8/27/2023 0 Comments Kiss unplugged songs![]() For their first two songs-Ace's take on Jagger and Richards' "2,000 Man" and Criss' signature ballad, "Beth"-only the original members of Kiss are heard playing together. As enthusiastic as the crowd was during this performance, their ardor overflows when Frehley and Criss appear three-quarters of the way through.Although the bulk of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons' tune choices are from classic '70s albums like DRESSED TO KILL ("Rock Bottom"), DESTROYER ("Do You Love Me") and LOVE GUN ("Plaster Caster"), more obscure albums like CREATURES OF THE NIGHT ("I Still Love You") and MUSIC FROM THE ELDER ("A World Without Heroes," co-written by Lou Reed) are also touched upon. The song selection on UNPLUGGED goes well beyond the perfuctory greatest-hits album made with acoustic guitars. ![]() These topics get revisited on MTV UNPLUGGED, with the added bonus of prodigal sons Ace Frehley and Peter Criss returning to the fold after almost 15 years in post-Kiss exile. Never given their due by critics but loved by legions of fans, Kiss have become accepted in rock folklore partly because of their ability to write fun songs about groupies, sex and the glamour of being a rock star, without coming off as pretentious louts.Personnel: Ace Frehley, Paul Stanley (vocals, guitar) Peter Criss (vocals, drums) Gene Simmons (vocals) Jon Grindstaff (strings) Phillip Ashley (piano) Eric Singer (drums).Recorded live at Sony Music Studios, New York, New York.Additional personnel includes: Jon Grindstaff (conductor, arranger) Ace Frehley (vocals, acoustic guitar) Peter Criss (vocals, drums) Phil Ashley (piano).Kiss: Paul Stanley (vocals, acoustic guitar) Gene Simmons (vocals, acoustic bass) Eric Singer (vocals, drums) Bruce Kulick (acoustic guitar).MTV UNPLUGGED was recorded live as part of MTV's "Unplugged" television series.
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