Studio Album · No. 1
Kissing to Be Clever Songwriting Credits by Culture Club
Produced by Steve Levine · Engineered by Steve Levine, Gordon Milne
Virgin / Epic
New WaveBlue-Eyed Soul
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 9 of 9 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 9 / 9 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 9 tracks with documented writers, by whether Culture Club carries a lyricist or composer credit.
9 trackswritten by Culture Club
0 tracksoutside writers
Culture Club's roles on this album
Share of the 9 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
9
Tracks
4
Lyricists
1
Producers
1 million
US Copies Sold
1982
Released
Data Insight
Every one of the nine tracks says "Culture Club" and nothing else. It is the cleanest band credit in the catalogue and it holds without a single exception.
The 1982 debut, produced by Steve Levine, which put three singles in the American top ten within a year.
Track Listing & Credits 9 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 9 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Kissing to Be Clever
Who wrote the songs on Kissing to Be Clever?
Culture Club, credited as a band on all nine tracks. The band name means Boy George, Mikey Craig, Roy Hay and Jon Moss.
How high did the singles chart?
"Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" and "Time (Clock of the Heart)" both reached number 2 on the Hot 100 and "I'll Tumble 4 Ya" number 9.
How did it sell?
One million copies shipped in the US, where it was certified platinum.
Who produced it?
Steve Levine, who produced the first four albums.
How high did the album chart?
Number 5 in the UK and number 14 on the Billboard 200.
Who engineered it?
Steve Levine with Gordon Milne assisting.
How long is the album?
33:35 across nine tracks.