Debbie Harry is an iconic singer, songwriter, and actress best known as the magnetic frontwoman of Blondie, a band that helped define the sound and style of late-1970s and early-1980s new wave. With her distinctive voice, striking image, and fearless creative spirit, Harry became a trailblazer who bridged punk energy with pop sensibility, contributing to era-defining hits like “Heart Of Glass,” “Call Me,” and “Rapture.”
Beyond her work with Blondie, she has maintained a diverse solo career, explored acting, and consistently championed artistic experimentation. Her influence continues to shape contemporary music and fashion, solidifying her status as one of modern pop culture’s most enduring and innovative figures.
Debbie Harry, the iconic frontwoman of Blondie, brought her signature blend of punk attitude and pop sensibility to her solo work, and nowhere is that more playful than in her 1986 single “French Kissin’ In The USA”. With its irresistible hook and cheeky lyrics, the track captures the fun, flirty energy of the ’80s while showcasing Debbie’s unmistakable charisma.
Whether you’re a longtime Blondie fan or just discovering her solo ventures, “French Kissin’ In The USA” is a sparkling reminder of her ability to mix bold style with pure pop joy—making it a timeless track that still gets toes tapping and smiles spreading today.
The song peaked at No. 08 in the UK charts on 6th December 1986.
| A-Side | French Kissin’ In The USA (4:12) (C. Lorre) Produced By Seth Justman |
| B-Side | Rockbird (3:09) (D. Harry, C. Stein) Produced By Seth Justman |
| Genre | Electronic, Rock, SynthPop |
| Release Date | January 1986 |
| Label | CHRYSALIS |
| Catalogue Number | CHS 3066 |
| Date Of UK Top 40 Entry | 11th November 1986 |
| Highest Chart Position | No. 08 |
| Weeks In UK Top 40 | 09 |
| UK Top 40 Chart Run [9 Weeks] – 11th November 1986 – 10th January 1987 |
Officially Released Versions
French Kissin’ In The USA (Single Version) (4:12)
French Kissin’ In The USA (Dance Mix) (7:25)
French Kissin’ In The USA (Dub Version) (8:02)
French Kissin’ In The USA (Album Version) (5:14)
Versions On Spotify
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Lyrics
Love’s touch comes to mean so much
(Embrasser c’est Français, embrasser c’est Français)
Love’s way, s’abandonner
(Embrasser c’est Français, embrasser c’est Français)
Slip into the velvet glove, parted lips so filled with love
(Embrasser c’est Français, embrasser c’est Français)
Lips upon forbidden places, lingering in long embraces
(Embrasser c’est Français)
Woah-woah-woah
French kissin’ in the USA
French kissin’ in the USA
Hey (French kissin’)
French kissin’ in the USA
French kissin’ in the USA, yeah, yeah
Lips are in motion (Ocean to ocean to ocean)
Oh-woah-woah (Ocean to ocean to ocean)
Paris is calling
(Falling, we’re falling, we’re falling)
(Falling, we’re falling, we’re falling)
Ooh-ooh, oh, oh
Lips close, then blossom like a rose
(Embrasser c’est Français, embrasser c’est Français)
Lips wide, holding you inside
(Embrasser c’est Français, embrasser c’est Français)
Kisses hard, kisses deep, a kiss to wake us from our sleep
(Embrasser c’est Français, embrasser c’est Français)
Take your lover by the hand, speak in tongues and understand
(Embrasser c’est Français, embrasser c’est Français)
Woah, woah-woah
French kissin’ in the USA
French kissin’ in the USA
Hey (French kissin’)
French kissin’ in the USA
French kissin’ in the USA, yeah, yeah
Lips are in motion (Ocean to ocean to ocean)
Oh-woah-woah (Ocean to ocean to ocean)
Paris is calling (Paris is calling)
(Falling, we’re falling, we’re falling)
(Falling, we’re falling, we’re falling)
Ooh-ooh, oh, oh
Oh, French kissin’ in the USA
French kissin’ in the USA
Hey (French kissin’, French kissin’)
French kissin’ in the USA
French kissin’ in the USA, yeah, yeah
(French kissin’, French kissin’, French kissin’)
French kissin’ in the USA
French kissin’ in the USA
French kissin’ in the USA
French kissin’ in the USA, hey
(French kissin’, French kissin’, French kissin’)
French kissin’ in the USA
French kissin’ in the USA, yeah, yeah, hey
French kissin’ in the USA
French kissin’ in the USA
Hey (French kissin’, French kissin’, French kissin’)
French kissin’ in the USA (French kissin’, French kissin’)
French kissin’ in the USA (French kissin’, French kissin’)
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Written By C. Lorre
