The original KISS lineup consisted of Gene "the Demon" Simmons (bass, vocals) Paul "Star Child" Stanley (rhythm guitar, vocals) Ace "the Space Man" Frehley (lead guitar, vocals) Peter "Cat Man" Criss (drummer, vocals)
I would say; Gene, "The insufferable, narcissistic blowhard". I give a lot of ground to rockers (with marginal talent) who have issues with a cadre of weaknesses. Gene's weakness is himself. I hate to even comment and give him pub, but he truly blows. ...Demon? ...Pleah. Go sit and spin jerkoff.
Yes, from 1983 to 1996, KISS performed without makeup, but they still had a string of hits like "Lick It Up", "Heaven's On Fire", "Tears Are Falling", "Crazy Crazy Nights", "Reason To Live", "Rise To It", "Forever", "God Gave Rock & Roll To You II", "Domino", "Every Time I Look At You", "I Just Wanna", and "Unholy".
@@kylietasker50 You do know they had a big amount of songs from the 70s YOUR LEAVING OUT ? This was 1979 ,, They were more pop in the 70s Than the 80s or 90s
Paul Stanley is in my opinion a very under rated singer. Guy has a really good voice. He can hit 4 octaves which is pretty damn good. My favorite Kiss song by far.
I saw KISS perform on television when I was a little girl and became OBSESSED with Peter Criss who I called "Kitty Cat Man". I cried so hard when I saw his face on a lunch tote that my Mom broke down and bought it for me. I was the only kindergartener rocking a KISS lunch tote in my class.
This is my favorite KISS song, the lyrics are really beautiful. Such a tight song. It’s fun to see people discover a good group / song for the first time & watching those smiles.
Kiss was a very unique, hugely talented band. You might also want to check out: "Beth", "Hard Luck Woman" and "Detroit Rock City". Pure rock perfection!
@@theodoreritola7641 I prefer 80s kiss myself. Although I obviously love 70s kiss too. I actually preferred a lot of 70s bands better in the 80s. judas priest and iron maiden to name but a few.
I saw KISS in concert... For the first time ever, a couple years ago... The whole concert was amazing... Paul Stanley in those platform shoes, grabbing a tow line, hooking one foot thru a ring and flying thru the stadium to a stage in the air.... At almost 70. Amazing!
That amazing Paul Stanley voice. Husky & high, his range is limitless. Heard him sing live twice in the 90's and he blew my head off. As a matter of fact the entire Kiss blew my head off x
He actually played the lead role in Phantom of the Opera in Toronto in the late ' 90s. That's not an easy role to play, and he nailed it! Its on UA-cam if you hunt a bit 😉
" Love Gun" , " Detroit Rock City" are 2 more big hits of the 70s. " Heaven's On Fire" from 1985 is a great song if you want to see them perform without the makeup.
My neighbor's dad took us as kids to a Kiss concert back in the 70s. The dad was blown away by the concert and raved about Kiss for the rest of his life.
As a rock fan, when this was released I HATED it… it was released at the peak of disco fever. Now I’m older (a lot older) I finally appreciate it for the catchy yet still rock tune it is. Nice warm reaction as always.
For me at least this song is a great example of what's been called 'survivorship bias". The vast majority of other disco-era music hasn't stood the test of time and happily I've completely forgotten most of it. For me this one survived because it was a catchy song.
We must be around the same age. I remember being 15, in high school, when this tune album came out. Some of us at the time felt that KISS had sold out to disco, but all these decades later, it sounds a lot better.
As a kid, I remember having the KISS lunchbox, watching a movie featuring them, and even seeing cartoons about them. They were everywhere! An amazing band with a huge catalogue of great songs!
Fun fact: when Paul Stanley showed Gene Simmons the first bit of lyrics for the first time, he was like, "Ooh yeah, yeah, _I wanna give it all to you,_ I know what *that* means!" He was really digging it the way through the next few lines, until he asked "Okay, what's my part?" - *doo doo doo, do-doo, do-doo, doo doo* - "Really? You're kiddin' me". Gene stopped DEAD in his tracks. He _really_ wanted to strangle Paul at that point. So ultimately, Paul ended up singing the "doo doo doo" part as Gene to this day will not have a bar of it 😂
The transition from "girl, I was made for you" to "I was made for lovin' you, baby" is one of the best hooks in music history. Even though KISS doesn't like this song, it's my favorite song by them.
I grew up a kid in the 70s, so yeah, KISS was my #1 band. I remember saving up all summer in 1977 just to buy one of their 8-track tapes (yeah, I'm old) KISS: Destroyer. I wore that thing out.
KISS was the first major concert I ever went to! They put on a great show too! If you want to see Gene Simmons (the Demon) sing, react to "I Love it Loud", you want to see Peter Criss (the Catman-drummer) sing, react to "Beth". You can never go wrong with KISS!
Gene Simmons (the demon)is the face of KISS, Paul Stanley(starchild)is the heart of kiss and criminally underappreciated as a singer songwriter and frontman. The fan favorites are Ace Frehley(space ace or spaceman)on lead guitar and Peter Criss (the catman)on drums. This is the original lineup and by far the favorite lineup. In the 70s they never went anywhere without the makeup and no one knew what they looked like without the makeup(never happen today). In the 80s the makeup came off with a different lineup. In the 90s the original lineup reunited with the makeup back on. The original lineup is no longer there but they are still wearing the makeup. They are the soundtrack to my life
Kiss were marketing geniuses. They literally thought about everything, every facet and approached music in a different way. Their doco is fascinating. They were calculating and very clever musically. I loved this song for years without understanding the lyrics meaning as a kid and still love it lol
Not just a hit for Kiss, but this song also was the break-out song for Desmond Child, who wrote the song with Paul Stanley. Because after it became a hit, Desmond Child became a sought after songwriter. In fact, it was when Bon Jovi played opening slots for Kiss in the early eighties, when Jon Bon Jovi asked Paul Stanley if he wanted to write songs together with him. Stanley declined, but told Jon, “I know just the guy!” So which Bon Jovi tunes did Desmond Child write for the band? - You gave love a bad name - Bad Medicine - Living on a prayer. And after those songs became big hits, the door was opened and people began to seek out Desmond Child. Scoring him hits for Joan Jett (I hate myself for loving you), Aerosmith (Dude, looks like a lady), Ricky Martin (Livin' la vida loca) among others.
One of my all time favorites. I was in my 30's and working in an Office. One of the ladies seemed a bit frustrated and off one day. I asked her why and she said her teenaged Son really wanted a Kiss album for his birthday. This was after they retired. I had 3 of them so I brought them to her the next day. She literally cried and thanked me. I told her she was welcomed and hoped her Son enjoys them.
As my favorite, this is Paul Stanley (starman) singing this song. He was born without his right ear. Amazing how awesome he could play and sing music. He is still doing music, especially his put together Motown cover group Soul factory . Yes they did go without makeup, but def not the same feel to me. Yes Gene Simmons was the most popular. I was very fortunate to see them in 1977, great year as i was 17 and i saw the Beatles also. (thanks big brother) Then finally last year KISS came to Milwaukee and my friend hooked me up and I was back stage and Paul Stanley signed my book and bro hugged me.
Kiss is on tour right now and you have to literally see them live. Best live show ever, coming to Ohio again next month and I will be seeing them again. Gene and Paul are the founding members and stayed together through their careers. Need to give a listen to Detroit rock city absolute banger. Great work to the 2 of you.
When I was 3&4 I went as Ace Frehley for Halloween. I was enamored with this band. My oldest brother was a fan and we jammed to their albums. Good times.✌🏻🤘🏻
Love this❤️. If you would like to see another, different side of Kiss, check out the unplugged version of Everytime I Look At You......with an orchestra and no make up. It’s beautiful👍
For a really different side, check out "Music From The Elder" from around 1981. It was music for a never released rock opera type film. Gene wasn't too keen on it IIRC. I think some of the songs are pretty good but definitely a departure from their normal sound.
I saw Kiss in concert in 1979 and again in 1999 with my then 10 year old son. Both times phenomenal. You should react to the song Beth. The Catman sings!
This was considered a disco crossover and a lot of people were upset wait for the riff after Paul does the high part gives me chills each guitar comes in 1at a time sooooo love that section
Hello. My family & I saw KISS here in New Zealand. The stage show was AMAZING. The music was phenomenal. Paul Stanley flew over the audience on a flying fox. My eldest Grandson has his second name after Paul as my youngest daughter is an utter KISS fan. Jane in New Zealand 🇬🇧🇳🇿
Gene Simmons is their 🔥 bassist!! I actually saw KISS in concert on New Year’s Eve for Y2K!! They even stopped the show and did a New Years countdown with the crowd! One of my top coolest moments ever!!
First time, watching one of your videos, and you rocked it out of the park! Kiss is my favorite band and you guys I’m so happy you enjoyed it. You have a new subscriber.
I remember being at the KISS ALIVE 2 tour in February of '78 with 16 of my closest friends! Truly an amazing show that night. 2 days later we were hit with the Blizzard of '78 up in Rhode Island! Oh, to be 19 again and having your own apartment so your friends can drop by whenever they wanted after work! Fun times 👍🏻
My Husband sang this song to me on our wedding night while we were laying in bed with my head on his chest. I had never heard the song before, but now I love it. Another fave of mine is Hard Luck Woman. I like the ballads.
Listen to their entire "KISS: Alive" album, front to back. Some great rock & roll! "Watchin' You" is my personal favorite from that album. But, I'm a guitar player and that tune has a great guitar riff. The whole record smokes!
I remember hearing this and the word on the street was kiss had gone disco.Let's just say kiss had recorded maybe their most powerful,catchy and most popular song ever.Pump this beast up on a real sound system and you will take notice.
Their song "Forever" is one of the best power ballads ever and from MTV unplugged their :I Still Love You" highlights Paul Stanley's incredible voice. Both worth a listen !!!
@@4imshark Eh.. drum solos don't do much for me. Eric was a better drummer. He smashed them hard and loud and also had a double bass before it was the de facto standard.
KISS Army! Other Bangers: “Let Me Go Rock ‘N Roll” (live version), “Rock Bottom”, “Making Love”; for a heavy metal sound try “War Machine” And then there’s the classic rock song “Hotter Than Hell”.
Anton Fig played drums on the Dynasty album and Umasked album. He was the drummer for the band on David Letterman Show and The Late Show with David Letterman. He also played on Ace Frehley’s KISS solo album and some other Ace Frehley albums during the 80’s. This is basically the album the album track you’re hearing. I think the Dynasty Tour was Peter Criss’s last tour with the band until they did the reunion tour and 2 that followed.
This was a different side of Kiss that many fans weren't thrilled about when it was first released. They did a few change ups during the 80's, tweaking their sound and look, trying to stay current and relevant, including losing their makeup for a while. In 96 by overwhelming requests and support of fans, the original members rejoined in full makeup and began awe-inspiring old and new fans alike. All four original members took turns doing lead vocals at times. And Ace Frehly (lead guitar) is still my favorite of the bunch. I always gravitated towards the songs he sang more, and always thought his Kiss Solo LP was the best of the bunch. ✌️
Totally agree. This song honestly is one of their crappiest and to this day I dislike it. I hope they react to more KISS, and pick a few songs that are so much better. This one blows.
Absolutely. "Torpedo Girl" is probably my favorite Kiss tracks and "New York Grove" too. Actually, I think "New York Grove" was on Ace's solo Kiss album. Ace also did a solo album called Frehley's Comet that I played till the tape in the cassette wore through... and by that time I was able to get it on cd and I played that to death as well. The whole album is great.
My favorite Kiss song is "Hard Luck Woman". The drummer Peter Criss actually sang that song. He also sang "Beth" another one of their most beloved songs.
Another cool video and my favorite song from the same album....and was filmed on the same exact day,is the song/video for "Sure know Something". Other than that,if you REALLY want to see classic KISS at their peak,you NEED to really watch some live performance videos from 1976-1978!!
This was their attempt at disco, but the harmony in the chorus was the hook that made it all work. Kiss was the single most intense concert I ever attended... Spectacle plus!
Im sure many of you know the reason Paul wrote this song was a bet he made that a rock band could create a disco song fast and easily. I think he proved it. Even though we all hated it when it came out it ended up being their highest grossing song and now stands the test of time. Gene hated it and almost refused to perform it, yet youd never know it seeing this video. Thats because they are pure professionals.
Kiss unmasked on MTV, then had a hair metal type sound through the 80s ,than a softer acoustic type sound through the early 90s, then in the late 90s early 2000 returned to the make up and released psycho Circus and spent many years touring with the make up on, it’s pretty smart to wear make up ,take the makeup off gather a new crowd, then when you’re getting old and Getting to look old, put the makeup back on tour around doing all the old classic songs, brilliant
Every member sings in this band, here is a list you need to dive into: Rock and Roll.all Nite Shout it out loud Beth Shock me Tears are falling God of Thunder Mr. Speed The Oath
Yes, they started performing without their traditional makeup in the 1980s, which is when they recorded my absolute favorite track! I'd love for you to check out "God Gave Rock 'N' Roll to You II"
Hot August night....1979....Maple Leaf Gardens.....full tilt Dynasty Tour show....16 year old my and some buddies took the train into Toronto for the show....one of the best experiences of my 16th year (even though the band hated the tour, they still came through for their fans)
They were my first live concert ever...on my 18th birthday in 1977, Asheville, NC. There were many concerts throughout my life, but you never forget your first.
"Is The Bassist Gene Simmons?" You're absolutely correct, Amber As for Jordan's question about Kiss Having played when not in full costume, they actually did ditch the make-up and costumes back in 1983 when they'd released Their "Lick It Up" album and didn't put it back on until they released "Psycho Circus" in the mid 90's-early 2000's
The only way to delve deep into KISS is to see them live, which I have done 3 times, 2 in BUDAKHAN STADIUM in Japan and in Savannah, Ga. This is the only song KISS did that Gene didn't like.
I've seen Kiss in concert with them wearing their makeup and without their makeup. When I and my my closest cousins were little we would play like we were Kiss. I was always Peter Criss (before he left the band). I absolutley have been a Kiss fan since I was 8 yrs old. Lol
They took off the makeup in 1983 and stayed like that till 1995 reunion. Kiss got raked over the coals for doing this song. Fans called it a sellout disco song. The album it came from wasn't disco, just this song. Every rock band was doing a disco song at the time, but Kiss fans weren't having it. Nevertheless, this was a huge hit for them
Kiss was my first concert I went to in 1978 for their Love Gun tour I was 10 years old and after seeing Ace Frehley I bugged my parents for a guitar for Christmas, I got it an old Gibson melody maker single cut away sunburst 45 years later I still have that guitar, since then I have had many others including a Les Paul custom but that first one will always be my favorite.
Do you remember the TV commercials they had when an album came out. They were really short like 15 second spots. I remember Love Gun, Steve Miller Band, Dire Straights, Elvis Costello- Can't find them on You Tube. Such a cool time to be a teen. So much new music...
You will be hard pressed to find a better rock show than KISS Love them or hate them, its near impossible to leave a KISS concert without having been entertained! They were ahead of their time in the 70s😝🤘💥👅⚡⚡🔥
In the mid to late 70s disco was ruling the airwaves and the clubs. Bands were looking for a way for their songs to stay in the forefront. This was their attempt to get play in the discos of the day. Absolutely love this song!
Hello Amber. Paul Stanley does most of the lead singing, with Gene coming in second (if I remember correctly). I also know Peter Criss (drummer) sings a few songs. Two slower songs (ballads) you might like by Kiss are "Beth" and "Hard Luck Woman"
Kiss is one of my all-time favourite bands, in makeup and out of makeup. Hope they'll be your favourite band soon too and you will do way more video reactions of them. If you want to see kiss not in costume and wearing makeup check out these videos... all videos are from '83 - '92 after kiss stop wearing makeup and before kiss decide to put their makeup back on again. There are official videos for each one of these songs listed here.... Lick It Up - all hell's breaking loose - Heaven's on Fire - Thrills in the night - Tears are Falling - who wants to be lonely - uh all night - crazy crazy nights - reason to live - turn on the night - let's put the X in sex - (you make me) rock hard - hide your heart - rise to it - forever - God gave rock and roll to you II - Unholy - I just want to - Domino - everytime I look at you Here's a list of the band members (hope this helps you out) Current band members Paul Stanley (Starchild) - lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar (1973-present) Gene Simmons (the demon) - lead and backing vocals, bass (1973-present) Eric Singer (filling in as the cat, from 2002 on up. Until then he wore no makeup when in the band) - drums, backing and lead vocals (1991-1996, 2001−2002, 2004-present) Tommy Thayer (filling in as the Spaceman, in kiss makeup since joining the band) - lead guitar, backing and lead vocals (2002-present) Former band members Ace Frehley (the Spaceman) - lead guitar, backing and lead vocals (1973-1982, 1996-2002) Peter Criss (the cat) - drums, backing and lead vocals (1973-1980, 1996-2001, 2002-2004) Eric Carr (the fox) - drums, backing and lead vocals (1980-1991; till his death) Vinnie Vincent (the wizard) - lead guitar, backing vocals (1982-1984) Mark St. John - lead guitar, backing vocals (1984; in 2007 he died) (just a side note, Mark never wore makeup) Bruce Kulick - lead guitar, backing and lead vocals (1984-1996) (just a side note, Bruce never Ware makeup)
In this bands original lineup, all guys sang lead on various songs. A great song/video of them without makeup is Tears Are Falling. Different drummer and guitarist though.
Yes, KISS did what they called an "unmasking" on MTV, back when MTV played videos. You want hard, listen to "God of Thunder". They have soooo many songs to choose from because they've been around for so long. It's a rabbit hole you definitely need to go down!!!! Try "Love Gun, Calling Dr. Love, You Put The X In Sex, Ugh All Night, Tears Are Falling, Forever, Lick It Up, Beth".
This came out when I was 16 and now I'm 59, it's crazy seems like it was just yesterday when it hit the airwaves..I bought the Dynasty album when it came out and still have it today .🤘😁👍🎸🎶🎵😝
Remember, 1979 was the year this record was cut. 1979 was the height of the Disco era. A lot of rock band cut a disco hit, including the Stones,"make that money". This song was always played in the discos around the nation. Notice the disco rhythm section of the song. When this song played, everybody was on the dance floor. I was 22 years old.
SO MANY great tunes by this band. The one I would recommend to you to check out next though, is my favorite by them. The Mtv Unplugged performance of "I Still Love You" is one of their finest performances ever. Gene does sing on a LOT of KISS tunes, notably "God Of Thunder" "Domino" and "Spit." A great one from their more recent stuff is "Freak." I really could go on for hours with these guys.
The opening riff to this song is so iconic of the KISS sound it's probably one of the most recognisable Riffs in Rock history. Once you've heard it you'll never forget it. Screw the hardcore KISS fans with their anti-disco attitude, I say... This song was a huge hit for them and won them a lot of fans who wouldn't have otherwise cared for KISS at all.
Kiss was on the downhill slide here in the states. They became popular with that song in South America and in Europe. No self respecting American Kiss fan really likes that disco song or the era for that matter. They became disco then bubble gum then they became really weird with the Elder. They went off the tracks starting with Dynasty.
I was a hardcore, hard-rocking KISS fan before "I Was Made for Lovin' You," and when that song was released, I loved it and the whole album, "Dynasty." I didn't think they were selling out by simply mixing in different styles with their usual hard rock sound. I never stopped being a KISS fan when so many fans abandoned them from 79-82. I loved the albums of that era and later.
The original KISS lineup consisted of
Gene "the Demon" Simmons (bass, vocals)
Paul "Star Child" Stanley (rhythm guitar, vocals)
Ace "the Space Man" Frehley (lead guitar, vocals)
Peter "Cat Man" Criss (drummer, vocals)
It's crazy how all 4 of them were really good singers in their own right....
But on this song it's Paul Stanley on bass and all guitars and Anton Fig on drums.
Eric Carr was the best drummer they ever had.
I would say; Gene, "The insufferable, narcissistic blowhard". I give a lot of ground to rockers (with marginal talent) who have issues with a cadre of weaknesses. Gene's weakness is himself. I hate to even comment and give him pub, but he truly blows. ...Demon? ...Pleah. Go sit and spin jerkoff.
@@tonycampbell4982 I agree, Singer is great but Carr was so unique and such a sweet humble man.
Yes, from 1983 to 1996, KISS performed without makeup, but they still had a string of hits like "Lick It Up", "Heaven's On Fire", "Tears Are Falling", "Crazy Crazy Nights", "Reason To Live", "Rise To It", "Forever", "God Gave Rock & Roll To You II", "Domino", "Every Time I Look At You", "I Just Wanna", and "Unholy".
Album called kiss unmasked
@@kylietasker50 they still had the makeup on for that album.
Creatures of the night another masterpiece!
@@kylietasker50 You do know they had a big amount of songs from the 70s YOUR LEAVING OUT ? This was 1979 ,, They were more pop in the 70s Than the 80s or 90s
In the late 70s 77 78 79 Kiss was the number 1 band in the world ,, So Please dont leave out their 70s FAME
Paul Stanley is in my opinion a very under rated singer. Guy has a really good voice. He can hit 4 octaves which
is pretty damn good. My favorite Kiss song by far.
Mine too.
*Once could. He's now lipsynking during the current.
I saw KISS perform on television when I was a little girl and became OBSESSED with Peter Criss who I called "Kitty Cat Man". I cried so hard when I saw his face on a lunch tote that my Mom broke down and bought it for me. I was the only kindergartener rocking a KISS lunch tote in my class.
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I met them in the early 70s. Highlight of my childhood
This is my favorite KISS song, the lyrics are really beautiful. Such a tight song.
It’s fun to see people discover a good group / song for the first time & watching those smiles.
When my son was 4 years old, he would sing "I wanna rock and roll all night and potty everyday". I responded "Well, at least your bowels are regular".
Too funny!
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So cute! 😁
OMG!!! 🤣🤣🤣 Out of the mouths of babes!!! And the stories I could tell after raising 2 boys would set you to giggling!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤘🤘🤘
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Kiss was a very unique, hugely talented band. You might also want to check out: "Beth", "Hard Luck Woman" and "Detroit Rock City". Pure rock perfection!
In the late 70s KISS Was the worlds biggest band . I was made for loving you came out in May of 1979 ,, Its 70s Baby
It is dificult to overstate just how Huge KISS were back in the 70's. True Masters of Rock and Merchandising
All the 70s bands That went into the 80s like Kiss were at there best in the 70s
@@theodoreritola7641 I prefer 80s kiss myself. Although I obviously love 70s kiss too.
I actually preferred a lot of 70s bands better in the 80s.
judas priest and iron maiden to name but a few.
This was Paul Stanley's attempt at writing a disco song.
The Worlds Best Rock Disco Song EVER !!!
@tommytrixter And it was crushed by Cane Hill Hospital, Terry Burns, and Mr. Jones.
As a long-time KISS fan, I want to agree, but "Every 1's a Winner" by Hot Chocolate is a top contender for sure dude.
@@chriss.8582 And it was crushed by Cane Hill Hospital, Terry Burns, and Mr. Jones.
I saw KISS in concert... For the first time ever, a couple years ago... The whole concert was amazing... Paul Stanley in those platform shoes, grabbing a tow line, hooking one foot thru a ring and flying thru the stadium to a stage in the air.... At almost 70. Amazing!
If they ever react to Beth by Kiss they're going to REALLY be shook. Sung by the drummer..
I enjoy Beth alot
Everyone likes Beth, even non Kiss fans.
My favourite song of theirs!!
yawn ,kiss the oath live on fridays is better
Beth is like the perfect ballad for a musician
That amazing Paul Stanley voice. Husky & high, his range is limitless. Heard him sing live twice in the 90's and he blew my head off. As a matter of fact the entire Kiss blew my head off x
And now he lip syncs when he sings.
He actually played the lead role in Phantom of the Opera in Toronto in the late ' 90s. That's not an easy role to play, and he nailed it!
Its on UA-cam if you hunt a bit 😉
" Love Gun" , " Detroit Rock City" are 2 more big hits of the 70s. " Heaven's On Fire" from 1985 is a great song if you want to see them perform without the makeup.
My neighbor's dad took us as kids to a Kiss concert back in the 70s. The dad was blown away by the concert and raved about Kiss for the rest of his life.
I saw kiss twice in the 70's. Great concerts, from what I remember lol. Peace from Northern Michigan.
As a rock fan, when this was released I HATED it… it was released at the peak of disco fever. Now I’m older (a lot older) I finally appreciate it for the catchy yet still rock tune it is. Nice warm reaction as always.
Ditto. Prefer Deuce during Alive tour, synchronized swaying back n forth. Fun to see in their prime.
For me at least this song is a great example of what's been called 'survivorship bias". The vast majority of other disco-era music hasn't stood the test of time and happily I've completely forgotten most of it. For me this one survived because it was a catchy song.
As a massive Kiss fan when this was released, I hated it. Then I saw them play it live, totally different and the only way to listen to it
KISS was the very last band to get on the disco bus, before it drove off the cliff.
We must be around the same age. I remember being 15, in high school, when this tune album came out. Some of us at the time felt that KISS had sold out to disco, but all these decades later, it sounds a lot better.
As a kid, I remember having the KISS lunchbox, watching a movie featuring them, and even seeing cartoons about them. They were everywhere! An amazing band with a huge catalogue of great songs!
Don't you wish you had that lunchbox?
Even a comic book!! LOL!
Did the movie have them in a theme park or something? That seems very familiar.
@@maryannturton9830 Absolutely!
@@michelleydenisey4697 "Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park" (1978), used to love it as a kid :)
Fun fact: when Paul Stanley showed Gene Simmons the first bit of lyrics for the first time, he was like, "Ooh yeah, yeah, _I wanna give it all to you,_ I know what *that* means!" He was really digging it the way through the next few lines, until he asked "Okay, what's my part?" - *doo doo doo, do-doo, do-doo, doo doo* - "Really? You're kiddin' me".
Gene stopped DEAD in his tracks. He _really_ wanted to strangle Paul at that point. So ultimately, Paul ended up singing the "doo doo doo" part as Gene to this day will not have a bar of it 😂
Babes, I'm 63 yrs old and this song still rocks.
The transition from "girl, I was made for you" to "I was made for lovin' you, baby" is one of the best hooks in music history. Even though KISS doesn't like this song, it's my favorite song by them.
I grew up a kid in the 70s, so yeah, KISS was my #1 band. I remember saving up all summer in 1977 just to buy one of their 8-track tapes (yeah, I'm old) KISS: Destroyer. I wore that thing out.
KISS was the first major concert I ever went to! They put on a great show too! If you want to see Gene Simmons (the Demon) sing, react to "I Love it Loud", you want to see Peter Criss (the Catman-drummer) sing, react to "Beth". You can never go wrong with KISS!
Gene Simmons (the demon)is the face of KISS, Paul Stanley(starchild)is the heart of kiss and criminally underappreciated as a singer songwriter and frontman. The fan favorites are Ace Frehley(space ace or spaceman)on lead guitar and Peter Criss (the catman)on drums. This is the original lineup and by far the favorite lineup. In the 70s they never went anywhere without the makeup and no one knew what they looked like without the makeup(never happen today). In the 80s the makeup came off with a different lineup. In the 90s the original lineup reunited with the makeup back on. The original lineup is no longer there but they are still wearing the makeup. They are the soundtrack to my life
I find your attention to detail mesmerising and wish to receive your literature. :-)
@@AndrewJens LOL, thank you. I am the standard bearer for the kiss army;)
All 4 of them did a solo album under the Kiss image. If you want to hear a WTF moment, try song #13 on Gene's album 😆
Kiss were marketing geniuses. They literally thought about everything, every facet and approached music in a different way. Their doco is fascinating. They were calculating and very clever musically. I loved this song for years without understanding the lyrics meaning as a kid and still love it lol
I love this song, and I agree , the musical base, drums and anything else instrumental is superb.
When I was 10 years old this was my first KISS song! This one is special!😊
Not just a hit for Kiss, but this song also was the break-out song for Desmond Child, who wrote the song with Paul Stanley. Because after it became a hit, Desmond Child became a sought after songwriter. In fact, it was when Bon Jovi played opening slots for Kiss in the early eighties, when Jon Bon Jovi asked Paul Stanley if he wanted to write songs together with him. Stanley declined, but told Jon, “I know just the guy!”
So which Bon Jovi tunes did Desmond Child write for the band?
- You gave love a bad name
- Bad Medicine
- Living on a prayer.
And after those songs became big hits, the door was opened and people began to seek out Desmond Child. Scoring him hits for Joan Jett (I hate myself for loving you), Aerosmith (Dude, looks like a lady), Ricky Martin (Livin' la vida loca) among others.
So glad you guys really enjoy the music from my youth… goes to show the music from the ‘70s and ‘80s is timeless!
70s Kiss Kicked 80s Kiss AASSSS ,,LOL This song came out in May of 1979 Its 70s Amber
Always loved this song. It's disco, it's rock, it's Disco Rock!
Gene's late mother was a death-camp survivor who had to perform at a high level just to survive, and instilled a strong work ethic into her son...
One of my all time favorites. I was in my 30's and working in an Office. One of the ladies seemed a bit frustrated and off one day. I asked her why and she said her teenaged Son really wanted a Kiss album for his birthday. This was after they retired. I had 3 of them so I brought them to her the next day. She literally cried and thanked me. I told her she was welcomed and hoped her Son enjoys them.
i saw them in st. louis,, what a show,, fire,,light show .. incredible.
Paul Stanley is actually deaf in one ear yet still has one of the best voices ever in rock!
As my favorite, this is Paul Stanley (starman) singing this song. He was born without his right ear. Amazing how awesome he could play and sing music. He is still doing music, especially his put together Motown cover group Soul factory . Yes they did go without makeup, but def not the same feel to me. Yes Gene Simmons was the most popular. I was very fortunate to see them in 1977, great year as i was 17 and i saw the Beatles also. (thanks big brother) Then finally last year KISS came to Milwaukee and my friend hooked me up and I was back stage and Paul Stanley signed my book and bro hugged me.
Paul Stanley's vocals with the high notes are just perfect
Kiss is on tour right now and you have to literally see them live. Best live show ever, coming to Ohio again next month and I will be seeing them again. Gene and Paul are the founding members and stayed together through their careers. Need to give a listen to Detroit rock city absolute banger. Great work to the 2 of you.
When I was 3&4 I went as Ace Frehley for Halloween. I was enamored with this band. My oldest brother was a fan and we jammed to their albums. Good times.✌🏻🤘🏻
Love Gene's bass playing on this song
It makes it the perfect song for driving
Wow never heard this one, fantastic vocals didn't realize how awesome the lead singer
Is. 🙏☮️✝️
Greetings from Arizona, USA
KISS was my first concert.
Thanks for the memories !
You ROCK !
Love this❤️. If you would like to see another, different side of Kiss, check out the unplugged version of Everytime I Look At You......with an orchestra and no make up. It’s beautiful👍
Great choice👍 KISS Unplugged really showed how good they are as singers, musicians and songwriters. No make up or flash; just a great band
"Forever" from that same performance would be another great choice.
For a really different side, check out "Music From The Elder" from around 1981. It was music for a never released rock opera type film. Gene wasn't too keen on it IIRC. I think some of the songs are pretty good but definitely a departure from their normal sound.
I saw Kiss in concert in 1979 and again in 1999 with my then 10 year old son. Both times phenomenal. You should react to the song Beth. The Catman sings!
This was considered a disco crossover and a lot of people were upset wait for the riff after Paul does the high part gives me chills each guitar comes in 1at a time sooooo love that section
Hello. My family & I saw KISS here in New Zealand. The stage show was AMAZING. The music was phenomenal. Paul Stanley flew over the audience on a flying fox. My eldest Grandson has his second name after Paul as my youngest daughter is an utter KISS fan. Jane in New Zealand 🇬🇧🇳🇿
Gene Simmons is their 🔥 bassist!! I actually saw KISS in concert on New Year’s Eve for Y2K!! They even stopped the show and did a New Years countdown with the crowd! One of my top coolest moments ever!!
I absolutely love KISS💜especially this song!
It's nice seeing you young people enjoying what we grew up with, Kiss was absolutely amazing for decades.
First time, watching one of your videos, and you rocked it out of the park! Kiss is my favorite band and you guys I’m so happy you enjoyed it. You have a new subscriber.
I remember being at the KISS ALIVE 2 tour in February of '78 with 16 of my closest friends! Truly an amazing show that night. 2 days later we were hit with the Blizzard of '78 up in Rhode Island! Oh, to be 19 again and having your own apartment so your friends can drop by whenever they wanted after work! Fun times 👍🏻
My Husband sang this song to me on our wedding night while we were laying in bed with my head on his chest. I had never heard the song before, but now I love it. Another fave of mine is Hard Luck Woman. I like the ballads.
"Hard Luck Woman" is one of my favorites too!
@@heidiblackwell4672 My favorite one too!
As a kid growing up in the early 1970s, KISS and their "Shock Rock" sound was all I needed to get me through.... Please react to more KISS videos 😎👍🏼
Listen to their entire "KISS: Alive" album, front to back. Some great rock & roll! "Watchin' You" is my personal favorite from that album. But, I'm a guitar player and that tune has a great guitar riff. The whole record smokes!
6:44 I've always loved how the bass drops back in.
I remember hearing this and the word on the street was kiss had gone disco.Let's just say kiss had recorded maybe their most powerful,catchy and most popular song ever.Pump this beast up on a real sound system and you will take notice.
Their song "Forever" is one of the best power ballads ever and from MTV unplugged their :I Still Love You" highlights Paul Stanley's incredible voice. Both worth a listen !!!
For their best drum sound, KISS’ video for “I Love it Loud” is phenomenal!
Eric Carr was easily their best drummer. He is missed.
@@Donb1233 best drum Solo, "God of Thunder Peter Criss, KISS Alive 2" Eric was good Peter was better
@@4imshark Eh.. drum solos don't do much for me. Eric was a better drummer. He smashed them hard and loud and also had a double bass before it was the de facto standard.
KISS Army!
Other Bangers: “Let Me Go Rock ‘N Roll” (live version), “Rock Bottom”, “Making Love”; for a heavy metal sound try “War Machine”
And then there’s the classic rock song “Hotter Than Hell”.
"Black Diamond", "Cold Gin", "Strutter", and of course, "Beth"
They rock so much with this song!!
Anton Fig played drums on the Dynasty album and Umasked album. He was the drummer for the band on David Letterman Show and The Late Show with David Letterman. He also played on Ace Frehley’s KISS solo album and some other Ace Frehley albums during the 80’s. This is basically the album the album track you’re hearing. I think the Dynasty Tour was Peter Criss’s last tour with the band until they did the reunion tour and 2 that followed.
This was a different side of Kiss that many fans weren't thrilled about when it was first released. They did a few change ups during the 80's, tweaking their sound and look, trying to stay current and relevant, including losing their makeup for a while. In 96 by overwhelming requests and support of fans, the original members rejoined in full makeup and began awe-inspiring old and new fans alike. All four original members took turns doing lead vocals at times. And Ace Frehly (lead guitar) is still my favorite of the bunch. I always gravitated towards the songs he sang more, and always thought his Kiss Solo LP was the best of the bunch. ✌️
Totally agree. This song honestly is one of their crappiest and to this day I dislike it. I hope they react to more KISS, and pick a few songs that are so much better. This one blows.
Absolutely. "Torpedo Girl" is probably my favorite Kiss tracks and "New York Grove" too. Actually, I think "New York Grove" was on Ace's solo Kiss album. Ace also did a solo album called Frehley's Comet that I played till the tape in the cassette wore through... and by that time I was able to get it on cd and I played that to death as well. The whole album is great.
@@Falconer1128 or was definitely off of Ace’s solo record
My favorite Kiss song is "Hard Luck Woman". The drummer Peter Criss actually sang that song. He also sang "Beth" another one of their most beloved songs.
"Beth" is a really good ballad. Detroit Rock City, Strutter, Love Gun, Deuce, etc. KISS had some good songs and really put on a show!
Add Black Diamond to this list
THANK YOU FOR YOURE REACTION ONE OF MY FAVORITE BANDS IN THE WORLD!!!!
Another cool video and my favorite song from the same album....and was filmed on the same exact day,is the song/video for "Sure know Something". Other than that,if you REALLY want to see classic KISS at their peak,you NEED to really watch some live performance videos from 1976-1978!!
This was their attempt at disco, but the harmony in the chorus was the hook that made it all work. Kiss was the single most intense concert I ever attended... Spectacle plus!
So many songs to check out...Calling Dr. Love, Beth, Hard Luck Woman, Shout it Out Loud. 🔥🔥
Dr. Love........ strong cowbell!!!!
…Detroit Rock City, Hotter Than Hell.
Rock An Roll All Night, Deuce…..
@@davidwoolbright3675 Sooo many good songs!!!
Im sure many of you know the reason Paul wrote this song was a bet he made that a rock band could create a disco song fast and easily. I think he proved it. Even though we all hated it when it came out it ended up being their highest grossing song and now stands the test of time. Gene hated it and almost refused to perform it, yet youd never know it seeing this video. Thats because they are pure professionals.
Yesh, I hated it too. It is a good song though, it's just not KISS.
Kiss unmasked on MTV, then had a hair metal type sound through the 80s ,than a softer acoustic type sound through the early 90s, then in the late 90s early 2000 returned to the make up and released psycho Circus and spent many years touring with the make up on, it’s pretty smart to wear make up ,take the makeup off gather a new crowd, then when you’re getting old and Getting to look old, put the makeup back on tour around doing all the old classic songs, brilliant
I remember them taking the makeup off and realizing Paul Stanley was HOT!
My absolute favorite KISS song: Hard Luck Woman
I strongly recommend this song for a future reaction video.
Absolutely agree 👍
Every member sings in this band, here is a list you need to dive into:
Rock and Roll.all Nite
Shout it out loud
Beth
Shock me
Tears are falling
God of Thunder
Mr. Speed
The Oath
Agree with your list except for Beth. No, I hate it. So I would replace it with Spit
And God Gave Rock N Roll To You
Detroit rock city, and Sure know something...
Tears Are Falling and Lick It Up are two great songs from the make-up off era worth checking out.
Forever
Reason to live
Hide your heart
Who wants to be lonely 😄
@@mrhoneystinger3676 oh yeah 👍
King of the mountain and Love is a deadly weapon are HARD
Tears are falling is a jam.
Yes, they started performing without their traditional makeup in the 1980s, which is when they recorded my absolute favorite track! I'd love for you to check out "God Gave Rock 'N' Roll to You II"
Hot August night....1979....Maple Leaf Gardens.....full tilt Dynasty Tour show....16 year old my and some buddies took the train into Toronto for the show....one of the best experiences of my 16th year (even though the band hated the tour, they still came through for their fans)
They were my first live concert ever...on my 18th birthday in 1977, Asheville, NC. There were many concerts throughout my life, but you never forget your first.
"Is The Bassist Gene Simmons?"
You're absolutely correct, Amber
As for Jordan's question about Kiss Having played when not in full costume, they actually did ditch the make-up and costumes back in 1983 when they'd released Their "Lick It Up" album and didn't put it back on until they released "Psycho Circus" in the mid 90's-early 2000's
They put it back on in 1996 for the reunion tour. That’s when Peter and Ace joined them for this tour.
@@dmaynardabu okay, I obviously goofed up on that one, because I miscalculated what year "Psycho Circus” was released
The only way to delve deep into KISS is to see them live, which I have done 3 times, 2 in BUDAKHAN STADIUM in Japan and in Savannah, Ga. This is the only song KISS did that Gene didn't like.
You guys should react to…
Kiss - Detroit Rock City
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I've seen Kiss in concert with them wearing their makeup and without their makeup. When I and my my closest cousins were little we would play like we were Kiss. I was always Peter Criss (before he left the band). I absolutley have been a Kiss fan since I was 8 yrs old. Lol
the song Beth is one of KISS's best soft songs. It is beautiful.
They took off the makeup in 1983 and stayed like that till 1995 reunion. Kiss got raked over the coals for doing this song. Fans called it a sellout disco song. The album it came from wasn't disco, just this song. Every rock band was doing a disco song at the time, but Kiss fans weren't having it. Nevertheless, this was a huge hit for them
You NEED to see Edger Winter Group Frankenstein live it has everything
Absolutely!!
Kiss was my first concert I went to in 1978 for their Love Gun tour I was 10 years old and after seeing Ace Frehley I bugged my parents for a guitar for Christmas, I got it an old Gibson melody maker single cut away sunburst 45 years later I still have that guitar, since then I have had many others including a Les Paul custom but that first one will always be my favorite.
Do you remember the TV commercials they had when an album came out. They were really short like 15 second spots. I remember Love Gun, Steve Miller Band, Dire Straights, Elvis Costello- Can't find them on You Tube. Such a cool time to be a teen. So much new music...
I saw Kiss in concert a few years ago and it was one of the most epic shows I've been too.
You will be hard pressed to find a better rock show than KISS
Love them or hate them, its near impossible to leave a KISS concert without having been entertained!
They were ahead of their time in the 70s😝🤘💥👅⚡⚡🔥
In the mid to late 70s disco was ruling the airwaves and the clubs. Bands were looking for a way for their songs to stay in the forefront. This was their attempt to get play in the discos of the day. Absolutely love this song!
Hello Amber. Paul Stanley does most of the lead singing, with Gene coming in second (if I remember correctly). I also know Peter Criss (drummer) sings a few songs. Two slower songs (ballads) you might like by Kiss are "Beth" and "Hard Luck Woman"
I love the Ballad "Beth", You would never know it was KISS!
Kiss is one of my all-time favourite bands, in makeup and out of makeup. Hope they'll be your favourite band soon too and you will do way more video reactions of them.
If you want to see kiss not in costume and wearing makeup check out these videos... all videos are from '83 - '92 after kiss stop wearing makeup and before kiss decide to put their makeup back on again. There are official videos for each one of these songs listed here....
Lick It Up - all hell's breaking loose - Heaven's on Fire - Thrills in the night - Tears are Falling - who wants to be lonely - uh all night - crazy crazy nights - reason to live - turn on the night - let's put the X in sex - (you make me) rock hard - hide your heart - rise to it - forever - God gave rock and roll to you II - Unholy - I just want to - Domino - everytime I look at you
Here's a list of the band members (hope this helps you out)
Current band members
Paul Stanley (Starchild) - lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar (1973-present)
Gene Simmons (the demon) - lead and backing vocals, bass (1973-present)
Eric Singer (filling in as the cat, from 2002 on up. Until then he wore no makeup when in the band) - drums, backing and lead vocals (1991-1996, 2001−2002, 2004-present)
Tommy Thayer (filling in as the Spaceman, in kiss makeup since joining the band) - lead guitar, backing and lead vocals (2002-present)
Former band members
Ace Frehley (the Spaceman) - lead guitar, backing and lead vocals (1973-1982, 1996-2002)
Peter Criss (the cat) - drums, backing and lead vocals (1973-1980, 1996-2001, 2002-2004)
Eric Carr (the fox) - drums, backing and lead vocals (1980-1991; till his death)
Vinnie Vincent (the wizard) - lead guitar, backing vocals (1982-1984)
Mark St. John - lead guitar, backing vocals (1984; in 2007 he died) (just a side note, Mark never wore makeup)
Bruce Kulick - lead guitar, backing and lead vocals (1984-1996) (just a side note, Bruce never Ware makeup)
My favorite Kiss song is 'Forever' it's such a sweet love ballad.
Yes it is, it was my 1st dance wedding song.
Co-written by Michael Bolton. One of the strangest writing collabs ever. But a great song
I love "Forever!" I saw them in 1990 on the tour for that album, "Hot In The Shade." Great song, great album, great band, and great times! :-)
It was a great concert back in the 70s. Loved it.
When Kiss went a little disco. But man what an album Dynasty was. As a kid, these guys were my favorites. So many songs to check out.
In this bands original lineup, all guys sang lead on various songs.
A great song/video of them without makeup is Tears Are Falling. Different drummer and guitarist though.
Yes, KISS did what they called an "unmasking" on MTV, back when MTV played videos. You want hard, listen to "God of Thunder". They have soooo many songs to choose from because they've been around for so long. It's a rabbit hole you definitely need to go down!!!! Try "Love Gun, Calling Dr. Love, You Put The X In Sex, Ugh All Night, Tears Are Falling, Forever, Lick It Up, Beth".
I think the first video they did without makeup was Lick It Up.
“Beth” and “Forever” are two of their softer love songs. You’d like these two!
This came out when I was 16 and now I'm 59, it's crazy seems like it was just yesterday when it hit the airwaves..I bought the Dynasty album when it came out and still have it today .🤘😁👍🎸🎶🎵😝
Remember, 1979 was the year this record was cut. 1979 was the height of the Disco era. A lot of rock band cut a disco hit, including the Stones,"make that money". This song was always played in the discos around the nation. Notice the disco rhythm section of the song.
When this song played, everybody was on the dance floor. I was 22 years old.
SO MANY great tunes by this band. The one I would recommend to you to check out next though, is my favorite by them. The Mtv Unplugged performance of "I Still Love You" is one of their finest performances ever. Gene does sing on a LOT of KISS tunes, notably "God Of Thunder" "Domino" and "Spit." A great one from their more recent stuff is "Freak." I really could go on for hours with these guys.
I love this song and watching you two enjoy this is just so cool. keep up the good work.
If you want a Gene vocal, listen to “I Love It Loud”. Or for a twist, listen to Gene do vocals on “Unholy” while performing without makeup.
The opening riff to this song is so iconic of the KISS sound it's probably one of the most recognisable Riffs in Rock history. Once you've heard it you'll never forget it. Screw the hardcore KISS fans with their anti-disco attitude, I say... This song was a huge hit for them and won them a lot of fans who wouldn't have otherwise cared for KISS at all.
Kiss was on the downhill slide here in the states. They became popular with that song in South America and in Europe. No self respecting American Kiss fan really likes that disco song or the era for that matter. They became disco then bubble gum then they became really weird with the Elder. They went off the tracks starting with Dynasty.
I was a hardcore, hard-rocking KISS fan before "I Was Made for Lovin' You," and when that song was released, I loved it and the whole album, "Dynasty." I didn't think they were selling out by simply mixing in different styles with their usual hard rock sound. I never stopped being a KISS fan when so many fans abandoned them from 79-82. I loved the albums of that era and later.
I have been a Kiss fan for forty some years and know all their songs and my favorite Kiss song is A million to one
I remember when this was on the radio as a kid. To me then and now it had a disco vibe to it.