| French Kiss | |
| Type: | Album |
| Artist: | Bob Welch |
| Cover: | Bob Welch - French Kiss.jpg |
| Released: | 16 September 1977 |
| Recorded: | 1977 |
| Studio: | Sunset Sound, Village Recorders, Cherokee Studios and Producer's Workshop, Los Angeles |
| Genre: | Rock, power pop, disco |
| Length: | 35:45 |
| Label: | Capitol |
| Producer: | Carter (except track 1, which was produced by Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie) |
| Prev Title: | Big Towne, 2061 |
| Prev Year: | 1976 |
| Next Title: | Three Hearts |
| Next Year: | 1979 |
French Kiss is the solo debut by former Fleetwood Mac singer/guitarist Bob Welch. The songs, with the exception of "Sentimental Lady", were intended for a projected third album by Welch's previous band, Paris. However, the group fell apart in 1977 before recording could begin. So instead, Welch used these songs for his debut solo album.
The album produced three hit singles: "Ebony Eyes" (with backing vocals by Juice Newton) peaking at number 14 in the US; a revised version of Fleetwood Mac's "Sentimental Lady", peaking at number 8; and "Hot Love, Cold World", which peaked at number 31.[1]
The album itself peaked at number 12 in the US and later went platinum. It is Welch's best-selling album.
The album features guest appearances by former Fleetwood Mac bandmates Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie and Welch's successor, Lindsey Buckingham.
All songs written by Bob Welch, with additional writers noted.
| Chart (1977–78) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[2] | 8 | |
| US Billboard 200[3] | 12 | |
| Canadian RPM Albums Chart[4] | 13 |
