Kiss - The lost alive II

Perfect stereo soundboard synched with a japanese show from 1977

[@user-us4vu8us4g]

This is the real Kiss, the real Kiss sound. This is the lineup that took him to superstardom the four main pieces of the puzzle.

[@batphink2655]

Took whom exactly to Superstardom? ALL 4 of them became stars lol!

[@ernieflanaganstingraybassm1463]

bv' d lbvl ,sljlnmll bv@@batphink2655

[@malcolmreid1807]

Fucn Right, no Fake Aces & shit...ijs !!

[@hyperluminalreality1]

Is that a bass fill while Gene has both hands in the air at 0:43?

[@1958HHH]

Yea Ace is playing = The KISS Sound

[@leolambert5949]

This is the era when KISS was in their prime. What a time to be alive! I was 12 years old and KISS was my favorite band. It was such an exciting time. Me and my best friend would fantasize about being in the band. I was Peter Criss and he was Paul Stanley. Music back then was pure and raw.

[@TNCelt1]

props to Paul for running down those stairs in those shoes.

[@butters395]

yeah......ACE playing it safe 😂

[@skinhead5]

This is the Kiss I want to remember and cherish.

[@josephlinnell9855]

I was too young to see them in their hey day. Saw them 96 reunion MSG. Best concert. I was 8 years old again having a Kiss concert in my bedroom. Mom walking in to put my laundry away just shaking her head. Love and miss you mom❤❤❤

[@SndyOr]

@@josephlinnell9855 I remember that head shake only I was 15 and my mom was sure I was on my way to hell. I didn’t get to see them live in their heyday either, but, like you, I saw them in 96. Best concert ever. I had tears running down my face when Peter took the stage and sang the song that started it all for me, BETH

[@josephlinnell9855]

I had tears as well. What suprised me most was when they did 100,000 Years. Me my sister Jane who turned me on to them were both in our own world together. Very nice to meet and talk about a band that influenced me like no other

[@SndyOr]

@@josephlinnell9855 influenced me like no other for sure. Saved me from permanently checking out. Also the concert I went to was the Destroyer tour brought back. They played the same songs, used the same equipment and even used or recreated the stage and the costumes . They also included songs from other albums though. Funny that in 2024, I discovered a Romanian band called Carla’s Dreams and they wear makeup. The songs they sing are much like that of Kiss. They have 8 songs in English and the rest are in Romanian. I was just as captivated by them as I was Kiss and still am. Music is a universal language. I look up the lyrics so I know what the songs are about. Btw, I lived,ate and breathed Kiss. Was disappointed after Peter and Ace left. I quit Kiss after that departure. I love the ORIGINAL line up and listen to the Old KISS all the time. It’s nice to know they were Everything to so many people.My videos and playlists are public on my channel. Feel free to drop in.

[@jeffgile2921]

It aired on HBO and yes I saw it

[@johnnyjohns3863]

No doubt THIS is KISS at their best! I love several eras of kiss but this era can't be beat

[@stevenattias1803]

Then 1978 with the ill-fated solo albums.

[@The_Music_Sanctuary]

this is the ONLY era....😎

[@raymorrow170]

75 thru 77 my fave years.! But they could never do me wrong.! I love all eras but the last one. But I still saw the scabs 3 times.😢

[@mr.brenman2132]

​@@stevenattias1803Ace Frehley's solo record ruled.

[@stevenattias1803]

@mr.brenman2132 yeah and Paul did a great album, too. It still killed them and pretty much Casablanca records.

[@stp434343]

I have heard these songs a million times but to see them in this era , live is great

[@Mozart1220]

And with "Dynasty" KISS died...

[@quiricomazarin476]

It was great.

[@kevinchandler179]

I agree, Dynasty sucked ass!!! Peter and Ace were like what is this disco bullshit!!! Team Peter and Ace always

[@fingersfhillips]

The Kiss I grew up on for sure Ace was rocking on here

[@keithkoenig5320]

Paul and Gene may hate him, but Ace was easily the best musician that band ever had...and regardless what you think of all you've heard about him, Vinnie Vincent is the most underrated member of KISS.

[@saint7370]

Crazy how much this means to us & some people have never even heard of this. Cant imagine music without KISS

[@matycee]

word... lifetime fan at 56yo!

[@jamiebelilah193]

I wish I gave Kiss a chance years and ago

[@rburrows7786]

I’m 72 seen them live in the 70s five times. And their reunion tour. Still rocking to these guys. Absolutely great

[@NPCHSN]

I was in elementary school, and this was everything to me.

[@raymorrow170]

At 60. I'm still here.! Since 75.! But this is the best.!

[@jeffkolln5291]

I saw KISS at McNichols arena in 1977 for KISS Alive II. These original four guys kicked ass. Truthfully never gave a Rat's Ass when them after Ace and Peter were gone.

[@kevinchandler179]

I agree totally!!! Peter and Ace were amazing and fantastic and underrated and underappreciated!!! Team Peter and Ace always 👍

[@azzamzamzam1822]

@@kevinchandler179 I Agree

[@azzamzamzam1822]

I' m ok with you Jeff

[@manolokonosko2868]

I blame Paul Thtanley and his bullshit backstabbing diva personality for their departure.

[@sirnosejr5416]

Ah come on I love Ace but it must have been a nightmare working with two sloppy guys in an operation that got this big. Paul's questionable and Gene a massive asshole but they did keep the thing going

[@kennethandrews8460]

I spent many days listening to Alive 2 in my living room. Playing air guitar and wishing I was there.

[@ronstille7924]

Me to I still do and I'm 54 now😂😂😂😂😂

[@markn3936]

Back then we had the record and daydreamed about the show and waited for them to come to town. Now you just push some buttons and here you are. Soo much more exciting then.

[@Uncle_Mark2600]

This is prime Kiss, no doubt about it. They sound awesome here. They were my first concert, I was 12, 1981. I will never, ever forget the solo Ace did with those colored lights shining on him and the smoke billowing out of his Les Paul. Love you Ace

[@planb626]

Saw them in 79 Dynasty Tour..

[@stevolene]

No doubt, this was the highlight of the originals, Stanley’s voice was maybe the best rock vocalist, these songs even have a groove to them , amazing

[@DavidDurst61]

And my first in Aug 76 at Anaheim Stadium!!

[@shanegriffin2215]

I saw them on the Dynasty tour. 1979. Long Island Coliseum. Judas Priest opened the show. We snuck in the back right behind and above Peter. Saw everything he played. I completely lost my 13 year old mind. Now, at 57, I can still remember it like it was yesterday.

[@Corman7088]

Dynasty Tour which was here 1980 when I was 10&John Cougar opened. Was my last year of Trick or Treating too as Ace Frehley. Seen them about dozen times now&as much as I loved them/earlier shows. Hot in the Shade Tour still stands out as one their heaviest&best.

[@sirdragonpm]

This the Real Kiss i rember growing up with and seeing so many times..One of the best bands of the 70s..We all miss Ace & Pete

[@ronstille7924]

I miss the 70s period

[@azzamzamzam1822]

@@ronstille7924 Me too

[@petej.8676]

46 years..omg....The time has gone by so fast that it aint fair..why cant we all stay young and be at our best!

[@johnnyjohnson157]

I bought my first KISS album when I was ten years old. I just turned 50. A fan for life. Great video...

[@jazzmaro]

懐かしい！このライブは中学生の頃に武道館に見に行きました。ジーンシモンズのピックを拾いました。まだ持ってます！

[@davidduke9771]

Ahhh good times.. when the hair and the voices were real...😁👍

[@EHiggins]

I do miss those colossal drum sets of the 70's and 80's

[@guitarsehole]

The greatest live album album ever recorded! My childhood right here in these songs! To actually see them in perfect sync and great footage is almost a religious experience!! this is amazing!!

[@kevinchandler179]

Agreed, they practically invented the live album for any other band!!!

[@jibbityjab2469]

No..that would be the KISS Alive album....this is Alive II (2) - Good but not even close to the 1st Alive album which is one of best ever in music.

[@NathanSmith-xf7rk]

I agree with you 😎

[@gunman-6646]

1977 was absolutely the best KISS ever!!

[@martinpatrick9915]

Right on they kicked ass.

[@matthewpredmore6523]

Saw them in May of ‘76 at the PA Farm Show in Harrisburg; it was their next to last stop on the Alive! tour before the Destroyer tour started in July. What a great show! It took almost 2 days to get all of my hearing back, they were so loud. Peter Criss did his long solo on 100,000 Years, with his drum riser going higher and higher towards the end of the song. Made a big impression on a high school kid.

[@morriemariani9646]

Best era by far...so much energy...wish I saw them in that era

[@yongkim777]

This was a great time in music when rock & roll was real with no auto voice correction, live music!

[@kskisser]

you might want two watch again...Paul does not appear to be singing live in several places. Notice how his voice does not trail away during the opening number when he steps away from the mic? This could also mean they re recorded several vocals in post production too so I could be wrong

[@SndyOr]

@@kskisser The person who posted this stated that it is footage from a live show but the vocals are from a different show. Its dubbed over but its THEM singing and its THEM live on a stage.

[@kskisser]

@@SndyOr Regardless it is still lip synching and a ripoff to fans. They should have retired years ago and fans should be aware that much of the show has pre recorded vocals.

[@jamesbarnett2483]

@@kskisser But THIS show has no pre recorded vocals, as the earlier post attempted to make clear.

[@damnwicked239]

@@jamesbarnett2483 Save your breathe. That guy is too simple to understand what you’re saying.

[@LOKISlog7]

This is; What it was all about and why as a kid; loved them so long ago...

[@alexanderurl9706]

Kiss forever, my flaming youth

[@Mtl3944]

The amount of work these guys must have put into the choreography of the show was immense. Love this

[@stevejohnston8543]

At their best!

[@eldiablo3794]

What year was this concert?

[@user-gi6gy1om1e]

77

[@eldiablo3794]

@@user-gi6gy1om1e thank you!

[@Steambull1]

When it comes to that, Sean Delaney is an unsung hero.

[@johnnyreno7200]

Man, they are slamming. Everyone sounds great ,they're so tight. They're in top form!

[@SwitchFoot2007]

Better words were never spoken

[@mxyzplk68]

WOW! I cannot even count the number of times I listened to this album over the years. So awesome to see the actual live footage!

[@racook7534]

Right before changing over to Love Gun costumes... rock and roll over era maybe. 2023 and this still rules. Thanks for the memories.

[@StONed-yx5qq]

Kiddies.. Just understand the time period in which this was happening… Just the best original four!!

[@williamfabiano543]

The money, the fame ! They were in everyone's face like them or not. You couldn't escape it. Never again. Glad to be a part of kisstory

[@DetVen]

No red blood American 13 y/o boy could resist KISS! I know I couldn't! My world revolved around Evel Knivel, KISS, hockey, and girl's titties.

[@richardpender-hw4kw]

Brings back good memories

[@ensignstephens6307]

Yes it does 1976 New Years Eve going into 77 Greensboro N.C. 13 Year's old!

[@barrypowell829]

Bring back a wild night in 1974 with KISS rocking down the house! Place was packed @ Rupp Arena Lexington Ky. 🎉

[@jackbell4540]

Saw them live on Jan. 9, 1975 at the Commadore Ballroom on Granville in Vancouver. It was their "Hotter than Hell" tour. Sat with Chief Dan George and we were both sure we lost some hearing that night lol. It was so loud.

[@MENFUSSMIKE]

Nice😊

[@century21niseko81]

Sweet

[@hinterwelter]

You saw Kiss in '75 at the Commodore with Chief Dan George?! Heavy!!!

[@MENFUSSMIKE]

What did Chief Dan think of the freak rockers?

[@JeffKopis]

Did you also visit the Cecil, the Marble Arch, or the Orange #5 that night? 😜 Favorite haunts of mine in the '90s.

[@leokimvideo]

Whats even more amazing in this year of concerts ACDC were the opening act a few times. What an incredible double.

[@sanfranman4919]

Yea....and Gene propbably claims he made them famous

[@bgdogy]

Heck Rush even opened for them

[@teresapflaumer5717]

ACDC and Rush are way better than KISS

[@Arbaal]

Not bad, both ACDC and Rush were big fans of Kiss

[@brian-ld4vd]

Everyone has opened for Kiss

[@mikesmusicden]

THAT's the KISS I remember. They were at the height of their game and had energy, chops, and attitude. Great video!

[@studio-flash]

1976 costumes...just before 1977 ones came in for Alive 2. This is the Japan tour just before they let loose on the states...brilliant, raw hard rock at it's best!!!!!

[@user-rx8cp9mr1y]

Да, правильно подметил про кастюмы, я тоже обратил внимание на это !🎉

[@MattSmithMe]

This isn't lost anything. It's the damn HBO Special from the Rock and Roll Over Tour of Japan.

[@BrutusMcCrunch]

I was right when I was 3. I still love 70s just as much at 51

[@michaelhenderson2480]

This is KISS that I grew up with ... rock on

[@chriscjc8868]

I first saw them in 1978 on the Alive 2 tour I was so excited to see them in person ! 15 years old at the time, They were like Gods to me ....

[@mcongemi]

Ditto, I was 10 years old when my sister took me to see them at the Mecca Arena in Milwaukee. They were bigger than life to me.

[@bigroy38]

Finally saw them on the Reunion Tour.The boys saved my life.

[@bigroy38]

If I swung my arm like Paul on Rock & Roll All Nite,it would just fly off!!

[@RavenWolfDrum69]

My favorite band . I was like so young listening to them at like 5 . 54 still rockn n rollin

[@bigpapi2658]

All the older cats back then called them a bubble gum band. I loved them. I’d listen to the LP all the time and 8 track in my brothers El Camino.

[@eurekanotici4s]

This is the first concert international broadcast on TV. Channel 5 from Televisa in México was a hit. Thanks for the memories.

[@billjannusch]

Absolutely ultimate KISS performance!!! This rules!!

[@ttttkeith]

Kiss was my first concert, they blew me away, they still freaking rock!!

[@quiricomazarin476]

Me too sadly missed kiss at the end of their Alive concert extended tour ....which started for Dressed to Kill Lp & was still going on 2 lps later after Destroyer was released.... Meanwhile 1 year & 4 months later another 2 LP's done & they are starting the greatest rock tour ever " Love Gun" which tore through Canada & did some American shows.... Sad I missed Alive at the end but saw Love Gun at the beginning.

[@sgtuniblab1508]

All the budokan shows on this tour were recorded by Eddie Kramer for a live album that was scrapped. The name of the album was supposed to be titled "Rock & Roll Party In Tokyo". In many circles, it is considered to be the Alive 2 that never came out.

[@norms3913]

The alive 2 was recorded in Los Angeles

[@genethedemonbenware4815]

I was there in la for 2 of the 3 nights at the forum for"alive 2" however they were wearing the love gun costumes and opened with stole your love all 3 shows ,i think this recording in Japan is alive 2 ,also recorded a TV show segment called" hype and glory" same 3 nights btw gene set his hair on fire 2and night trying to get a really big fireball for the TV show

[@3hooks781]

@@norms3913 Parts of it were except for Beth, which was recorded at the 7:30 pm show of the two Budokan sets. You're watching the 4:30pm show (with audio from 7:30).

[@JDKvideos]

This might be the best live thing I have seen!!! THIS is KISS!!!

[@JDKvideos]

awww way to bring me down....

[@Tommyr]

McFint69 This show is mixed with different audio. The video is from Budokan Japan.

[@27GUITARS]

​@@Tommyryeah cuz if this was America the people in the front row wouldn't be sitting down with their arms folded like they are here

[@rikpontician8499]

No doubt, this is them at their best.

[@acecomet]

You realize it s a fake live album and performance right?

[@acecomet]

You can feel the crowd sound is fake. Multiple audio layer.

[@glengamble526]

It was all downhill from here. Gene and Paul made Ace and Peter too rich, too fast.

[@josephhernandez9597]

@@acecometyup but it’s still bad ass

[@josephhernandez9597]

@@acecometstill a cool album

[@jabo6479]

The pinnacle of rock n roll

[@wedes99]

My first show, Kiss and AC/DC

[@ompiers]

Does it get any better than that? Cool.

[@60zeller]

Now that is a rock show

[@thenoodledrop]

...I just found my favorite Kiss performance.

[@Bobbyd0052]

"AMEN" ! ❤

[@donchivazo6566]

All the KISS haters, if you haven't listen to ALive I & II you don't know anything about KISS. It was the greatest Live performance on earth. Can't say the same at the new KISS. Gene and Paul should look at this and understand why fans miss the real KISS. There are no replacements for the Cat Man and Space Ace. Never!

[@TheDalibor66]

Firstly, they were young ! Not to compare men 25 years and 60 years .

[@MrPshawn]

I'm a huge Kiss fan, but hate to burst your bubble !! Alive 1 and 2 were done in the studio !!

[@obrapro]

@Shawn- Bubble still intact. I've always known alot the tracks were dubbed except for Peter who had the only live tracks on the album. Regardless of the over dubs, it still captures the "live sound" and everyone followed with the formula in the 70's after KISS. Eddie Kramer produced the ultimate KISS sound which was used in Rock n Roll Over, for me it's the only studio album with the true KISS sound. Tracks were recorded live on a sound stage, except for Peter recording off stage somewhere, and the rest dubbed for the final mix in the studio, just like Alive.

[@mgkkelly1983]

shawn fayard Alive 2 was the most heavily dubbed than Alive 1...not sure why, not just leave it alone and leave it in it's raw, natural state>?

[@Erich_U]

Michael Kelly There's an Eddie Kramer video somewhere on youtube. He says that apart from the drums everything from Alive! was re-recorded in the studio. Same for Alive II. Also Alive III is not much live. Most of it was recorded during soundchecks.

[@goochma]

I can remember when I was a member of the KISS Army. My bedroom walls were plastered with KISS posters. This brings back a lot of good memories for sure.

[@carloshpeixe9359]

00:15 Detroit rock city 04:06 Take me 07:14 Ladies room 10:19 Makin' Love 13:31 I want you 18:06 Cold gin 21:11 Ace solo - Ace Frehley 24:00 Do you love me 27:37 God of thunder 30:55 Peter drum solo 33:28 God of thunder end 34:28 Rock and Roll all nite 38:52 Beth 41:15 Shout it out loud

[@OldManGamer65]

Like I said, missing king of the night time world

[@martinreintal6069]

No"Calling Dr Love", but that's okay.

[@scottt5484]

@@martinreintal6069less “gene” songs the better. Haha

[@kevinchandler179]

Black Diamond is their best song 🎵 ever!!!! Peter and Ace as always shined like a mother fucker!!!!!!

[@Living4JC]

I saw them in 1977 at the Richfield Coliseum - KISS LOVES YOU CLEVELAND!

[@shayneworkman9242]

first concert . 7th grade texas 1979 only kiss albums i had were alive 1 and 2. There was a pro shot concert that was on early HBO i remember it was was our first live look at kiss back then. just fueled the fire.

[@charlesserre6928]

Reposting from Spaventacorvi's original post, who was gracious enough to give us the songs' time sequencing: 00:15 Detroit rock city 04:06 Take me 07:14 Ladies room 10:19 Makin' Love 13:31 I want you 18:06 Cold gin 21:11 Ace solo - Ace Frehley lead guitaaaaar!!! 24:00 Do you love me 27:37 God of thunder 30:55 Peter drum solo 33:28 God of thunder end 34:28 Rock and Roll all nite 38:52 Beth 41:15 Shout it out loud

[@chrispix61]

Thank you, I don't even like watching the extended videos anymore if they don't have time stamps LOL

[@user-zr2hz1td7y]

Seen them on this tour in L.A. at the Fourm Cheap Trick opened I'm 60 now 🤟🤟🤟🌲🌲🌲

[@martinpatrick9915]

Me too.

[@AussieOutlaw]

ACE FUCKING ROCKS

[@emptysoul25]

***** ACE Frehley lead guiTAR!

[@kevinchandler179]

Peter and Ace were amazing and fantastic!!!

[@georgefustos7243]

He was perfect for that band and a huge reason KISS became so popular and made a name for themselves.

[@1958HHH]

No Ace = No KISS

[@dynjarren7523]

I love the Rock n Roll Circus when it comes to town! Gene the flame thrower and blood spitter. Ace the Space Cadet. Paul the Lover and Peter the Catman! They were hot back then. I got my chance to see them on their 96 Reunion Tour. And they knew how to put on a show and party! It was like being in a time warp. It felt like the late Seventies when people just wanted to party all night in clubs. Thanks for posting!

[@martinpatrick9915]

Me too.reunion tour awsome show.

[@russellmcbride1242]

Cool era. Love Gun Stage, Destroyer Costumes, Rock and Roll over tour. They released three albums in two years! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯

[@javierfonseca-sg7ku]

This is the Golden era of KISS when Paul Stanley wouldn't spend 7 minutes talking between songs.

[@MarceloPisaniGarib]

I think it's just time to 'rest' the throat

[@Ricardo-go7yu]

This is what made them legendary. Totally at their best! Individual style cannot be duplicated. Parts can be played by a good player but it's not this.

[@VillainDave]

The Band was on FIRE this night! The REAL Kiss sound!

[@user-uc7nm2qi5l]

This live video recording, without any alleged studio overdubs, sounds as good, electric, and full on rock-'n'-roll as Alive I and Alive II!! Don't listen to everything you read! Playing live defines a band and Kiss have defined themselves infinitely!! You drive them wild, they drive you CRAZY!!

[@spacemiezy]

Audio and video are from 2 different set actually. Anyway 🔥🔥🔥

[@damnwicked239]

Sounds much better than Alive 2 but not as good as Alive! I’ve always thought that Alive 2 doesn’t sound that good. Shout It Out Loud in particular is way too fast and the twin leads in the intro sound bad. I do like the studio side with All American Man though.

[@stephenprescott4441]

I remember loving this in 78 when it played on my TV in western Australia. I was 12 and already had posters covering my bedroom walls and my poor parents ears after buying me a drumkit..❤

[@BruceW.-fr9oi]

Steve. I bet you became a bon Scott fan

[@darrelhutton9175]

I saw KISS for Alive I as an opening act for Black Sabbath on their Technical Ecstasy tour and the crowd wanted Sabbath but couldn't turn loose of KISS it was truly amazing and if you were too young to go, then you are too young to know. These original 4 guys shook up the Rock-n-Roll world. They weren't just a fire show. They could jam.

[@kevinchandler179]

I agree totally!!! The stage show and craziness took away from the real talent and ability the original lineup had!!! I think Peter and Ace were amazing and fantastic and Paul and Gene, even though they take every single chance to bash Peter and Ace, ridiculous!!! Still, original lineup are underrated and underappreciated!!!

[@joeburrows215]

That was the black sabbath Sabotage tour. Close though..... I wasn't even around then so I'm not giving u shit for getting a tour 2 years apart mixed up hahahaha

[@petec7259]

a great time in the band's career....all in top form...Frehley is excellent

[@azzamzamzam1822]

"All are Excellent"

[@daddymidwest4111]

Such a shame Ace drank his career away.

[@cory3518]

Paul's vocals are incredible

[@Jungleroomreptiles]

Not anymore they aint lol

[@owenkrysler8235]

Looks like he was lip-syncing.

[@DannyPepprs]

@@owenkrysler8235 Its a soundboard from the actual show dummy

[@DannyPepprs]

Yeah cause they retired @@Jungleroomreptiles

[@kevinchandler179]

Not even close to Peter's, not even a photo finish!!!! Team Peter and Ace always

[@marclivingood]

This is KISS The greatest rock band they have now destroyed something special this is them in their prime

[@CameFrombeyond]

KISS on top of the world for real! NO one else was doing this music and type of shows then, but KISS. Pay attention kids this is KISS!

[@frehleysmoke7029]

日本初来日のヤングミュージックショーのヤツだね♪ 一番彼らがノッてた頃、全盛期でしょう。 ACEのギターが、PAULより下げて弾いてるのには驚き！ この映像のお陰で、俺の人生は変化したんだよぅ〜(笑)！

[@scottwhite1963]

The best sound they ever had on this tour

[@j83vfn]

Overdubbed>>>

[@SpankMyMonkeyHarder]

This is how I want to remember these fuckin legends, utter quality.

[@ccohara23]

This is awesome! Been following KISS since my HS days. Love the Ace solos.

[@hpman2391]

High school I saw them at age 11 Kiss Alive Davenport Iowa 😅

[@SONORSQ2guy]

I saw them in 1977 there hasn’t been a better concert since. 👍

[@martinpatrick9915]

Me too saw them on the Love Gun tour in the summer of 1977.

[@bigbobbitchinii123]

Been to literally hundreds of concerts. I would gladly give up 95% of those shows. To have been able to have seen this tour. The reunion was the closest I came. THIS IS KISS. At their absolute best.

[@randomtuberhandle]

Agreed with comments here: This is the quintessential KISS. They were a very tight and talented band. Their makeup and stage theatrics were something that people either "got" or simply did not "get it". If they didn't "get it" they dismissed the band as not being talented musicians. But they were very talented. Those of us who "got it" with KISS understood that the makeup, stage theatrics etc were all part of an entire package. KISS didn't want to just play music. They wanted their fans to be entertained in every possible way. And they made sure it was high energy. This video is great. Such a great entertaining band.

[@jeffwagner2707]

The best era no drama no fighting

[@spookedhorse]

Oh they were at war with each other over contract perks. That legal BS.

[@ScottDavis-ch8ri]

They were fighting, but still rocking.

[@jasonsmouse6570]

Peter threatened to quit the band once a week from 74-79. They were always fighting 😂

[@MGB18]

@@jasonsmouse6570: Because Stanley Eisen and Chaim Witz were/are greedy Jews.

[@davidford7064]

This is KISS at their best,with the original lineup!!!

[@18andlikeit]

Saw them at the Philly Spectrum doing that tour, they were great. '77 or '78. I've met Ace a couple times, walked the streets of East Village NYC with him while drinking beers and a couple years later he was at The Whisky in LA when my band played there with Zakk Wylde. But KISS was great. One fun band for sure and always loved Aces playing.

[@bigdaddydaddy3203]

U from Philly too born and raised I was born in 77 so I never got to see them obviously but u must have had a blast at the good ole Philadelphia spectrum my first concert was Jimmy page outrider tour at the spectrum

[@18andlikeit]

@@bigdaddydaddy3203 yes I also saw the Alice Cooper Killer Show at the Spectrum Jan '72, his Billion Dollar Babies show in March '73, Welcome to my Nightmare show in '75, all at the Spectrum. That venue used to be a crazy place way back then! Alcohol wasn't sold there so all the kids would show up shit faced and stoned. Fights, drugs in the bathrooms. There was a stabbing there. Drunk people on the second tier barfing on the people down below. It could a nut house in the 70's!

[@patguarniero9211]

Ace never lived in manhattan; never hung out in the village. In fact lived in Westchester County in 77 78 and then moved to Greenwich

[@18andlikeit]

@@patguarniero9211 never said he lived in Manhattan but there's no doubt I was with him the in east village walking down 1st Ave. When you're with Ace, you kinda know it lol. I'm talking '89/'90

[@user-qc7pk6hj5l]

Took Peter Criss on my Shrimp Boat in 79 He had a dream of being a commercial fisherman after 2 days of sun and hard work he changed his mind very cool dude

[@RockerEntertainment]

Wow! Thank you for posting this. This brings me waaaaay back. I had no idea that this even existed. This is the KISS that I grew to embrace and cherish. Sadly, I have no use for "the band" now. But this is when they were heroes!

[@MoparGeorge1]

I agree 100%!! I'm listening to the concert as I work. The new KISS is for the kids who don't know any better.

[@Roberta_Esposito]

110%

[@donaldsalkovick396]

Way to support the band you "embraced and cherished" everyone gets old man

[@trance9158]

Got those bass lines sounding good and set right in the mix

[@eduardosoft8769]

Uf... Very long time, many years... Listen your powerment good music... Forever Kiss

[@79blackbelt]

Definitely the best era of KISS in my opinion.

[@ATLTomcat]

This was awesome. Live at the Budokan in 1977 or 78. I first and only time I saw Kiss in 2019, End of the Road Tour. Only wished I had seen them in their hay days. I hope there are many more uploads will come out soon during their prime. I was 14 when I got their first album, Dressed to Kill, and it is on the Blue Casablanca label and I still have it . A rare record. Most of the Casablanca labels are tan. Now, I'm in my 60's and I still listen to them. Thanks for the Rockin' memories.

[@oscar7691]

No matter what they say. This is the best KISS for ever!

[@fhbaynes]

I just love how much of himself Gene puts into his role on stage.

[@JoeyP322]

"Rock and Roll Over" was KISS' best album....

[@1969ryson]

Joey P I believe the first 5 Kiss albums were all classics. Just my opinion. Take care and peace. That duel guitar solo in "Detoit Rock City" is still one of my favorite Kiss solos. There are probably better ones, but that one has always stuck out to me and I never fail to play the "Air Guitar" whenever that comes on.

[@JoeyP322]

I would say the first 6 studio albums "(Love Gun" was their last studio album where all four played), of course Alive! and Ailve II... but I agree on "Detroit Rock City"

[@JeffKopis]

Nah, ALIVE, then Destroyer, then Love Gun.

[@JoeyP322]

@@JeffKopis “Alive!” was a great album, but it wasn’t a studio album per se. “Sweet Pain” and “Great Expectations” ruined Destroyer for me. I think “Love Gun” was better than “Destroyer” but in my opinion there’s not one bad song on RARO and it’s recorded better except the drums sounded weak. If RARO was recorded like “Dressed to Kill” that would be the ultimate album.

[@jim6435]

wow this is the best sounding kiss concert ever thank you for posting it great job

[@soundbites1152]

The guitar tone on Makin' Love fucking rules.

[@LPandPlexi]

WOW!! this should have been released for sure. they were SO tight at this point. you can tell there virtually no over dubs on this as there were on ALIVE 1. they matured so much since that album and learned to keep the stage energy and the show rolling but to stay ON MIC and not sacrifice your vocal or guitar part for a swinging crotch pose. love the song choices. i am so glad my generation had these bands. hopefully some anti kiss folks out there can see how GREAT they were in their prime.

[@justsomedudeyouknow8372]

Alive 2 was heavily overdubbed

[@Gamevet]

@@justsomedudeyouknow8372 Alive II had studio songs thrown on the album, which didn't make sense. I've grown to appreciate Alive more.

[@justsomedudeyouknow8372]

@@Gamevet Yeah i know. They had the studio songs on there cuz they were new songs and as an incentive to buy it cuz they weren't sure if it would sell well. Makes sense. Though i wasn't into the studio songs on that lp. They were ok but nothing compared to the live stuff. I love alive 2. So much power and raw energy. Bombastic, over the top, amazing sound! Even though a lot was overdubbed i dont even care. Huge influence on rock/metal/punk.

[@Gamevet]

@@justsomedudeyouknow8372 I love Alive II, but what really makes me point towards Alive I is 100,000 years. You want to show someone a song that really represents Kiss in their prime, when they put their heart into their music, it was that song live. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnfWf6WNqMiki6M

[@alancarver2511]

@@justsomedudeyouknow8372 Look Peter at 19:28 doing a fill on toms and crash...

[@jamesspella8548]

WOW! Just WOW! That's what I remember. The hey day. KISS! That sounded sooooooooooo good! Whew!

[@reloadnorth7722]

Ace will always be the "Sound" of KISS

[@burntvirtue]

I see why you say that, but you can't sell short Paul's signature folk-influenced "KISS chord" rhythm parts, and Gene's bouncy, growling bass tone. You need all 3 to truly have the full sound.

[@davefulford8890]

100% Ace all the way....!

[@eotptheband2180]

YES

[@kevinchandler179]

Half right, Peter Criss and Ace together were the real heart and soul and talent of the original lineup!!! Catman was frickin amazing

[@reloadnorth7722]

@@kevinchandler179Yes, Peter was certainly underrated

[@KollinPorkChop]

Damn, Gene's voice during the Chorus of Do YOu Love Me? is AMAZING!!!

[@user-or4hs7xq9u]

At that exact point in recording when reading your comment (at around 26:30 ish)

[@MENFUSSMIKE]

​@@user-or4hs7xq9ume too 😅😅😅

[@jenniferyule8786]

In 1977 we were obsessed with KISS and I joined the KISS ARMY at 12. When they came to NZ in 1980 we nearly lost our minds. First big concert of my life, I was 14 and I was just stunned, amazed and had the greatest night. This line up was the best with Ace and Peter .

[@Wanderglobe]

Same. Had all the albums. My school books were covered in the KISS logo. I used to draw all their faces all the time. I was 13 in 79 and on my birthday my mother made me a Kiss logo cake. I once counted 124 pictures and posters on my wall of Kiss. There was nothing else allowed except for Kristy McNichol. She was cute. Alive II was my favorite album.

[@kevinchandler179]

There is only one lineup, and that's with my boys Peter and Ace, no other bullshit or impostors will change our minds!!! Team Peter and Ace always

[@deadweight6090]

The recording is killer

[@Pete.Franco]

Thank you for sharing, GREAT concert.

[@TrashyLobster]

Went and saw KISS with a good friend at the South Florida Fairgrounds. What a night to remember. I will always look back and smile. Miss you buddy.

[@kreuzzer2845]

incredible! this is exactly the show I was searching for so many years! Had seen this on german TV in 77! Thanks for sharing! this is so amazing!

[@ajwasp]

i think this is the best clip of KISS there is on youtube...surely it is!