I just downloaded this and put it on loop so I can hear it again and again and when I hear this song it makes me feel like I've been in a time machine and I have returned to the 1970's
recorded on electric lady studios 3/15/1971 gene simmons: vocal,bass paul stanley: guitar,chorus, lead guitar tony zarrella: drums brooke ostrander: chorus,piano,keyboards
I love how people call Gene a sellout--he's always said what he was about, and the fans have gotten way more from him and Kiss than any other band has ever given. If the fans didn't buy the merchandise he wouldn't keep putting it out. Know the difference between Metallica (sellouts)who always preached anti-establishment, no videos or merchandise and then giving in, whereas Kiss has always from day 1 put out merchandise.
The more I listen to these old Wicked Lester songs, the more grateful I am that the band came to their senses and changed their sound. There's no way in hell they would have gotten out of the 70's sounding like this!
Yes, Barry Mann recorded it for one of his albums, too, along with Sweet Ophelia, another one of his co-writes with his wife, Cynthia Weil. As I understand it, both songs appeared on the same album.
Yeah, I think it's Gene too. Listen at about 1:15 to about 1:30. And when he sings Sunday afternoon at about 2:20. It has Gene's vocal ranges. don't forget too This is not Kiss, but Wicked Lester and this was about 1971 so a bit different, but i would put a dollar on it that it's Gene. good tune though..
Does anyone know if this was recorded in New York or Los Angeles? It has that very signature 1970's Los Angels session musician sound, a la The Carpenters. To me it sounds like The Ron Hicklin Singers are assisting with the vocals, specifically RHS vocalist Tom Bahler. Can anyone out there give me a yay or a nay please.
It almost has that whole psychedelic thing going on. Wow. Almost like a poppy early Pink Floyd sound. I even hear a little early Moody Blues kind of influence there.
This should of been a top 10 hit back then!!!Honestly this should put to rest those stupid rumors that they arent great musicians! They have serious Talent! It's just like how people would rip Nirvana apart and look how wrong they were! Sure music theory all that is great and is good when you're having a dick measuring contest with other musicians but writing catchy songs is not easy and Kiss is the Kiss theory..which is Keep It Simple Stupid!!!!
I'm a fan of (early )Kiss as well but this song is actually a cover of a Mann/Weill song.I had a tape called The Music People (CBS) from the 70's with Barry Mann's version. I'm not trying to sound like a know-it-all just a F.Y.I.
Kind of funny how they started out being the type of band they didn't like to begin with. Yet to this day they talk shit like they were better than that.. Cracks me up
They should have tweeted the arrangement added Ace's guitar work and put this out on either the Kiss Debut album or hotter than hell....and. gave it to Peter to sing
I am a die hard KISS fan but this wicked lester shit granted it's the beginnings but still it is not that good maybe for a garage band who stays and plays only in the garage but for main stream music it sucks but I guess we all have to learn how to crawl before we can walk and that is what Gene and Paul did before it became KISS
I just downloaded this and put it on loop so I can hear it again and again and when I hear this song it makes me feel like I've been in a time machine and I have returned to the 1970's
This is awesome. I like this band too.
I just downloaded this and put it on loop so I can hear it again and again and when I hear this song it makes me feel like I've been in a time machine and I have returned to the 1970's
I really enjoy the Wicked Lester stuff...very smooth. The kind of stuff Gene claims Kiss was rebelling against!
Great song. It's too bad the album was never released. At least we get to hear it now.
I have the 300 copies worldwide cd of this 2 disc album #240 with all 31 tracks, and it’s one of the best cds I ever got.
Awesome, never heard the Gene version before. Thanks!
this is awesome
This is the first time I heard this version, I used to have Paul's version on CD.
recorded on electric lady studios 3/15/1971
gene simmons: vocal,bass
paul stanley: guitar,chorus, lead guitar
tony zarrella: drums
brooke ostrander: chorus,piano,keyboards
yep.
listen to his solo album from 1978. verry much in the vein of this style of songwriting
Except that this is a Barry Mann song.
I love how people call Gene a sellout--he's always said what he was about, and the fans have gotten way more from him and Kiss than any other band has ever given. If the fans didn't buy the merchandise he wouldn't keep putting it out. Know the difference between Metallica (sellouts)who always preached anti-establishment, no videos or merchandise and then giving in, whereas Kiss has always from day 1 put out merchandise.
i like it
Gene's AM gold contribution.
The more I listen to these old Wicked Lester songs, the more grateful I am that the band came to their senses and changed their sound. There's no way in hell they would have gotten out of the 70's sounding like this!
Yes, Barry Mann recorded it for one of his albums, too, along with Sweet Ophelia, another one of his co-writes with his wife, Cynthia Weil. As I understand it, both songs appeared on the same album.
Yeah, I think it's Gene too. Listen at about 1:15 to about 1:30. And when he sings Sunday afternoon at about 2:20. It has Gene's vocal ranges. don't forget too This is not Kiss, but Wicked Lester and this was about 1971 so a bit different, but i would put a dollar on it that it's Gene. good tune though..
cool song!1
sounds like some forgotten track at the end of any brit invasion band's album circa '67
Does anyone know if this was recorded in New York or Los Angeles? It has that very signature 1970's Los Angels session musician sound, a la The Carpenters. To me it sounds like The Ron Hicklin Singers are assisting with the vocals, specifically RHS vocalist Tom Bahler. Can anyone out there give me a yay or a nay please.
It almost has that whole psychedelic thing going on. Wow. Almost like a poppy early Pink Floyd sound. I even hear a little early Moody Blues kind of influence there.
Sounds kinda like the theme to "Love, American Style."
Gene watched a lot of TV
Good song
Sounds like a cross between "The Guess Who"and "Five Americans"...
I like it!
OMFG :O
Hey, kids! It's The Mamas (Paul) And The Papas (Gene)!
This is Gene singing, but Wicked Lester recorded 2 versions. The other one has Paul singing
reminds me of some bad 70's porno soundtracks.
This should of been a top 10 hit back then!!!Honestly this should put to rest those stupid rumors that they arent great musicians! They have serious Talent! It's just like how people would rip Nirvana apart and look how wrong they were! Sure music theory all that is great and is good when you're having a dick measuring contest with other musicians but writing catchy songs is not easy and Kiss is the Kiss theory..which is Keep It Simple Stupid!!!!
I'm a fan of (early )Kiss as well but this song is actually a cover of a Mann/Weill song.I had a tape called The Music People (CBS) from the 70's with Barry Mann's version. I'm not trying to sound like a know-it-all just a F.Y.I.
Kind of funny how they started out being the type of band they didn't like to begin with. Yet to this day they talk shit like they were better than that.. Cracks me up
this is spinal tap playing their hippy stuff kinda thing.... funny...
wow different, but great!
This song is so good. I love genes vocals on it. Better than Paul singing it
This was recorded in the New York aquarium because after hours t was cheap!
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Looks wicked, I bet that dog is not even alive anymore
yes it iz Gene Simmons singing
Much better and melodic than anything kiss has done since 1984.
That's Gene Simmons singing? You sure?
They should have tweeted the arrangement added Ace's guitar work and put this out on either the Kiss Debut album or hotter than hell....and. gave it to Peter to sing
GENE DOES NOT DO SHOULD'VE !!!!! THERE WAS NO TWEETS IN 1970
It's got an early Jethro Tull kinda feel to it.
Well you'd also assume wrong again, Peter Criss sang Baby Driver.
I am a die hard KISS fan but this wicked lester shit granted it's the beginnings but still it is not that good maybe for a garage band who stays and plays only in the garage but for main stream music it sucks but I guess we all have to learn how to crawl before we can walk and that is what Gene and Paul did before it became KISS
Doesn't sound wicked at all. Sounds like church music. Thank god Gene and Paul dissed this wholesome band for KISS
Er, Gene did not write Baby Driver, and thank God for that because it is an awful song
Holy crap. This stuff is HORRIBLE. I'm a KISS fan since the 1970s, and I can forgive Gene and Paul almost anything......except this. Huurrrllll.
I just downloaded this and put it on loop so I can hear it again and again and when I hear this song it makes me feel like I've been in a time machine and I have returned to the 1970's