In France They Kiss on Main Street

"In France They Kiss on Main Street" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell from the album The Hissing of Summer Lawns. It was released as a single in 1976 and reached number 66 on the Billboard Hot 100.[1]

"In France They Kiss on Main Street"
Single by Joni Mitchell
from the album The Hissing of Summer Lawns
B-side"The Boho Dance"
Released1976
Length3:19
LabelAsylum
Songwriter(s)Joni Mitchell
Producer(s)Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell singles chronology
"Carey (live)"
(1974)		 "In France They Kiss on Main Street"
(1976)		 "Coyote"
(1977)

Background

The song tells a story of coming-of-age in the 1950s. It features David Crosby, Graham Nash, and James Taylor on backing vocals, and Jeff "Skunk" Baxter on guitar.

Personnel

Personnel taken from Joni Mitchell's website.[2]

Charts
Chart performance for "In France They Kiss on Main Street"
Chart (1976) Peak
position
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[3] 19
Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[4] 33
US Billboard Hot 100[1] 66
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[5] 32
  • The song is played in DAEGAD tuning with a capo on the second fret.[6]

References
  1. "Joni Mitchell Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  2. "Joni Mitchell – The Hissing of Summer Lawns". jonimitchell.com. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  3. "Top RPM Singles: Issue 4102a." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  4. "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 4108." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  5. "Joni Mitchell Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  6. "Joni Mitchell - in France They Kiss on Main Street - transcription".
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