First Kiss (Kid Rock song)

"First Kiss" is a song by American singer-songwriter Kid Rock from his tenth studio album, First Kiss (2015). Written by Kid Rock and Marlon Young, and produced by Kid Rock and Dann Huff, the song was first released to digital retailers on January 6, 2015 as the lead single from the album of the same name. The song recalls a man's first kiss with his high school sweetheart, who remains by his side to this day. Critics noted the song's inspiration from Bryan Adams' 1985 hit, "Summer of '69."[3] Though both "First Kiss" and "Summer Of 69" use the same chord structure of 38 Special's "Hold On Loosely."

"First Kiss"
Single by Kid Rock
from the album First Kiss
Released	January 6, 2015
Recorded	2014
Genre	Southern rock[1] pop rock[2]
Length	4:40
Label	Warner Bros., Top Dog
Songwriter(s)	R. J. Ritchie, Marlon Young
Producer(s)	Kid Rock, Dann Huff
Kid Rock singles chronology
"Rebel Soul" (2013) "First Kiss" (2015) "Po-Dunk" (2017)

The song achieved moderate commercial success, being Kid Rock's first Billboard Hot 100 hit since "All Summer Long" in 2008 and so far reaching a peak position of 66 on that chart. A crossover success, "First Kiss" has impacted multiple pop and rock charts, and was later sent to country radio.[4]

Track listings

Digital download – single[5]

1. First Kiss – 4:40

US CD single[6]

1. First Kiss – 4:40
2. Jesus And Bocephus – 3:51
3. Wasting Time (2013 Funky Country Mix) – 4:43

Chart performance

Weekly charts Chart (2015) Peak position Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] 71 Canada AC (Billboard)[8] 41 Canada Rock (Billboard)[9] 31 US Billboard Hot 100[10] 66 US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[11] 27 US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[12] 29 US Country Airplay (Billboard)[13] 56 US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[14] 6 US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[15] 34

Year-end charts Chart (2015) Position US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[16] 52

Release history

Country	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
United States	January 6, 2015	Digital download	Warner Bros. Records	[5]
	January 27, 2015	CD single		[6]
	April 27, 2015	Country radio	Warner Bros. Records / WEA	[17]

References

1. Leight, Elias (January 6, 2015). "Kid Rock Aims for '80s Arenas With Nostalgic 'First Kiss' & Video". Billboard. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
2. Bienstock, Richard (February 23, 2015). "Album Review: Kid Rock Grows Up and Gives Thanks on 'First Kiss'". Billboard. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
3. Gamboa, Glenn (February 23, 2015). "Kid Rock's 'First Kiss': Words fail him". Newsday. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
4. Nicholson, Jessica (April 2, 2015). "Warner Bros. Nashville Working Kid Rock Single to Country Radio". MusicRow. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
5. "Amazon.com: First Kiss: Kid Rock: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. Archived from the original on January 13, 2015. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
6. "Amazon.com: Kid Rock: First Kiss (CD Single): Music". Amazon.com. Archived from the original on March 24, 2015. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
7. "Kid Rock Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
8. "Kid Rock Chart History (Canada AC)". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
9. "Kid Rock Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
10. "Kid Rock Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
11. "Kid Rock Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
12. "Kid Rock Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
13. "Kid Rock Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
14. "Kid Rock Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
15. "Kid Rock Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
16. "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2015". Billboard. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
17. "R&R :: Going For Adds :: Country" (Week Of: April 27, 2015). Radio & Records. Retrieved 20 April 2015.