On which Iggy Pop song did Kate Pierson collaborate?

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Kate Pierson collaborated with Iggy Pop on the song “Candy.”

“Candy” is a duet released in 1990 from Iggy Pop’s album Brick by Brick. Pierson, best known as a singer and multi-instrumentalist with the B-52’s, provides the contrasting vocal part, giving the track a distinctive blend of Pop’s gritty rock delivery and her brighter, more melodic style.

The song was written by Iggy Pop and produced by Don Was. It became one of Pop’s most commercially successful recordings and reached the United States Top 40, his first and only appearance in that chart’s top 40. It also performed strongly in several other countries.

The collaboration is sometimes confused with Pierson’s work with the B-52’s or with other guest vocalists from alternative rock. “Candy” stands out because it paired Pop’s punk-era reputation with a polished, radio-friendly arrangement and Pierson’s recognizable voice.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026

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