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