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From album
Raw Like Sushi
Neneh Cherry · 1989 · Track 3
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Duración3:57
ÁlbumRaw Like Sushi
Año1989
ISRCGBAAA8900091
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The story behind
What makes *Kisses on the Wind* so interesting to play is the way it captures a very particular stage of growth. The lyrics tell us about a girl who matures before the others, and because of that, she catches the boys' attention first. It's a very concrete story about adolescence, told with an energy that grabs you. Furthermore, the song has a Latin touch, almost like a pop narrative, that feels fresh and direct, with that spark and honesty that characterize Neneh Cherry. It's a track that stands out for its rhythm, which some describe as a bare and sparse groove, almost like a soul number with the backing removed, but which at the same time evokes the movement of salsa.
This piece was released in 1989, being the third single from her debut album, Raw Like Sushi. It was recorded at London's Matrix studio and featured songwriting by Neneh Cherry herself along with Cameron McVey, with production by The Dynamik Duo and Nick Plytas. The song uses a sample from the intro of the 1972 track, "Troglodyte," by the Jimmy Castor Bunch. The single had a good reception, reaching the top 10 in countries like Finland, New Zealand, and Switzerland, and peaking at number 20 in the United Kingdom. In the United States, it positioned itself at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The album Raw Like Sushi, released on June 5, 1989, also included hits like "Buffalo Stance" and "Manchild."