Paul Stanley wrote this as an exercise to see if he could write a Rod Stewart-type song. He wasn't planning on keeping it for the band, but Peter Criss latched on to it and knocked it out of the park. A lot of people thought it WAS Rod Stewart when they heard it. Peter has a great bluesy tone that fits it perfectly. He also sang their biggest hit, Beth.

As a KISS fan, I love this song, and I don't know any KISS fans that don't like it.

I've been a Kiss fan since the early 70s, and I'm a Black woman. I cried my eyes out when I could not attend their 1977 concert in St. Louis, because my parents wouldn't let me go. Finally got to see them in Las Vegas, 40+ years, later. Love me some Kiss and this is definitely one of my favorite songs, by them.

Kiss is actually a pretty damn good band. Fantastic in concert, I've seen them 3 times.

Black Diamond has Paul and Peter changing off in the song. Really good dynamics.

I love y'all! Not too many of us black KISS fans out here, so I just want to give you both a big salute! Blessings to you both!

This version actually made the country charts!!! KISS, the country band

Love how Paul and Ace are literally playing the same guitar.

That means that next you have to do "Shock Me," to see guitarist Ace Frehley sing. Live version is a must.

This was my late husband’s favorite band and he also loved their solo albums. Especially this song. We were also a TNT...great reaction

This master piece is one of my favorites that Peter criss sings. He's such an awesome singer and drummer!!!!!!!!!!!🥁🎹

Do Shock Me or Rocket Ride Ace Frehley sings those two

This song was originally written by Paul Stanley for Rod Stewart. For reasons unknown to me, Peter Criss got the vocals because of his raspy voice. One of their under-the-radar gems.

Gene's walking bass work on this is a perfect counterpoint to the strumming, chime-y guitars. A great song.

Fun reaction. Really enjoyed watching y'all react. Kiss did many different styles of music. A Rock band with many sides. Metal, Folk, Disco, etc. But you have to see them live to really get what they are all about. An intense stage show you'll never forget. The one band that will give you your money's worth. Thanks for the fun reaction video.

That's one of the great things about KISS. Each member has their own influences and therefore styles.

Great reaction. This is one of my favorite karaoke songs to sing. KISS remains one of my top bands.

I grew up on KISS. Both of my parents disliked them. They would not let me go to any of their concerts so when I graduated from High School 83’ I made up for it.

Love Peter’s voice. “Black Diamond” by KISS is also a great one to check out 🤘🏼

Black Diamond for sure. Baby Driver, War Machine and Not For The Innocent are heavy as hell.

I haven’t heard this in years! Criss sings Beth, too,which is a love song.

In 1978, KISS were the biggest band in the world, but Ace and Peter wanted out of the band to have solo careers. So to appease them, the record company decided to let each member do a solo album, but still have them be "KISS" records. Even though they didn't play on each others albums. There's some interesting songs on those albums.

You gotta do " Beth" . It's another Peter Chris song and the highest charting song they ever did. I believe it made it to #2 on Billboard. It's a classic.

Should do Ace's Shock Me, Cold Gin, Rocket Ride or New York Groove.🤘

One of the most melo Kiss tunes. Also, Chris has the bestselling single from Kiss: "Beth."

This song was written for Rod Stewart but then they decided to do it...Peter was jazz influenced...NOW YOU HAVE TO DO "SHOCK ME:" with ACE FREHLEY singing it..Trivia .he wrote it after he got shocked on stage and it was the first time he did lead vocals..He didnt like to sing so he recorded it laying on the floor of the recording booth so noone could see him.... SHOCK ME (STUDIO VERSION)

Each original member brought out a solo album. You wanna hear something unique, listen to Gene's rendition of "When you wish upon a star" Disney version

You really need to watch Reason to Live and/o r Forever by KISS to see how versatile they are. Another one, Never Enough or New York Groove. I'm 56, been a KISS fan since I was 14!

She said she was shocked. Funny. Thing. Is that they have a song named shock me by Ace Frehley. The guitar player. Now this band KISS is one of the if not the only band that all members are lead singers in different songs. I’ve been to about 7 KISS concerts in San Antonio. They were my first band that I saw in concert back in 1979 in San Antonio. And I got to see them on their last final tour the “End of the World Tour” 40 years later. It came full circle. 40yrs. It was meant for me to see them for their final time kn San Antonio. It was a great concert as they always give. I got to see the changes thru the years.u should listen to Shock Me sung by Ace Frehley and New York Groove and 2000 Man. Also Black Diamond by Peter Criss where Paul Stanley starts to sing and then switches to Peter. U should also listen to Beth sung by Peter Criss. It was a top hit for him made for his wife at the time.They are my favorite band of all time.

Garth Brooks sings this song on their tribute album. GREAT COUNTRY SONG.

One of the main reasons I like Kiss is because of how versatile in genres they were. Going through Hard Rock to Romantic songs, Metal to Classical Music. They are just that awesome.

@The Adventures Of TNT jen here> i was thankfully born into Hard Rock & Metal via my Mom & in Philly so twas non stop music! When i was 3 my cousins & friends all heard a tape from the Kiss show the night before. Instant love! Then i latched onto Peter Criss as my life long favorite. We would get into my aunt's makeup and went to the neighbor's garage and took over his older brothers bands instruments & would pretend to jam out! & No surprise I went on to work with bands, just like my Momma! Great times!

KISS are one of the best ever! They conquered all styles of music.

I remember being a 17 year old senior in H.S. playing foosball in a game room listening to this song and also to Kiss's Beth. School must have been cancelled because of snow and it being very cold out. 17 years old and thinking you know what life's about and now I'm 61 and wishing I could go back and visit that scene again.

The sing was written for Rod Stewart because Paul Stanley wanted to spread his name around. Beth had been popular before, so their manager suggested giving it to Peter and releasing it as a single. In 94, they released the covers album KISS MY ASS, and Garth Brooks agreed to do it... But only if KISS were his backing band.

Even Gene has said Peter had one of the great rock voices. Loved Peter's solo album (and the two he did after he left the group). That range of styles is one of the reasons they're my favorite group. I'm going to second (or third or fourth or whatever) the suggestion of Black Diamond. Just make sure you turn it up loud

Garth Brooks did a great version of this song from the Kiss Tribute album that came out in the 90's.

Paul is my favorite vocalist In this band, but this is one of my favorite songs period

One of Kiss's breakout songs as one of the first rock ballads was also sung by Peter Criss, The Song Beth. Check it out.

I almost got in a fight over this song. Stoop was trying to tell me this was Rod Stewart while listening to my tape,in my stereo, in my car in the back-backwoods in Tennessee. If I had kicked him out the car he would have never made it back to “civilization “ and I would not have remembered where to look for him...alcohol was involved. 😂

I'm pretty sure that this song was originally written by Paul Stanley for Rod Stewart or it was intentionally created to sound that way.

Good evening, this was a lovely song, it actually reminded me of Rod Stewart for some reason. It was just a lovely song to listen to. Thanks for sharing and have a lovely day.

Love this always have since it came out. It's one of the few KISS songs that I occasionally do in my kareoke rotation.

If you want a surprise KISS song, check out “Beth” which is also sung by Peter Criss (drummer). It was also their number 7 hit single back in 1976 (Kiss’ highest ranked single).

we like ALL the variety of Kiss songs

One of my favorite Kiss songs. So good!❤

Shock me with Ace Frehley singing. Do you love me is awesome. Love gun, come on and love me, 100000 years The one on kiss alive is possibly the greatest kiss song of all time.

I don't know how I missed this reaction. This is one of my favorite Kiss tunes. Great reaction.

If you want to really see their true talent you need to watch Sure Know Something from MTV Unplugged. That song still gives me chills!!

Paul Stanley actually wrote that song for Rod Stewart with his raspy voice but when Peter heard it he wanted to sing it so they put it on the album they were working on. Ace Frehley wrote and sang a song called Shock me another band staple, Peter sang Beth too which would really surprise her too. An 80’s ballad called Forever during the non makeup days and with different band members will blow your minds too.

Experience "She" , Detroit. Cobo hall 1976 . Kiss was at their very best at this concert . You gotta see them here to see how the legend grew

Paul Stanley wrote the song with Rod Stewart in mind but Peter heard it and wouldn't let it get by him and so it was recorded for the second side of Rock and Roll Over 1976

This song came out when I was 11 years old. I have loved it ever since.

Garth Brooks is a big kiss fan he covered this song on one of his albums!!

Paul wrote this song and originally was going to sing it, but decided to let Peter sing it because it had a Rod Stewart vibe to it and Peter had a raspy voice like Rod Stewart.

This is my favorite KISS song by FAR.

I Love you guys reacting to Kiss!!! Great job. They are surprising aren't they! lol Keep em comin.. So many different versions and decades of Kiss - all good.

Love your reaction and analysis of a KISS classic

This song was originally written for Rod Steward by Paul Stanley, Paul decided to keep it and decided to have Peter Criss sing it, if you listen to Rod's song Maggie May, you will hear the similarities between the 2

Cheers guys from Toronto Canada keep a rockin. LOVE your channel.🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

This son was originally written for Rod Stewart. When KISS decided to use it , it was given to Peter Criss because his raspy voice is was closest to Rod's.

Peter's solo Kiss album was by far my fave, followed by Ace's

Wow. Haven't heard this song for what ...40 years. Crying like a ... well whatever. Never had this happen before. Now I remember, first hearing this song, 6 year old me, older brother, mom, and how much better life was back then. Stay safe everyone. Peace ✌️👍👌

In the early 80s I bet someone it was Kiss while he thought it was Rod Stewart... Gr8 vocals by Peter and nice review.

I adore this song, this was the song and the clip that made me an instant fan :) also all four original members made their own solo albums :)

Peter is the Bluesman of the band. Black Diamond is a must because it's Peter and Paul trading lead vocals. For Ace, this is the first time Ace sang lead. It's loosely based on the time he was almost electrocuted on stage. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Zriqo5aEzdzen6s.html

Peter’s Beth is his number 1 song that catapulted them thru the late 70s as the biggest band from 76-79 nobody touched them

Peter actually sang one song on pretty much all of their albums...Black Diamond, Strange Ways, Beth, Hard Luck Woman, Baby Driver, Getaway, Mainline. Hooligan...abd more..Ace Frehley didnt sing his first song until Shock Me on the Love Gun album, even though he wrote many songs, Cold Gin, Parasite...too many to name.

His voice and the song have a Rod Stewart feel to it.

I'm not a Kiss Dan, but I love this song! I really appreciate watching you guys do reactions. Thanks!

Great song! Great review!

This is a beautiful song!

I love this song with Peter criss this song is the best ❤

KISS actually put out solo albums. 1 from each member in make-up back in 1978. I think Ace Frehley's produced the highest charted single, "New York Groove" at #13. The albums showed off each members musical preference. Yes, it was a publicity stunt, but that was KISS.

Now you have to check out lead guitarist Ace Frehley singing Shock Me, New York Groove &/or 2000 Man to get the full effect of all their vocal abilities

Lick it up by kiss is also a nice one or shout it out loud ...my all time favorites

I seriously thought this was Rod Stewart when it first came out. lol Another poster did mention that Paul wrote it to be that way.

Peter is actually the best singer, he also sings Beth, their biggest hit as per the top 100 charts. They were mostly a seller of albums anyway. Their name came from Criss telling his bandmates that he was once in a band called Lips, thus they took the name KISS.

Peter sings it but Paul Stanley actually wrote it to give to Rod Stewart but Eddie Kramer heard the demo and got him to give it to Peter to sing.

Garth Brooks redid this song on the Kiss my Ass album,it was a triute record, and it was awesome, did not sound like Garth normally

He sounds alot like rod stewart when he sings.

:) The country star Garth Brooks covered this live and on album :) People got shocked as he said this is originally a KISS song :)

All of them have had semi-successful solo careers as well. Paul Stanley is lead vocals, and i don't remember which guitar. Gene Simmons - lead vocals and bass. Peter Criss - vocals and drums. Ace Frehley - vocal and i believe lead guitar

love kiss and the music

great song!!

This song was written by Paul for Rod Stewart. But they already had a Rod Stewart in Peter....

KISS and Queen have the largest range on types of songs

Rocket Ride is a pretty hard hitting Ace track, for Paul I've Had 'Enough (into the fire) or Master and Slave for Gene, Fits Like a Glove ,She , Unholy, Hate or War Machine.

Shock Me & Rocket Ride with Ace on lead vocals. Snowblind, Ozone & I'm in Need of Love from his solo album.

They modeled the every one sings thing on the Beatles. Peter's best song is Black Diamond though. That one almost qualifies as metal.

Peter sang more 'hits' in the 70s and pissed off Paul to no end! 🤣

I love your KISS reactions!!! "I still love you" (umplugged version) is another great song, and if you want something more heavy could you hear "100.000 years" live at cobo hall 76 without drum's solo. Greetings from Argentina!!!(sorry for my English)

Garth Brooks sings a version of this song with Kiss playing as back up.

My favorite Kiss song!

Check out the different drummers doing Black Diamond. Peter, Eric Carr, and Eric Singer. All three rock it!

I think Paul wrote this and tried to sell it to Rod Stewart, who passed...so Peter who is a Rod mimic sang it...

Yeah, Peter sings Hooligan, Beth, Black Diamond.... a bunch of their best songs! I believe Paul wrote this song for Rod Stewart to sing but he turned it down.

best song from kiss

This ballad was written for Rod Stewart but KISS recorded it after Stewart passed on it.

As a non-KISS fan, I love this song, and I don't know any non-KISS fans that don't like it.