Kiss and Tell

Bryan Ferry

About Kiss and Tell

"Kiss and Tell" is a song by Bryan Ferry, the erstwhile lead vocalist for Roxy Music. It was released as the second single from his seventh album Bête Noire in early 1988, being Ferry's twenty-sixth single. The song peaked at number 41 on the UK Singles Chart and at number 31 on the US Billboard 100. It also appears in the film Bright Lights, Big City, adapted from the Jay McInerney novel. The song's main promotional video featured model Denice Lewis, whose photograph also adorns the single's cover sleeve. Also featured is Christine Keeler, whose earlier involvement with a British government minister triggered the Profumo affair, which discredited elements of the Conservative government of Harold Macmillan, in 1963. This is in keeping with the song's subject matter. 


Year:
2004
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Ten cents a dance
It's the only price to pay
Why give 'em more
When it's only love for sale?

Adam and Eve
It's the oldest game in town
Just a one way street
To a faded magazine

Kiss and tell
Money talks it never lies
Kiss and tell
Give and take eye for an eye

Fever the heat of the night
Dreamer stealer of sighs
One public face
In a private limousine

Flash photograph
It's the only light you see
No secret life
There's no secret you can steel

Your lips are moving
But I will never know
What they mean
Kiss and tell

Money talks and love it burns
Kiss and tell
Give and take we live and learn
Kiss and tell

We never lie
Eye foe an eye
Blood on a nail
Kiss me again

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Bryan Ferry

Bryan Ferry, CBE (born 26 September 1945) is an English singer, musician, and songwriter. Ferry came to prominence in the early 1970s as lead vocalist and principal songwriter with the band Roxy Music, who enjoyed a highly successful career with three number one albums and ten singles entering the top ten charts in the United Kingdom. Ferry began his solo career in 1973, while still a member of Roxy Music, which continues to the present day. more »

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Written by: GRAHAM GOULDMAN

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10 facts about this song

Artist Biography
"Kiss and Tell" is a song by Bryan Ferry, a British singer-songwriter and musician known as the lead vocalist and main songwriter for the rock band Roxy Music.
Album Information
The song is from Ferry's seventh solo studio album, "Bête Noire," released in 1987.
Charts Success
"Kiss and Tell" peaked at number 31 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it one of Ferry’s most successful songs in the United States.
Album Success
The album "Bete Noire" itself reached the top 10 chart position in the UK and is certified Gold.
Genre
The song is best classified as art pop, a genre that embodies the blending of pop and rock music with more avant-garde elements.
Music Video
The music video for "Kiss and Tell" was directed by acclaimed visual artist, Jean-Baptiste Mondino, who has worked with other notable artists such as Madonna and David Bowie.
Collaboration
Dave Gilmour of Pink Floyd fame featured on the album "Bête Noire", which includes the song "Kiss and Tell".
Pop Culture
The song was prominently featured in the 1988 movie "Bright Lights, Big City" starring Michael J. Fox and Kiefer Sutherland.
Writing and Composition
Like most of his work, Bryan Ferry wrote the lyrics for "Kiss and Tell." The song has been acclaimed for its smooth arrangement and stylish production.
Live Performances
Despite its commercial success, "Kiss and Tell" is not frequently performed by Ferry in his live concerts.

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