you might want two watch again...Paul does not appear to be singing live in several places. Notice how his voice does not trail away during the opening number when he steps away from the mic? This could also mean they re recorded several vocals in post production too so I could be wrong
@@kskisser The person who posted this stated that it is footage from a live show but the vocals are from a different show. Its dubbed over but its THEM singing and its THEM live on a stage.
@@SndyOr Regardless it is still lip synching and a ripoff to fans. They should have retired years ago and fans should be aware that much of the show has pre recorded vocals.
I saw KISS for Alive I as an opening act for Black Sabbath on their Technical Ecstasy tour and the crowd wanted Sabbath but couldn't turn loose of KISS it was truly amazing and if you were too young to go, then you are too young to know. These original 4 guys shook up the Rock-n-Roll world. They weren't just a fire show. They could jam.
I agree totally!!! The stage show and craziness took away from the real talent and ability the original lineup had!!! I think Peter and Ace were amazing and fantastic and Paul and Gene, even though they take every single chance to bash Peter and Ace, ridiculous!!! Still, original lineup are underrated and underappreciated!!!
That was the black sabbath Sabotage tour. Close though..... I wasn't even around then so I'm not giving u shit for getting a tour 2 years apart mixed up hahahaha
I've been a Kiss fan for about 40 years. While they are not on the level of Zepplin, Aerosmith etc.. and lots of bands from the 70's. You can't deny nobody matches Kiss's energy and stage presence. They give you what they set out to do. The best show of your life!
This is the era when KISS was in their prime. What a time to be alive! I was 12 years old and KISS was my favorite band. It was such an exciting time. Me and my best friend would fantasize about being in the band. I was Peter Criss and he was Paul Stanley. Music back then was pure and raw.
Back then we had the record and daydreamed about the show and waited for them to come to town. Now you just push some buttons and here you are. Soo much more exciting then.
The greatest live album album ever recorded! My childhood right here in these songs! To actually see them in perfect sync and great footage is almost a religious experience!! this is amazing!!
In 1977 we were obsessed with KISS and I joined the KISS ARMY at 12. When they came to NZ in 1980 we nearly lost our minds. First big concert of my life, I was 14 and I was just stunned, amazed and had the greatest night. This line up was the best with Ace and Peter .
Same. Had all the albums. My school books were covered in the KISS logo. I used to draw all their faces all the time. I was 13 in 79 and on my birthday my mother made me a Kiss logo cake. I once counted 124 pictures and posters on my wall of Kiss. There was nothing else allowed except for Kristy McNichol. She was cute. Alive II was my favorite album.
This is prime Kiss, no doubt about it. They sound awesome here. They were my first concert, I was 12, 1981. I will never, ever forget the solo Ace did with those colored lights shining on him and the smoke billowing out of his Les Paul. Love you Ace
I saw them on the Dynasty tour. 1979. Long Island Coliseum. Judas Priest opened the show. We snuck in the back right behind and above Peter. Saw everything he played. I completely lost my 13 year old mind. Now, at 57, I can still remember it like it was yesterday.
Dynasty Tour which was here 1980 when I was 10&John Cougar opened. Was my last year of Trick or Treating too as Ace Frehley. Seen them about dozen times now&as much as I loved them/earlier shows. Hot in the Shade Tour still stands out as one their heaviest&best.
00:15 Detroit rock city 04:06 Take me 07:14 Ladies room 10:19 Makin' Love 13:31 I want you 18:06 Cold gin 21:11 Ace solo - Ace Frehley 24:00 Do you love me 27:37 God of thunder 30:55 Peter drum solo 33:28 God of thunder end 34:28 Rock and Roll all nite 38:52 Beth 41:15 Shout it out loud
I saw KISS at McNichols arena in 1977 for KISS Alive II. These original four guys kicked ass. Truthfully never gave a Rat's Ass when them after Ace and Peter were gone.
Ah come on I love Ace but it must have been a nightmare working with two sloppy guys in an operation that got this big. Paul's questionable and Gene a massive asshole but they did keep the thing going
Agreed with comments here: This is the quintessential KISS. They were a very tight and talented band. Their makeup and stage theatrics were something that people either "got" or simply did not "get it". If they didn't "get it" they dismissed the band as not being talented musicians. But they were very talented. Those of us who "got it" with KISS understood that the makeup, stage theatrics etc were all part of an entire package. KISS didn't want to just play music. They wanted their fans to be entertained in every possible way. And they made sure it was high energy. This video is great. Such a great entertaining band.
Saw them live on Jan. 9, 1975 at the Commadore Ballroom on Granville in Vancouver. It was their "Hotter than Hell" tour. Sat with Chief Dan George and we were both sure we lost some hearing that night lol. It was so loud.
This is what made them legendary. Totally at their best! Individual style cannot be duplicated. Parts can be played by a good player but it's not this.
I see why you say that, but you can't sell short Paul's signature folk-influenced "KISS chord" rhythm parts, and Gene's bouncy, growling bass tone. You need all 3 to truly have the full sound.
I agree greatest Album ever released but it can't be duplicated . They were young Hungry and had a lot to prove and they did just that . THE HOTTEST BAND IN THE WORLD.. K I S S.
This live video recording, without any alleged studio overdubs, sounds as good, electric, and full on rock-'n'-roll as Alive I and Alive II!! Don't listen to everything you read! Playing live defines a band and Kiss have defined themselves infinitely!! You drive them wild, they drive you CRAZY!!
I love the Rock n Roll Circus when it comes to town! Gene the flame thrower and blood spitter. Ace the Space Cadet. Paul the Lover and Peter the Catman! They were hot back then. I got my chance to see them on their 96 Reunion Tour. And they knew how to put on a show and party! It was like being in a time warp. It felt like the late Seventies when people just wanted to party all night in clubs. Thanks for posting!
Me too sadly missed kiss at the end of their Alive concert extended tour ....which started for Dressed to Kill Lp & was still going on 2 lps later after Destroyer was released.... Meanwhile 1 year & 4 months later another 2 LP's done & they are starting the greatest rock tour ever " Love Gun" which tore through Canada & did some American shows.... Sad I missed Alive at the end but saw Love Gun at the beginning.
1976 costumes...just before 1977 ones came in for Alive 2. This is the Japan tour just before they let loose on the states...brilliant, raw hard rock at it's best!!!!!
Been to literally hundreds of concerts. I would gladly give up 95% of those shows. To have been able to have seen this tour. The reunion was the closest I came. THIS IS KISS. At their absolute best.
I can remember when I was a member of the KISS Army. My bedroom walls were plastered with KISS posters. This brings back a lot of good memories for sure.
This was awesome. Live at the Budokan in 1977 or 78. I first and only time I saw Kiss in 2019, End of the Road Tour. Only wished I had seen them in their hay days. I hope there are many more uploads will come out soon during their prime. I was 14 when I got their first album, Dressed to Kill, and it is on the Blue Casablanca label and I still have it . A rare record. Most of the Casablanca labels are tan. Now, I'm in my 60's and I still listen to them. Thanks for the Rockin' memories.
I would like to see half the people on here hating trying to be on that stage every night wearing that gear Gene wears at any of your ages. Especially in your 70s! Huge respect! Most of us will be gone before we hit 70 and hes still rocking his ass off!
Wow! Thank you for posting this. This brings me waaaaay back. I had no idea that this even existed. This is the KISS that I grew to embrace and cherish. Sadly, I have no use for "the band" now. But this is when they were heroes!
first concert . 7th grade texas 1979 only kiss albums i had were alive 1 and 2. There was a pro shot concert that was on early HBO i remember it was was our first live look at kiss back then. just fueled the fire.
Reposting from Spaventacorvi's original post, who was gracious enough to give us the songs' time sequencing: 00:15 Detroit rock city 04:06 Take me 07:14 Ladies room 10:19 Makin' Love 13:31 I want you 18:06 Cold gin 21:11 Ace solo - Ace Frehley lead guitaaaaar!!! 24:00 Do you love me 27:37 God of thunder 30:55 Peter drum solo 33:28 God of thunder end 34:28 Rock and Roll all nite 38:52 Beth 41:15 Shout it out loud
All the budokan shows on this tour were recorded by Eddie Kramer for a live album that was scrapped. The name of the album was supposed to be titled "Rock & Roll Party In Tokyo". In many circles, it is considered to be the Alive 2 that never came out.
I was there in la for 2 of the 3 nights at the forum for"alive 2" however they were wearing the love gun costumes and opened with stole your love all 3 shows ,i think this recording in Japan is alive 2 ,also recorded a TV show segment called" hype and glory" same 3 nights btw gene set his hair on fire 2and night trying to get a really big fireball for the TV show
@@norms3913 Parts of it were except for Beth, which was recorded at the 7:30 pm show of the two Budokan sets. You're watching the 4:30pm show (with audio from 7:30).
Saw them at the Philly Spectrum doing that tour, they were great. '77 or '78. I've met Ace a couple times, walked the streets of East Village NYC with him while drinking beers and a couple years later he was at The Whisky in LA when my band played there with Zakk Wylde. But KISS was great. One fun band for sure and always loved Aces playing.
U from Philly too born and raised I was born in 77 so I never got to see them obviously but u must have had a blast at the good ole Philadelphia spectrum my first concert was Jimmy page outrider tour at the spectrum
@@bigdaddydaddy3203 yes I also saw the Alice Cooper Killer Show at the Spectrum Jan '72, his Billion Dollar Babies show in March '73, Welcome to my Nightmare show in '75, all at the Spectrum. That venue used to be a crazy place way back then! Alcohol wasn't sold there so all the kids would show up shit faced and stoned. Fights, drugs in the bathrooms. There was a stabbing there. Drunk people on the second tier barfing on the people down below. It could a nut house in the 70's!
@@patguarniero9211 never said he lived in Manhattan but there's no doubt I was with him the in east village walking down 1st Ave. When you're with Ace, you kinda know it lol. I'm talking '89/'90
Took Peter Criss on my Shrimp Boat in 79 He had a dream of being a commercial fisherman after 2 days of sun and hard work he changed his mind very cool dude
my high school rented a bus in 1979 and for $25 as many of us as would fit on the bus I believe about 50, got a round trip ride and a ticket to see Kiss in Duluth MN. That was a amazing show.
Saw them in 79 in Providence RI at the Civic Center. Was 11 years old. Sat in the 4th row. Best 9 bucks ever spent. Got a pick from Paul Stanley. Started my interest in rock guitar. Wasn’t even about Ace but Paul’s persona and command of the crowd. Been playing ever since. Walked into the arena with house lights on before the show and Bob Seger Hollywood Nights was playing over the P A system and the smell of pot was unreal. I knew right away what the smell was and was like oh ya I can get into this scene!!
Although huge THANKS for sharing this awesome show, there is no video nor 80 foot screen tv that can capture the energy that the live show provided. The pure power was astounding. They were downright scary!!! I WAS THERE! My "lost virginity to" 1st show. I also had the "misprint" Alive 2 album. Take Me, Hooligan, and Do You Love Me were listed on that album. Hearing Take Me here is SOOO cool!
Now THIS is the KISS I fell in love with! This was the first rock concert I ever attended, the Rock And Roll Over tour, Feb. 1, 1977, in Milwaukee. They didn't have the large, lighted stairs then, and Peter is also missing the two, large leopards that flanked his drum kit, but he's still using the white, textured, Pearl, concert tom kit, which was always my favorite. Great to see KISS in their prime again!
Joey P I believe the first 5 Kiss albums were all classics. Just my opinion. Take care and peace. That duel guitar solo in "Detoit Rock City" is still one of my favorite Kiss solos. There are probably better ones, but that one has always stuck out to me and I never fail to play the "Air Guitar" whenever that comes on.
I would say the first 6 studio albums "(Love Gun" was their last studio album where all four played), of course Alive! and Ailve II... but I agree on "Detroit Rock City"
@@JeffKopis “Alive!” was a great album, but it wasn’t a studio album per se. “Sweet Pain” and “Great Expectations” ruined Destroyer for me. I think “Love Gun” was better than “Destroyer” but in my opinion there’s not one bad song on RARO and it’s recorded better except the drums sounded weak. If RARO was recorded like “Dressed to Kill” that would be the ultimate album.
All the KISS haters, if you haven't listen to ALive I & II you don't know anything about KISS. It was the greatest Live performance on earth. Can't say the same at the new KISS. Gene and Paul should look at this and understand why fans miss the real KISS. There are no replacements for the Cat Man and Space Ace. Never!
@Shawn- Bubble still intact. I've always known alot the tracks were dubbed except for Peter who had the only live tracks on the album. Regardless of the over dubs, it still captures the "live sound" and everyone followed with the formula in the 70's after KISS. Eddie Kramer produced the ultimate KISS sound which was used in Rock n Roll Over, for me it's the only studio album with the true KISS sound. Tracks were recorded live on a sound stage, except for Peter recording off stage somewhere, and the rest dubbed for the final mix in the studio, just like Alive.
Michael Kelly There's an Eddie Kramer video somewhere on youtube. He says that apart from the drums everything from Alive! was re-recorded in the studio. Same for Alive II. Also Alive III is not much live. Most of it was recorded during soundchecks.
One of the best bands ever. Lots of toe tapping rock songs, entertaining, longevity, huge record sales, world wide fans,… Beatles Stones U2 AC/DC KISS I’m sure there are more but those come to mind as greats.
Next night... I still cannot believe how fresh this still sounds. Not so much going on flame- or fireworkswise, but great energy from the band. Still YOUNG ;) Everybody firing on 8 cylinders. Great work from ACE :) and everybody else. COLD GIN has never sounded better - down and really dirty! !!! And I´ve listened to it 12344559876876 times ;) Paul violinin´´ . Gene almost growlin´, Pete doin´ his stuff at endlessssss drum-kit and ACE the space... Killin´it in a positive way ;) IT`S FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow! 13 years old, waiting for the TV to boradcast the concert with friends all holding tenni srackets playing along! Thank you for taking me down to "memory Lane"...sigh! What an era!
@@revwillyg6450so what there's always gonna be better musicians, that's not important. People are always looking at things from the wrong way. I'll bet your one of those types that says that band sold millions of albums so they're good. Justin Bieber sells millions, that doesn't make a band good.
This is the real Kiss, the real Kiss sound. This is the lineup that took him to superstardom the four main pieces of the puzzle.
Took whom exactly to Superstardom? ALL 4 of them became stars lol!
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Fucn Right, no Fake Aces & shit...ijs !!
Is that a bass fill while Gene has both hands in the air at 0:43?
This is the Kiss I want to remember and cherish.
1977 was absolutely the best KISS ever!!
Right on they kicked ass.
This was a great time in music when rock & roll was real with no auto voice correction, live music!
you might want two watch again...Paul does not appear to be singing live in several places. Notice how his voice does not trail away during the opening number when he steps away from the mic? This could also mean they re recorded several vocals in post production too so I could be wrong
@@kskisser The person who posted this stated that it is footage from a live show but the vocals are from a different show. Its dubbed over but its THEM singing and its THEM live on a stage.
@@SndyOr Regardless it is still lip synching and a ripoff to fans. They should have retired years ago and fans should be aware that much of the show has pre recorded vocals.
@@kskisser But THIS show has no pre recorded vocals, as the earlier post attempted to make clear.
I saw KISS for Alive I as an opening act for Black Sabbath on their Technical Ecstasy tour and the crowd wanted Sabbath but couldn't turn loose of KISS it was truly amazing and if you were too young to go, then you are too young to know. These original 4 guys shook up the Rock-n-Roll world. They weren't just a fire show. They could jam.
I agree totally!!! The stage show and craziness took away from the real talent and ability the original lineup had!!! I think Peter and Ace were amazing and fantastic and Paul and Gene, even though they take every single chance to bash Peter and Ace, ridiculous!!! Still, original lineup are underrated and underappreciated!!!
That was the black sabbath Sabotage tour. Close though..... I wasn't even around then so I'm not giving u shit for getting a tour 2 years apart mixed up hahahaha
This is the Golden era of KISS when Paul Stanley wouldn't spend 7 minutes talking between songs.
I think it's just time to 'rest' the throat
The best era no drama no fighting
Oh they were at war with each other over contract perks. That legal BS.
I've been a Kiss fan for about 40 years. While they are not on the level of Zepplin, Aerosmith etc.. and lots of bands from the 70's. You can't deny nobody matches Kiss's energy and stage presence. They give you what they set out to do. The best show of your life!
They’re better than Aerosmith.
46 years..omg....The time has gone by so fast that it aint fair..why cant we all stay young and be at our best!
I have heard these songs a million times but to see them in this era , live is great
And with "Dynasty" KISS died...
It was great.
I agree, Dynasty sucked ass!!! Peter and Ace were like what is this disco bullshit!!! Team Peter and Ace always
This is the era when KISS was in their prime. What a time to be alive! I was 12 years old and KISS was my favorite band. It was such an exciting time. Me and my best friend would fantasize about being in the band. I was Peter Criss and he was Paul Stanley. Music back then was pure and raw.
WOW! I cannot even count the number of times I listened to this album over the years. So awesome to see the actual live footage!
Right before changing over to Love Gun costumes... rock and roll over era maybe. 2023 and this still rules. Thanks for the memories.
This the Real Kiss i rember growing up with and seeing so many times..One of the best bands of the 70s..We all miss Ace & Pete
I miss the 70s period
@@ronstille7924 Me too
I spent many days listening to Alive 2 in my living room. Playing air guitar and wishing I was there.
Me to I still do and I'm 54 now😂😂😂😂😂
Back then we had the record and daydreamed about the show and waited for them to come to town. Now you just push some buttons and here you are. Soo much more exciting then.
The greatest live album album ever recorded! My childhood right here in these songs! To actually see them in perfect sync and great footage is almost a religious experience!! this is amazing!!
Agreed, they practically invented the live album for any other band!!!
No..that would be the KISS Alive album....this is Alive II (2) - Good but not even close to the 1st Alive album which is one of best ever in music.
I agree with you 😎
In 1977 we were obsessed with KISS and I joined the KISS ARMY at 12. When they came to NZ in 1980 we nearly lost our minds. First big concert of my life, I was 14 and I was just stunned, amazed and had the greatest night. This line up was the best with Ace and Peter .
Same. Had all the albums. My school books were covered in the KISS logo. I used to draw all their faces all the time. I was 13 in 79 and on my birthday my mother made me a Kiss logo cake. I once counted 124 pictures and posters on my wall of Kiss. There was nothing else allowed except for Kristy McNichol. She was cute. Alive II was my favorite album.
There is only one lineup, and that's with my boys Peter and Ace, no other bullshit or impostors will change our minds!!! Team Peter and Ace always
I do miss those colossal drum sets of the 70's and 80's
Crazy how much this means to us & some people have never even heard of this. Cant imagine music without KISS
word... lifetime fan at 56yo!
I wish I gave Kiss a chance years and ago
I’m 72 seen them live in the 70s five times. And their reunion tour. Still rocking to these guys. Absolutely great
I was in elementary school, and this was everything to me.
At 60. I'm still here.! Since 75.! But this is the best.!
No doubt THIS is KISS at their best! I love several eras of kiss but this era can't be beat
Then 1978 with the ill-fated solo albums.
this is the ONLY era....😎
75 thru 77 my fave years.! But they could never do me wrong.! I love all eras but the last one. But I still saw the scabs 3 times.😢
@@stevenattias1803Ace Frehley's solo record ruled.
@mr.brenman2132 yeah and Paul did a great album, too. It still killed them and pretty much Casablanca records.
I bought my first KISS album when I was ten years old. I just turned 50. A fan for life. Great video...
Thank you for uploading this. I still hate all the people who don`t love this!
This is prime Kiss, no doubt about it. They sound awesome here.
They were my first concert, I was 12, 1981. I will never, ever forget the solo Ace did with those colored lights shining on him and the smoke billowing out of his Les Paul. Love you Ace
Saw them in 79 Dynasty Tour..
No doubt, this was the highlight of the originals, Stanley’s voice was maybe the best rock vocalist, these songs even have a groove to them , amazing
And my first in Aug 76 at Anaheim Stadium!!
I saw them on the Dynasty tour. 1979. Long Island Coliseum. Judas Priest opened the show. We snuck in the back right behind and above Peter. Saw everything he played. I completely lost my 13 year old mind. Now, at 57, I can still remember it like it was yesterday.
Dynasty Tour which was here 1980 when I was 10&John Cougar opened. Was my last year of Trick or Treating too as Ace Frehley. Seen them about dozen times now&as much as I loved them/earlier shows. Hot in the Shade Tour still stands out as one their heaviest&best.
My favorite band . I was like so young listening to them at like 5 . 54 still rockn n rollin
THAT's the KISS I remember. They were at the height of their game and had energy, chops, and attitude. Great video!
Man, they are slamming. Everyone sounds great ,they're so tight. They're in top form!
Better words were never spoken
Whats even more amazing in this year of concerts ACDC were the opening act a few times. What an incredible double.
Yea....and Gene propbably claims he made them famous
Heck Rush even opened for them
ACDC and Rush are way better than KISS
Not bad, both ACDC and Rush were big fans of Kiss
Everyone has opened for Kiss
Best era by far...so much energy...wish I saw them in that era
00:15 Detroit rock city
04:06 Take me
07:14 Ladies room
10:19 Makin' Love
13:31 I want you
18:06 Cold gin
21:11 Ace solo - Ace Frehley
24:00 Do you love me
27:37 God of thunder
30:55 Peter drum solo
33:28 God of thunder end
34:28 Rock and Roll all nite
38:52 Beth
41:15 Shout it out loud
Like I said, missing king of the night time world
No"Calling Dr Love", but that's okay.
@@martinreintal6069less “gene” songs the better. Haha
Black Diamond is their best song 🎵 ever!!!! Peter and Ace as always shined like a mother fucker!!!!!!
I saw KISS at McNichols arena in 1977 for KISS Alive II. These original four guys kicked ass. Truthfully never gave a Rat's Ass when them after Ace and Peter were gone.
I agree totally!!! Peter and Ace were amazing and fantastic and underrated and underappreciated!!! Team Peter and Ace always 👍
@@kevinchandler179 I Agree
I' m ok with you Jeff
I blame Paul Thtanley and his bullshit backstabbing diva personality for their departure.
Ah come on I love Ace but it must have been a nightmare working with two sloppy guys in an operation that got this big. Paul's questionable and Gene a massive asshole but they did keep the thing going
I first saw them in 1978 on the Alive 2 tour I was so excited to see them in person ! 15 years old at the time, They were like Gods to me ....
Ditto, I was 10 years old when my sister took me to see them at the Mecca Arena in Milwaukee. They were bigger than life to me.
Finally saw them on the Reunion Tour.The boys saved my life.
The amount of work these guys must have put into the choreography of the show was immense. Love this
At their best!
What year was this concert?
77
@@user-gi6gy1om1e thank you!
When it comes to that, Sean Delaney is an unsung hero.
My first show,
Kiss and AC/DC
Does it get any better than that?
Cool.
Agreed with comments here: This is the quintessential KISS. They were a very tight and talented band. Their makeup and stage theatrics were something that people either "got" or simply did not "get it". If they didn't "get it" they dismissed the band as not being talented musicians. But they were very talented. Those of us who "got it" with KISS understood that the makeup, stage theatrics etc were all part of an entire package. KISS didn't want to just play music. They wanted their fans to be entertained in every possible way. And they made sure it was high energy. This video is great. Such a great entertaining band.
This is; What it was all about
and
why as a kid; loved them so long ago...
Saw them live on Jan. 9, 1975 at the Commadore Ballroom on Granville in Vancouver. It was their "Hotter than Hell" tour. Sat with Chief Dan George and we were both sure we lost some hearing that night lol. It was so loud.
Nice😊
Sweet
You saw Kiss in '75 at the Commodore with Chief Dan George?! Heavy!!!
What did Chief Dan think of the freak rockers?
Did you also visit the Cecil, the Marble Arch, or the Orange #5 that night? 😜 Favorite haunts of mine in the '90s.
This is what made them legendary. Totally at their best! Individual style cannot be duplicated. Parts can be played by a good player but it's not this.
Ace will always be the "Sound" of KISS
I see why you say that, but you can't sell short Paul's signature folk-influenced "KISS chord" rhythm parts, and Gene's bouncy, growling bass tone. You need all 3 to truly have the full sound.
100% Ace all the way....!
YES
Half right, Peter Criss and Ace together were the real heart and soul and talent of the original lineup!!! Catman was frickin amazing
@@kevinchandler179Yes, Peter was certainly underrated
Absolutely ultimate KISS performance!!! This rules!!
I agree greatest Album ever released but it can't be duplicated . They were young Hungry and had a lot to prove and they did just that . THE HOTTEST BAND IN THE WORLD.. K I S S.
This live video recording, without any alleged studio overdubs, sounds as good, electric, and full on rock-'n'-roll as Alive I and Alive II!! Don't listen to everything you read! Playing live defines a band and Kiss have defined themselves infinitely!! You drive them wild, they drive you CRAZY!!
Audio and video are from 2 different set actually. Anyway 🔥🔥🔥
I love the Rock n Roll Circus when it comes to town! Gene the flame thrower and blood spitter. Ace the Space Cadet. Paul the Lover and Peter the Catman! They were hot back then.
I got my chance to see them on their 96 Reunion Tour. And they knew how to put on a show and party! It was like being in a time warp. It felt like the late Seventies when people just wanted to party all night in clubs.
Thanks for posting!
Me too.reunion tour awsome show.
Cool era. Love Gun Stage, Destroyer Costumes, Rock and Roll over tour. They released three albums in two years! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯
No doubt, this is them at their best.
You realize it s a fake live album and performance right?
You can feel the crowd sound is fake. Multiple audio layer.
It was all downhill from here. Gene and Paul made Ace and Peter too rich, too fast.
@@acecometyup but it’s still bad ass
@@acecometstill a cool album
Kiss was my first concert, they blew me away, they still freaking rock!!
Me too sadly missed kiss at the end of their Alive concert extended tour ....which started for Dressed to Kill Lp & was still going on 2 lps later after Destroyer was released....
Meanwhile 1 year & 4 months later another 2 LP's done & they are starting the greatest rock tour ever " Love Gun" which tore through Canada & did some American shows....
Sad I missed Alive at the end but saw Love Gun at the beginning.
I saw them in 1977 at the Richfield Coliseum - KISS LOVES YOU CLEVELAND!
I was right when I was 3. I still love 70s just as much at 51
1976 costumes...just before 1977 ones came in for Alive 2. This is the Japan tour just before they let loose on the states...brilliant, raw hard rock at it's best!!!!!
KISS on top of the world for real! NO one else was doing this music and type of shows then, but KISS. Pay attention kids this is KISS!
Been to literally hundreds of concerts. I would gladly give up 95% of those shows. To have been able to have seen this tour. The reunion was the closest I came. THIS IS KISS. At their absolute best.
Kiss forever, my flaming youth
Paul Stanley gave us everything he had with his voice for half a century. Thank you, Sir.
And, everything he had, didn't amount to shit vocals compared to the Catman!!!!
@@kevinchandler179 They both sounded great in their peak era. It's what made the band an unstoppable force.
This might be the best live thing I have seen!!! THIS is KISS!!!
i think back vocals were added in post, sorry...
awww way to bring me down....
McFint69 This show is mixed with different audio. The video is from Budokan Japan.
really? looks pretty synced for diff shows. I know for a fact though that the album Alive II was overdubbed a shitload
@@Tommyryeah cuz if this was America the people in the front row wouldn't be sitting down with their arms folded like they are here
I can remember when I was a member of the KISS Army. My bedroom walls were plastered with KISS posters. This brings back a lot of good memories for sure.
This is KISS that I grew up with ... rock on
This isn't lost anything. It's the damn HBO Special from the Rock and Roll Over Tour of Japan.
This was awesome. Live at the Budokan in 1977 or 78. I first and only time I saw Kiss in 2019, End of the Road Tour. Only wished I had seen them in their hay days. I hope there are many more uploads will come out soon during their prime. I was 14 when I got their first album, Dressed to Kill, and it is on the Blue Casablanca label and I still have it . A rare record. Most of the Casablanca labels are tan. Now, I'm in my 60's and I still listen to them. Thanks for the Rockin' memories.
I would like to see half the people on here hating trying to be on that stage every night wearing that gear Gene wears at any of your ages. Especially in your 70s! Huge respect! Most of us will be gone before we hit 70 and hes still rocking his ass off!
Wow! Thank you for posting this. This brings me waaaaay back. I had no idea that this even existed. This is the KISS that I grew to embrace and cherish. Sadly, I have no use for "the band" now. But this is when they were heroes!
I agree 100%!! I'm listening to the concert as I work. The new KISS is for the kids who don't know any better.
110%
Way to support the band you "embraced and cherished" everyone gets old man
This is awesome! Been following KISS since my HS days. Love the Ace solos.
High school I saw them at age 11 Kiss Alive Davenport Iowa 😅
This is KISS The greatest rock band they have now destroyed something special this is them in their prime
Kiddies..
Just understand the time period in which this was happening…
Just the best original four!!
The Band was on FIRE this night! The REAL Kiss sound!
a great time in the band's career....all in top form...Frehley is excellent
"All are Excellent"
Such a shame Ace drank his career away.
first concert . 7th grade texas 1979 only kiss albums i had were alive 1 and 2. There was a pro shot concert that was on early HBO i remember it was was our first live look at kiss back then. just fueled the fire.
Couldn’t imagine what it would be like back then having that many people scream like that night after night😊
Definitely the best era of KISS in my opinion.
wow this is the best sounding kiss concert ever thank you for posting it great job
I loved them when I was 12. I'm not 12 anymore, but it's fun to see the spectacle.
but something about them you loved, just like the rest of us...That doesnt mean they sucked..If they sucked they wouldnt have lasted 50 years
Brings back good memories
Yes it does 1976 New Years Eve going into 77 Greensboro N.C. 13 Year's old!
Bring back a wild night in 1974 with KISS rocking down the house! Place was packed @ Rupp Arena Lexington Ky. 🎉
Reposting from Spaventacorvi's original post, who was gracious enough to give us the songs' time sequencing:
00:15 Detroit rock city 04:06 Take me 07:14 Ladies room 10:19 Makin' Love 13:31 I want you 18:06 Cold gin 21:11 Ace solo - Ace Frehley lead guitaaaaar!!! 24:00 Do you love me 27:37 God of thunder 30:55 Peter drum solo 33:28 God of thunder end 34:28 Rock and Roll all nite 38:52 Beth 41:15 Shout it out loud
Thank you, I don't even like watching the extended videos anymore if they don't have time stamps LOL
All the budokan shows on this tour were recorded by Eddie Kramer for a live album that was scrapped. The name of the album was supposed to be titled "Rock & Roll Party In Tokyo". In many circles, it is considered to be the Alive 2 that never came out.
The alive 2 was recorded in Los Angeles
I was there in la for 2 of the 3 nights at the forum for"alive 2" however they were wearing the love gun costumes and opened with stole your love all 3 shows ,i think this recording in Japan is alive 2 ,also recorded a TV show segment called" hype and glory" same 3 nights btw gene set his hair on fire 2and night trying to get a really big fireball for the TV show
@@norms3913 Parts of it were except for Beth, which was recorded at the 7:30 pm show of the two Budokan sets. You're watching the 4:30pm show (with audio from 7:30).
I saw KISS in Roanoke VA civic center 1979.Best show ever.
...I just found my favorite Kiss performance.
Kiss Rules!!! THE HOTTEST BAND IN THE WORLD!! Fantastics!!
Saw them at the Philly Spectrum doing that tour, they were great. '77 or '78. I've met Ace a couple times, walked the streets of East Village NYC with him while drinking beers and a couple years later he was at The Whisky in LA when my band played there with Zakk Wylde. But KISS was great. One fun band for sure and always loved Aces playing.
U from Philly too born and raised I was born in 77 so I never got to see them obviously but u must have had a blast at the good ole Philadelphia spectrum my first concert was Jimmy page outrider tour at the spectrum
@@bigdaddydaddy3203 yes I also saw the Alice Cooper Killer Show at the Spectrum Jan '72, his Billion Dollar Babies show in March '73, Welcome to my Nightmare show in '75, all at the Spectrum. That venue used to be a crazy place way back then! Alcohol wasn't sold there so all the kids would show up shit faced and stoned. Fights, drugs in the bathrooms. There was a stabbing there. Drunk people on the second tier barfing on the people down below. It could a nut house in the 70's!
Ace never lived in manhattan; never hung out in the village. In fact lived in Westchester County in 77 78 and then moved to Greenwich
@@patguarniero9211 never said he lived in Manhattan but there's no doubt I was with him the in east village walking down 1st Ave. When you're with Ace, you kinda know it lol. I'm talking '89/'90
Took Peter Criss on my Shrimp Boat in 79 He had a dream of being a commercial fisherman after 2 days of sun and hard work he changed his mind very cool dude
No one came close to their popularity at this point. They were at the top of their game.
Drrockmarcellus thank u for sharing. This is KISS then. Not PISS today. God bless Peter & Ace.
The pinnacle of rock n roll
i think this is the best clip of KISS there is on youtube...surely it is!
my high school rented a bus in 1979 and for $25 as many of us as would fit on the bus I believe about 50, got a round trip ride and a ticket to see Kiss in Duluth MN. That was a amazing show.
Saw them in 79 in Providence RI at the Civic Center. Was 11 years old. Sat in the 4th row. Best 9 bucks ever spent. Got a pick from Paul Stanley. Started my interest in rock guitar. Wasn’t even about Ace but Paul’s persona and command of the crowd. Been playing ever since. Walked into the arena with house lights on before the show and Bob Seger Hollywood Nights was playing over the P A system and the smell of pot was unreal. I knew right away what the smell was and was like oh ya I can get into this scene!!
This is KISS at their best,with the original lineup!!!
Although huge THANKS for sharing this awesome show, there is no video nor 80 foot screen tv that can capture the energy that the live show provided. The pure power was astounding. They were downright scary!!! I WAS THERE! My "lost virginity to" 1st show. I also had the "misprint" Alive 2 album. Take Me, Hooligan, and Do You Love Me were listed on that album. Hearing Take Me here is SOOO cool!
Now THIS is the KISS I fell in love with! This was the first rock concert I ever attended, the Rock And Roll Over tour, Feb. 1, 1977, in Milwaukee. They didn't have the large, lighted stairs then, and Peter is also missing the two, large leopards that flanked his drum kit, but he's still using the white, textured, Pearl, concert tom kit, which was always my favorite. Great to see KISS in their prime again!
If I swung my arm like Paul on Rock & Roll All Nite,it would just fly off!!
The best sound they ever had on this tour
Overdubbed>>>
This is how I want to remember these fuckin legends, utter quality.
gawd !!! THERE IS NOBODY THAT CAN TOUCH KISS, MAN !!!!
"Rock and Roll Over" was KISS' best album....
Joey P I believe the first 5 Kiss albums were all classics. Just my opinion. Take care and peace. That duel guitar solo in "Detoit Rock City" is still one of my favorite Kiss solos. There are probably better ones, but that one has always stuck out to me and I never fail to play the "Air Guitar" whenever that comes on.
I would say the first 6 studio albums "(Love Gun" was their last studio album where all four played), of course Alive! and Ailve II... but I agree on "Detroit Rock City"
Nah, ALIVE, then Destroyer, then Love Gun.
@@JeffKopis “Alive!” was a great album, but it wasn’t a studio album per se. “Sweet Pain” and “Great Expectations” ruined Destroyer for me. I think “Love Gun” was better than “Destroyer” but in my opinion there’s not one bad song on RARO and it’s recorded better except the drums sounded weak. If RARO was recorded like “Dressed to Kill” that would be the ultimate album.
Got those bass lines sounding good and set right in the mix
All the KISS haters, if you haven't listen to ALive I & II you don't know anything about KISS. It was the greatest Live performance on earth. Can't say the same at the new KISS. Gene and Paul should look at this and understand why fans miss the real KISS. There are no replacements for the Cat Man and Space Ace. Never!
Firstly, they were young ! Not to compare men 25 years and 60 years .
I'm a huge Kiss fan, but hate to burst your bubble !! Alive 1 and 2 were done in the studio !!
@Shawn- Bubble still intact. I've always known alot the tracks were dubbed except for Peter who had the only live tracks on the album. Regardless of the over dubs, it still captures the "live sound" and everyone followed with the formula in the 70's after KISS. Eddie Kramer produced the ultimate KISS sound which was used in Rock n Roll Over, for me it's the only studio album with the true KISS sound. Tracks were recorded live on a sound stage, except for Peter recording off stage somewhere, and the rest dubbed for the final mix in the studio, just like Alive.
shawn fayard Alive 2 was the most heavily dubbed than Alive 1...not sure why, not just leave it alone and leave it in it's raw, natural state>?
Michael Kelly There's an Eddie Kramer video somewhere on youtube. He says that apart from the drums everything from Alive! was re-recorded in the studio. Same for Alive II. Also Alive III is not much live. Most of it was recorded during soundchecks.
One of the best bands ever. Lots of toe tapping rock songs, entertaining, longevity, huge record sales, world wide fans,…
Beatles
Stones
U2
AC/DC
KISS
I’m sure there are more but those come to mind as greats.
Next night... I still cannot believe how fresh this still sounds. Not so much going on flame- or fireworkswise, but great energy from the band. Still YOUNG ;)
Everybody firing on 8 cylinders. Great work from ACE :) and everybody else.
COLD GIN has never sounded better - down and really dirty! !!! And I´ve listened to it 12344559876876 times ;) Paul violinin´´ . Gene almost growlin´, Pete doin´ his stuff at endlessssss drum-kit and ACE the space... Killin´it in a positive way ;)
IT`S FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow! 13 years old, waiting for the TV to boradcast the concert with friends all holding tenni srackets playing along! Thank you for taking me down to "memory Lane"...sigh! What an era!
Yet another INCREDIBLE video of the very best years of KISS. THANK YOU for this …wow….❤
this is ultimate KISS, they were never better than here. Great song after great song.
Ace Frehley on the guitar and Peter Criss on the drums! AMEN,
Amen
Sure, original guys are cool. However every guitar player and drummer after them are way better musicians
@@revwillyg6450so what there's always gonna be better musicians, that's not important. People are always looking at things from the wrong way. I'll bet your one of those types that says that band sold millions of albums so they're good. Justin Bieber sells millions, that doesn't make a band good.
@@revwillyg6450who cares? They are no improvement musically over this version of KISS. Besides, they look ridiculous in Frehley and Criss’ makeup.
@@metalmacabre9991 ok, chief, calm down, it's just a youtube comment section 😂
I saw them in 1977 there hasn’t been a better concert since. 👍
Me too saw them on the Love Gun tour in the summer of 1977.
ACE FUCKING ROCKS
***** ACE Frehley lead guiTAR!
Peter and Ace were amazing and fantastic!!!
He was perfect for that band and a huge reason KISS became so popular and made a name for themselves.
Paul's vocals are incredible
Not anymore they aint lol
Looks like he was lip-syncing.
@@owenkrysler8235 Its a soundboard from the actual show dummy
Yeah cause they retired @@Jungleroomreptiles
Not even close to Peter's, not even a photo finish!!!! Team Peter and Ace always