regular formats 7" and 12" the single was also released as a limited edition 12" picture disc in the UK.

Track listing

US 7", UK 7" & UK Poster Sleeve 7"
#"French Kissin'" (7" Edit) (Chuck Lorre) - 4:09
#"Rockbird" (Deborah Harry, Chris Stein) - 3:09US 12", UK 12" & UK 12" Picture Disc
#"French Kissin'" (Dance Mix) (Chuck Lorre) - 7:25
#"French Kissin'" (Dub Version) (Chuck Lorre) - 8:02
#"Rockbird" (Deborah Harry, Chris Stein) - 3:09