KISS - THE OATH (LIVE 2013 MULTICAM HD)

[@KISStributeNYC97]

Say what you will about The Elder, but it has its place in KISStory. Fans still dig it. I liked it when I got it for Christmas in 1981…and I still like it today. That crowd reaction says it all, too.

[@Dave-Rough-Diamond-Dunn]

Dad bought it from the $1 bin at a department store for me in '81! I liked it, but I kept waiting for the movie! 😁

[@KISStributeNYC97]

@@Dave-Rough-Diamond-Dunn Yes!!!! I’d have gone in a heartbeat to the theater to see it. And I think lots of KISS fans would have, too. I’m sure the movie would have included a cameo from the band…probably disguised as characters that you wouldn’t have known were the band to begin with. Would have been cool. End credits song???? “I”?

[@jeremycummings6702]

I got it for Christmas that year too on vinyl and cassette my parents always got us both when they got us music and by July I had to replace the cassette cuz I wore it out LOL. I have always like the Elder and Always will..

[@Dave-Rough-Diamond-Dunn]

@@jeremycummings6702 Yep, it's still in my driving playlist, as a full album. It's a great way to eat up some time on the road. I downloaded it, but I've still got the vinyl of course.

[@johnnytorino9455]

That would have been my best Christmas ever. I would treasure the album, and keep it forever.😅

[@leokimvideo]

I never understood why Paul is so hung up about the failed sales of The Elder. Sometimes it takes time to evolve a classic Kiss Album. The Elder is one of the best. But it took 30 years for this to evolve. I'm sure by now it's a top selling Kiss album.

[@AndyPhCriel]

Agree. The Elder is my favorite Kiss studio album. The critics were wrong when the record came out.

[@rawdeal3308]

Ahead of its time.

[@infernicide666]

leokimvideo nope it still is their worst selling album and has yet to achieve a Gold certification (500,000 copies sold). I agree it’s definitely an underrated album though for sure.

[@eldonb402]

The Elder was more of Bob Ezrin and Gene's idea. I don't think Paul ever really liked it, but it did lend it's self to Gene's love of fantasy and horror. In my opinion, that album was the best mistake they ever made, one of my favourite KISS albums.

[@Goryptor]

leokimvideo How did this album not sell 500K copies? I bought it like 20 years ago on the remastered edition.

[@dinorod8276]

let's cut the crap,after all these years this is still a masterpiece.

[@zachyuffels]

Yes!

[@izavior251]

Agreed! ;)

[@michaelmccourt4992]

Fuck yeah!

[@ErickCorderoAK]

It’s my favorite album

[@KISStributeNYC97]

Agree.

[@nazareschwenck5340]

In 1981,this album wasn't been received by the Kiss' fans. Nowadays, this album it's a golden souvenir.

[@gorillaparanormal6985]

The Elder is an amazing album, compelling, dramatic and sincere. These guys stepped outta there comfort zone and still rocked that Sh!! Thank you Kiss

[@KISStributeNYC97]

Totally agree

[@paolocola7608]

100% ......Tommy here showed poor with the solo.........

[@juancarlosrivas6868]

That album is sooooo underrated

[@KISStributeNYC97]

You’re right. They tried it…it wasn’t successful, but I’ve always liked it. And I feel many have rediscovered it and given it another listen. It has some nice moments on there.

[@TonysMusic1974]

No it's not. It's rate exactly where it should be - at the very bottom of their catalog.

[@juancarlosrivas6868]

@@TonysMusic1974 i don´t think so, but is a great album to me

[@kissarmythings]

FINALLY, the double bass drumming can be heard perfectly! It was a shame that Eric Carr's double bass work on this song ended up getting buried in the mix on the album, but here Eric Singer is free to shine! Sounds wonderful.

[@Kissfan96dr]

always said that album would have been a major success if it had the sound quality of Creatures of the Night.

[@kissarmythings]

​@@Kissfan96dr That would have been epic 🔥

[@philipholmes5884]

If he wore the "Fake fox" make up it would be something else !

[@redtape73]

Watching them play this song, if nothing else, you can tell they aren’t going through the motions. And that’s a GREAT thing.

[@poetink]

My late older brother and I both loved The Elder when it came out. But for the rest who didn't like it at the time, it took time for it to finally grow on everyone as a great KISS album. listen to how the crowd went wild in this video when they started playing. Proof right there.

[@vegasaxeman]

Hi, my condolences for your older brother. You must have been close if you still reference his memory about things that you both liked, and or loved. If he and you know the Lord, you'll see him again. COUNT ON IT! God bless and take care...

[@poetink]

@@vegasaxeman Thank you. Yes, we were very close. The first anniversary of his death just passed on the 15th of this month. I still miss him terribly. Both of my parents are gone as well, and he was my only sibling so for now, until I do see them again one day, I am alone with my memories of them all. God Bless and thank you once again for your reply.

[@johnmcaleese8459]

​@@poetinkI too wanted to send condolences to you for the loss of your brother. Hold those great memories close. I know the burn you felt. I also lost my only brother unexpectedly. I was out in Wyoming and had to fly back to Philly. Tough trip that was. Hang in there and enjoy your fond memories . PEACE from Philadelphia

[@poetink]

@@johnmcaleese8459 Thank you for your kind words, and please allow me to send my condolences to you my friend on the loss of your brother.

[@dannymiller7880]

so glad to finally hear the oath again ..kick ass song..

[@RobertEllis-e7p]

Never heard this song except once, the show Friday's in 1981

[@jeffhodge7272]

And that was not a good version.They hadn't played live for several months. This sounded great.

[@ScottCampbell-fx1ic]

The Elder has always been one of my favorite Kiss albums. First time I listened to it I must have been maybe 12 years old, now I'm 42. I remember it took a few listens till it ran through my veins, but once it did man its always been there. Hey! Paul Gene and Ace! Guess what? Kiss fans love this shit! Thank you KISS!

[@applepitz]

*The Elder will always be my favorite Kiss record...period*

[@alexadanm3723]

I'm right there with ya on that one pal 👍

[@ScottyKirk1]

You said it man! I missed it first around unfortunately as a kid, but it's so great and different from all the rest. Heard it for the first time in the early 90s on a late night radio show.

[@drillbag]

mine too

[@Ticonderous1]

I love The Elder .....as a 12 yr old boy i was right there with them in the whole fantasy world of it all ....Now 54 and still dig it .. don't care what anyone says ...

[@eldonb402]

It's a shame they don't play more from this album, like Under The Rose or Only You.

[@jasonleespyder1706]

The elder is too much heavy metal for those kiss fans

[@andrewhatcher2702]

Under The Rose is such a cool song

[@swellybibbs747]

And "I."

[@ferox965]

Would break up the setlist too much. I love those songs but I guarantee that people would head for a piss or a snack if they played them. It works here because it's fan centric, but at a normal concert? No way...

[@thoughtsonpaper2]

My two picks off that album too!

[@Kissfan96dr]

Eric Carr smiling from Heaven on Singer for this one.

[@hiperpopolo]

Que temazo.... de lo mejor de Kiss, injustamente menospreciado

[@vicman-ks7ht]

Adelantado a su tiempo.

[@bertbroicher4102]

I just love how the crowd goes nuts as Tommy kicks in with the opening lick and everybody goes "YEAAAAAAAH !!!! "

[@chefjohnwt]

Here I am years after with this popping up in my feed. The Elder album would have to be one of the more enduring albums KISS have ever released. Such a shame the commercial priorities of the time clouded over the vision in which this album was created, has endured and is probably played as much (if not more) than the other great albums KISS released at the height of their popularity. At least it is in my home, car, work, earphones etc.

[@bradmcdorfhead2745]

Epic and Beautiful album. Bought it on vinyl when it came out...still listen to it.

[@Bruineboon03]

Underrated song

[@nazareschwenck5340]

I have been loving The Elder since l heard it for the first time in 1987.🇧🇷

[@josed65]

I love The Elder album... Sounds like progressive rock... I dont know why Kiss does not like it... Its a masterpiece!

[@DonRosa949]

Opino lo mismo. Quizas ellos están ensimismados que absorvieron la crítica y se quedaron con ella. Esta canción por ejemplo es de culto.

[@jerrycampbell2445]

Because it didn't make them money....at least initially

[@TonysMusic1974]

What "progressive rock" does this sound like?

[@wizmos74]

@@TonysMusic1974 he speak about Yes or Genesis i guess

[@michaelmccourt4992]

Damn I love The Elder. And this song is incredible.

[@Brad1980SR]

Music From the Elder is one of my absolute favorite Kiss albums. I remember back in the day of cassettes back in the late 80's, you couldn't even find this album at the music stores. At the time it was the only one I didn't have and I wanted it so bad, never heard a song from it, but I knew I had to have it. I was relieved when they finally re-released it on CD, and it was awesome!!!

[@douglasaubert294]

Always liked music from the elder. It's really a good album.

[@erenn6476]

Agreed; just at the wrong point of their career

[@johnnytorino9455]

Eric Singer, killing it. More than anything I'm watching him. If he missed a beat, I can't hear or see it.❤

[@markcastillo2757]

The Elder is one of my favorite Kiss albums,so underrated

[@Creatures1982]

The Elder was my first purchased KISS album after saving my allowance a few weeks. It’s definitely one of my favorite KISS albums.

[@Radd1976]

The Elder was the only KISS album I saw a TV commercial for. Thanks for the upload. I've now seen this song done live twice. :)

[@ronaldofabianotorres8411]

An Eric Carr's masterpiece on drums! Love this song at first time!

[@80sMetalHead]

This is actually a GREAT SONG. Several from The Elder are really good and play well (albeit very rarely).

[@erenn6476]

Real fans love the deep cuts

[@dereknovaes4217]

Love this! People need to stop comparing The Elder with other albums! Just throw it in its own category and its amazing! Eric Carr’s drumming on this was awesome, thanks Singer for pulling it off so beautifully so we can actually cherish it!

[@ronaldflippo4051]

love this song and album

[@albertdavila6808]

That song is top 10 in my book, i love the elder

[@justinhall8066]

Eric Singer is a great drummer…killing it ❤

[@s.mas.w]

Just an old guy and old fan.... loved this back when it came out and have showed their “Friday’s” performance to everyone who will let me to prove The Elder was a great album. That being said, am I the only one who wonders while watching this performance what Halford, Dickinson, Tate, Gillian, or Dio would think while watching this performance? It kills me to see Kiss like this and 2019 is a scary proposition. Best of luck to them next year

[@musik_non_stop]

Elder is incredible. Loves it as a kid, love it more as an adult. It aged very well

[@nikkifarris9873]

so glad to here this this and unmasked is my top5 kiss i love the elder i remember i had a hell of time finding it even after it was released

[@henningpieterjordan7416]

The elder and carnival of Souls......one of kiss'es best ever ❤😊

[@teryoldham7006]

Powerful drumming love the guitars

[@literacylabyrinth4018]

Best Elder track along with Only You. Under the Rose, escape from the island, world without heroes . Ive heard this album hundreds of times. I know every lyric. Its awesome.

[@danscott3880]

That riff. Crunchy as hell....i remember buying this in 1981. Always one of my fav tunes ..

[@ericksuarezb.5994]

absolutely great that they have performed this song live again 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@dannymiller7880]

I would have loved to have heard Paul sing this back when his voice was still good, an absolute fantastic song and very heavy

[@HabsAndHeavyMetal]

I LOVED this album. Still do, always will. KISS!!!!!

[@jckmdcn]

The first 5 were amazing and this one is up there with those albums.

[@seanpearl8156]

Just a Boy...The Oath...Under the Rose...World Without Heroes...Mr. Blackwell...I = Fantastic album!!!

[@chrissimons9733]

I loved it when it came out and still do. Great album cover as well.

[@PlayitagainVHS]

The Elder is Kisstory!!! Still a masterpiece in 2023#❤

[@PNWdude777]

I love The Elder, and I love this version... WOW!! 🤘❤🤘

[@Daniel-qi2tc]

TEMAZO A TENER SIEMPRE EN CUENTA EN LOS SHOWS

[@alfblizz2423]

great song....the album ist so underrated

[@ianhumm531]

Powerful drums and guitar.a great song,you can’t beat it

[@TheJimbo1791]

Very good heavy metal song. True heavy metal.

[@vesalius9949]

...waaayyyy...before its time. Now everyone is having nothing but positive reactions for Paul's falsetto range. Arguably, Paul was Kiss during the mid 80's. And, his songs are carrying Kiss through labile Zeitgeist of generational universal strata.

[@literacylabyrinth4018]

Wow this is awesome. My fave song from Kiss greatest album. Yes its that good.

[@richardlion6433]

Kiss should actually make a one off (or five) shows playing the whole album. It´s great

[@DJBalkenende70]

Love it. Yeah. And that double bassdrum is awesome

[@micka4697]

I bought this album when it first came out in Australia 🖒It was a choice for those about to rock by AC/DC or KISS the Elder?l guess l chose the best one👌lve been following this band since about1975 🖒l was 9yr old and never looked back.

[@ASDDrums]

It's a great song, a little rough with the chorus but it's awesome to hear them play it live for the 2nd time since 1982

[@AndyPhCriel]

Best Kiss song ever.

[@PNWdude777]

Wow!!!!!!! For years all we had was the Fridays live 1982 version, but then I find this...geeezzzz, this version kicks a$$! ❤👌👍 🤟👅🤟

[@barberjeff67]

I always liked the Elder. I still have my vinyl copy

[@MetalHeart8787]

I saw them in 2012 & they played Lick it up & Heavens on fire, so good to see them play the rare songs. I would have rather heard The oath than Rock n Roll all Night.

[@danielparra2665]

Singer is a Great Drummer... But Carr just took the CAKE, MAN!!!!!

[@avargaszzy]

Daniel Parra omg finally someone who understands....thank you😩😘😊🤗❤️

[@catfatherb]

KISS Forever Singer shoulda stayed with Alice Cooper , I know Kiss's new lineup plays great, and tour with everyone. ...well everyone but Alice Cooper. Cooper's lineup would obliterate and shame Kiss, just ask motley crue their last tour had Alice Cooper as special guest and all the reviews praised Cooper over crue!!!

[@451hist]

Daniel Parra Very true. Carr was a phenomenal talent , and he is sorely missed.

[@joegonzalez4468]

Daniel Parra Carr blows singer and criss away combined!

[@danielparra6710]

@@joegonzalez4468 That's Right,,, CARR was the Best Thing to ever happen to Gene and Paul

[@mariliafelizz]

THIS IS THE BEST SONG, OMG

[@CodeBleu724]

I was introduced into Dungeons & Dragons in 1980-1981 in fourth grade...the time The Elder was released. It was the perfect soundtrack.

[@Mr3004mike]

Guys do not be ashamed of this lp-this is history !!

[@thearcher9940]

The second time they've ever played the song that's crazy that's crazy how awesome is this thank you!

[@tomsawyer5736]

I love The Elder & this is my fav tune on it as well as in my Kiss Top 5.

[@micka4697]

This song was awesome when it came out and l think Paul gave it his best shot singing this song and in my opinion he nailed it. Mick Australia.

[@applejacks971]

Paul's runnin his vocal range through all the gears and doing an awesome job! Tommy is actually moving and doesn't look like a statue Eric's keeping his drumming as true as he can to Carr's version, much appreciated!!! Gene, well, he's keeping up! The fans are singing along and LOVING IT!!! Sounds just like the album version :)

[@timkittle3605]

Love this album.

[@dirkvanderpoel6797]

Still have this single on vinyl, damn good song

[@lancehurley9743]

One of my favorites!....yes!

[@kissdiaries]

What a great Album!

[@saulportillo2142]

Increíble! Siempre quise ver en vivo ésta rola, gracias por subir!

[@IvanRogart]

La tocaron en el 82

[@OscarChavero-t6e]

Buenacanción y raro escucharla tenía años que no escuchaba este tema saludos desde mi mexico

[@shabbadarabbada]

really really really cool.

[@aturomosero663]

The Elder LP is so fantastic!

[@gibby2380]

the heavy metal album of KISS )))))

[@JS-wl3gi]

As a kiss van of all eras. I actually like this song, some bands even cover this.

[@fredfontes3116]

My favourite Kiss Álbum by far!!!!!!

[@lancefraizer5137]

Eric Singer absolutely took this song to a whole new level, you can tell he wants to keep Eric Carr's legacy alive by making those drums sound like bombs going off!!!

[@christine3043]

Lance Fraizer He sounds ok, but they’re hardly like “bombs going off.” He’s a good drummer but he’ll never be on the same league as Eric Carr. This proves it here.

[@ooofuryooo296]

@@christine3043 Singer is ten times the drummer Eric Carr was. I like Eric a lot, but he simply didn't have the skills a guy like Eric Singer displays.

[@christine3043]

oooFURYooo ....we’ll have to agree to disagree. :) Singer is solid, but nothing special. He’ll never be talked about as being a great drummer. He’s just there and forgettable. Very good at what he does but very run of the mill. He sounds like so many others. I find his style cookie cutter and boring. I’ve been playing for 42 years of my 48 years on this planet, and I think Singer is meh. My opinion. Singer can’t play as good as Carr or sing as good as Criss. Cheers. Thanks for the discussion.

[@ooofuryooo296]

@@christine3043 I don't know how you played that long without basic knowledge of drumming.

[@christine3043]

oooFURYooo .....thanks for the laugh. I was polite and kind towards you and you chose to insult. Your opinion is that, an opinion. Not fact. I said we can agree to disagree. I could be childish and make an insulting comment as you did to me, but I’m an adult and there’s no need. Thanks again for the laugh. Have a good one.

[@oyvi00i]

incredible! Paul's falsetto is way better than i expected considering how recent this is

[@nazareschwenck5340]

I love "The Elder " Music from album ❤.

[@marcocappa3738]

A hidden gem ..

[@KISStributeNYC97]

I feel that way, too. Just listen to the crowd when the song starts. People love it.

[@astraluna6is9]

Absolutely Outstanding KISS

[@DS-hs3qp]

Love this song

[@ericksuarezb.5994]

it is a great one indeed 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@THECLARENCES]

Fave KISS album: “Music From The Elder”!!! xoxo The Clarences

[@ofir_likes_beer]

Wonderful Album.

[@markcastillo2757]

Fantastic, good job, Eric singer. Not an easy song to play to.

[@mike2weber535]

I wish kiss did a full set of b sides

[@aestroai8012]

This is some of Kiss's best music! The only problem is Paul can't hit the high notes, but this them entering the world of Prog-Metal, and it's bad ass! It's also a weird key too. You'd have to get a boy's choir to hit that stuff on key. I discovered this on their appearance on Fridays.

[@smithpm81]

i love the elder, dont care what anyone says

[@marcelloluppe643]

Eric carr esteve a frente nas melhores músicas lps do kiss( insuperável)

[@MattGranz]

It's fun to watch Gene and Paul apologize for Their best studio album. 😁

[@josuerodriguez1165]

The Oath, Dark Light and Mr. Blackwell are slamming tunes, and the album as a whole ain't mediocre at all.