In France They Kiss on Main Street
"In France They Kiss on Main Street" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell from the album The Hissing of Summer Lawns. It was released as a single in 1976 and reached number 66 on the Billboard Hot 100.[1]
| "In France They Kiss on Main Street" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Joni Mitchell | ||||
| from the album The Hissing of Summer Lawns | ||||
| B-side | "The Boho Dance" | |||
| Released | 1976 | |||
| Length | 3:19 | |||
| Label | Asylum | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Joni Mitchell | |||
| Producer(s) | Joni Mitchell | |||
| Joni Mitchell singles chronology | ||||
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Background
The song tells a story of coming-of-age in the 1950s. It features David Crosby, Graham Nash, and James Taylor on backing vocals, and Jeff "Skunk" Baxter on guitar.
Reception
Cash Box said that "Joni Mitchell has distilled the essence of romance and spread it liberally through the grooves of this single."[2]
Personnel
Personnel taken from Joni Mitchell's website.[3]
- Joni Mitchell – vocals, acoustic guitar
- Victor Feldman – electric piano
- Max Bennett – bass guitar
- John Guerin – drums
- Robben Ford – electric guitar
- Jeff “Skunk” Baxter – electric guitar
- James Taylor – backing vocals
- David Crosby – backing vocals
- Graham Nash – backing vocals
Charts
| Chart (1976) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[4] | 19 |
| Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[5] | 33 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[1] | 66 |
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[6] | 32 |
Popular culture
- The song is played in DAEGAD tuning with a capo on the second fret.[7]
- An animated music video for the song was created, played on The Old Grey Whistle Test.
References
- "Joni Mitchell Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- "CashBox Singles Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. January 31, 1976. p. 26. Retrieved 2021-12-11.
- "Joni Mitchell – The Hissing of Summer Lawns". jonimitchell.com. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- "Top RPM Singles: Issue 4102a." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 4108." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- "Joni Mitchell Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- "Joni Mitchell - in France They Kiss on Main Street - transcription".
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