Kiss Like the Sun

"Kiss Like the Sun"
Single by Jake Bugg
Released14 November 2019
Length2:55
LabelSony Music
Songwriter(s)
  • Ali Tamposi
  • Andrew Wotman
  • Brian D Lee
  • Jake Bugg
Producer(s)Andrew Watt
Jake Bugg singles chronology
"Be Someone"
(2019) 		"Kiss Like the Sun"
(2019) 		"Saviours of the City"
(2020)

"Kiss Like the Sun" is a song recorded by English musician, singer, and songwriter Jake Bugg. It was released as a digital download and for streaming on 14 November 2019.[1][2] The song was written by Ali Tamposi, Andrew Wotman, Brian D Lee and Jake Bugg.

Background

On 12 November 2019, the song was selected as by BBC Radio 1's Annie Mac as her Hottest Record. Talking about the song, Bugg said, "I love working with Andrew Watt and I'm really pleased with the sound of this track. I wanted to write something that was fun and a bit light-hearted."[3][4]

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Kiss Like the Sun" was first released onto YouTube on 17 January 2020.[5]

Track listing

Digital download[1]
No.TitleLength
1."Kiss Like the Sun"2:55
Digital download[6]
No.TitleLength
1."Kiss Like the Sun" (Acoustic)2:55

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[7]

  • Andrew Watt – Producer, all instruments, guitar, keyboards, programmer
  • Ali Tamposi – Composer, lyricist
  • Andrew Wotman – Composer, lyricist
  • Brian D Lee – Composer, lyricist
  • Jake Bugg – Composer, lyricist, associated performer, vocal
  • Happy Perez – All Instruments, assistant engineer, guitar, keyboards, programmer
  • Michael Freeman – Engineer
  • Paul Lamalfa – Engineer
  • Dave Kutch – Mastering Engineer
  • Mark Stent – Mixing Engineer

Charts

Chart (2019–2020) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[8] 28
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[9] 38

Release history

Country Date Format Label
Various 14 November 2019[1][2]
Sony Music

References

  1. ^ a b c "Kiss Like the Sun - Single by Jake Bugg". Apple Music. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Kiss Like the Sun - Single by Jake Bugg". Spotify. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Listen to Jake Bugg's roaring country blues single 'Kiss Like The Sun'". NME. 13 November 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  4. ^ "Jake Bugg Releases New Single Kiss Like The Sun Ahead Of UK Tour". stereoboard.com. 13 November 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  5. ^ "Jake Bugg - Kiss Like the Sun (Official Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  6. ^ "Kiss Like the Sun (Acoustic) - Single by Jake Bugg". Apple Music. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  7. ^ "Credits / Kiss Like the Sun / Jake Bugg – TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  8. ^ "Jake Bugg – Kiss Like The Sun" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  9. ^ "Jake Bugg – Kiss Like The Sun" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 22 January 2021.