FIRST TIME Hearing Kiss - Hard Luck Woman || That Voice!!! 🤯

[@setonhillstudios]

*You can support the channel with KZbin Channel Memberships or through Buy Me a Coffee. Never expected, but always appreciated.❤Links in Description!* Was that Peter Criss singing or Rod Stewart in the cat makeup?!

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

It could've been Lemmy in another life. 🤣🤣

[@danielguevara5017]

The song was originally written for Rod by Paul Stanley but he liked it so he kept it....Paul himself did sing it unplugged here and there...also that double neck guitar in the music video paul sold and just recently got it back....there is a cool video on that

[@m.vondrake5534]

@@setonhillstudios Rod Stewart plays drums like he rolled the kit down three flights of stairs 😆

[@setonhillstudios]

@@m.vondrake5534 😂🤣

[@ErikDeMann]

In my country, that song was presented as a Rod Steward song in the State radio back then, and every time I went 'Wtf, morons??!' And, no, it's a double neck belonging to Paul Stanley, and he just got it back, after having sold it ages ago.

[@stevenschoen1138]

Everyone talks about “Beth” but this is my favorite KISS ballad

[@anthonysvokos2697]

Absolutely bro. Mine too. The whole album is fantastic

[@brucemyers5463]

This song is proof that the radio stations had it out for them. Had this been rod Stuart it would no doubt have been a huge hit. For as many people that listen to them with their eyes, more people should listen with their ears. Kiss was a damn good band.

[@daviddoty-ni9le]

@@brucemyers5463 I think you're right

[@johnhutto8270]

Hooligan is a great Peter Criss KISS Song

[@mrcurtis73]

You beat me to it. 👍

[@jamgee4402]

baby driver

[@anthonysvokos2697]

Kissin’ Time on the first album never gets mentioned. It’s the only song where Gene, Paul and Peter each sing a verse in between choruses.

[@glengamble526]

It’s a great Peter Criss vocal-mediocre song, though.

[@OskarWinkler-js1oe]

"Getaway" alsa a forgotten Peter Chris banger!

[@mattstickle2725]

Testimonial to the writing of Paul Stanley. Great great songwriter unappreciated in a lot of ways.

[@russdance7959]

Agree 100%

[@louieflash7190]

Paul is a true master of lyrics. ⭐

[@WilliamT1964]

The song would not have the same appeal with anyone else singing it though.

[@louieflash7190]

@@WilliamT1964 We are talking about lyrics, not who is the best singer for the song.

[@russdance7959]

@@WilliamT1964 you got something there. Just wasn't the same when he sang it on mtv unplugged. But still Is a phenomenal song

[@lesbartle]

Gotta do nothin to lose from KISS unplugged… holy crap,live is the only way to listen to this song! Only if you wanna be blown away? Love your KISS reactions! Keep it going… so let’s goooooo

[@Mr.Greeeeeen]

This is a great song from the album Rock’n Roll Over from 1976. I bought it on cassette when it came out. Still got the cassette.👌⭐️

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

That's impressive! I barely have any LPs left in my limited collection. No cassettes either. Which is crazy bc I prob got 80 of them from that "penny for a cassette" thing in the mail. I can't remember the name. Was it Columbia? Doesn't matter. Somehow, none survived. 😢😢

[@willhorting5317]

​@@snakeinthegrass7443, yes, I seem to recall that Columbia House had the penny deal. Sorry to hear that... like myself... you don't have those anymore. I wasn't allowed to buy LPs or cassettes until I was well into my teenage years (strict parents). Bought my first three LPs in January 1978: KISS Alive ll, Boston's self-titled debut, and Meat Loaf's Bat Out Of Hell. When I finally stopped buying LPs and cassettes in the late '80s, I recall that I had 150 LPs and 300+ cassettes (none of which were duplicates). Went through a divorce in the early '90s, and sold a lot of things... including every LP and cassette.

[@maureenwagg5305]

I still get chills listening to this. I love love love Peter's vocals on this track. He is a great singer. There is on faster paced song on the album Rock and Roll Over called Baby Driver.

[@JohnnyMegabyteCanada]

GETAWAY (Dressed To Kill album) super deep cut sung by Peter and written by Ace, with a phenomenal guitar solo by Ace.

[@danielshea518]

I've always loved Peter's voice. Check out " Baby Driver", " STRANGE WAYS", and "HOOLIGAN". ACE sings as well. He sings " Rocket Ride", " Shock me", and " 2000 man" to name a few.

[@thomhuncha855]

Baby Driver is a great song

[@itchyandred4131]

Don't forget nothing to lose ✌️

[@thomhuncha855]

@danielshea518 those first 6 KISS albums are great

[@JohnnyMegabyteCanada]

Getaway ... a great vocal by Peter, written by Ace.

[@EJVR17]

Dirty Livin! 🔥

[@TheRokjok]

I believe in 1994 there was an album KISS My A**. Different contemporary artists sang KISS covers. One of the songs serviced to radio was Garth Brooks version of Hard Luck Woman, his version received Country and Pop airplay.

[@setonhillstudios]

Oh wow!! That’s super cool! I need to check that out! Thanks for the insight! 😀

[@melissagerber7231]

KISS to Critics: " We're bent over-pucker up!"

[@unclestinky6388]

You could check out Ace's song that Peter sang called "Strange Ways" from their second album released near the end of 1974. I'm not aware of any concert recordings of that song

[@christine3043]

Killer solo from Ace in it too.

[@acekis1]

What makes KISS so unique is that they all sang lead vocals. Now you should watch SHOCK ME, live from Largo MD 1977, ACE does vocals Killer Song

[@jamgee4402]

@@acekis1 yes!!

[@barryguff6893]

And they're the only band where each member had their own solo album!

[@gr8handsftl]

This was all over the radio back in the day and actually had much more airplay than "Beth" did. Always loved this song, still do. Paul Stanley wrote this song to send to Rod Steward as a kind of follow up to Maggy Mae, but Peter Criss heard it and insisted that the sing it on the next album, glad that he did. The double neck guitar is a double neck guitar, but both Ace and Paul are playing it. Paul is strapped with the guitar and playing the lower neck while Ace is standing behind Paul with his arms around Paul playing the upper neck.

[@robertserafin-uc3qn]

First KISS album/ cassette i bought, Rock & Roll Over . I always loved the album cover artwork. 🤟

[@mikeemerson8816]

that was paul and ace both playing the same double neck sg at the same time... killer tune off of the rock and roll over album, it came out in 1976, peter criss was a jazz drummer by trade.. he idolized gene krupa..

[@KenWillWin]

Your first reaction from Rock and Roll over.....hopefully the first of many 👍

[@digimortalone2759]

@@KenWillWin My 1st KISS album as a 6 yr old. Opened the floodgates.

[@eltonfan62]

One of the coolest album covers ever.Bought it the day it came out.

[@robertmaldonado8729]

Getaway, Hooligan, Nothing to Lose Peter Criss kills on these tracks

[@MrMCCONNELL74]

KISS released a tribute album in 1994 with various artists of the early 90's like Lenny Kravitz,Garth Brooks,etc. Garth Brooks sang Hard Luck Woman They did it live on the Tonight Show w/ Jay Leno too

[@MegaLoucon]

True. And he said he'd only do it with Kiss.

[@jeffreyflint6286]

Black Diamond, Strange Ways, Getaway, Beth and quite a few more. Check out Strange ways to get the very heavy side of Peter's Vocals. The song was penned by Ace Frehley. The guitar solo is smoking in this one

[@rocwarrior1]

If you want more Peter Criss lead check out Hooligan, Baby Driver, Getaway, Dirty Living. All are phenomenal!

[@NewBritainStation]

And Black Diamond, of course. Any of the live performances from the ‘70s.

[@ausbornbred7358]

also Mainline and Strange Ways

[@tommytrixter]

BABY DRIVER !!!!!!!!!!

[@wbone]

I'll never understand why this song wasn't bigger than it was. One of my favorite songs of all time.

[@josephdenney6701]

He sings Black Diamond one of my favorites

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

He reacted to The Midnight Special version of that song. 🔥🔥🔥

[@denisecornille6265]

Always get so excited to watch your reactions! Peter has an awesome voice, glad to hear this song

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

You're busier than ever since you put out that message a few days ago, brother. You're killing it, Steven!! I don't wanna take up a lot of your time. You have a lot of messages already. Killer ballad by the boys. I'm still holding on to his Black Diamond song from The Midnight Special as my fav. That was a phenomenal performance!! And reaction 🤘🤘 Have a great day!

[@setonhillstudios]

You don’t take up my time mannnn!!! Yeah Black Diamond and that performance is definitely a favorite of mine too! Hope all is well man! 😀

[@DavidNSRailfan]

your eyes weren't deceiving you it was a double neck being played by Ace and Paul at the same time

[@catmanpc9166]

Great reaction! Another video of Peter rockin' it out on vocals is "Hooligan", live in Houston 1977. Other great tracks with Peter on lead are "Strange Ways", "Mainline", and "Getaway". He sings with alot of swag and soul. That can't be taught. 1🤘

[@Rodz1874]

Peter Criss sang at least one song on every KISS album he played on, and don't forget the Kiss solo albums 1977, and recorded at least 5 solo albums after he left KISS.

[@mattstickle2725]

Garth Brooks did this on the kiss tribute album. Because Garth Brooks is a long time kiss fan that's why Garth Brooks had fireworks in his show being the first country guy to do that. He loves kiss. Garth Brooks wanted to do God of Thunder but his management would not let him. Garth actually did this on the Tonight Show and kiss back him up. Very cool

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

Wow I gotta check that out!

[@v.j.3029]

I’m not a Garth Brooks fan because of his TDS but I have to admit his cover is really good. It got a lot of radio play when it was released and it took me a while to learn it was actually a Kiss song.

[@mikepetrucha2774]

When Peter auditioned for KISS, they compared his voice to Wilson Pickett's. Black Diamond is another great song with Peter singing.

[@kenklein4783]

I love this KISS journey you are on! They were the first group I ever got into and I've never stopped being a fan.

[@HocusPocusFocus69]

Thank you for your reaction! One of my all-time favorite KISS songs!

[@stevechristie2660]

You should listen to I can't stop the rain from Peter's 1978 solo album,great ballad.by the way Ace and Paul are playing the same double neck guitar at the same time in the video !

[@digimortalone2759]

Peter has an amazing song that a lot of people forget or overlook, in my opinion. Dirty Livin from the Dynasty album. Its probably his last song as a member of KISS.

[@chrisoakley5830]

I love, Dirty Living, it's a great song.

[@bethpires5217]

He sang “I Finally Found My Way” on Psycho Circus

[@digimortalone2759]

@@bethpires5217 I love KISS. But, Psycho Circus was a hot mess.

[@dmaynardabu]

I love Peter. He did a song on his solo album called I Can’t Stop The Rain. It’s fantastic as well.

[@roguerunner7553]

I was 14 when this song was released as a single and from what I remember, it was a pretty big hit and got a lot of airplay.

[@MusicMike747]

I’m so glad you got around to this one. It’s one of my all time favorite songs; of any genre. Peter Criss handles the vocals perfectly here, like he did with “Beth” (Kiss’ biggest hit) There’s a cool cover version of this song by Garth Brooks a few years back that you might enjoy listening to in your spare time 👍🏽

[@amysson5151]

It is a double neck guitar. Ace is standing behind Paul playing the top neck. Paul is playing the bottom neck.

[@bassmanjohn7237]

Love the kiss trip you've been on!

[@bassmanjohn7237]

May I suggest shock me with Aces solo!

[@michaelakkerman407]

This is a banger...one of my favorite KIZZ songs.

[@RockinMamaT]

I've seen them live 3 times front row center floors I was able to touch Paul Stanley. Once I saw them without make up and twice with and they freaking rock live . Great reaction and Peace out ✌️ ☮️ 🙏

[@setonhillstudios]

What?! That’s so awesome!! Thanks for sharing! 🔥

[@gunnelalmge7543]

Black Diamond. That's the song you should listen to. Best song from Kiss with Peter singing.

[@davidterhune8277]

If you can get a hold of "MTV's Kiss Unplugged" everyone gets a turn at the mic during "Rock and Roll All Nite"

[@setonhillstudios]

Oh sweet! 🤙🏻

[@Rob-eo5ql]

What a best song. LFG!!

[@forkindorkius]

Paul actually wrote this song for his friend Rod stewart! Great Peter Criss vocal songs include Hooligan, Mainline, Get Away..Check them out! Oh yea also Strange ways and Baby driver

[@KenPryor]

I always wished they let Peter sing more songs. He's got a great voice. He can sing ballads but he's also great on the rockin' tracks. He's awesome on Nothin' to Lose. I love the song Strange Ways from the Hotter than Hell album too.

[@glenaleksis4589]

Bro I love this kiss journey you are on!! Many ppl don’t realize how versatile they were, and how many great songs they did cause they never got any radio play.

[@coxscorner]

He should have sang more songs. Has a great voice for rock/hard rock. Oh he sang Strange Ways which has one of Ace's best studio guitar performances. I dont think theres a live version by Kiss, but you should check it out.

[@glenaleksis4589]

Paul’s and genes ego would never allow it lol

[@kevinstrong8265]

That's Ace behind Paul playing a double neck. Yes it's a double neck.

[@m.vondrake5534]

They played it like that often for one tour. Bruce tried it with Paul much later. Paul wrote it with the intention of selling it to Rod Stewart or Cat Stevens but their label, producer and Peter Criss said "the hell with that!"

[@mrcurtis73]

@@m.vondrake5534 I never heard that Cat Stevens was being considered to cover that song.

[@m.vondrake5534]

@@mrcurtis73 Paul wanted the song to go to Stewart, primarily. If not him he wanted someone with a more folk background. Stevens liked the song but didn't feel it fit in the album he was working on. It went back to Stewart's camp and Stewart passed on it a second time. The entire time the KISS producers were pointing to Peter. Remember that Peter was starting to have issues arriving at the studio. The label felt it would inspire Peter to be more involved. When Peter heard it, that's exactly what happened. Peter was crazy about the song.

[@jamesdamiano8894]

This is definitely one of my favorite Kiss songs. You really need to check out Nothin’ To Lose. Gene does the main vocal but Peter does the great backing embellishments. You’ll love it. And from his solo album which they all did is I Can’t Stop The Rain. A ballad and Rock Me Baby.

[@normbittner3762]

This song was a great answer to Rod Stewart at the time- they made indirect versions of other folks' songs a lot, "inspired". Garth Brooks covered it and also performed it with Kiss on I think Conan O'Brien. Yes, check Hooligan!

[@fredklein9005]

Back in 1976 the radio audience was fooled by Kiss, thinking that this was a new Rod Stewart song. They should've known better because that same year, Kiss had released 'Beth' as a 'throw away' on the B-side of their 'Detroit Rock City' single. Instead of playing 'Detroit Rock City, DJ's started to flip the single, playing Beth. Thus Kiss ended up with a MASSIVE hit. Maybe you should check Beth out. You'll be in for a surprise. Love your video's by the way.

[@barberjeff67]

Those fills are 1/4 note triplets. Another great tune! More Peter Criss vocal songs, Hooligan, Baby Driver.

[@Leoscottmf]

4:46 that’s your next song, “Shock me” it was Aces first song he sang on and I think you’d like to hear him as well but for Peter they wanted him to sing at least one song on every album so any album he’s on with Kiss he sings at least one, black diamond, strange ways, getaway, Beth,baby driver, hooligan, dirty livin

[@JohnnyMegabyteCanada]

you don't remember his scat vocals on Nothin' To Lose? Two album deep tracks he sang were Strange Ways and Getaway (both written by Ace)

[@claudettesmith8328]

I got into KISS in 1975, I was 5. Peter/ The Catman was my favorite& this is my favorite song with him on lead vocals. I recommend Ace on lead Shock Me or New York Grove.

[@kellyschneider2545]

Between Rod Stewart, Peter Criss and Roger Taylor (Queen)...I've always struggled to decide who has the most delicious rasp in rock. All three rule!

[@ronaldomartins2533]

Music genius! Great voice! Great drummer! thanks for bring this song!

[@dustinbonz2709]

Paul Stanley actually wrote this and didn't think it was Heavy enough for kiss and was actually going to give it to Rod Stewart and Peter said no I want to sing it

[@davidbrucemusicvideo]

Adorable how he doesn’t realize that actually is a double neckguitar, and both Paul and Ace are playing it. Although they’re not really playing the guitar, it’s just something for the video. 😉

[@melissagerber7231]

So funny,it looks like Paul has 3 hands,at first.

[@davidbrucemusicvideo]

@@melissagerber7231 😁

[@DonMoore2023]

Mainline, Getaway, Tossin' and Turnin' and I Can't Stop the Rain.

[@jamiemacdonald436]

The parallels between Peter and Rod's voice are undeniable.

[@PartTimeSarah2]

They way I BLASTED this in my shitty car in high school. God, this brings back memories!

[@freemanjohn72]

One of my favorite peter vocals is a deep track from the dressed to kill album called getaway 🤘🔥🤘that song written by ace is fire🔥🔥🔥

[@timg185]

Hooligan is another good song with Peter singing. Mainline is a deep cut with him singing.

[@eltonfan62]

Mainline is my favorite song on Dress To Kill.

[@alanela6761]

​@danplantman62 mainline is on hotter than hell

[@delkiser8352]

The part where you see 4 sets of hands is Ace playing kead on the bottom and Paul is right behind him playing the upper twelve string.

[@DouglasCarr-t7j]

I am sure someone posted about this before me, but yeah, Paul wrote this for Rod Stewart, and was channeling Maggie Mae when he did.

[@powerage17]

As a drummer pls try Bad Reputation from Thin Lizzy Or Emerald from Live and Dangerous only

[@NecramoniumVideo]

This is why many people love KISS, they were very versatile in adopting a song style from the era they were in. just wait till you hit the 80's, heavy metal and power ballads!

[@Thesmokymountainman]

Mainline is another Peter Criss song you need to hear.

[@foresthalterman3458]

Baby Driver

[@Thesmokymountainman]

@@foresthalterman3458 Yes and Strange ways for the Drum beat ghost notes

[@mrmeerkat6055]

If you hear a song just one time and it’s already stuck in your head you know that’s a great song.

[@RonBarracuda]

Again, more KISS! Thank you!! - I saw the original airing way back in 1976/77

[@LogicalSon01]

Peter sings Black Diamond, Nothin' to Lose, Mainline, Getaway, Hooligan, Baby Driver, Beth & Hard Luck Woman maybe more!

[@stevenewcomer8837]

One of my favorites from KISS. The entire Rock and Rollover album is excellent! Garth Brooks recorded “Hard Luck Woman” on the KISS My Ass album that had various artists covering KISS songs.

[@MrJohnnyNightrain]

Ace, Gene, Peter and Paul all sang lead vocals. They are the only band - beside the Beatles - to have four concurrent members (all members) sing lead vocals on Billboard Top 40 hits. Peter - "Beth." #7. Ace - "Rocket Ride" #39. Gene - "Calling Dr. Love (and others)." #16. Paul - "I Was Made For Loving You." #11.

[@ElJuanSolo]

You need to hear Peter sing Baby Driver !

[@gsturnerjr]

A must listen! Agreed, glad you do these reactions sitting down. Baby Driver will hit hard!

[@townbiz75]

It IS a Double Neck Acoustic Gibson ,with Paul & Ace playin' it at the Same Time. If you Really look closely.

[@TerryGramlick]

Probably my favorite song on that album, but "Calling Dr. Love" is a close second.

[@TheHiwattScott]

Peter has the best voice in KISS. Prove me wrong.

[@ROCKnROLL1406]

@@TheHiwattScott Paul did, than peter

[@raydemoll5542]

Peter Criss - Black Diamond. My favorite KISS song.

[@tonytony5380]

He sang on black diamond, mainline, strange ways,getaway, hooligan, baby driver

[@KISSFAN1970]

KISS #1

[@MetalphysicalMel]

I had never realized how much the songs and voices resemble each other.

[@richardkidney5738]

If you like this sort of rhaspy vocal chech out John Corabi, if you don't know him he replaced Vince Neil in the Crue for one album and an absolute banger it is. Before Crue he was in The Scream and the album they released is awesome, after Crue he formed a band with Bruce Kullick called Union also pretty good

[@markk.4941]

Always been my favorite KISS song!

[@WilliamT1964]

Yes it's a double neck and yes that was a triplet fill that Peter played.

[@LesKrupa]

Many of the people who hate on KISS weren’t in the present or of the age when KISS disrupted the stagnation of the era. Those of us who were of age and there get them. That’s all that matters.

[@chrisoakley5830]

Very true, bands like Kiss and Alice Cooper provided some real entertainment in a time when it was sorely needed.

[@MichaelBrown-x1q]

Absolutely!! I was born in 1970, and introduced to music right away by my parents and it just took to me. I play drums so I feel music,I don't just hear it. And all old Kiss is Bad Ass!!!

[@evowalker8819]

The ones that’s hate kiss are the same ones who have never actually put on a kiss album

[@chunlaou8632]

Im here for Kiss…and I will stay for Kiss. At this point brother…you should do a series of the entire Kiss catalog. Thats alot of videos…but you will get the views.

[@unclestinky6388]

Paul wrote this song for Rod Stewart in the vein of Maggie May but Stewart declined to record it. Paul had Peter sing it because he knew it was a match. I don't think KISS ever performed this song in a proper concert. There's version of this song on KISS Alive II, but that version is a studio track with added crowd noise.

[@helgelippert1970]

KISS performed Hard luck woman a few times at early Destroyer tour dates.

[@donkarnage6032]

Rod Stewart never declined to record 'Hard Luck Woman' because it was never offered to him. It was Paul Stanley's original intention to give the song to Rod but after KISS and Peter had the big hit with 'Beth' on Destroyer album Stanley decided to use the song for Peter on the next album.

[@m.vondrake5534]

@@unclestinky6388 Not a studio track. As Eddie Kramer explained, the recording equipment wasn't always up to the task of recording Live. Rather than have bands do second and 3rd takes so the engineers could change the focus each time, they made those changes in the studio. Eddie Kramer had done the same trick with Led Zeppelin and the technique was used for Peter Frampton also as well as many others in the 70's

[@davehind3193]

Peter sang at least one song on every album First album he was lead vocal on black diamond once it got going and nothing to lose was lead background , hotter than hell he sang strange ways , dressed to kill he sang getaway , destroyer - beth , rock and roll over this and baby driver love gun hooligan , dynasty dirty livin not sure if he did one on unmasked. His solo album many hate it i think its good judging by what i have seen on your channel you may not love it bu i think you would appreciate what he did by going a totally different direction than typical KISS stuff it really showcases how good his voice was.

[@TheFlashpoint69]

Pete's voice has bluesy character. Somewhat similar to Rod Stewart in certain registers.

[@heather6668]

This and Beth were my 2 favourite Kiss tracks. Loved Peter Criss voice. Even the intro sounds like the music on Maggie May

[@karaokekraziness3891]

Paul Stanley actually wrote this song with Rod Stewart in mind but ended up keeping it to release on their Rock and Rollover album. That is a double neck guitar. They're both playing it at the same time.

[@MarkEvanWhite]

Love this reaction! 2:00 “okay” Excellent song and vocals huh! This is the album I discovered in my older cousins room when he went down the road for a minute. I was 12! I’ll never forget. He walked in and said, “Boy what the hell you listening to!” Lol. I was supposed to only listen to his old Elvis records cause he knew I was a big fan of E

[@danhogue7902]

Hooligan,Baby Driver,Stange Ways, Get away,Hard Times Dirty Livin And so much more you know the good stuff

[@brendonm9601]

Watch the live version of Black Diamond from the Midnight Special performance, Peter Criss at his best

[@setonhillstudios]

Already did! It’s a banger!!! 🔥🔥

[@Zamnek]

Dirty Livin', Baby Driver and Hooligan are great.

[@kevinstrong8265]

Paul wrote this song for Rod Stewart but he didn't want it or the producer said it was best for Peter. Can't remember exactly.

[@timg185]

Peter Cris insisted he sing that song or he was going to quit!

[@williamaustin1084]

I heard after Rod turned It down Gene was the one who pushed for Peter to sing it for Kiss. Gene has also said he thinks Peter has the best voice in the group!

[@kevinstrong8265]

@@williamaustin1084 He was the best singer.

[@davidwade5807]

Actually is a double neck SG. Paul still has it. Ace is playing one neck of guitar as Paul plays the other one. One guitar. Lol😮

[@Carolinafishingtales]

​@williamaustin1084 , yes, that's what happened.

[@amysson5151]

Peter Criss…Mainline…Hooliganism…Dirty Livin’…Baby Driver. All good songs by the Catman.