Don't Talk Just Kiss

"Don't Talk Just Kiss" is the second single by English trio Right Said Fred off their album Up. The song features uncredited duet vocals by American R&B and dance singer Jocelyn Brown, although she appears in the music video. It reached number three in the United Kingdom in December 1991 and became a top-ten hit in several international territories. The single was released in the United States on 27 February 1992 and peaked at number 76 on the Billboard Hot 100.

"Don't Talk Just Kiss"
Single by Right Said Fred
from the album Up
Released	November 1991 (UK) 27 February 1992 (United States)
Recorded	1991
Genre	Dance-pop
Length	4:01
Label	Tug (UK) Charisma (US)
Songwriter(s)	Richard Fairbrass Fred Fairbrass Rob Manzoli
Producer(s)	Tommy D
Right Said Fred singles chronology
"I'm Too Sexy" (1991) "Don't Talk Just Kiss" (1991) "Deeply Dippy" (1992)
Music video
"Don't Talk Just Kiss" on YouTube

Critical reception

AllMusic editor Stephen Schnee described the song as a 'delectable slice of '90s disco'.[1] Cashbox commented, "Who would have ever figured a couple of body builders would cause such a ruckus in the music business?". They added that "Don't Talk Just Kiss" "is actually more of a real song than its predecessor, but still manages to contain enough of a repetitious beat to keep this act in the clubs."[2] Alan Jones from Record Mirror said "it's a Seventies-flavoured disco (as opposed to dance) groove allowing Jocelyn plenty of opportunities to ad-lib, which she does in her usual paint-blistering manner."[3] Johnny Dee from Smash Hits called it "another cracker". He added, "This song is a brilliant pop record — funny catchy, you can do daft dances to it. The lyrics are great too — "Don't talk just kiss/Let your tongue fool around"."[4] Billboard said that singer Richard Fairbrass "has a distinctive baritone voice", adding that he "shines brightest" on the song.[5] Another editor, Larry Flick wrote, 'Now that they've proven how "sexy" they are, Fred and friends want you to pucker up...immediately. Follow up to the act's No. 1 smash is an equally appealing pop/house gem that benefits from a guest vocal from club dynamo Jocelyn Brown. Infectious hook and tasty remixes by Danny Tenaglia render track a sturdy contender for continued action on both the radio and dancefloor.

Also, be sure to check out the act's debut album, "Up".'[6]

Track listing

United Kingdom CD (CD SNOG 2)

1. "Don't Talk Just Kiss" (7" mix) – 3:15
2. "Don't Talk Just Kiss" (Dick's Mix) – 7:16
3. "Don't Talk Just Kiss" (Miss Browns Dolly Mixture) – 4:59
4. "Don't Talk Just Kiss" (Beat Nicked Mix) – 4:34

United Kingdom 12" (12 SNOG 2)

1. "Don't Talk Just Kiss" (Dick's Mix)
2. "Don't Talk Just Kiss" (7" Mix)
3. "Don't Talk Just Kiss" (Miss Browns Dolly Mixture)
4. "Don't Talk Just Kiss" (Beat Nicked Mix)

United Kingdom 7" (SNOG 2)

1. "Don't Talk Just Kiss"
2. "Don't Talk Just Kiss" (instrumental)

United States 12"

1. "Don't Talk Just Kiss" (Suck Face Extended Mix) – 6:15
2. "Don't Talk Just Kiss" (Deep Throat Mix) – 4:33
3. "Don't Talk Just Kiss" (Deep Throat Instrumental) – 4:38
4. "Don't Talk Just Kiss" (Dick's 12" Mix) – 7:10
5. "Don't Talk Just Kiss" (Miss Brown's Dolly Mix-ture) – 4:30
6. "Don't Talk Just Kiss" (Fredo's Vocal Dub) – 4:40

United States CD

1. "Don't Talk Just Kiss" (7" UK Version) – 3:13
2. "Don't Talk Just Kiss" (7" Dance Mix) – 3:32
3. "Don't Talk Just Kiss" (Deep Throat Mix) – 4:35
4. "Don't Talk Just Kiss" (Suck Face 12" Mix) – 6:18
5. "Don't Talk Just Kiss" (Fredo's Vocal Dub) – 4:41
6. "Don't Talk Just Kiss" (Dick's 12" Mix) – 7:14

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1991–1992) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[7] 18 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[8] 5 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[9] 11 Canada Top Singles (RPM)[10] 36 Canada Dance/Urban (RPM)[11] 5 Denmark (IFPI)[12] 5 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[13] 8 Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[14] 4 Germany (Official German Charts)[15] 2 Greece (Virgin)[16] 10 Ireland (IRMA)[17] 8 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[18] 3 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[19] 3 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[20] 16 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[21] 4 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[22] 7 UK Singles (OCC)[23] 3 UK Music Week Dance Singles[24] 47 US Billboard Hot 100[25] 76 US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[26] 8 US Hot Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)[27] 9

Year-end charts Chart (1992) Position Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[28] 26 Belgium (Ultratop)[29] 26 Canada Dance/Urban (RPM)[30] 42 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[31] 23 Germany (Official German Charts)[32] 8 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[33] 17 Certifications Region Certification Certified units/sales Germany (BVMI)[34] Gold 250,000^^ ^^shipments figures based on certification alone

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