"Kiss of Life" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Kylie Minogue and English singer-songwriter Jessie Ware. The song was released on 29 October 2021 as the second single from Disco: Guest List Edition, the reissue of Minogue's fifteenth studio album Disco (2020).[2]
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Single by Kylie Minogue and Jessie Ware | ||||
from the album Disco: Guest List Edition | ||||
Released | 29 October 2021 (2021-10-29) | |||
Recorded | 2021 | |||
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Genre | Disco | |||
Length | 3:13 | |||
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"Kiss of Life" on YouTube | ||||
In September 2020, Minogue appeared on Ware's Table Manners podcast co-hosted with Ware’s mother Lennie. In the episode, the pair spoke about writing together. Ware later joked that she'd "bullied" Minogue into a duet as the two further discussed a collaboration.[3]
On 5 October 2021, Minogue announced the forthcoming reissue of Disco and revealed that the album's tracklist, including "Kiss of Life".[4]
"Kiss of Life" is written by Minogue, Ware, Danny Parker, Shungudzo and James Ford, with the latter also handling the track's production and mixing.[5][6] Ware is a frequent collaborator with Ford, Parker and Shungudzo, with all having credits on her fourth studio album What's Your Pleasure? (2020).[5] The song was recorded in London, with Minogue recording her vocals remotely in Melbourne.[6]
The music video for "Kiss of Life" premiered on YouTube at 6pm GMT on 4 November 2021.[7] Directed by Sophie Muller, the video was shot in London's Ave Mario restaurant and features both Minogue and Ware, alongside dancers from the Theo Adams Company and Princess Julia.[8] The video is inspired by the works of Pedro Almodóvar and 1980s telenovela. The video incorporates elements of farce, with Ware appearing as a busy restaurateur and Minogue as a troublesome diner wreaking havoc among the guests.[8]
Ware is dressed in Saint Laurent, while Minogue first appears on screen wearing Valentino haute couture and later wears Saint Laurent.[9] Remarking on the video's bold fashion and comedic themes, W writer Kyle Munzenrieder described it as a "high fashion fantasy version of Looney Tunes" and a "designer clothing-filled camp fest".[9]
On 13 November 2021, Minogue and Ware performed "Kiss of Life" together for the first time on The Jonathan Ross Show.[10] Ware performed her What's Your Pleasure? tour at O2 Academy Brixton on 28 May 2022, the same day as Minogue's 54th birthday, and Minogue was brought out as a special guest for a performance of "Kiss of Life".[11]
Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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UK Airplay (Radiomonitor)[12] | 15 |
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[13] | 30 |
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[14] | 49 |
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Various | 29 October 2021 |
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