Please correct me but I thought there were no more USA concerts on the tour other than the New Years Eve party in Bangor Maine which is a 2,000 seat theatre.
The first rock concert I ever went to was Kiss at the Richfield Coliseum in Ohio in the dead of winter. Around 76/77. I was visually in awe. Lights, pyrotechnics, blood. I will never EVER forget it.
KISS - MTV Unplugged - I Still Love You. Probably Paul Stanley's finest vocal performance. Kiss in a completely different way than you are used to. You will be blown away.
'Shout it Out Loud' Live at Tiger Stadium in '96 (official music video) is probably the best few minutes of what being at a KISS show is like. This was right when the original four had reunited for several years, and it's just really fun to see the fans in this all wearing the makeup. 'I Still Love You', from MTV Unplugged is possibly Paul's best live vocals, very powerful. And one more: "Rocket Ride', sung by Ace Frehley, plenty of cosmic guitar. This song was actually played by just Peter Criss on the drums, and Ace on all the guitars and bass.
This may be sacrilegious, but MTV Unplugged is my favorite album of theirs. They took it very seriously and didn't want to half ass it by playing only partially acoustic like some bands in the series were doing. I played the hell out of that CD ...like A LOT. My kids are 35 and 33 and they can sing along verbatim primarily because of how much I played THAT CD over and over and over again. To be fair, I owned every album and am a music LOVER so they probably would have anyway 😁
My sister and I finally saw the original 4 in the 90s on a big OG KISS tour. We were disappointed at first, because our seats were off to the side, but realized when they started that we could see back stage! We watched Gene prep his blood in a Dixie cup, and pour it into his mouth before going on stage for his big blood-spitting bass solo. It was AWESOME!!
The first time I saw them was in Providence, Crazy Nights Tour '88. Ted Nugent opened. I still have that ticket stub: $25. You can't even get into the Mystic Aquarium for that price now. 😄
KISS is THE BAND of the '70's. Saw them when I was 18 and my ears had a buzzing inging for 2 days. I was in the nosebleed section. I can't imagine what it would like in the front row.
I've seen them from the back of a closed venue, the middle of an open venue, the pit of both...your ears ring about the same 😁 I'm 53 and I have been to MANY concerts and love music (play it a little too loud in a closed vehicle) so I had my hearing checked a couple of weeks ago. The doctor told me that my hearing is great. He said, you can hear, but you can't listen...what the?? Turns out I have a mild auditory processing disorder so when I say "what?" it's not because I've blown my eardrums like I've thought for years, it's because my brain is going too fast to register what you've just said 😂 So I will continue to blast my music as all the ringing ears over the years apparently didn't do all the harm they said it would 😁
I have seen KISS live 9 times. You REALLY need to react to their LIVE performances. Their performance of “Black Diamond” on the Midnight Special in 1975 is a must see.
Oooff, you got me beat by almost double... I've seen them five times... can't pick a favorite except seeing them at Dodgers Stadium during the Psycho Circus tour with Smashing Pumpkins opening for them dressed as The Beatles on Halloween was pretty cool. Kind of nutty all the crazy acts they had on the field.
I just remembered the paper "Love Gun" that came with the album. And the comic book that was supposed to have their blood in the ink. Wow .these songs always remind me of when I was a kid. My best friend at the time and I would grab any album and crank it up, sing as loud as we could, and dance like no one was watching. They have an album which was peculiar, they tried to do an album that was going to be for their rock opera, like "Tommy" was for The Who. The songs are very different from their regular ones. Most fans seemed to hate it. Wasn't my favorite, but it did show off their versatility. It was "The Elder." I am not necessarily saying do a reaction, I more think you could listen to as a whole. The songs were written to basically flow into each other. One more childhood memory, dont know if you can find it, but the did a movie, "KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park" and it is about as kitchy as one can get, I highly recommend watching it, not to review, but it is so funny. Did you know they did solo albums, but still as KISS, each album showcased that member. The covers were fantastic too. Sorry this so long, that song opened a torrent of memories. Love that you love KISS, to watch you reactions, it's kind of looking at myself as I discovered each song, most of what you do is familiar to me, I get so nostalgic. ❤
The reason to watch Phantom is simply for the acoustic "Beth" done around the hotel pool, it really was a great recording. The movie was kitchie as all hell, but hey as a fan I loved it.
I lost my paper gun decades ago but still have my original vinyl copy of Love Gun purchased right after it was released. I believe Love Gun also came with temporary tattoos also. Still got my original copy of those first KISS comics from the 70s too!
I would like to share a story. One of my best friends went into a coffee shop in San Jose in the 90’s. He saw Ace sitting at a table alone. My friend approached him just to say hi. Ace invited him to sit at his table and they chatted for over an hour. Totally cool guy.
Very different then the time i saw Gene and Shannon at the hard Rock in Vegas, had security blocking a huge section of the restaurant off so no one could get close, they were the only 2 in the whole section.
Well I have to say growing up this was my favorite band and I even seen them sing this song, It was 1977 - KISS - Love Gun Tour and I saw them in The Summit in Houston, Texas. This was my 1st concert and I was 15 years old, I will never forget it.,,,BTW it was the original band members
KISS is a great band to see live. The energy from the fans is so infectious. Their farewell tour was interrupted/delayed by COVID but should resume soon if it hasn't already. If you are unable to catch a show, there are several concert videos from various stages of their career that you can watch. It's still a fun watch. it's also fun to watch the different videos and see how they progressed over the years. KISS never skimped on their shows (once they had money), they are always a full-blown production.
So glad you all appreciate KISS. Love Gun is a great example of all four member's contributions. This is a classic for sure. Ace's riff, Peter's drum solo, the deep baseline Gene strums and the Paul's screeching vocals are a perfect mix. When I saw them in 2000 in Dallas with Aerosmith they did the cannons of fire during Love Gun (outside venue, Smirnoff Arena) and it was so amazing. They had so much energy I couldn't believe it! I was tired before they were, and I was a fan in the crowd. How they did it in their costumes, makeup, high heels and for so long is truly a testament to their musicianship, professionalism, personal shape they are in and commitment to the fans. There will never be another KISS.
My favorite KISS song. Love the Space Ace solo. KISS from the mid 70s is outstanding by the late 70s they started to get a disco sound which pissed alot of hard core KISS fans off.
Highly recommend their appearance on The Midnight Special, April Fools Day 1975, young and hungry, right before the Alive! album became iconic. (Along with Peter Frampton "Frampton comes Alive", the ubiquitous party albums of the late seventies) Three songs, over sixteen minutes, bass and guitar solos, pyrotechnics, and plenty of cowbell!
Kiss was my very 1st live concert at 13 years old and I'm 56 now and still remember that night I had with my best friend painting our faces to go to this concert! Kiss will always be one of the greatest rock bands in history!
Kisses Love Gun Came out in 1977 , Kiss is just one of the great rock bands FORMED in the 70s . And thats how a lot of people feel of the 70s , All day long Baby
@@theodoreritola7641 Im aware of the release of Love Gun, I own the original I bought when I was 8 years old. The point I was making was They were Touring in the 80s so its like a coheadliner with Bonjovi for the reaction. They were and are my favorite band of all time. I have every album, original that was released in the 70s. Great time for music!
I probably commented about this on a previous KISS reaction, but they were my FIRST concert ever, at the age of 9, at the OMNI in Atlanta. Was halfway back from the stage, and over halfway up the side. I *still* felt immense heat from the columns of fire!
I turned 49 in September, and I am a lifelong fan of Kiss. The Love Gun album came out the year I turned 4. Kiss holds the record for the most "gold" status albums of all time. There will never be another one. Hello from northeast Ohio.
KISS was my first concert, November 1979, Seattle Coliseum. Seen them double digit times at this point, and I can honestly say that there is just NO other crowd like a KISS crowd.
You guys just did ooh child recently and Paul Stanly has A solo project called Soul Station. If you want to see the another side of Paul. Its really good
Saw KISS in 77 and AC/DC opened for them. Bon Scott and the boys! A KISS concert was an experience that especially at that time was like no other. They were putting on productions, with the lights, pyro, blood spitting, fire breathing that we hadn't seen before! The energy they put out on stage just amped the crowd up to try and match them. Definitely Influenced me musically!
Hey Jay, one Kiss song I'd definitely suggest would be "God Of Thunder", Specifically the version that they'd played on the "Kiss Symphony" DVD, As it gives you a taste of what their live performances are like
If you ever watch live versions of songs for this channel, you should REALLY watch KISS preforming Love Gun in 1996 under the Brooklyn Bridge. CLASSIC KISS with all the original members!!! You guys should do "live versions of songs you've already heard...Just a thought. Much Love to both of you!!
My parents were so cool about my sister and I loving KISS as kids. My sister had EVERY INCH of her bedroom walls covered with KISS! We were military kids. Dad always promised if they ever came to where we were, he'd take us. As young adults, we found out KISS was coming to our city, and he kept his life-long promise, and paid for our tickets to go. Once at a fundraising kids' carnival, my mom did face painting. She had so many kids painted up like KISS members. The mid-70s were fun for my family.
It is definitely true that you will never forget your first KISS concert. The music, pyro, lights, costumes and Gene spitting blood, while the audience is rocking out the whole time.
I was introduced to kiss when I was in fifth grade and it was this album "Love Gun" and from that day on until now, kiss is my all-time favorite band I've seen them six times
Jay&Amber, love you guys, Ive been a sub for awhile,like and can't wait to get the notifications you guys are on!! I'm a 58 year old disabled veteran that loves music and have seen many of the bands you react too,sad that a lot of them are not around anymore to turn on a new generation, but you two are turning on new people every day to bands that maybe some have not seen or heard, thank you for that and treating those of us that have the chance to relive our childhood and teen years!! I really love how Jay's face lights up when he digs the songs and Amber.... Love when you go into a trace, feeling the songs so deep!! You two make my days brighter!! I'm disabled as I said and on a fixed income or I would be sending you some love, so I have to do it in words.(sorry because you deserve it!) I do have a few bands here that maybe you have covered, but most here you have not and a lot more rabbit holes to go haha. Here are a few suggestions,hope you can check a few out, but I'm still here if you don't! Vandenberg-- Burning Heart Kix-- Don't Close Your Eyes Dokken-- Alone Again Krokus-- Screaming In The Night Gary Wright-- Dream Weaver Slaughter-- Fly To The Angels Dream Theater-- Pull Me Under Green Day-- American Idiot Live-- I Alone The Offspring-- Self Esteem Linkin Park-- crawling Europe-- Rock The Night Like I said, you guys make my days and want to wish both of you and the kids a very happy holiday season and looking forward to more fun with you two, my extended family!!!!! God bless
@@richremaly8418 "Forever" (Remix), reached #8 after it was released 1/5/90. Paul Stanley was the only original member on the track, but its from a Kiss album.
I'm sure Amber will love this song MORE if she hears the version they did with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra of Australia. The horns of the orchestra add a very impressive touch. Another great one off this album is Shock Me with Ace Frehley on lead vocals. Congratulations Jordan on finally getting your axe bass. I'd love to hear you play.
From one member of the KISS Army, the logo was my first tattoo, to another if you want to hear some great Gene Simmons bass then check out the live 1975 (the band is only 2 or 3 years old at that point) performance of Deuce. It is in San Francisco and Gene's bass is so thick and heavy! It's a great sound. Also Ace just rips on the guitar in this performance as well.
Paul Stanley, who sings lead vocals on the song, has claimed in several interviews since its release that it is one of his favorite Kiss songs, offering the opinion that "'Love Gun' is quintessential Kiss, and is probably one of the five signature essential Kiss songs.] Stanley has also said that "The Hunter" section of the Led Zeppelin song "How Many More Times" inspired the lyrics of "Love Gun". Stanley plays bass on the track in addition to singing and playing rhythm guitar. Billboard described it as having a "high energy level" with "power guitar riffs."Cash Box said that it "has cute lyrics, and the army of Kiss admirers should jack it up to respectable chart status." "Love Gun" has been played on every Kiss tour since its release, and has made numerous appearances on Kiss live albums and compilation albums, despite the fact that it peaked at only no. 61 on the Billboard Hot 100.
KISS was my first ever Rock concert you guys! I was in 7th grade. I saw them in a fairly small arena in Wichita Kansas. I couldn't believe it. It was outrageous. I'm not actually the biggest fan but wow, that was mind-blowing for a first concert and even though they were other people pioneering glam rock at the time, and it seemed to be something that wouldn't go over with the kind of environment I was raised in, they were just so over the top that it really worked. And the funny thing is, the next day at school, everybody was asking had anybody been to the KISS concert and it was me and another dude that had been there but I wasn't seated with him or anything I didn't go with him. We turned out to be the only two and so we were like oh brother were you there? And so forth you know it was a great moment. And then everybody started asking us, well what was it like? And mind you this was in that short break right before class starts and the teacher wasn't in there yet. And this is the strangest thing ever. This other guy looked at me and I looked at him and we almost we're reading each other's minds and we both instantaneously jumped up on this table and started rocking out back to back playing air guitar and everybody was yelling and screaming and then the teacher came in and it was all over, laugh. What a funny first Rock Concert Experience. And by the way, you guys always crack me up. And Amber, the more I see you, you've got to be one of the most beautiful women on the planet in this really natural sincere way, and of course J, you are well put together and always on point and I can totally see you as a coaching type. Love it. You guys really are fun.
Guys, guys, guys; with KISS you need to react to the live versions of the songs instead of just the audio. Here, this is a better version ua-cam.com/video/Hp7ORpIJ5i4/v-deo.html
Love Gun was the first album I owned on vinyl. It came out when I was 3 years old. I was playing air guitar on a tennis racquet while standing on my bed that was adorned in Star Wars sheets. I had the Kiss radio, the lunch box (still have it) and a Gene Simmons action figure. My older cousins got me into this band and I still love them. Saw them live for the first time in 2019 and they played this song. AMAZING.
You mentioned those who have seen KISS live. I am proud to say that I have been a fan since 1975. I was seven years old when my big brother bought KISS Alive. I loved listening to Rock stations, and I loved horror. Suddenly here was a band that rocked hard and looked like scary clowns! What more could a seven year old ask for? KISS was the first rock concert I saw. December 14th, 1979 in Huntsville AL. Dynasty Tour. I saw them again January 1983 in Chattanooga, TN. creatures of the Night Tour. Then I saw them in Atlanta, GA in 1996, the reunion tour, when all the original members came back and the make-up returned. Every show was magical! I hope both of you get to see them live. Seeing them live on screen is great, but being there is amazing!
Right in the middle of the Disco era of the mid-late 70's Kiss came out with many rock songs, along with AC/DC. In 1979 Kiss came out with "I was made for lovin' you" Totally cool song.
KISS turned a lot of us onto rock & roll. In 1975, I was 6 years old, rummaging through my uncle's room looking for comic books. Instead, I found the 'KISS Alive' album & was a KISS fan from then on!
From what I understand, Gene Simmons discovered Van Halen playing in a club and signed them soon after. You guys are great at critiquing each song. The best in my opinion. Consider posting a video on the following... Since you have played Skillet once you need to listen to 2 more of their songs.. *Skillet - Hero *Skillet - Whispers in the Dark Another Christian group that hit the mainstream radio back in their day was DC Talk. The band members Toby McKeehan, Michael Tait and Kevin Max eventually took their careers solo and now they are still active as lead singers for The Newsboys, Audio Adrenaline and Toby Mac. They had many hit songs and won many awards. Including in 1998 when their song Colored People won the Dove Award for video of the year. A year after winning the same award for their song Jesus Freak. *DC Talk - Colored People Other great songs to consider "Information Society - What's on your mind "Eva Cassidy - Time after time "Styx - Lady "Styx - Angry young man "Saga - Wind Him Up (the 5:46 version is better than the original music video) "Kansas - Carry on my wayward son
KISS was my first rock concert back in the late 70’s. My brother drove us up to Atlanta from Jax, Fl. (5) hrs. That night Gene Simmons was raised way high on a platform and set off fireworks and burnt the ceiling of the auditorium! Killer memories!
If you really want to fall off your seats...check out KISS-"Beth". Been saying it since you listened to your first KISS song..."Beth"...one of the nicest songs. Violins & orchestra...yes, a KISS song! Song about the drummer missing his wife Beth while the band is constantly on the road. Gotta check it out!
KISS will celebrate their 50 years of being a band next year with their last 50 concerts, so grab those tickets dude! I have seen them live many many times and have loved every time! 😀
When I was in middle school growing up in Okinawa, we used to play this song over and over and over again on the jukebox during lunch in the cafeteria.😁
My favorite KISS song. I saw Paul Stanley as the Phantom in the Toronto run of The Phantom Of the Opera he was outstanding remember he is trained as a classical singer but he could act as well. It was an amazing show.
Great to hear that kiss could be your all time favorite band. My 20 year old son and I were never lucky enough to see the four original members perform together in concert but we have been lucky enough to meet all four original members and get autographs. Back on 2-26-19. I took my then 16 yr old son and his then 17 year old girlfriend, now wife to a show in okc on their end of the road tour. A highlight was when after the concert my son’s wife said that was awesome!
Paul Stanley of Kiss wrote this song and sang lead. He had a ready answer in interviews when asked what it's about: "A love gun is the gun you're born with, that never comes off."
This is my favorite band. I get that look too when I call kiss my favorite band. When I first heard them on their Alive album in 1975 , I started liking them and when I first saw them live in 1976, they became my favorite band. I saw them live 10 times.
So happy to see this! KISS is my favorite band of all time. I've been an enthusiastically devoted fan ever since I first discovered them in 1979 at age 8.
Love this song, along with Beth, I Was Made for Loving You, A World Without Heroes, Dr Love, Deuce, Tears Are Falling, Lick It Up ... they have USDA CHOICE CUTS for you to rock out to.
This is one of my favorite KISS songs. I've seen them 36 times live since 1979. You should do a reaction to the Alive 2 version, that one really kicks ass
Wife here..One of my FAVORITE KISS songs!!!...I Love Bass as well.., All my Galpals thought Paul Stanley was sooo cute back in the day..Will never forget seeing these guys On the "Hot in the Shade Tour"!!!...Sooo fun to see you guys jamming to this classic!!😎🤘
I saw KISS twice in the 80’s during the no makeup phase and even like that KISS put on the best shows I’ve ever seen. You walk out feeling like they are your best buds.
Original 70’s KISS is my favorite band of all time and if I had to pick my favorite song, Love Gun would be it! I saw them for the first time in 1996 on the reunion tour
This song came out long before these 2 kids were born but glad they got the chance to learn about good music they are introducing this to a new generation thank you.
KISS are definitely an iconic band and have influenced many of the 80s bands that y'all have reacted too. They were huge in the 70s and were very much a household name. They were everywhere! Their image and logo were on lunch boxes, iron ons, posters. They even made a made for TV movie "Kiss meets the Phantom of the Park" in 1978. Kiss will definitely go down as part of Americana.
I became a fan at 14 and got to see them live in 98 with all four original members. It was like a dream of fog of smoke and fire with alcohol and weed. It was just fucking amazing.
Once you get a taste of Kiss, there's no turning back. I never thought I was gonna see them live, being a kid in Italy in the Seventies when I first heard them, but for a fortuitous series of events, I was in the States for their reunion tour and I could have died a happy woman the minute they walked on stage. Their music is the soundtrack of my life. You want the best, you got the best, the hottest band in the world KISS! 🤟🏻
I've been listening to these guys since 1975 Alive album. Seen them five times since . With and without their makeup and with and without the original group . . and never fail to deliver. As a fan and a musician, Definitively one of my favorite bands. And if they come within your territory definitively go see them! You will be shook!! Keep up the great work
I have gotten to see Kiss a couple of times they are phenomenal, Kiss is #4 as to my favorite bands cuz to me my number 1 is The Beatles, 2. Led-Zeppelin,and Queen 3.Tied between AC/DC and Pink Floyd. 4 is finally I KISS. 5 is The Doors and Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix as far as the Classic Rock of the 60's and 70's are concerned.
This song becomes an event when they play it live. Seriously. Seeing Kiss in concert is something you'll never forget.
I’ve seen them several times-most recently a few years ago for their final tour. They still put on an amazing performance. This is a gem!
Please correct me but I thought there were no more USA concerts on the tour other than the New Years Eve party in Bangor Maine which is a 2,000 seat theatre.
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@@liamjohnson1014 their home page has all the dates
@@BrokenLady67 that’s my point, they are done in the US.
The first rock concert I ever went to was Kiss at the Richfield Coliseum in Ohio in the dead of winter. Around 76/77. I was visually in awe. Lights, pyrotechnics, blood. I will never EVER forget it.
I saw them years later at the same place for the recording of Alive 3! Awesome show!
They were my first concert as well. May 1983.
I was there!! What a memory!
My first ever concert in Atlanta, 1974...
My First as well .. Memphis 1977
KISS is unique! There will never be another group like them!
The famous New York skyscraper photo/poster of the band posing on top, would look cool in Jay and Amber's room. 🏙
Agreed 👍
KISS - MTV Unplugged - I Still Love You. Probably Paul Stanley's finest vocal performance. Kiss in a completely different way than you are used to. You will be blown away.
'Shout it Out Loud' Live at Tiger Stadium in '96 (official music video) is probably the best few minutes of what being at a KISS show is like. This was right when the original four had reunited for several years, and it's just really fun to see the fans in this all wearing the makeup.
'I Still Love You', from MTV Unplugged is possibly Paul's best live vocals, very powerful.
And one more: "Rocket Ride', sung by Ace Frehley, plenty of cosmic guitar. This song was actually played by just Peter Criss on the drums, and Ace on all the guitars and bass.
I saw 5 shows on that tour. It was awesome even though I didn't get to see them in the 70's.
I was at the same show in Detroit. Five rows away from the first base line. I was 16 and it was the last concert that I saw at old Tigers Stadium.
I agree 💯
This may be sacrilegious, but MTV Unplugged is my favorite album of theirs. They took it very seriously and didn't want to half ass it by playing only partially acoustic like some bands in the series were doing. I played the hell out of that CD ...like A LOT. My kids are 35 and 33 and they can sing along verbatim primarily because of how much I played THAT CD over and over and over again. To be fair, I owned every album and am a music LOVER so they probably would have anyway 😁
My sister and I finally saw the original 4 in the 90s on a big OG KISS tour. We were disappointed at first, because our seats were off to the side, but realized when they started that we could see back stage! We watched Gene prep his blood in a Dixie cup, and pour it into his mouth before going on stage for his big blood-spitting bass solo. It was AWESOME!!
I'm 63. I cut my lead electric guitar playing on KISS Live album way back in the day! Still feel like a teen when I listen to them!!!!!
I grew up listening to KISS thanks to an older sister. My first concert at 16 was KISS in 85- Queensryche opened
Animalize tour. It was the first time i saw them at 17. December 1984.
Saw them on this tour in December 1984 in Louisville, KY. Although it was my first Kiss concert, Queensryche was very, very, very good.
The first time I saw them was in Providence, Crazy Nights Tour '88. Ted Nugent opened. I still have that ticket stub: $25.
You can't even get into the Mystic Aquarium for that price now. 😄
I'm glad that I got to see KISS, with the original members, on the "Farewell" tour, in 2000.
KISS is THE BAND of the '70's. Saw them when I was 18 and my ears had a buzzing
inging for 2 days. I was in the nosebleed section. I can't imagine what it would like in the front row.
I've seen them from the back of a closed venue, the middle of an open venue, the pit of both...your ears ring about the same 😁 I'm 53 and I have been to MANY concerts and love music (play it a little too loud in a closed vehicle) so I had my hearing checked a couple of weeks ago. The doctor told me that my hearing is great. He said, you can hear, but you can't listen...what the?? Turns out I have a mild auditory processing disorder so when I say "what?" it's not because I've blown my eardrums like I've thought for years, it's because my brain is going too fast to register what you've just said 😂 So I will continue to blast my music as all the ringing ears over the years apparently didn't do all the harm they said it would 😁
The original 4. The best. Ace Frehley on the guitar.
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Dang, all of a sudden, it was 1978 & I was 12 years old again, jumping around my room & singing Love Gun🤣
It's about his amazing big bamboo 🥒 Amber. No, really.
Ace "Spaceman" Frehley was my hero as a kid.
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Mine too
I have seen KISS live 9 times. You REALLY need to react to their LIVE performances. Their performance of “Black Diamond” on the Midnight Special in 1975 is a must see.
Yup!
Yes black diamond is amazing the solos are rock hard in that song
Gene was apparently pissed at the unplanned drum destruction at that appearance, but it was a cool one-off.
Agreed.
Oooff, you got me beat by almost double... I've seen them five times... can't pick a favorite except seeing them at Dodgers Stadium during the Psycho Circus tour with Smashing Pumpkins opening for them dressed as The Beatles on Halloween was pretty cool. Kind of nutty all the crazy acts they had on the field.
Even though I am a Drummer, Ace is my fave member.
His fight back from addiction is an outstanding achievement.
Love ya Ace!
I just remembered the paper "Love Gun" that came with the album. And the comic book that was supposed to have their blood in the ink. Wow .these songs always remind me of when I was a kid. My best friend at the time and I would grab any album and crank it up, sing as loud as we could, and dance like no one was watching. They have an album which was peculiar, they tried to do an album that was going to be for their rock opera, like "Tommy" was for The Who. The songs are very different from their regular ones. Most fans seemed to hate it. Wasn't my favorite, but it did show off their versatility. It was "The Elder." I am not necessarily saying do a reaction, I more think you could listen to as a whole. The songs were written to basically flow into each other. One more childhood memory, dont know if you can find it, but the did a movie, "KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park" and it is about as kitchy as one can get, I highly recommend watching it, not to review, but it is so funny. Did you know they did solo albums, but still as KISS, each album showcased that member. The covers were fantastic too. Sorry this so long, that song opened a torrent of memories. Love that you love KISS, to watch you reactions, it's kind of looking at myself as I discovered each song, most of what you do is familiar to me, I get so nostalgic. ❤
The reason to watch Phantom is simply for the acoustic "Beth" done around the hotel pool, it really was a great recording. The movie was kitchie as all hell, but hey as a fan I loved it.
@@jcbass2u *"NBC* *Saturday* *Night* *at* *the* *Movies"* , circa 1978... I was FRONT and CENTER @ 12 y/o... Lol
I still have the paper gun 🔫
The ink with the blood from the members got mixed up and ended up in Sports Illustrated instead lol
I lost my paper gun decades ago but still have my original vinyl copy of Love Gun purchased right after it was released. I believe Love Gun also came with temporary tattoos also. Still got my original copy of those first KISS comics from the 70s too!
I would like to share a story. One of my best friends went into a coffee shop in San Jose in the 90’s. He saw Ace sitting at a table alone. My friend approached him just to say hi. Ace invited him to sit at his table and they chatted for over an hour. Totally cool guy.
Great story, your friend had a cool experience.
Very different then the time i saw Gene and Shannon at the hard Rock in Vegas, had security blocking a huge section of the restaurant off so no one could get close, they were the only 2 in the whole section.
Well I have to say growing up this was my favorite band and I even seen them sing this song, It was 1977 - KISS - Love Gun Tour and I saw them in The Summit in Houston, Texas.
This was my 1st concert and I was 15 years old, I will never forget it.,,,BTW it was the original band members
KISS is a great band to see live. The energy from the fans is so infectious. Their farewell tour was interrupted/delayed by COVID but should resume soon if it hasn't already. If you are unable to catch a show, there are several concert videos from various stages of their career that you can watch. It's still a fun watch. it's also fun to watch the different videos and see how they progressed over the years. KISS never skimped on their shows (once they had money), they are always a full-blown production.
It's not hard to sound good when you've got a brilliant Drummer like this.
KISS is been my favorite band since i was 7 years old and i'll be 50 in january.
Knew you'd love this one, Love the grit in Paul's voice in this one, definitely makes this song my fave, plus love the drums too.😎🎸🤘🥁
80s hit Tears are Falling. You'd enjoy it.
So glad you all appreciate KISS. Love Gun is a great example of all four member's contributions. This is a classic for sure. Ace's riff, Peter's drum solo, the deep baseline Gene strums and the Paul's screeching vocals are a perfect mix. When I saw them in 2000 in Dallas with Aerosmith they did the cannons of fire during Love Gun (outside venue, Smirnoff Arena) and it was so amazing. They had so much energy I couldn't believe it! I was tired before they were, and I was a fan in the crowd. How they did it in their costumes, makeup, high heels and for so long is truly a testament to their musicianship, professionalism, personal shape they are in and commitment to the fans. There will never be another KISS.
Any introduction to Kiss should always be from Kiss Alive! That was they're best time period
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My favorite KISS song. Love the Space Ace solo. KISS from the mid 70s is outstanding by the late 70s they started to get a disco sound which pissed alot of hard core KISS fans off.
Highly recommend their appearance on The Midnight Special, April Fools Day 1975, young and hungry, right before the Alive! album became iconic. (Along with Peter Frampton "Frampton comes Alive", the ubiquitous party albums of the late seventies)
Three songs, over sixteen minutes, bass and guitar solos, pyrotechnics, and plenty of cowbell!
Kiss was my very 1st live concert at 13 years old and I'm 56 now and still remember that night I had with my best friend painting our faces to go to this concert! Kiss will always be one of the greatest rock bands in history!
What a great night of reactions..like a concert..Cinderella opening and Bon Jovi and Kiss headlining....You all could do 80's rock everyday!!!!
Kisses Love Gun Came out in 1977 , Kiss is just one of the great rock bands FORMED in the 70s . And thats how a lot of people feel of the 70s , All day long Baby
@@theodoreritola7641 Im aware of the release of Love Gun, I own the original I bought when I was 8 years old. The point I was making was They were Touring in the 80s so its like a coheadliner with Bonjovi for the reaction. They were and are my favorite band of all time. I have every album, original that was released in the 70s. Great time for music!
@@kayleighsavanna Yes it was , My fav times were from 1970 thew 1979 In music , WOOOOW LOL
I probably commented about this on a previous KISS reaction, but they were my FIRST concert ever, at the age of 9, at the OMNI in Atlanta. Was halfway back from the stage, and over halfway up the side. I *still* felt immense heat from the columns of fire!
Straight fire today, Bon Jovi, Cinderella and the night cap KISS....FIRE!
I turned 49 in September, and I am a lifelong fan of Kiss. The Love Gun album came out the year I turned 4. Kiss holds the record for the most "gold" status albums of all time. There will never be another one. Hello from northeast Ohio.
The great thing about the Kiss song, Love Gun, is that it is about a gun that doesn't shoot hate. It shoots love.
I gotta remember that line.....
THINK about what you just said, what "gun" shoots love
sticky, white love
I've got one of those! 🤣
KISS was my first concert, November 1979, Seattle Coliseum. Seen them double digit times at this point, and I can honestly say that there is just NO other crowd like a KISS crowd.
You guys just did ooh child recently and Paul Stanly has A solo project called Soul Station. If you want to see the another side of Paul. Its really good
Saw KISS in 77 and AC/DC opened for them. Bon Scott and the boys! A KISS concert was an experience that especially at that time was like no other. They were putting on productions, with the lights, pyro, blood spitting, fire breathing that we hadn't seen before! The energy they put out on stage just amped the crowd up to try and match them. Definitely Influenced me musically!
Seen KISS 8 times in the 80, 90, 2000s. Love them dearly
My man Jay is going through the KISSamonia we went through back in the 70's. KISS LIVES!!!!👄
My first concert was KISS in October 1979 on their Dynasty tour, when I was 11 years old. Man...that was a night I'll never forget.
Yeah, grew up with this band, concerts were amazing.
KISS - "I Still Love You" .. (Unplugged Version). Paul took the entire audience to Church! He sang his a** off.
Hey Jay, one Kiss song I'd definitely suggest would be "God Of Thunder", Specifically the version that they'd played on the "Kiss Symphony" DVD, As it gives you a taste of what their live performances are like
Yes! God of Thunder! ...and rock and roll!
Love God of Thunder!!
Classic Kiss. One of my favorite tunes by this band.
This is the "Classic KISS" sound👍🏻 "Shout It Out Loud", "Do You Love Me", and "I Want You"... worthy listening.
BUT! Do you love me.
@@DominusLuna Rock On mate!🤘
"Hooligan" and "Almost Human" off of this album are my two favorite KISS songs. I used to fall asleep listening to this just about every night.
Finally. Lol thank you. Thats the kiss I love
All right my babies.... Thank you very much for playing songs from my middle school era ‼️ KISS will always be in my top 5‼️🔥💯😁👍🏼
Saw KISS in 76, AC/DC was the opening act… I will never forget it!
If you ever watch live versions of songs for this channel, you should REALLY watch KISS preforming Love Gun in 1996 under the Brooklyn Bridge. CLASSIC KISS with all the original members!!!
You guys should do "live versions of songs you've already heard...Just a thought. Much Love to both of you!!
I second that, that concert was the highlight of the Reunion Tour, they were at their best, all 4 were at the top of their game that night!!!
My parents were so cool about my sister and I loving KISS as kids. My sister had EVERY INCH of her bedroom walls covered with KISS! We were military kids. Dad always promised if they ever came to where we were, he'd take us. As young adults, we found out KISS was coming to our city, and he kept his life-long promise, and paid for our tickets to go. Once at a fundraising kids' carnival, my mom did face painting. She had so many kids painted up like KISS members. The mid-70s were fun for my family.
It is definitely true that you will never forget your first KISS concert. The music, pyro, lights, costumes and Gene spitting blood, while the audience is rocking out the whole time.
I was introduced to kiss when I was in fifth grade and it was this album "Love Gun" and from that day on until now, kiss is my all-time favorite band I've seen them six times
The KISS songs that Gene Simmons sang are my favorites.
Jay&Amber, love you guys, Ive been a sub for awhile,like and can't wait to get the notifications you guys are on!! I'm a 58 year old disabled veteran that loves music and have seen many of the bands you react too,sad that a lot of them are not around anymore to turn on a new generation, but you two are turning on new people every day to bands that maybe some have not seen or heard, thank you for that and treating those of us that have the chance to relive our childhood and teen years!! I really love how Jay's face lights up when he digs the songs and Amber.... Love when you go into a trace, feeling the songs so deep!! You two make my days brighter!! I'm disabled as I said and on a fixed income or I would be sending you some love, so I have to do it in words.(sorry because you deserve it!) I do have a few bands here that maybe you have covered, but most here you have not and a lot more rabbit holes to go haha. Here are a few suggestions,hope you can check a few out, but I'm still here if you don't!
Vandenberg-- Burning Heart
Kix-- Don't Close Your Eyes
Dokken-- Alone Again
Krokus-- Screaming In The Night
Gary Wright-- Dream Weaver
Slaughter-- Fly To The Angels
Dream Theater-- Pull Me Under
Green Day-- American Idiot
Live-- I Alone
The Offspring-- Self Esteem
Linkin Park-- crawling
Europe-- Rock The Night
Like I said, you guys make my days and want to wish both of you and the kids a very happy holiday season and looking forward to more fun with you two, my extended family!!!!! God bless
Jay & Amber, you'll love their "Shout It Out Loud" and "Beth"!!! "Beth", a ballad, was one of their two top 10 hits!
They would love Beth
ua-cam.com/video/xH7cSSKnkL4/v-deo.html Beth, ua-cam.com/video/xH7cSSKnkL4/v-deo.html New York Groove
Actually Beth was their only number 1 hit. Written by Peter Criss preformed by him too.
@@richremaly8418 "Forever" (Remix), reached #8 after it was released 1/5/90. Paul Stanley was the only original member on the track, but its from a Kiss album.
@@surlechapeau I was thinking about another song. Beth is about Peter's guitar player wife Rebecca. I think.🤔 Sorry.
I'm sure Amber will love this song MORE if she hears the version they did with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra of Australia. The horns of the orchestra add a very impressive touch. Another great one off this album is Shock Me with Ace Frehley on lead vocals. Congratulations Jordan on finally getting your axe bass. I'd love to hear you play.
KISS circa 1976 to 1978 if my memories are correct.
From one member of the KISS Army, the logo was my first tattoo, to another if you want to hear some great Gene Simmons bass then check out the live 1975 (the band is only 2 or 3 years old at that point) performance of Deuce. It is in San Francisco and Gene's bass is so thick and heavy! It's a great sound. Also Ace just rips on the guitar in this performance as well.
Paul Stanley, who sings lead vocals on the song, has claimed in several interviews since its release that it is one of his favorite Kiss songs, offering the opinion that "'Love Gun' is quintessential Kiss, and is probably one of the five signature essential Kiss songs.] Stanley has also said that "The Hunter" section of the Led Zeppelin song "How Many More Times" inspired the lyrics of "Love Gun". Stanley plays bass on the track in addition to singing and playing rhythm guitar. Billboard described it as having a "high energy level" with "power guitar riffs."Cash Box said that it "has cute lyrics, and the army of Kiss admirers should jack it up to respectable chart status."
"Love Gun" has been played on every Kiss tour since its release, and has made numerous appearances on Kiss live albums and compilation albums, despite the fact that it peaked at only no. 61 on the Billboard Hot 100.
KISS was my first ever Rock concert you guys! I was in 7th grade. I saw them in a fairly small arena in Wichita Kansas. I couldn't believe it. It was outrageous. I'm not actually the biggest fan but wow, that was mind-blowing for a first concert and even though they were other people pioneering glam rock at the time, and it seemed to be something that wouldn't go over with the kind of environment I was raised in, they were just so over the top that it really worked. And the funny thing is, the next day at school, everybody was asking had anybody been to the KISS concert and it was me and another dude that had been there but I wasn't seated with him or anything I didn't go with him. We turned out to be the only two and so we were like oh brother were you there? And so forth you know it was a great moment. And then everybody started asking us, well what was it like? And mind you this was in that short break right before class starts and the teacher wasn't in there yet. And this is the strangest thing ever. This other guy looked at me and I looked at him and we almost we're reading each other's minds and we both instantaneously jumped up on this table and started rocking out back to back playing air guitar and everybody was yelling and screaming and then the teacher came in and it was all over, laugh. What a funny first Rock Concert Experience.
And by the way, you guys always crack me up. And Amber, the more I see you, you've got to be one of the most beautiful women on the planet in this really natural sincere way, and of course J, you are well put together and always on point and I can totally see you as a coaching type. Love it. You guys really are fun.
Guys, guys, guys; with KISS you need to react to the live versions of the songs instead of just the audio. Here, this is a better version ua-cam.com/video/Hp7ORpIJ5i4/v-deo.html
Love Gun was the first album I owned on vinyl. It came out when I was 3 years old. I was playing air guitar on a tennis racquet while standing on my bed that was adorned in Star Wars sheets. I had the Kiss radio, the lunch box (still have it) and a Gene Simmons action figure. My older cousins got me into this band and I still love them. Saw them live for the first time in 2019 and they played this song. AMAZING.
You mentioned those who have seen KISS live. I am proud to say that I have been a fan since 1975. I was seven years old when my big brother bought KISS Alive. I loved listening to Rock stations, and I loved horror. Suddenly here was a band that rocked hard and looked like scary clowns! What more could a seven year old ask for? KISS was the first rock concert I saw. December 14th, 1979 in Huntsville AL. Dynasty Tour. I saw them again January 1983 in Chattanooga, TN. creatures of the Night Tour. Then I saw them in Atlanta, GA in 1996, the reunion tour, when all the original members came back and the make-up returned. Every show was magical! I hope both of you get to see them live. Seeing them live on screen is great, but being there is amazing!
Right in the middle of the Disco era of the mid-late 70's Kiss came out with many rock songs, along with AC/DC.
In 1979 Kiss came out with "I was made for lovin' you" Totally cool song.
KISS turned a lot of us onto rock & roll. In 1975, I was 6 years old, rummaging through my uncle's room looking for comic books. Instead, I found the 'KISS Alive' album & was a KISS fan from then on!
From what I understand, Gene Simmons discovered Van Halen playing in a club and signed them soon after.
You guys are great at critiquing each song. The best in my opinion.
Consider posting a video on the following...
Since you have played Skillet once you need to listen to 2 more of their songs..
*Skillet - Hero
*Skillet - Whispers in the Dark
Another Christian group that hit the mainstream radio back in their day was DC Talk. The band members Toby McKeehan, Michael Tait and Kevin Max eventually took their careers solo and now they are still active as lead singers for The Newsboys, Audio Adrenaline and Toby Mac.
They had many hit songs and won many awards. Including in 1998 when their song Colored People won the Dove Award for video of the year. A year after winning the same award for their song Jesus Freak.
*DC Talk - Colored People
Other great songs to consider
"Information Society - What's on your mind
"Eva Cassidy - Time after time
"Styx - Lady
"Styx - Angry young man
"Saga - Wind Him Up (the 5:46 version is better than the original music video)
"Kansas - Carry on my wayward son
KISS was my first rock concert back in the late 70’s. My brother drove us up to Atlanta from Jax, Fl. (5) hrs. That night Gene Simmons was raised way high on a platform and set off fireworks and burnt the ceiling of the auditorium! Killer memories!
If you really want to fall off your seats...check out KISS-"Beth". Been saying it since you listened to your first KISS song..."Beth"...one of the nicest songs. Violins & orchestra...yes, a KISS song! Song about the drummer missing his wife Beth while the band is constantly on the road. Gotta check it out!
KISS will celebrate their 50 years of being a band next year with their last 50 concerts, so grab those tickets dude! I have seen them live many many times and have loved every time! 😀
One of my favorite KISS songs!!!!
When I was in middle school growing up in Okinawa, we used to play this song over and over and over again on the jukebox during lunch in the cafeteria.😁
Yes sir, been a KISS fan since 1978 and I have seen them live 17 times. GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH
My favorite KISS song. I saw Paul Stanley as the Phantom in the Toronto run of The Phantom Of the Opera he was outstanding remember he is trained as a classical singer but he could act as well. It was an amazing show.
Great to hear that kiss could be your all time favorite band. My 20 year old son and I were never lucky enough to see the four original members perform together in concert but we have been lucky enough to meet all four original members and get autographs. Back on 2-26-19. I took my then 16 yr old son and his then 17 year old girlfriend, now wife to a show in okc on their end of the road tour. A highlight was when after the concert my son’s wife said that was awesome!
Paul Stanley of Kiss wrote this song and sang lead. He had a ready answer in interviews when asked what it's about: "A love gun is the gun you're born with, that never comes off."
This is my favorite band. I get that look too when I call kiss my favorite band. When I first heard them on their Alive album in 1975 , I started liking them and when I first saw them live in 1976, they became my favorite band. I saw them live 10 times.
So happy to see this! KISS is my favorite band of all time. I've been an enthusiastically devoted fan ever since I first discovered them in 1979 at age 8.
Love this song, along with Beth, I Was Made for Loving You, A World Without Heroes, Dr Love, Deuce, Tears Are Falling, Lick It Up ... they have USDA CHOICE CUTS for you to rock out to.
This is one of my favorite KISS songs. I've seen them 36 times live since 1979.
You should do a reaction to the Alive 2 version, that one really kicks ass
Wife here..One of my FAVORITE KISS songs!!!...I Love Bass as well.., All my Galpals thought Paul Stanley was sooo cute back in the day..Will never forget seeing these guys On the "Hot in the Shade Tour"!!!...Sooo fun to see you guys jamming to this classic!!😎🤘
This band was on fire in those days with 2 albums a year. By 1980, they already had 10 albums
I saw them on their first tour, mid 70s. And just last month saw them on their final tour.
they are still rockin hard.
I saw KISS twice in the 80’s during the no makeup phase and even like that KISS put on the best shows I’ve ever seen. You walk out feeling like they are your best buds.
Original 70’s KISS is my favorite band of all time and if I had to pick my favorite song, Love Gun would be it!
I saw them for the first time in 1996 on the reunion tour
Rob if you have never gone to a Kiss concert...you must..first one was in 1977
And they last one was 2022...they rock you must go !
I grew up with the original group. I enjoy seeing you young people get on board the KISS Army!
Gotta do "Beth." Just gotta. The Peter Criss one only. I'm definitely a purest: Paul, Gene, Ace, Peter. I got to see them in concert in the 80s.
This song came out long before these 2 kids were born but glad they got the chance to learn about good music they are introducing this to a new generation thank you.
In the movie Role Models with Paul Rudd, one of the adults plays Love Gun for a kid for the first time. It’s hilarious!
I love how he's explaining the meaning behind the song and the kid's like...I can get down with that. Lol!
KISS are definitely an iconic band and have influenced many of the 80s bands that y'all have reacted too. They were huge in the 70s and were very much a household name. They were everywhere! Their image and logo were on lunch boxes, iron ons, posters. They even made a made for TV movie "Kiss meets the Phantom of the Park" in 1978. Kiss will definitely go down as part of Americana.
Some other Kiss songs I think you'll love are "Sure Know Something", "Is That You" and "Shandi" is a great power ballad!
I became a fan at 14 and got to see them live in 98 with all four original members. It was like a dream of fog of smoke and fire with alcohol and weed. It was just fucking amazing.
I get happy every time I see that you two have a new video out! I saw KISS in several of their classic tours, and they always brought it!
KISS was my first ever concert in...The Electric Ballroom, Atlanta, 1974...
I was 15 Years old...tickets were less than six dollars..!
Once you get a taste of Kiss, there's no turning back. I never thought I was gonna see them live, being a kid in Italy in the Seventies when I first heard them, but for a fortuitous series of events, I was in the States for their reunion tour and I could have died a happy woman the minute they walked on stage. Their music is the soundtrack of my life. You want the best, you got the best, the hottest band in the world KISS! 🤟🏻
I've been listening to these guys since 1975 Alive album. Seen them five times since . With and without their makeup and with and without the original group . . and never fail to deliver. As a fan and a musician, Definitively one of my favorite bands. And if they come within your territory definitively go see them! You will be shook!! Keep up the great work
Kiss Army!!!!!!!!!!!!
Eddie Trunk begs to differ. 😂
You guys are so wholesome its infectious
That Gene Simmons axe could double as a home security system.
The best day ever! Can Saturdays always be ROCK N ROLL!?!?
I have gotten to see Kiss a couple of times they are phenomenal, Kiss is #4 as to my favorite bands cuz to me my number 1 is The Beatles, 2. Led-Zeppelin,and Queen 3.Tied between AC/DC and Pink Floyd. 4 is finally I KISS. 5 is The Doors and Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix as far as the Classic Rock of the 60's and 70's are concerned.
"Alive 2" version is kickass