French Kiss is the first solo album by Bob Welch, released in 1977. It opened with a re-recording of his song Sentimental Lady from the 1972 Fleetwood Mac album Bare Trees. This featured his former Fleetwood Mac colleagues Mick Fleetwood (drums) and Christine McVie (backing vocals) as well as guitar, background vocals and production from his successor in the group, Lindsey Buckingham.
The rest of the album saw Welch coming into his own as a solo artist showing disco leanings. Sentimental Lady and the follow-up single Ebony Eyes were both hits and Christine McVie guested on two other tracks.
Track listing[]
All songs written by Bob Welch except where stated
- Sentimental Lady
- Easy to Fall
- Hot Love, Cold World (Bob Welch/John Henning)
- Mystery Train
- Lose My Heart
- Outskirts (Bob Welch/John Carter)
- Ebony Eyes
- Lose Your...
- Carolene
- Dancin' Eyes
- Danchiva
- Lose Your Heart
Album personnel[]
Bob Welch - lead vocals, guitar, bass
Alvin Taylor - drums (except Track 1)
Christine McVie - backing vocals (Tracks 2 & 12)
Sentimental Lady personnel[]
Bob Welch - lead vocals, rhythm guitar, bass
Lindsey Buckingham - lead guitar, backing vocals, production
Christine McVie - backing vocals, production
Mick Fleetwood - drums