Kissin' Time
Bobby Rydell, The GTO's
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They're kissin' in Cleveland, Kansas City, too They're wailin' in Wildwood, back at Waterloo They're smoochin' all over, even in St. Loo So uh-baby get ready, I'm a-kissin' you Oh, baby 'cause summertime is kissin' time USA So treat me right, a-don't-a make-a me fight The Battle of New Orleans tonight They're kissin' on beaches, sea to shining sea Smoochin' on benches, near the Christmas tree Lipstick on collars down in Tennessee So a-baby, come on now, start by kissin' me Oh, oh 'cause summertime is kissin' time USA So press your tasty lips to mine Sweeter than wine and feels so fine, wa-hoo!! Mmm, 'cause summertime is kissin' time USA So treat me right, a-don't-a make-a me fight The Battle of New Orleans tonight They're kissin' in drive-ins, you too, Baltimore Rockin' at dances, land and sea and shore Then it's off to Dee-troit, they all know the score So, a-baby, oh baby, what are we waitin' for? Oh, 'cause summertime is kissin' time USA So press your tasty lips to mine Sweeter than wine
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11 facts about this song
Song Background"Kissin' Time" is a song written by Kal Mann and Bernie Lowe.
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Artist InformationThe song was performed and made famous by Bobby Rydell, who was a popular American singer and actor in the early 1960s.
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Release DateIt was released in 1959 as a single, which was Rydell's debut with Cameo Records.
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Chart Performance"Kissin' Time" proved to be a commercial success and reached number 11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Album InclusionLater, this song was also included in Bobby Rydell's first studio album "We Got Love," which released in that same year.
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Culturally relevanceThe song became especially popular among teenagers and became a stalwart of the "American Bandstand" playlist.
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International successApart from its success in the U.S., "Kissin' Time" also did well in Australia where it peaked at number 8 on the country's music chart.
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Signature SongEven though Bobby Rydell had other hits, "Kissin' Time" is often regarded as one of his signature songs, signifying his early career.
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Kiss PlaylistThe song was famously included in the playlist of songs with 'Kiss' in its title on International Kissing Day.
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Cover VersionIn 1974, the band KISS recorded a cover version of "Kissin' Time" to help boost their album sales; it was included in their self-titled debut album.
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Evoking NostalgiaThe song continues to be played on oldies music stations, and is remembered for capturing the youthfulness and innocence of its time.
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