Kissin' Time

Bobby Rydell

About Kissin' Time

"Kissin' Time" is a song by the American rock and roll singer Bobby Rydell. It was released in 1959 on Cameo-Parkway Records. Written by Bernie Lowe and Kal Mann, the track was Rydell's first single and it would also go on to be his first Top 20 hit.


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Bobby Rydell

Bobby Rydell (born Robert Louis Ridarelli, 26 April 1942, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American professional singer, mainly of rock and roll music. In the early 1960s he was considered a "teen idol". According to Allmusic music journalist Kim Summers, Rydell, whose interest in show business began at the age of four years, "is one of the most sought-after nightclub and concert acts in the US. His performance in Bye Bye Birdie and his recordings "Wild One" and "Volare" made him a famous performer in the 1960s. Rydell used his talents as an impersonator and drummer mostly in pursuing a musical rather than an acting career. more »

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Song Background
"Kissin' Time" is a song written by Kal Mann and Bernie Lowe.
Artist Information
The song was performed and made famous by Bobby Rydell, who was a popular American singer and actor in the early 1960s.
Release Date
It was released in 1959 as a single, which was Rydell's debut with Cameo Records.
Chart Performance
"Kissin' Time" proved to be a commercial success and reached number 11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Album Inclusion
Later, this song was also included in Bobby Rydell's first studio album "We Got Love," which released in that same year.
Culturally relevance
The song became especially popular among teenagers and became a stalwart of the "American Bandstand" playlist.
International success
Apart from its success in the U.S., "Kissin' Time" also did well in Australia where it peaked at number 8 on the country's music chart.
Signature Song
Even though Bobby Rydell had other hits, "Kissin' Time" is often regarded as one of his signature songs, signifying his early career.
Kiss Playlist
The song was famously included in the playlist of songs with 'Kiss' in its title on International Kissing Day.
Cover Version
In 1974, the band KISS recorded a cover version of "Kissin' Time" to help boost their album sales; it was included in their self-titled debut album.
Evoking Nostalgia
The song continues to be played on oldies music stations, and is remembered for capturing the youthfulness and innocence of its time.

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