First time hearing KISS "I Was Made For Lovin' You" Reaction | Asia and BJ

[@allisterfiend_2112]

Definitely watch the video when you get a chance. This was disco Kiss, they received a lot of blow back for this song (i personnally love it). I remember when they came into town on tour after this song and they had people picketing outside the entrance to the stadium with 'no disco' signs. Paul Stanley sings most songs, but all band members sing lead on many songs.

[@jjb9739]

Definitely disco. Their first album was great, after that it was all bubblegum glam rock. IMO, everyone has an opinion!

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

I went and saw them in 1996- Where I live is so obnoxious... people were pulling the whole “we’re afraid for our kids and all that mess..”. -like KISS was in town to harm, etc..👀🙄PA-leeease!

[@irishgrl]

@@thefreestylefrEaK I beg to differ. They pioneered the whole live concert experience.

[@nicolasanzaldua5564]

Definitely disco but crazy how it’s great compared todays music

[@bernardlim1274]

I think Asia would get a kick out of gene licking the bass after the 2nd verse lol

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

I discovered KISS the year before this album came out when I was 8 years old. When this single came out everyone was complaining that the band had "gone disco" but, truth be told, my little kid self just liked dancing along to this. Now I'm getting old and dance along unapologetically. ;-) Good music is good music is good music...

[@josephdurham6051]

"100,000 years", "black diamond", "strutter", and "love gun" are some of my favorites. Definitely worth a listen

[@andreas3761]

agree, adding I stole your love

[@njineermike]

The Love Gun album came with a paper pop gun included in the sleeve. I still have the album but the pop gun is long gone.

[@randykelley2376]

100,000 Years and Detroit Rock City are my favorite Kiss tunes

[@atrumphasmatis6719]

Almost human and god of thunder

[@DrTomMD]

“Starchild” Paul Stanley’s falsetto on this was pinnacle. He was final Phantom of the Opera at the 10 year run of the show at the Toronto Pantages Theatre. Gene Simmons (demon tongue) is bassist and band’s other main singer and main co-founder. It is rumored that he didn’t play the bass for the studio version of this though as Paul (who wrote the song with Vinnie Poncia) was too picky and played it himself. Ace Frehley played lead guitar on this but the drums were played by studio session drummer Anton Fig. Peter Criss, the band’s original drummer, was very unhappy and heavily on alcohol and drugs by this point in the band’s history. He officially left the band soon after the record that this song was on (Dynasty).

[@s.mcpherson6354]

Thanks, I didn't know Paul did bass on this. It's not that uncommon for players to be replaced for albums due to okay live skills, but in the studio they'll often have people like Fig (who also was Letterman's drummer for a long time), who can really nail time. The best case of that is The Wrecking Crew, but that practice is used whenever it's deemed necessary by the producer. That's what made Toto interesting. Most of those players were background guys from other albums. I remember Letterman's bass player, Will Lee, said drugs lost him a whole decade of memory where he was on countless huge albums and he'll often hear them in elevators and think, "Man, that bass player is good," and then someone will tell him it's him. :-D

[@midnightblue6668]

So many amazing KISS songs! My favorite will always be "Beth"...one of the most beautiful, heartbreaking songs ever laid down. But also check out "Hide Your Heart", "Heaven's On Fire", "Strutter", "C'mon and Love Me", "Let's Put the X in Sex", "God of Thunder", and then 100 other KISS songs.

[@carolepalmer6329]

That's a great variety. Seriously thumbs up.

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Also “I still love you!” Paul killing the falsetto’s!!

[@DrBadFish1]

KISS - I Still Love You (Acoustic Live MTV 1995) is is a must do!

[@davehess1019]

you guys should check out the official video, you will see a show and KISS in action

[@mowerdan8133]

In 1978 & 1979 rockers came out with their contributions to Disco. This song, plus "Miss You" by Rolling Stones, "Heart of Glass" Blondie, "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy" Rod Stewart, etc, etc.....

[@batmanz62]

Amazing Paul Stanley wrote that song from a bet he couldnt make a Disco song.I remember seeing them perform this in 79 at the Amphitheater in Chicago.What a great song .

[@kathyjam2482]

My older sister loved them and I was terrified of them. She would scare me with this album cover. Hahaha 😂

[@rebeccawilson9933]

The album this was on, Dynasty, was the first album I bought for myself. They were the headliners at my first concert ever. They hold a special place in my heart.

[@sherilcarey7100]

wow. I remember being 5 years old (1975) and having a best friend whose older brother liked Kiss. I did NOT remember that they ever did this much of a disco vibe. That is wild.

[@danielamend4423]

I was 7

[@E.Kim_Style]

Paul Stanley did most of the lead singing. Gene Simmons did a lot of singing also, but was mostly bass guitarist while Paul Stanley did lead vocals. And, ironically, the drummer Peter Criss sang one of the most beautiful songs "Beth"...beautiful violins in the background...Yes, it`s a KISS song. About missing his wife while they are always out on the road away from home. Don`t wait a year or two to check it out. I know in two years you`re gonna put up a new reaction video saying, " we just found out KISS had a beautiful slow song". :)

[@toddstevens13]

Don't forget Black Diamond. Criss killed it both on the drums and the vocals on that one.

[@jerryhinds6009]

WOW! This makes me feel old... I remember being in the 6th grade, 1981, free class time. We all brought our records for Fridays listening party at Park View Elementary. Lol 😜🙂✌️ Thanks for the reaction video. You two are my favorite, hands down! Two beautiful souls always bringing sincere reactions & just being fire! 🙏❤️✌️ Jerry

[@mikenastasi8927]

This was released in 1979

[@cindyanthony7947]

The good old days...❤

[@stevenruvolo499]

they all sang, but paul stanley sang most of the songs. hes the guy with the star on his eye. gene simmons plays bass with the demon make up and the tongue

[@JayTor2112]

Paul and Gene have about an even share of lead vocals.

[@kenni123064]

This song is unstoppable! Paul Stanley sounds like a Brotha man ! Closing my eyes I thought he was a Brotha sick sick vocals and falsetto! Hands down competes with any disco or hip hop song anyday! Lots of R&B influences blended in a pop song! Lead singer is Paul Stanley!! Check out his solo album “Soul Station” you both will like it!…Paul looks and sounds like a Brotha 😉

[@LinkRocks]

Interesting time for KISS. This was when their teenage and young adult audience from the past started growing out of the band and when kids gravitated towards them. You'll here people who were kids in 1979 talk glowingly about this song, album, and tour because it was their first experience with KISS. Then you'll hear from the old heads who say this is when they started to "sell out" and became "bubblegum pop". For me I was barely born when this came out so I don't have that POV, so I see it as a good song that I enjoy. Sidenote: Paul Stanley wrote this song after being in Studio 54 and hearing disco being played and seeing the reaction of the club goers. He figured he could easily write a disco song so he did.

[@DavidSmith-xh5ou]

Live versions of Kiss are the best they give quite a show!!

[@sassytbc7923]

Indeed they do…

[@TheRedStateBlue]

KISS made a disco album! i remember hearing those words as a kid and thinking to myself "ya that sounds about right." KISS never wanted to be good musicians. KISS wanted to sell stuff.

[@ericnelson7524]

Please watch the official video for this song and "Sure Know Something" that were filmed on the very same day and come off the same album. The videos will really get you into the songs more because you can see the guys in all their costumed glory. My preference though is the 1976-1978 era of KISS. Check out some live concert clips from that time frame. That's when KISS were at the pinnacle and all the rage.

[@joeaxe]

and it was on The Jerry Lewis Telethon!

[@MobiusBandwidth]

Sure know something is such a great song. any band would have been proud to have written. these guys don't get nearly enough respect for their music.

[@leefreed2060]

Great song to roller skate too. .1979 was a great yr for music

[@rjaraneta913]

The lead singer on this song is Paul Stanley, but all four of the original band members take turns singing lead. Now for different aspect of KIss doing a tender ballad, listen to drummer Peter Criss sing "Beth".

[@antonballard2212]

Great job - I saw kiss twice on their Dynasty tour - they killed this song !

[@irishgrl]

I’ve been KISS ARMY since the mid 70s!! I LOVE KISS! BEST LIVE SHOWS EVER! Seriously though, Paul Stanley had major pipes!

[@kokaroka69]

As a die hard KISS Army Fan let me help you both know who’s who in this band at this time in 1979. Who sang this song is Paul Stanley, The Starchild, The Ring Master, who sings and plays rhythm guitar and has a falsetto voice you hear on this song. Gene Simmons who had a reality tv show, Gene Simmons’ Family Jewels, is known as The Demon who sings and plays bass guitar. The lead guitarist is Ace Frehley, also known as The Space Man or Space Ace. The drummer shown on the front cover and the video for this song but didn’t play in the album except for one song that he sang on is Peter Criss, The Cat Man, who was later replaced by another drummer, Eric Carr who became The Fox. On this album, the drummer you hear is a session drummer by the name of Anton Fig who later became Ace’s drummer when he left KISS to go solo and started Frehley’s Comet. I know, a lot of information there but that’s what happened. Hope you listen to more KISS and will be looking forward to seeing your next reaction. Peace!!

[@russellnerche8789]

Man...I saw them in concert way back when. They put on one hell of a show!!

[@mrd4785]

This song was written because Kiss used to hang out in Studio 54 a lot and Paul Stanley set himself a challenge of writing a song with a certain number of beats per minute that could be played at discos at the time and would be a hit.

[@willow_wise]

This was during the Disco era when all the rockers had to come up with some disco sounding songs to stay alive. I think this is a particularly good blending of the genres. Kiss was my first concert.

[@Jp421JP]

Yeah check out other songs. This was their Disco song. Kiss is a Rock band.

[@Rebelrocker69]

Not disco, KISSco.

[@kletisklem9082]

Do KISS some justice and play Detroit Rock City, Black Diamond, 100,000 Years, Cold Gin, Love Gun, Strutter or Deuce.....plenty of bad ass KISS songs to choose from..This one was not a favorite but not bad, but there are better.. And find Live performances if you can....they are incredible Live

[@Rabant777]

It IS an RnB song ..... the melody is modelled after the Four Tops Standing in the Shadow of Love..... the beat comes from Paul Stanley spending nights at NY disco Studio 54.

[@I.am.Iain-81]

Kiss has rocked for decades and their songs will live for centuries. Detroit Rock City, Lick it Up, Love Gun & God Gave Rock n Roll To You are some of my absolute favourites

[@superdavearmbruster8795]

And remember that one time KISS made a disco song....HAhaha!! Love it!!

[@mm-gz4nb]

Remember the movie.. Detroit Rock City..they made fun of this..KISS WILL NEVER MAKE A DISCO SONG..

[@superdavearmbruster8795]

@@mm-gz4nb Haha! YES!!!!

[@aloukatos]

Kiss is one of the bands you have to watch the videos to the songs. They are so visual in their performances.

[@briansmith303]

Just came from your Guns N' Roses November Rain video and you were talking about rock ballads. Definitely check out Beth by KISS. It may even be the song that started the whole rock ballad genre. I know it was the first one I ever heard, and it seems that every hard rock band since then has done one!

[@sharkmedia5969]

Paul Stanley (Guitar)is the main front man and lead singer on this song but the other members all sing lead as well, particularly Gene Simmons who sings on a great deal of songs. Peter Criss (Drums) sings on a song or two from each album (until he left the band) and Ace Frehley, the lead guitarist didn't start singing lead until a few years after they started recording albums.

[@jffullum4325]

This song was my first single/album when I was like 10 yrs old. Been a fan since then.

[@completecharleston7142]

This was a different direction from the crazy rock and roll music KISS is known for (obviously influenced by the disco craze of the mid / late 70s). During an 80's interview, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons bragged about how many groupies they had "had", and also for having 1000s of polaroid pictures (google if you don't know what that is) of them.

[@sumonjamal1653]

Interesting place to start w/ Kiss. This was a disco single in 1979 that became a huge international hit... but Kiss had already established themselves as a hard rock band in 1975, so this change was not welcomed by their hardcore fan base. So although the record sold millions, Kiss found their concerts underselling in '79 in N. America, and kids (w/ their moms) were showing up at their shows (likely due to the marketing & merchandising of Kiss products) ... It was the end of the original line-up as well; original drummer Peter Criss was out of Kiss in 1980, and lead guitarist Ace Frehley quit in 1982. By 1983, desperate for a fresh start after low album and concert sales, Kiss opted to take off the makeup that year and relaunch Kiss as an 80's rock band... and they found platinum success again right away. Paul Stanley (vocals & guitar) sang 'I was made for loving you'... and he sang most of Kiss' biggest hits ('Detroit rock city' ... 'Forever' ... 'Lick it up' ... 'Love gun') ... Gene Simmons (vocals & bass) and Stanley r the two primary Kiss members... Simmons sang hits like 'Rock and roll all nite' ... 'Unholy' ... 'Calling Dr. Love' ... 'I love it loud' .... 'War machine' (His voice was gruffer than Stanley's) In the original Kiss, drummer Peter Criss did vocals for a few songs, including the ballad 'Beth' (their biggest hit) and songs like 'Black diamond'... 'Hard luck woman' ... "Dirty livin' " Lead guitarist Ace Frehley wrote a few Kiss songs, but sang lead on these Kiss songs - 'Shock me' ... '2000 man' (Rolling Stones cover) ... 'Talk to me'... 'Rocket ride'... When Ace Frehley went solo, he did vocals on his solo records.

[@mm-gz4nb]

Ya interesting song to start your right..

[@scottking3287]

Definitely Kiss’s most commercial song. They definitely have some hard rock songs.

[@debramoore7513]

Saw KISS twice in the 70’s 👉 Fabulous Forum with Cheap Trick & Peter Frampton 👉 Anaheim Stadium with Ted Nugent & Bob Seger!! Amazing show!! Worth the fire breathing & blood spewing Demons and fire balls bursting out of Ace the Space guitar solos! I still have the confetti I collected during the song “I WANNA ROCK N ROLL ALL NIGHT & PARTY EVERY DAY”.🩸🩸❣️❣️

[@E.Kim_Style]

You guys are really missing out by just watching the "words" roll by on the screen instead of seeing the performers. Imagine going to a concert to see, say, "Prince"...the whole crowd waiting for Prince...then they just put up a screen and just the words of the song scroll by. It`s not even close! You have to see the performance. And, if you really want to be surprised by KISS...watch "Beth"...one of the nicest songs by one of the wildest bands. :)

[@mikenastasi8927]

Gene Simmons played bass and sings. Paul Stanley plays guitar and sings. It was Paul Stanley on lead vocals in this song. There are times that drummer Peter Criss and lead guitarist Ace Frehley sang lead vocals too.

[@ewrekzz7360]

I always enjoyed their persona, and I thought the music was okay to pretty good. Even though this one was a big departure, I thought it was one of their better songs.

[@lisadelahaye6568]

"KISS" is always good watching them play live.

[@MobiusBandwidth]

anyone can sing along, not just anyone can hit those high notes Paul hit! classic and solid song.

[@JayTor2112]

I'm not sure how this song became the entry point for all first time KISS reactors. This came out int he disco era, and they, or their record label more likely, wanted to capitalize and do a few songs with a disco vibe.

[@juneevans8647]

My first concert in Seattle 1978 or 79. Unforgettable.

[@samuelgirard1407]

The guy singing this was Paul Stanley. Gene Simmons sung on some other songs. But it's a pretty classic official video. They did catch some flack for it because they were a rock band & back then if you were a rocker you couldn't like Disco. Those were just two separate camps back then.

[@peterharknett6543]

I love it guys 🤩you must watch the Moscow flash mob of this song, you'll love it ! 👍

[@catmanpc9166]

They are visually amazing live. You have to watch any video from 1/26/76, live at Cobo Hall, Detroit. I recommend "She", "Black Diamond", or "Firehouse" (Gene Simmons spits fire in this one). ✌

[@Steve-cm2ys]

Detroit! Their home away from home.

[@vengefulones6435]

THIS. This song converted me from country to rock,ive never looked back. Thx paul gene ace eric. Forever in your debt.

[@mm-gz4nb]

This song did..????

[@cowboycb36]

Me and my sister use to listen to this driving to work. I was 16 so she let me drive. Awesome times in Paw Paw, Michigan!!!

[@JackieFlash]

Yeaaaggghhh KISS!

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Ohhhh boy! My first concert! LOVE this song!! Mmmmm yeeeeah! 👅

[@toddstevens13]

The song that created a huge Gulf in the fanbase. High proportion of the Original fanbase left, but they gained the teeny boppers and disco'ites. Can you say sold out. You betcha.

[@Skervinen]

you should listen these= ”strutter” ”Love it loud” ”rock n roll all nite” ”detroit rock city” ”black diamond”

[@eddiemi]

Paul Stanley is the primary lead singer, including this one. Gene Simmons sings lead on his share though.

[@discus1713]

Of the original four members all four of them saying quite a few songs

[@jannetkoolman5645]

I was once at a wedding, this was played for the first dance. Best. Wedding. Ever

[@TRob_1964]

Kiss recorded this song as a disco anthem and alot of their fans rebelled against them for releasing it.

[@Meyzen76]

Was a KISS fan since I was a little kid. Became a merch collector of everything KISS. Even had a wing of my house dedicated to it. Seen them a bunch of times. Was actually arrested many moons ago on Halloween dressed as Paul Stanley. Yeah.....I was that much of a fan. Then, I grew up. Sold the merch. Got on with life. But back in the day, KISS ruled the world. Still love em’, but they’ve gotten a bit cheesy as their careers have aged. Can’t beat old school KISS though. 🤘🏼

[@thorfinsky1427]

I have a bunch of "KISS cards" lol.

[@debramoore7513]

Yep!! Back in the day my boyfriend and his buddies dressed up as KISS at the church dance! 😳 We had some explaining to do!! Saw them twice in the 70’s. Ace Frehley’s sister is now my hairdresser & friend … How ironic!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@Meyzen76]

@@debramoore7513 That’s super cool Debra!!! 🤘🏼⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@michaelnorgren1106]

Definitely check out the video, they put on a show! Then...check out "Beth" this was a huge hit and it's sung by the drummer.

[@deansheppard8455]

This was considered their only disco song. LOL Love you guys.

[@afn3899]

Born in '71 to strict parents...no KISS allowed😄I made up for it in high school and ever since🤘

[@garytom1935]

Awesome in concert live 🤘😆🤘🎸🎸🎸🥁

[@robertblevins7395]

Of course someone would suggest the only disco song Kiss did as an introduction to their music. Maybe we can have them react to Beth next and forget they are a rock band.

[@williamkidney6031]

Gene Simmons family jewels was the show, Gene and Paul Stanley mostly sang the songs but the other two did ones as well.

[@jimmyc2895]

Saw them for the 3rd time back in 2019 i think it was in Birmingham Alabama. Saw them twice in the early 80's when I was a teenager. Took my daughter to see them the last time they came to Birmingham. Great rock band

[@davidcrawford330]

disco was mostly about the beat.... Casablanca Records was arguably a disco label and the most sucessful one...donna summer and the village people sold a bunch of records for them... but they also had the funk band parliament and kiss...

[@maverick2242]

Gene Simmons lest favorite Kiss song, but one of the their most commercial successes, never underestimate what the fans love or want, still one of the most controversial 70s bands and one of the best they changed the game imo. Parents hated them we loved them..

[@philtarbox8256]

Although this song was popular, it is not the norm for KISS songs... there are soooo many other songs that they do (20 albums worth) that are not of the "disco variety"... from the early days (Strutter, Black Diamond, Got to Choose, Watchin" You, Strange Ways, Detroit Rock City, God of Thunder, Love Gun) to later stuff (War Machine, All Hell's Breaking Loose, Heaven's On Fire, Unholy, Master and Slave, The Jungle, It Never Goes Away, Psycho Circus)... and many many more... a good one from the Dynasty album, which "I Was Made for Loving You" came from, is "Dirty Living"... really good song that is sung by Peter Criss (the drummer)

[@chrismiller5875]

Kiss was about the live show...you walk away stunned 😳..... awesome show

[@tarheelkev9293]

One of the funniest things on tv I've seen to this day was when Gene Simmons made Oprah blush by telling her with his tongue he could make her his best friend.lol

[@dwightherron2838]

Gene Simmons was the lead guitarist with the tounge and Paul Stanley was the lead vocalist.

[@DirtMaguirk]

Gene is the bassist. Ace Frehley was the lead guitarist.

[@jonasjernstrom45]

Lead singers name is Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons is The guatarrist with the Dragon facepainting and his most known for his long tounge 😀

[@juneevans8647]

Kiss was like the first corporate rock band. Mainly the show was the attraction.

[@davidbanachek7966]

I Was Made for Lovin' You came out in 1979 is NOT a typical KISS song. They were trying to tap into the disco vibe of the 1970s. KISS themselves were surprised it turned out to be such a big hit. In an interview Gene Simmons revealed he has always hated performing this song as he doesn't like the do do do do do do do do do vocal part, but he does it anyway to give the fans what they want. All other KISS songs are more rock including a couple of great rock ballads (Beth and Hard Luck Woman). Rock n Roll All Night is probably the song they are best known for and is a major rock anthem.

[@marcieharreld286]

You've gotta do a reaction to something live!!! They are so animated...you're missing so much!!! They were always so FUN!!! Loved the reaction!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘🎶🎼🎵

[@txrojas]

The drums were a cool disco beat that was actually played by Anton Fig not Peter Criss. Paul Stanley sang lead on this song however everybody in the band had a song they’d sing lead to. The KISS Alive 3 version of this song was the best version.

[@eliaramirez2868]

Need to watch the official video!

[@davidbrown013]

Anton Fig on the drums instead of Peter Criss. Fig was the drummer for Paul Schaefer’s house band from the David Letterman Show

[@vicgonzalesable]

KISS-All American Man 🤘

[@twista0312]

Frankie Lymon - Goody Goody

[@quintondees4501]

This was good back in the day! Kiss was HUGE

[@thorfinsky1427]

Gene was the bass player, they all sang lead on some songs however Paul Stanley was THE lead singer. "Domino", "Lick it up","Beth" or "Hard Luck Woman" would be worth a listen.

[@chrisp2235]

This is considered their disco song

[@ethanfox7457]

Frickin love this song 💛

[@PowerTom_kyle]

All Hell’s Breakin Loose, from 1983’s Lick it Up….the original rock/rap song. Co-written by the drummer! Mic drop.

[@shawnmessersmith2113]

Paul Stanley is the lead singer Gene Simmons played bass and did sing a few songs check out love it loud and dr love

[@markburgess720]

Kiss is a show. When you don’t know, you have to see them. Then you know. Lol

[@Rebelrocker69]

B.J., you are talking about "Gene Simmons' Family Jewels." He isn't the lead singer on most of their songs. He is the bassist and some backup vocals. But some songs he was the lead singer like "God Of Thunder."

[@freestylefinland9902]

He sang the hits!!

[@SirLuciferVampiro]

Their one and only venture into the World of Disco. There was a backlash back in them days too. Still exist but not to that extent like in the early days....I got no discrimination against Disco, so I think this is a pretty good song with a definite great hook....

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

My favorite Kiss song ❤️

[@brucedelagarza9641]

Dr. Hook! Sharing the night together!! Awesome song! Love what you're doing! Keep it up!

[@rolandorojas3800]

It was made due to the disco music going on during the 70's. Paul Stanley🌟 is the one that does the most singing and sings this song. Gene Simmons 👅 does some singing and it's the one sticking his tongue out, spitting blood and fire.

[@larrydaugherty2605]

The song 2000 Man ,off of the same album, is good also.

[@charleshummel944]

I don't know if y'all would dig heavy metal music, but there's a gentleman by the name of Leo (sorry I can't spell his last name. It starts with an M). He did his heavy metal version of this song. Leo is also here on youtube!!

[@crazeyjoe]

Aka Kissco!

[@chrisbooth478]

Good one! 👍🤘🤘💰💰

[@Budini67]

Love this song!! TY for reacting to it! 💖💖🔥💯

[@tymccarter1688]

It is a catchy song, It sticks in your head