"Kiss in 77" is a song written by
Charles Sherrell and recorded by
James Brown
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. Released as a
single
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in 1977, it charted #35
R&B. It also appeared on the album ''
Bodyheat
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''.
Robert Christgau
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gave the song a negative review, commenting sarcastically that it was "as 'brand new' as the 'New Sound!'
rownpromises" on the jacket of its host album.
References
Songs about kissing
James Brown songs
Songs written by Sweet Charles Sherrell
1977 singles
1977 songs
Polydor Records singles
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