| "Flirt!" | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Single by Jonathan King | |
| B-side | "Hey Jim!" |
| Released | 1972 |
| Genre | Pop |
| Label | Decca |
| Songwriter(s) | Jonathan King, Michel Delpech, Roland Vincent |
| Producer(s) | Jonathan King |
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