DETROIT ROCK CITY (Kiss) - Tommy Johansson

”DETROIT ROCK CITY”
Originally performed Kiss
Written by Paul Stanley and Robert A. Ezrin
From the album ”Destroyer” - 1976
The original song: • Kiss - Detroit Rock Ci...
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✘ Song recorded, arranged, produced, mixed, mastered and performed by Tommy Johansson
✘ Filmed by Tommy Johansson
✘ Video edited by Tommy Johansson
✘ Charvel 1987 Model 3 & Charvel Marco Sfogli Tommyfied
✘ Ibanez Bass
✘ Aeroband Pocket drums (through midi to Fredman Drums and Superior Drummer 3)
✘ Guitar sound: "Fredhead" by Fredman Digital
✘ Orchestration: 8Dio Majestica 2.0 (VST software)
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Thank you!! 🙏
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⚜️ Sabaton (Guitar): www.sabaton.net
⚜️ Majestica (Guitar, vocals, song writer): majesticametal...
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Sponsored by:
✘ Fredman Digital: fredmandigital...
✘ Charvel Guitars: www.charvel.com
✘ 8DIO Majestica: www.8dio.com
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I feel uptight on a Saturday night
Nine o'clock, the radio's the only light
I hear my song and it pulls me through
Comes on strong, tells me what I got to do
I got to
Get up
Everybody's gonna move their feet
Get down
Everybody's gonna leave their seat
You gotta lose your mind in Detroit Rock City
Get up
Everybody's gonna move their feet
Get down
Everybody's gonna leave their seat
Getting late
I just can't wait
Ten o'clock and I know I gotta hit the road
First I drink, then I smoke
Start the car, and I try to make the midnight show
Get up
Everybody's gonna move their feet
Get down
Everybody's gonna leave their seat
Moving fast, down 95
Hit top speed, but I'm still moving much too slow
I feel so good, I'm so alive
Hear my song playin' on the radio
It goes
Get up
Everybody's gonna move their feet
Get down
Everybody's gonna leave their seat
You gotta lose your life in Detroit Rock City
Twelve o'clock, I gotta rock
There's a truck ahead, lights staring at my eyes
Oh my God, no time to turn
I got to laugh 'cause I know I'm gonna die
Why?
Get up
Everybody's gonna move their feet
Get down
Get up
Everybody's gonna leave their seat
Get down

He is not just an amazing singer, multi instrumentalist he knows how to create and act characters as well. All those 5 Tommy’s have their own personality. Love it. ❤

[@rafaelmurua704]

And how "they" bump each other's fists at the end of the video is pretty awesome 😄.

[@paladinminipedro707]

love the"have their own personalities" :-)

[@renexxx9707]

5? 4 :-)))

@@renexxx9707 2 guitar players, 1 bass player, 1 singer and 1 drummer I get that to 5.

[@henrikhilmersson]

He can draw too 🤣👍

[@kerstinottke6841]

Gene, Paul,Peter, Ace....all in One in Tommy.... soooooo amazing🫂😘

[@deathtrap1976]

And not a Tommy Thayer btw 😂

[@MikeKreft-vi4qj]

I'm surprised I haven't seen Tommy do any covers by Scorpion. Wind of Change, No One Like You, Roc You Like a Hurricane ... Tommy definitely has the voice!

[@lesliepaulkovacs6442]

I first saw KISS in the spring of 1976 at the Cleveland Colosseum in Ohio (yes, I’m that old), and I’ve been Rocking ever since. Tommy, that’s the best cover I’ve ever heard of their Song! Outstanding!

[@user-tn8cp8fw9q]

Hlavu vzhůru, rockeři nestárnou my jsme uvnitř stále mladí 👍🇨🇿🇨🇿🇨🇿

[@rockmarc]

This is my absolute favorite song by KISS ☺️ I still remember, when I learned to play it on guitar 🎸Thx Tommy that you choose this song 🙏🏻👍🏻🙏🏻

[@serenavitto8077]

Fantastic cover, I didn't believe that small music studio could contain five musicians with long hair 😁😁😎❤🎸🎸🧦🧦

[@Tattoolady1972]

It only worked out because Tommy used air drums and didn't borrow Hannes' drums 😂😂

[@dianekundracik3487]

How much talent can one person have?! I play your songs over and over. This song is so joyful and entertaining! Thank you for sharing yourself to us.😊

[@montserosellnavarro1052]

Cada vez me sorprendes más😮

[@sessansessan2721]

And, as usual TJ delivers and I am here to enjoy it. Du är bäst! Btw, I would really like to hear your take of Uriah Heep July morning

[@henningreh2897]

It's unbelievable but there is only one outstanding musician in the Studio... ❤ Simply phantastic ❤❤!

[@debramiles6986]

Not only one of the best at singing, but entertaining. 😊

[@georgeedward1226]

Somewhere, I imagine Paul Stanley is watching this video at full volume and thinking "holy shit!!!!!!!"

[@user-ic4hi4kh7c]

Он крутой артистичный, талантливый индивидуальный и потрясающий Человек! Звезда☝️ настоящая, именно настоящая! ❤

[@margaretegrzyb9061]

🌟👊

[@mariya19838]

Согласна!

[@Arsen1997.]

Согласен полностью ❤ Когда я работал, эта песня помогала всегда, поднимать боевой дух 😌

[@Theodax1]

So, when Tommy's not playing with himselves (?) He's busy playing with himself creating some of the catchiest covers ever and putting huge goofy grins on his faithful fans faces! As much of an influence that KISS has been on the rock/metal scene for the past 50 years, it's still wonderful to hear the artists they've influenced come out with these incredible renditions of their classic tunes. I'm loving these new 'Tommyfied' versions of the classics. I wonder what song he's going to 'Johanssonize' next.

[@TheHealthyDonut__]

I remember at the Detroit Sabaton concert when this song was played at the end. That concert was an experience I will never forget. Love ya Tommy!

[@AP-SLD]

Tommy, your charisma and shampoo are beyond praise!

[@user-zl8wq1wd8l]

BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@carinthianschwurbler]

Waouu😱 grandios, i am a 60 years old Kiss Fan👍👍

[@kayerhoads3444]

I'm a 70 year old Kiss fan.❤

[@BevFosterSheldon]

This is a great rock song. Do like all the different Tommys doing their own thing. All comes to gether for a awesomw song.

[@user-tn8cp8fw9q]

Tak to je bomba !!!!!!!! Přesně takhle má vypadat rocková muzika . Famózní zpěv ,který řeže jako žiletka , ostré a svižné tempo muziky a kluk co má charisma na rozdávání. Bravo , bravo ,bravo Tommy posadil si mě na prdel !!!! Pozdrav z Prahy 🇨🇿🇨🇿🇨🇿👍👏.

[@filipstejskal23]

Souhlasím. Tommy je parádní. Velmi dobrá práce.

[@g.b.255]

After your music career, as a teacher it is imperative that you pass on your knowledge and skills to others. 👍

[@DreadRaven6501]

This is no cover... This is a pure tribute.... Holy Shit ...

[@susanmeagher3951]

Tommy's my hero. I thank everyday hearing him play. Best singer on the planet.

[@lukethom4636]

I didn't know Tommy, but I really liked him, I'm from Brazil and I listen your music all day, I heard him for the first time on tiktok...I think he is excellent, plays very well and your voice is very strong, I don't know why he is not still famous, I will speak about him for other people for that people know him. (Sorry, my English it's not very good...).

[@melissaliford9372]

He makes every song better. Outstanding performance ❤

[@helenesvanborg6234]

Like I always say, have no words anymore! You have so much talent that it's unbelievable Tommy, you are the best 💥🤘💥🤘

[@peterheider6557]

Noooo, ??!!!❤❤Really a BIG surprise Tommy. 🤩🤩🤩 oh wow, can't wait till twelve o' clock. Sooooo excited, it will be epic for sure. Hope WE See Tommy with Makeup. That would be epic.

[@user-ov5sp7oq4r]

Jag blir så glad och får massa energi när jag ser Tommy. Ser ut att ha skitkul och älska det han gör. Passion! Inspirerande kreativ busig energisk boost!! 🤘🏻❤️😁

[@dorotalach2920]

I love this guy! He should clone himself and start a band like in this video!!!!!!😍😍😍👍✌️

[@bzGNR]

Making old-school rockers and head bangers like me proud the world over. Outstanding performance, Tommy!

[@vingilote1]

Tommy Friday again, best day of the week! Can´t wait to hear! 🤘💖

[@murraychadwick9362]

Wow! 62 y/o certified KISS ARMY SOLDIER here! Amazing is the word that comes to my mind. Detroit Rock City and Love Gun will always be my favorites. I still have unworn KISS T shirts hanging in my closet 😂. I don't want to mess them up. I guess I will die with them in my possession 😂. You have a great voice that compliments this song 👍.

[@marinamucic908]

This will be legendary 🤘🔥

[@BrianoblivioN85]

Gonna miss him in Sabaton, but hopefully we get some new Majestica!

[@user-jg9ut4bv8s]

Феноменальные способности и трудолюбие. Полный восторг!😊❤

[@harwoods11]

No masks and make up required here... Just raw talent 👌

[@henrikcarmel1]

Extremely well played, sung and produced. The Kiss song is now even greater.

[@kissmulti]

Twelve o'clock, I gotta rock, Rock, ROCK! And there's a truck ahead, lights staring at my EYES! Can't wait 🤟

[@dawidow7926]

Yee my favourite guitarst Tommy and a grate song

[@dwayneard5997]

F'n AWESOME.!!!! Never ceases to amaze an Old School.. Rock and Roller like me... What guys like yourself can do with modern technology.... KISS will definitely live Forever thanks to Amazing musicians like yourself.!!! Hell Yeah.. Mr Dilly.. Approved.!!!!! 👍 🎸 😎 ❤️

[@johannakaunomaki6516]

Its a joy to watch and listen to your videos, Tommy,because you sound and look like you are having a blast in every video❤ You are Music, ❤and Soul😇🤘🤘🤘

[@user-ql1ge6pd6q]

TOMMY JOHANSSON ,ESTI UN VULCAN IN ERUPTIE EXPOZIVA ! SUPER TALENT ! ESTI MAGIE SI SENZATIE ! FELICITARI !❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-ql1ge6pd6q]

TOATE MELODIILE CANTATE DE TOMMY JOHANSSON AU ACEIASI VALOARE ABSOLUTA ! ORICE MELODIE ESTE ETERNA ! TOMMY JOHANSSON TE IUBESC !❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@joanvizcarracastro8928]

AWESOME!👍🏿🤘🏿

[@susiorpheus]

The short clip on Insta, deeply impressive. Kiss are legendary. I'm looking forward to your version. Wish you, your music will become immortal like that of your idol Gary Moore 🎸🎶💫

[@notdynomonkey]

I'm ten years old again grinning ear to ear listening to this unbelievable version of the first song and band and concert that started my metal journey!! Thank you Tommy for such incredible covers and an amazing voice!!

[@AnnickaN]

Denna gör mig på sjukt bra humör! 👌😃 Hörlurar på och höj volymen!🎧🎶

[@yariskills]

One of my favorite vocalists, love this guy \m/

[@BretteSolomon]

Who would want a Kiss hologram show when you can have Tommy!

[@NeoKlassick]

When a video came out here, the thing is to run and listen to it. After? Keep enjoying it for a looong time in our Playlists. That's all folks. ❤

[@user-jf8ur6eh4r]

Обалдеть, это уже классика рока, KISS легенда, браво Томми, отлично исполнено!!! 👍 👍 👍

[@davidmcclinton6801]

That is a brilliant, fun cover of one of Kiss’s finest tunes. Brought a big smile to this old rockers face.

[@Guarrdian1984]

Man, I'm from Czech but what the Swedish can achieve, that's unbelievable! Music-wise the Swedish are higher level we cannot top...

[@flawmore]

Like your Czech beer ^^

[@AriasandtheNATION]

HERE FOR THIS!!! Lets GOOOO!!!

[@ulrikeriemenschneider6154]

Absolut fantastic . Good job you 5 tommys ❤😂

[@YTAna841]

I think the reason we find this video so fun and wonderful is because you are having so much fun singing and playing your instrument! You continue to evolve! Really, it's wonderful! Thank you!😊❤️

[@lassel1644]

Ok i´ll lay myself flat on the floor this is awesome stuff . Great Scott!!

[@RaggioDiGiuliaRaggioDiGiulia]

GRAZIE PER LA TUA MUSICA🎶🎼🎶 MA SOPRATTUTTO PER QUELLO CHE TRASMETTI😘💕🎶💕👏👏👏👋🌞👍

[@valeriyapetrova215]

Привет из далёкой России!!! Прекрасная работа!!!!!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤟 Пятница-лучший день,слушаю и наслаждаюсь! Благодарю тебя,Томми❤

[@lisso71]

5 times Tommy is so cool! Can't be any better 💥

[@charlieflannigan3782]

I think this is the best cover of this song I have ever seen

[@mauhero1690]

DETROIT Rock City!!!! ⚡⚡⚡🔥KISS,🔥 i was made for loving you, TOMMY)❤️💯💯💯)) 🎸🎸🎸💯⚡🎤🥰

[@ritvamaki4413]

That was....... Amazing, phenomenal, fantastic.....WOW❤❤❤ You rock, Tommy❤

[@karamia1392]

I forgot about the cares of the world during that performance Tommy … epic ❤

[@squidelleotious6362]

I had no idea Tommy did other things, long live Sabaton :), the greatest metal band ever lived.

[@markrohret7497]

Best version of this song ever!!

[@daniellivan4198]

Fantastic!!! Awesome!!!! Amazing!!!! Thank you

[@justinakeim9741]

That would be amazing can’t wait to hear that cover from you tommy you made my day I love that song let’s cep rocking 🤟😎🤟🎸😊

[@mauhero1690]

AMAZING ENERGY!!!! ⚡⚡⚡⚡🎸💯💯Love you❤❤❤

[@CherylGopan]

Great seeing so many Tommys. So much fun to listen to and to watch!

[@janet3467]

Hi Tommy. When I saw you do an interview where you were asked, "Lead Guitarist or Lead Singer," and you replied "Lead Singer", I was thinking, "Yes! Go for it!" Glad to see you following your dreams. You are a fantastic singer + all your other skills. Your skills are mind-boggling. Best wishes and continued success to you. Thanks for the fantastic music!

[@alannaturner6758]

Lots of Tommy's to see in this vid, he's such a Musical Genius & all the Musical instruments he can play..Wow💣💥 Love Kiss & love this song💋 You killed it Tommy Brilliance once again⚜️💙⚜️🤘

[@58dbeck33]

WOW WOW WOW!!!!!

[@evasoukupova9119]

Super ♥️ Tommy 🥁🎸♥️ love its song ♥️

[@tatjanarucnov3789]

Lets go Tommy ! All the best ! Hugs and love from Serbia !

[@user-jk7yh2mx3s]

Мне кажется, именно в этом видео стопроцентное совпадение внутреннего и внешнего, именно таким Томми должен был быть все эти годы: супер энергичным, весёлым, чуть-чуть сумасшедшим и очень любимым всеми нами❤❤❤

[@user-mc1rx3bc1g]

Точно!!!

[@filoudegris7970]

WoW ! With a good Singer This Song Really Sounds Good 😮

[@markom959]

What a cool & funny cover again... great job!🤘😀

[@joanthomastheorbmagnet9855]

Absolute brilliance.. and my FAVORITE KISS SONG...I had the 45 and a record player..red . crappy...I warped that little 45 kiss single amazing song and I absolutely adore your version..JUST BRILLIANT LIKE A SHINY DIAMOND ❤❤❤❤❤❤ I love you for who you are and what you do.. which is heal the masses with your gifts and talents..that voice and instrumental abilities.. you're an amazing healer... Please make sure to always listen to your intuition and always take care of you first because the world needs you and there are too many dead rock stars. Please be here until you're old and gray and walking with a can. You are Divine to me...❤❤❤🙏🪽☮️✌️👼🫂🤩😇🔥🔥🔥🔥💎💎💎💎✨✨✨✨✨✨😅

[@kleever1967]

Tommy sei bravissimo , chittare , basso , battery

[@clairerolland7239]

est-ce un ET ou un IT (Intra Terrestre) ? pour jouer d'un tel talent ??? Qui sont ses parents ! à moins que l'oeuf, le contenant, n'est été déposé ? !! ! Je n'ai jamais été intéressée par un chanteur. Là : je suis époustouflée par le champ vibratoire ; musical qu'il créé ; et emmène avec lui .... Oui : Tommy est époustouflant ! !! : irradiant de lumière pure 💖

[@petergrady8848]

big big kiss fan for the past 50 years great version please do some more

[@Tatiana-vrn]

Мне нравится.❤❤❤ Сильный сольный проект. 🤘🤘🤘 Была на концерте Sabaton в Питере перед эпидемией. ❤

[@giozoppelari2279]

AMAZING, AWESOME, TERRIFIC...thank you, Tommy! 🎖🏆🎁♠️👑🎶🎸🎹🥁

[@angelakeeling6362]

So good Tommy!!! ❤❤❤ love the socks 😂 you really are a very clever human.. thank you for all your Friday covers 🤘🤘🤘

[@mudwiser1391]

Dude is Rock!!!

[@debbiejarvis5764]

This was so cool. Worth setting the clock to get up. Never miss a Friday when Tommy sends a new cover. An amazing voice and so so talented. Love your drum set. Keep reaching for the stars Tommy. See ya next friday.sending love from North Carolina USA.

[@mariaiannuccillo4699]

5 X Tommy is a real TopFive!! And Kiss never gets off my TopFive...Thankyou Tommy you never disappoint 💚🤍❤️

[@Bexy]

En riktigt go version på en av mina absoluta favoritlåtar genom tiderna!

[@rockergandalf]

Probably the absolute best cover of this song I've heard, outstanding!

[@lynnallen935]

Whatever will you do next! Having 5 Tommy's is genius and this cover is awesome. I saw Kiss in the 80s and would never have imagined anyone attempting to cover this song but then at that time the world wasn't gifted with Tommy Johansson. Every new cover is a revelation of more talent and i cannot wait to see what you and Majestica do next as the future is so bright for you all. Good luck with everything you do. We will all be there cheering you on.

[@a.delices5613]

Can't wait to see you live!! Fantastic job on this cover, Tommy!🥰

[@x_rayman_hh_x1030]

1980, me on the road with the Bonanza bike and a cassette recorder on the handlebars and Rockcity. Nice memory

[@doctordoris]

❤ Томми, ты реально запредельный мастер каверов "Сделано в Швеции". Всё сам, всё сам😊🎉

[@renata.gruszeczka6145]

Tommy, you are not only the best singer I know - you are the whole orchestra! You are also a volcano of energy, which I love!💥🔥🔥💥💥!

[@magnusarvidsson1164]

Jävligt bra som vanligt Tommy. Du är ett musikaliskt unikum och en fröjd att höra och se. TACK från Vingåker.

[@Wandeco-uy6ow]

Brazil is here. Amazing version song. Congratulations.

[@runelarsen8656]

🤘🏼👌🏼👌🏼 Ok now it’s time for LOVE GUN! I bet it will be awesome👍🏼

[@JohnDoeCrocodile]

Это просто потрясающе, друг! Привет из России. Не так давно попались твои песни в рекомендациях Ютуба и с тех пор они на постоянной основе в моем плейлисте! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@user-sr5kd9dw3h]

То же самое.

[@user-zs2ku7wk7n]

Да, я в восторге от этого парня! Голос шикарный, сам играет на инструментах! Молодец! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-mc1rx3bc1g]

Это чудо какое-то👼

[@user-zs2ku7wk7n]

Прелесть Томми! А какая у него улыбка! И грива волос!

[@milenapetrova1598]

Yesss ❤That was absolutely phenomenal!! BRAVO 👏 👏 👏 🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🤘❤❤❤

[@PollyChoklad]

This cover and all you ever done is in my ears every day ❤️‍🔥🎸🤘👌🎧

[@miserychordia]

Wow!... suverän cover! och vilken röst!! =)

[@bogganalseryd2324]

This shound have been the soundtrack to the movie. Snyggt mannen.

[@ChrisDavidOfficial]

Oooh yes, proper bass playing! 😉 Great cover!

[@user-hbx91]

GREAT!🎼🔥🥳💪🙌👍

[@marialuizalicaramos1247]

I loved your battery, this is technology that makes our lives easier. And your socks were top😎💯🥁👍🧦