"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. Will Powers is portrayed by Goldsmith in spoken word, with her voice altered in pitch 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.Will Powers UK chart history, The Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 16, 2012. 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 Chart (1983)Peak positionAustralia (Kent Music Report)50United Kingdom (Official Charts Company)17
References
External links Lynn Goldsmith's official website Carly Simon's official website