Bob Welch – French Kiss

Description

The songs, with the exception of “Sentimental Lady”, were intended for a projected third album by Welch’s previous band, Paris. However, the group fell apart in 1977 before recording could begin. So instead, Welch used these songs for his debut solo album.

For the most part, French Kiss presents a mix of hard rock guitar, disco-ish rhythms and sweeping strings. The big hits were “Ebony Eyes” and “Sentimental Lady” nd minor hit with “Hot Love, Cold World” The album itself peaked at number 12 in the US and later went platinum. It is Welch’s best-selling album.