Kiss Me

Album: The Ups And Downs (1985)
Charted: 4
Play Video

Songfacts®:

  • The lyrics, "Kiss me with your mouth, your love is better than wine" are from the Song of Solomon in The Bible.
  • This was produced by J.J. Jeczalik, who was a key member of The Art of Noise.
  • Duffy was an original member of Duran Duran, but left in 1979 to go solo before Duran Duran exploded onto MTV. Duffy helped create The Lilac Time in 1987. They attracted a college radio following and produced a few albums before breaking up in 1991.
  • This was Duffy's biggest hit. In America, it became a club favorite and a staple on alternative radio stations though it failed to chart. His only other UK hit was his follow up "Icing On The Cake," which peaked at #14. >>>
    Suggestion credit:
    Edward Pearce - Ashford, Kent, England, for all above

Comments: 4

  • Big Tommy from Los AngelesTin Tin was actually the first vocalist for Duran Duran, as he and Nick Rhodes were besties. Stephen left DD, thinking the project was going nowhere. Duffy and Rhodes later reunited for other projects, but it will always be wondered if Duffy traded in long term success for a 1-hit-wonder.
  • Myla from San Diego, CaThis song had heavy airplay on 91X in San Diego during the early 8o's. Ah, the exciting memories of hearing cool new wave music for the first time!
  • Dave from Cardiff, WalesYes he did, one of his albums was entitled "THEY CALLED HIM TIN-TIN"! Did he have a ginger quiff or something?!
  • Keith Major from Bristol, EnglandIf I remember correctly, Duffy had the recording name of Stephen "Tin-Tin" Duffy.
see more comments

Editor's Picks

Sarah Brightman

Sarah BrightmanSongwriter Interviews

One of the most popular classical vocalists in the land is lining up a trip to space, which is the inspiration for many of her songs.

Edie Brickell

Edie BrickellSongwriter Interviews

Edie Brickell on her collaborations with Paul Simon, Steve Martin and Willie Nelson, and her 2021 album with the New Bohemians.

Trucking Songs That Were #1 Hits

Trucking Songs That Were #1 HitsSong Writing

The stories behind the biggest hit songs about trucking.

Grateful Dead Characters

Grateful Dead CharactersMusic Quiz

Many unusual folks appear in Grateful Dead songs. Can you identify them?

Angelo Moore of Fishbone

Angelo Moore of FishboneSongwriter Interviews

Fishbone has always enjoyed much more acclaim than popularity - Angelo might know why.

Director Paul Rachman on "Hunger Strike," "Man in the Box," Kiss

Director Paul Rachman on "Hunger Strike," "Man in the Box," KissSong Writing

After cutting his teeth on hardcore punk videos, Paul defined the grunge look with his work on "Hunger Strike" and "Man in the Box."