Don't F*** with Ace Frehley.

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

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[@revwillyg6450]

Ya make me feel bettah in your Kurt Cobain sweatah! Idk? First thing I thought of 😂

[@bobbafett1849]

​@@revwillyg6450damn.... thats good lol

[@mannyfragoza9652]

my fav leather is see through

[@MashaT22]

You could sell me nearly anything! I am always peeing in my pants every time you decide to make a sponsor commercial. Remember the Manscaped spots?! You, sir, should do these spots more often because they’re utterly hilarious!

[@JohnPatrick-kv4ti]

Talk about Spinal Tap moments, Just saw the Ace videos on the Monsters of Rock Cruise. Ace appears unable to hear and keep up. He seems deaf, The smoke guitar went off by accident and he forgot he was the lead singer a few times. Wreck and Roll all night. Downtown Beirut looked better than that show.

[@JohnPatrick-kv4ti]

It is impossible to be late for a concert on a ship unless Ace fell overboard your cabin is your dressing room.

[@cantthinkofaname77]

The clip of you taking piss out him for punctuality is hilarious 🤣

[@peterprice5896]

I listen to “PERMISSION TO LAND “ three to four times a week every week it’s such a breath of fresh air as far as rock goes cos when P.T.L came out rock was in a bad place and it had lost its identity. SO THANKYOU GUYS.

[@williamr3840]

Who's that girl though... You know, the one on the cover? :0)

[@burtbackattack]

Yeah I listen to it at least once a month. Every time Black Shuck kicks in it still makes the hairs on my neck stand up. It’s a fucking masterpiece.

[@thecoverstory1]

Guys, that album is epic... but check out all the other albums, too! They are all epic!!

[@Oh_I_Will]

One Way is their masterpiece

[@sebastienlavoie9334]

I've been a KISS fan for 43 years, i love Ace and it's his best record since his 1989 Trouble Walkin' album, try the song Fightin' For Life, it's the best song on the album. Cheers from Montreal!!!

[@one_with_kevrything9825]

Ain't even better than Anomaly

[@aprilkurtz1589]

Montreal is such a beautiful city. I went there on a business trip once, and had a great time. Everyone was super friendly. And well dressed. Our hosts took us to dinner at the Hard Rock on Catherine Street, and we sat outside. It was a Saturday night, so there were tons of people out. There were no T-shirts and backward ball caps. There was a distinctly European vibe about it. Sorry to ramble. You live in a cool place!

[@sebastienlavoie9334]

@@aprilkurtz1589 Oh thanks!! It's cool to read that, yes we have somewhat of a european feel to the city, mostly coming from our european french and english heritage, if you comeback someday i'm suggesting you go take a walk in the Old Montreal part of the city, art galleries, nice restaurants near the old port of Montreal along the St-Lawrence river (Fleuve St-Laurent)

[@stevenbruno2752]

Totally agree with both of your comments! Fightin' For Life is the best Ace song he's done in years!

[@one_with_kevrything9825]

@@stevenbruno2752 Best original song he's done solo since 1989.

[@Davinchistragicloss]

Killer hook on Cherry Medicine! Thanks for featuring it Justin and we love the Darkness too. Dinner Lady Arms has a similar uplifting quality to the chorus, of course not same key, tempo, etc. but we hope you get what we mean, basically a hook that floats!

[@barrybailey9991]

Absolutely love our videos. Keep them up. Ace has always been a character and I love him as he just does not care what anyone thinks and does his things.

[@jjeKKell]

Holy shit Hawkins is sarcastic as fuck... especially now we know what happened on the boat 😂 ... long live Ace BTW!

[@Emergencyrule]

What happened on the boat? Is there a link?

[@jjeKKell]

@@Emergencyrule look up his video about Frehley on the Monsters of Rock Cruise 😉

[@kevinpennell-c1m]

You are HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!! I always look forward to your downloads!!!!!!

[@nTime77]

@justinhawkinsridesagain the black leather lyric is a throwback and tip of the hat to his first signature song, "Shock Me" from Love Gun which contained the lyric "Shock Me! Make me feel better. Shock Me! Put on your black leather." Only KISS nerds like myself would know that of course! 🙂

[@daves2058]

Was about to post the same thing!

[@wahivalleys3011]

Every time I hear you sing your "Justin Hawkins" song, I feel like I'm "Lazing on a Sunday Offternoon"! Wahi' Valleys

[@peterjohnjoseph]

You did in fact grace Mr. Frehley's presence. And the security guard he had do his dirty work. Glad he talked it out.

[@aziziabdrahman7756]

Long live Ace Frehley

[@davidnoble8296]

Hi Justin, I love all of your videos please never stop. I’ve been introduced to many great artists like Ren! Please keep them coming! I’m a life long Kiss fan and of Ace! I love his work ethic as he’s is in his 70’s and still recording and touring consistently! But getting to the point 😊 the person he’s pointing to would be rather pleased, as it’s his girlfriend, Lara, whose love he’s quite often celebrating in this album!! Just a bit of useless info !! 🤣

[@ZuzuTheLemon]

I once owned a cognac pleather jacket...It unfortunately slowly disintegrated into weird flakes of plastic dandruff.

[@ChristopherVox777]

LOVE this review!!! And loved your MORC performance! Bravo man, keep up the entertainment!

[@sonotdown998]

“You make me feel better in your Corinthian Leather.” -Ricardo Montalbán

[@TranceMasterJack]

Fine

[@samuraidarryl]

@@TranceMasterJack”You make me feel better in your skin tight leather” 😮

[@ryanbradley5891]

Ace should've drove away in a Chrysler Cordoba

[@Wyl7]

@@ryanbradley5891 ahhh, the memories… my first car was a ‘78 Chrysler Cordoba… that I paid $200 for in ‘92 as a sophomore in college lol. sold it in ‘95 to a coworker for $50.

[@ryanbradley5891]

@@Wyl7 That's awesome. First car stories are the best car stories

[@martyrocks2091]

God bless the Spaceman. Chorus reminds me of Stacey's Mom...similar chord intervals.

[@revwillyg6450]

Holy crap! It does sound like Stacy's Mom😂

[@curtisclark13]

Saw you for the first time on the boat, you guys were absolutely and unexpectedly amazing. Your bass player is unbelievably cool looking. 🤟🤓

[@SteveBrownROCKS]

Cheers Justin...Ace is looking foward to seeing you on the MORC Enjoy the boat!!!

[@derek9658]

Well done with the album Steve its very well produced and written. Nice one. These catchy tunes going round my head are driving me crazy.

[@adamnorris4216]

steve you are the man.

[@David-e9f8h]

Very funny reaction Sir Justin ,be kind to the Ace man ,he inspired many including me,xxx

[@DenKulesteSomFins]

That's what I call a cut, Justin! Keep the hair and beard that way, looks awesome!

[@davidbroadbent854]

Kings of the Sun - Black Leather Now THAT is a song

[@JinghingDing]

Sex Pistols - Black Leather

[@nonameno2006]

I've never seen a man shit talk another man so politely

[@alfiend331]

Thanks for the Ace Frehley review!!! Been a fan of his since '78. His solo album was the first record I ever purchased. I'm digging this record! The verses in this are a bit pedestrian, but the chorus took me by surprise and has been stuck in my head since my first listen. As for leather choice, it's gotta be black, since this is a throw-back to his KISS song "Shock Me" from back in the day. Cognac leather is a nice 2nd choice!

[@Nicolasmondragon707]

Well good day to you all it’s Justin Fucking Hawkins Rides Againnnnnnnnnn!!! 🎸🎶🎶🎶

[@atomicpunk8031]

The songs are so catchy on this album. It’s a fun listen.

[@JerryTheVeganRockstar]

Sounds like Green Day crossed with Fountains of Wayne to me 😂

[@seanpower1595]

Now there’s a proper rock song👍

[@dplunk13]

This is like an early 2000s pop punk song, which I didn't expect from Ace. Even the music video is giving off those pop punk vibes.

[@DMSProduktions]

Ace's 2000 Man cover was 70s skater punk!

[@johnhagan582]

Dude your f*cking hilarious at times .you got the comedic aspect of these videos down pat .as for this song of Ace's I think it's good .not sure I love the hook so much but the musical composition is quite good .

[@pewsterbaby]

The black leather is a reference to the 1977 Shock Me lyric on Love Gun - "Make me feel better, put on your black leather."

[@kimberlycoberly6987]

Justin! YOU ROCK! MUCH LOVE MY FRIEND!

[@justinsixx90]

Omg i knew something felt familiar bout the song. Huge Oasis fan can’t believe Supersonic didn’t connect in my head lol!

[@Joewhite007]

Justin, the black leather line is a tribute to his lyric in Shock Me... "Shock Me, make me feel better, Shock Me, put on your black leather."

[@MrKenstar2]

Yea he didn’t get it

[@billybrannan4808]

On the black leather thing. It is a reference to the line he sang in "shock me" by kiss. A little nod to the past 🎉🎉

[@aprilkurtz1589]

Cognac is a sexy beast of a color! I really liked this song because I have always liked that type of chord sequence. I don't know what the chord numbers are for this. I-III-VI (Beato) or whatever. Anyone know? You can indeed understand every word Ace says. Clear as a bell. This is what I'd call a stomper. Four on the floor, not fast but not plodding. You don't have to be a Terpsichore to dance to this. This is fun bar music. This would be really fun bar music at sea. The heavy metal contained within that boat is going to be heavier than the metal the boat is made of. I was a vegetarian for a while and the way I thought about my leather shoe or jacket purchases was that the animal had already been slaughtered for it's meat. It left behind a hide. If you desire to eat an animal, then you should use as much of the animal as possible. Nothing should go to waste. Well made leather goods can last a long time. I've had some good leather shoes that I had re-soled two or three times. I bought from thrift stores where possible. Some friends from my teen years are still rocking the Ramones leathers they wore in the late '70's. The leathers still look really good, so no need to buy more than one in your life. Our leathers are less wrinkly than we are, and will outlive us. The Revenge of the Cows.

[@RachelRobinson44]

Finally got to see you live on the MORC ship. Fantastic!! Missed the Ace shows. Not too sad about that in hindsight.

[@aceeg69]

Wow! Nice review about my one and only Space Ace! Fan of your show and of the Darkness keep it up!

[@SeanAzelton]

I guess I just came out from my rock I've been living under - because I just found you, The Darkness, and your awesomeness! Thank you!

[@SeanAzelton]

And David Hasslehoff in the background ... I'm dying over here🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I can't wait for the Black Congac Plether song

[@Reid_Jorgensen]

Have a great cruise Captain Hawkins! Looks like you are ready with the sun in your hair. Cheers!

[@cherylhurst7093]

Watching you do that bit for Soundraw was great. You were so funny and enigmatic. I think I would buy it even if I didn't use it. Sounds exciting the rock and roll cruising. I had to hop on an old video cuz I missed seeing you and love your sense of humor. Ace Frehley has confidence the way he promoted his new release/album....

[@CharlieVanSteeblahblah]

I think the single between 10,000 volts and Cherry Medicine was even better. Walking on the Moon

[@one_with_kevrything9825]

That is one of Ace's worst songs. You need to hear the vocal only tracks. Pure misery.

[@johnnyringo9759]

I would be embarrassed to admit to liking this song!!!

[@one_with_kevrything9825]

@johnnyringo9759 Cherry Medicine gets a little better over time. Chorus is pretty infectious and solid bridge.

[@NecramoniumVideo]

@@one_with_kevrything9825We are not listening to Ace songs for his vocal abilities.

[@one_with_kevrything9825]

@NecramoniumVideo But, we change the song because of them.💁‍♂️

[@davidterhune8277]

Although I love Ace I didn't care for this song that much at first. But hearing your positive spin on it makes me appreciate it more. Keep ridin'!

[@siskokidd]

My neighbor was close friends with 70's legend Farrah Fawcett, and inherited her household furniture after she died, including a dark green leather couch. Add a leopard print area rug and you have the complete look.

[@Christine16425]

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[@1968spikey]

​@@Christine16425 THIS and MORE misplaced retro decor tips to come on this channel! Stay tuned! 😂

[@Christine16425]

​@@1968spikeyje ne comprends rien désolé 😟🤷‍♂️

[@beau-2222]

CHERRY MEDUH-SON.

[@garyhill2740]

10,000 Volts is a hit album, and deservedly so! I haven't enjoyed a hard rock album so much in years! I love that David Hasselhoff is watching you record your show!

[@stevegarland8643]

*whispers* I swear I saw him move

[@kenhewitt7357]

That's never hard rock!!

[@kevinateague]

cant wait till you do your next show. please have a tub of wig adhesive on your desk!

[@SamEdmisten]

Black leather is a call back to "Shock Me". Going back to the well.

[@SamEdmisten]

Oh, I love Ace. He's the reason I started playing guitar and fell in love with rock music as a boy back in 1976.

[@mphill9668]

And yet you got on the boat and F***ed with Ace Frehley 😂😂😂 Glad you guys were good by the time the cruise was over.

[@marcalfredo9826]

OMG cognac Leather😂😂 Justin ur whit is off the charts thanks for the giggles I should not have watched this at 6am now I'm gonna b humming that cheap ass lyric all day

[@Annellen53]

That made me laugh so much! Love you Jus

[@j_vasey]

Didn’t know you’d done this video, how was the buffet on the boat?? Punctual? 😂

[@comment.highlighted]

Can it be “Just Three Guys wearing sunglasses” please? Got my Sunglasses too 😎

[@keenanwhitham4920]

There are little moments where he starts sounding like modern day Ozzy. And it really works.

[@pauldecoster]

He’s an American Ozzy without the demons, bats, and goblins

[@Johnny_Ledford]

Was Ace getting to the buffet late as well? 😂😂 That was some classic rock ‘n’ roll drama! 🤘🏻 Maybe he can open up a store called “Wigs and Watches”….😂🤘🏻

[@KISStributeNYC97]

Thanks for seeing this song and video for what is….FUN! Ace is having fun making music, making videos….and it shows! This is not a typical Ace Frehley record, and I’m so happy about that. Yes, Ace is all over this record and if you’re a fan, you can hear it. But, what Steve Brown did with his production, is he made a very modern, pop influenced Ace Frehley record! I’m digging it.

[@AAE-cg1il]

Ace is getting old but he has not lost a step.

[@seanwilliams3103]

Chatted with Ace's manager John Ostrosky for about a half hour at Player's on the boat. Interesting dude, with a breadth of experience in all of the "behind the scenes" of media production.

[@krispowell8647]

Supersonic was the song I thought of as well 👍. Space Ace rocks 🎸

[@ottomattix86]

I've been an Ace fan since I was a kid. His new album is a pretty solid rock album.

[@stopkafirophobia]

Justin, you sound just like Tiny Tim! You should do a hard rock version of Tiptoe Through The Tulips 🌷 🌷 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@paulie6446]

Tiny Tim was a bad man.

[@KT-uu5vg]

Justin tell Ace his star spangled banner solo guitar at the Superbowl and this album make him more legendary than his former band avatars. like you and your music, it's all heart, no gimmicks rock on!

[@raaawkstaaar]

Ace NEVER played the Super Bowl...not EVER!!!!

[@ICEMANPS102]

You make me feel better when your in your black leather is a call back to his 1977 KISS Song Shock Me. Shock Me..... Make me feel better Shock Me...... Put on your black leather Shock Me...... We can come together!!!! Poerty my friend!!!! HAHAHA

[@marcusnolte7476]

music cruises are awesome! Enjoy your trip.

[@differentsession3003]

I’m liking the Ace Frehley vids. Love your channel

[@corybrooks9746]

You’re so polite and optimistic when stating the obvious. Well done sir

[@AdrianGrayComedy]

Really hope I look as good as Justin when I'm 48.

[@saskia6750]

Ace is the nuts x

[@izcallifornication]

A legend.

[@Rocksarum]

02:53 no please, Justin, don't go Timbaland-ish (or yes, do it! as I'm in stitches with your: EH OHH!, EH OHH! 😂😂😂) Concerning today's music review...Chapeau!!!👏👏👏 My throat aches of having laughed so hard with all that leather/pleather lyrics suggested 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I just have one doubt...🤔the way he pronounces "medicine"... isn't it a bit weird? What accent is that?👀

[@fronthorse]

Was searching for a band name. Thank you for "Cognac Leather" ⚡

[@maximumbandsshows4363]

Fantastic to see you perform twice on the MORC, best band, best front man I have seen in a very long time, and taking the piss out of ACE in Studio B, funny that you just reviewed this song before the cruise too. Ironic isn't it Mate?

[@sylv772]

Loved your little riff on conversing men in aviators - so funny.

[@MariaFrancesca]

Ace IS a legend, a lovable and fun one, which... is lucky for him in this case 🙂

[@adamperkins3769]

Love this song

[@jimmiepiranah]

'You make my flowers weather, when you wear your English Leather'. Or something like that.

[@jomayo3621]

I'm sorry Justin but this is why I f***ing love you! 😂😂 cognac pleather

[@JugaJuga14]

I really loved the aimless commentary on this one, very vague

[@nickj7980]

the very beginning of this song makes me think of "Branded" by Rose Tattoo!

[@moogieanddoggo2156]

"Supersonic" by Oasis!! luv Oasis!!

[@kraftwerk974]

Ace was my hero when I was 13 yo 🙉. He gave this Stones groove to Kiss 💋

[@bryanmcdermott4204]

Outstanding shout-out to "The Best." If we're changing lyrics it merits noting "I'm just a thug with a snakeskin rug" works as an alternative in "Open Fire."

[@jonskleinman]

For your leather song, don't forget that "your studded dog collar really makes me holler." :) You can always have the guy not being able to decide between cognac and black. Leather quandary.

[@marshallwoznicki631]

Look forward to seeing you on the morc Justin, your show pool side, ahoy mate.

[@JohnDavis-yj7lf]

Ace Frehley is the coolest 😎

[@phillipanderson4299]

Can't stand all the negative comments. There is room for all types of rock music. sometimes its refreshing to listen to something simple and positive. Good job Justin

[@JohnPatrick-kv4ti]

Justin you must do a live song with the Ace Frehely band on the boat. You running around stage with these guys standing basically still would be priceless.

[@Lisztomania1]

Great

[@Angelicus-p5p]

Great lines in songs are a fun topic. Love your humour! Have you heard the line... "if my scars were tattoos I could hide them in plain view"?

[@allendean9807]

You make me feel better when you’re wearing pleather

[@thenoodleator]

That ad is everything. You could've done a straight read, but no. Flair. That's what rap's all about.

[@sentforth5]

I have an incredible library of lyrics in my head and I do not recall any song that employs cognac and black as rhyming partners.

[@jasonbarnesbefuddledprofessor]

My Rock Angel is on the MORC Aviators On At The Buffet 🤘🤘🤘🖤🖤🖤 Have A Fuckin' Awesome Ride Everyone!!! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@heididragonfly]

Yes! Cognac Pleather!

[@johnmuhlecke1396]

His GF is in the video and the black leather is a call back to shock me.

[@Steambull1]

Has Justin talked about Sparks yet? They are one of my absolute favorites, and I discovered them the same year I listened to Permission to Land like a mofo, in 2006. A bit after that, Justin covered their biggest hit, and the Mael bros appeared on his (darts themed) music video. Would love to hear anything about that!

[@imunchienandalusia]

He's kinda sad in his old age, i don't think rock n roll ages well. But check out his guitar solo from 100,000 Years sometime. How a person can take the pentatonic scale and come up with some of those licks is beyond me. He really was great during that Alive era.

[@davidriggs8196]

Wow! You are being very kind.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

The vocals very much sound like Christopher Walken.