I felt like I was on some weird drug just hearing it. I Love this album though. Beautifully, and powerfully sung ballad by Paul Stanley, and co-written by Stanley and Michael Bolton. Nonetheless, the song is a naughty, but at the same time, fun rock tune to just turn your stereo up to ten, and just listen. I can listen to it multiple times, and not get bored. As an Amazon Associate, we earn revenue from qualifying purchases. I was hooked. In fact, Jan Wenner, the Editor in Chief of Rolling Stone is the major roadblock for KISS NOT being in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. But here goes. Dreamin' Unreal 11 points - added 9 years ago by guest - 51. I just love it. It is a fun song, even though I think , at least back then, the song, as well as most of the “Dynasty” album got KISS away from what they were, a hard rock band that was dangerous. But from a lot of people what I hear is, “Oh, man, I could just never get into Kiss." To many rock stars, and fans’ dismay, the genre of disco started sweeping over the USA circa 1978 or so. I have listed the songs that I feel are 50 of KISS’ best in their entire catalog. 1975 Rock and roll all nite - 74 1975 Her work has appeared in BleacherReport and for F4WOnline.com. google_ad_slot = "3620243914"; 28. “Detroit Rock City”, and just about the entirety of “Destroyer,” was an attempt to get the band to spread their wings a bit, at least that is how I see it. KISS. The truth is I say that after every Kiss show I go to. Good song about how the gal who left him won’t ever have “a love like mine.”. 20.”Makin’ Love” (“Rock and Roll Over” 1976). The song tells a story about a young man who is going to a show around midnight, and gets killed in a head-on collision with a mack truck. Kiss has always brought in various co-writers like Bryan Adams on “Rock and Roll Hell” or Michael Bolton on “Forever." This song should be taught in a “great songwriting 101” class. Peter sings on this song. I took a couple of friends with me to see them in concert in Columbus, Ohio. 38.”Hard Luck Woman” (“Rock And Roll Over” 1976). 24 Songs; Beth/Detroit Rock City. Paul and Gene are spot on with the vocals, the band is firing on all cylinders and Bruce Kulick’s wailing acoustic guitar solos made me a huge fan instantly. ), Greatest Kiss ultimately misses the mark. It is a typical Gene loves the girls song, but I love how the song rocks, but there is a sense that you can dance to it. The rest of it, you can throw out the window. Author: Gracchus Gruad. It took my mother (RIP) awhile to come around, but she let me keep it. I just love hearing the guitars from the beginning, and then they go right into the song. The 21 Greatest Kiss Songs. It has the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra backing them up. Guitar World is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. This song kicks off “Rock and Roll Over.” Killer tune. “I Will Be There,” from Carnival of Souls. Paul sings this great on the record, and live. DJs turned the single on the other side, and started playing “Beth.” The song won a “People’s Choice Award.”, 7. Time to rock and roll: 50. The 40 best Kiss songs: 30-21. 3:38 PREVIEW Hard Luck Woman. Its status as a band favourite is illustrated by fact it's one of only a few of the bands' non-makeup era songs to have been performed live after the band returned … I was just about dying inside. ), 35. One of the best Kiss' songs, but in The Elder album (great album) 11 points - added 8 years ago by guest - 50. google_ad_client = "ca-pub-5413842615433822"; This is the tribute album version by Yoshiki. I just don’t think they get the respect they deserve as songwriters. Peaked at #11 on 11.08.1979. It is one of the best songs in the band’s catalog. The best disco songs ever were largely produced by Giorgio Moroder, so it's only fitting for the Italian legend to be the one to pick them. Report abuse. KISS. It is sung by Gene Simmons, but Paul Stanley primarily wrote it. 1997 Preview SONG TIME Detroit Rock City. Another classic written by Ace Frehley from the band’s debut album, but alas due to his lack of confidence in his singing ability, Gene sings it. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Like Gene Simmons said, concerning removing the makeup, on their VHS/DVD ” KISS: Extreme Close Up:” “We made the point.”, 41. Live Version from the kick off show from the Reunion Tour in 1996 at Detroit’s Tiger Stadium on June 28, 1996: Live from Winterland in San Francisco in 1975: Live: Houston, TX. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Strutter. “Let Me Go, Rock and Roll” (“Hotter Than Hell” 1974). © The musicianship they showed in that performance was incredible. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 26, 2020. Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about Kiss - Greatest Hits at Discogs. The song itself is fantastic, including the solo. “Heaven’s On Fire” (“Animalize” 1984). “Strange Ways” (“Hotter Than Hell” 1974). The song is about a female fan’s concert experience, and how she wants the band, etc. The song is a great rocker with an interest guitar solo, and an excellent live song. You will receive a verification email shortly. For casual fans, this is likely all the Kiss they would need, even if it does contain a few odd selections. google_ad_width = 336; Kiss does a cool job on this, but check out the Megadeth version from the “Warchest” box set. “I’m Alive” from this record also rules. (Image credit: Casablanca) 30. Calling Dr. Love This song is one of the best songs from “Destroyer,” if not one of KISS’ best songs EVER.  I mean, this song fit Gene to a T. Gene’s KISS character is the Bat Demon, and this song’s sinister tone, and lyrics just suit him perfectly. I love the whole Led Zeppelin-esque instrumentation that is going on as well. Well, we are here at last, to talk about the song that I think is the best KISS song ever. It takes a few listens to get into and then you're hooked. 8. 2. Rock and Roll All Nite. It has been in just about every KISS set list since its existence. Dave Reffett is a Berklee College of Music graduate and has worked with some of the best players in rock and metal. Thank you for signing up to Guitar World. When it comes to the critics and the general public, they get no respect. I love this song. He was the real deal. List of KISS songs, ranked from best to worst by the Ranker community. The 40 best Kiss songs: 10-1. Needless to say, they were fantastic. It took me awhile to really like this song, but it grew on me. Here is Gene playing Love Doctor in “Dr. There was a problem. Bands, jumping onto the craze did some disco tunes to keep up, such as the Rolling Stones with “Miss You.”  Paul Stanley said in “Extreme Closeup” that “This stuff (Disco) is easy to write.” Paul wrote this song, “I Was Made For Lovin’ You” in a few minutes.  Some fans hate it. Amazing song. Another fun song by Gene Simmons from one of my favorite albums, “Love Gun.” Yep, the subject is girls. It also features Paul, and Ace sharing the solo. I love this hard rocker. The title track, “Creatures” is a great, balls to the wall rocking tune. And on this version no one captures that live concert feel on record quite like Kiss. “I’ve Had Enough (Into the Fire),” from Animalize, “Saint and Sinner” and “War Machine,” from Creatures of the Night. British Polygram TV's Greatest Hits is a fine 20-track collection that contains all of Kiss' best songs, from "Rock and Roll All Nite" and "Strutter" to "Beth," "Plaster Caster," and "Cold Gin," on one disc. Great rocker about what else? “Shout It Out Loud,” from You Wanted the Best You Got the Best. I Was Made For Lovin' You. This song is a killer tune. It’s such a rock anthem. One of the few highlights of the dismal Hot In The Shade album. It is awesome live, as it is played a lot faster than on the recording. The subject matter is a bit risque, but the song is great. That record included various compositions from the recently released long play Sonic Boom and numerous songs that had become classical ones and that are so much loved by rock and roll lovers. Do you have a passion for blogging? “C’Mon and Love Me (“Dressed to Kill” 1975). The song is just awesome, and people need to go out of their way to hear it if they want to hear a good, old fashioned, hard rock song. This song features Peter on vocals, and a great Ace Frehley guitar solo. The Kiss version, of course, is amazing, but this one is so cool. Complete your Kiss collection. Ask 20 people what the best song of all time is, and you’ll probably get 20 different answers. !.” “You wanted the best. Also check out “I Stole Your Love” from this CD. It’s a straight ahead rocker. I think it is a real neat song, topped off with the Harlem Boy’s Choir singing at the end, and the song based on a Beethoven sonata. 44. That’s what has set them apart from other bands: They have memorable songs that stand the test of time. Kiss hit singles - Billboard Top Canadian Hit Singles from 1975 to 1998. I play this song at least twice on my stereo. I love the twin guitars parts.I just get into this song. I actually just got back from seeing them last night in Manchester, New Hampshire. One day my best friend brought a Hit Parader magazine to school and said, “Dave, check these dudes out." Gene, who wrote the song, sings this beautifully. This song rules, plain and simple. I can’t lie, “Destroyer” was the first album I ever heard by KISS. Great classic. “Goin’ Blind” (“Hotter Than Hell” 1974). Since this blog is about my all time favorite band, and in my opinion, one of the all time greatest bands, I will start out with my first experience seeing them live. Best Kiss Songs. I listed the song, and in the parentheses, I put what album/CD the song is from, and the year. I honestly think KISS did a better job. Dave has worked in the past at Sanctuary Records and Virgin Records, where he promoting acts like The Rolling Stones, Janet Jackson, Korn and Meat Loaf. I love the obvious Led Zeppelin influence on this song, which was written by Vinnie Vincent, but oddly, Vincent does not play on it. Even thought Paul gets writing credit, this is my all time favorite “Gene” song. Anyway, the song shows maturity in Paul’s writing, and the song still rocks nonetheless. Terri Bey currently blogs for CamelClutchBlog.com about Wrestling, NFL, and other sports/pop culture related subjects. These rock! 36.”I Was Made For Lovin’ You” (“Dynasty” 1979). This always puts me in a good mood. Live from Winterland 1975: http://youtu.be/rC4qmoqNULI. Assisted by ‘hit doctor’ buddy Desmond Child, Paul based Heaven’s On Fire around a huge chanted chorus and created a hair-metal masterpiece. “Love Gun” (“Love Gun” 1977). 1. To me, Kiss is the most underrated band of all time. As an artist and performer, he is working on some soon-to-be-revealed high-profile projects with A-list players in rock and metal. “God Gave Rock and Roll to You II ” (“Revenge”  1992), This is a very good cover of Argent’s “God Gave Rock and Roll to You.” It also featured the late Eric Carr on vocals. Terri can be found here at Facebook- http://www.facebook.com/TerriBey and at Twitter- http://www.twitter.com/giopontifan, [amazon_link id=”B001BWCEL4″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]KISS: The Complete Collection[/amazon_link]. What I mean is that when it is time for the guitar solo, there is a semi-slow part, and then the solo speeds up a bit. When I saw Kiss on the cover, they had that whole "Japanese Kabuki meets outer-space warrior" vibe to them, and as a 12- or 13-year-old kid, I thought they ruled instantly. Paul, and Ace both play the solo like they did in “I Want You.”, Live: Houston, TX. Shout It Out Loud Released in 1976 On Album Destroyer. It was released in 1997 on Mercury Records. It’s a beautifully arranged epic classical version. Thank God for that as the song, “Detroit Rock City” was the first KISS song I ever heard by KISS. I saw Kiss for the first time when I was around 16. Again, another song about love gone wrong when he tells the woman she “got to choose, who’s her baby.”.  Well, that is my list of the top 50 KISS songs according to yours truly. I watch stuff on you tube, and I always thought that was cool, including the choreographed moves near the end. Peter sings his heart out on this classic. 20 tracks (82:58). I wish KISS would play it in concert, but I know now they cater to families, so no luck, but the song kicks butt regardless. I definitely recommend giving it a listen. By. I quickly learned that their back catalog was equally impressive, spanning tons of genres and vibes. Intro, verse, pre-chorus, chorus, verse, pre-chorus, chorus, middle eight, then guitar solo. Great classic from the band’s first album. Greatest Kiss is a compilation album of previously available material released by the American hard rock band Kiss. Even a “rock band” like ABBA is in a ROCK AND ROLL Hall of Fame, but no KISS. We’d love to stay in touch, sign up for the Guitar World team to contact you with great news, content and offers. Ace sings it now with his solo band, at least he did awhile back. !, this album was issued to coincide with the group's 1996–97 Alive/Worldwide Tour. I think the band’s music is good old rock and roll. I love the message it sends. They poked fun at Kiss during the whole car ride there, saying things like “Kiss is dinosaur rock” and making fun of Paul’s legendary in-between song banter. http://youtu.be/WPSg4FmiwRk  (Year listed on video is wrong. That’s Gene, at least back in those days. Face it, we all like a good lyrical smackdown, and the art of the kiss-off line (or, indeed, entire kiss-off song) is one of the most time-honored and enduring in music. This is a great obscure song by the band. “I Still Love You” (“Creatures of the Night” 1982). This song is a fun song. Another favorite for me on this one is “Sure Know Something.”. “Hotter Than Hell” (“Hotter Than Hell” 1974). Making Love. It’s about a guy who is in love with a 16 year old chick named Christine. Brilliant! 1. If there is a good you tube link for said song, it will be underneath. Yep. Sung by both Simmons, and Stanley. Live: April 2, 1977 at the Budakon in Japan http://youtu.be/ICa3jop6HS0. Here is Paul again singing another “love gone bad” tune. Also Paul turns in an unbelievable vocal performance here holding one note out for what seems like ten minutes. Beginning with Paul Stanley yodelling, this is one of the great Kiss songs of the 80s. “Burning Up with Fever” and “True Confessions,” from the Kiss Gene Simmons solo album. I hope you enjoyed reading the list. I hope you all will listen to some of these songs, and give them a shot, and of course debate.