I'm a fan of Kiss..but y'all got to admit..Peter and Ace didn't hold up to their part of the bargain..being strung out wasn't helping the band so they had to go..
Great song, One of my favorites. But...something is missing from the solo, it just doesnt fit the song, thats how you can tell its not an Ace solo. If they would've let ACE do his thing, the solo would've made this song 10 times better.
@01po01po I LOVE Ace, but I feel the lead breaks scream "not Ace" because they were so solid. I WISH it was Ace playing those but he's just a sloppier player than that generally speaking
Wow, that's amazing! Lots of people have claimed it's Rick Darringer but it's not. Darringer played the solo on Exciter on the Lick It Up album, I'm told.
@lariatfx I met bob @ NAMM & he told me how he got too play on this track,ace was drunk,so Bob went in & cut the solo,as they were mixing the solo into the song,Ace sat up hearing Bob's solo & said"How did I play"? Bob replied,"Best you ever played"!!!!!!! Priceless!!!
@robzombys1 That's not Bob K on lead, it's Rick Derringer. Their styles are a bit similar, but this is way more firey than anything Bob recorded (Not taking anything away from Bob at all).
@jsullysix Don't piss Bob off! It's Bob for sure.He has a guitar teaching video and shows how to play this tune and states that he played on this.You can easily tell it's a Kulick because it also sounds like Bruce too
i listened to this song when i was 7 or 8. my dad had it recorded on an old cassette. back then my mind fell in love with the voice, the bass, and the drum beat. later, the lyrics and the guitar made the rest! one of my favorites ever, this song rocks!
@petettteee Because Gene is too stubborn to relearn old songs for newer tours. I've even heard Paul in interviews say, "Sure, we'd love to play old songs that would please the hardcore fans, but those songs aren't what people want to hear". It's sad, but true.
FOR MANY YEARS I'VE FOUGHT TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT MY FAVORITE KISS SONG WAS..........ALIVE I & II ALWAYS WORKED FOR ME FROM BEGINNING TO END...... BUT I GOTTA SAY THIS ADD ON JUST TO FINISH UP ALIVE II SOUNDS TOTALLY BITCHIN'.......... THIS JAM HAS A STRAIGHT UP SMOOTH ASS DELIVERY AND STYLE. MY NEW FAVORITE..... KISS ROCKS!!!!!!!
The guitar solo on Larger then life is smokin" Too bad its Rick Derringer playing the solo Not Bob Kullick or Ace Frehley either yes Bob Kullick Bruces older brother used to fill in for Ace in the studio when Ace wouldnt show up.
@AnnaAnnaYes Yes Anna thanks for the correction on the Guitar players. Bob said in an interview he played on all american man and never mentioned Larger then Life and I have been told by numerous people Rick Derringer did the solo on Larger then life. Im impressed and great to see your a lady of great taste. ;-)
Mark St. John was the best lead guitarist Kiss ever had. R.I.P.
deekay2 5 days ago
hahah Funny how the poster describes a song on Alive II as "rare" hhahahahaha
shane1v 1 week ago
I'm a fan of Kiss..but y'all got to admit..Peter and Ace didn't hold up to their part of the bargain..being strung out wasn't helping the band so they had to go..
fistchips 3 weeks ago
Think its Rick Darringer.
TheAntman1265 1 month ago
@TheAntman1265 WRONG!
Godthunder15 3 weeks ago
@Godthunder15 Oh Geez maybe I`m wrong. Who gives a Sh*#*. Would rather it had been Ace anyway.
TheAntman1265 3 weeks ago
Bob Kulik ripps this solo!! Kick ass!!
fistchips 1 month ago
Hmm.. Interesting..Sounds like a tribute to his wee wee ;)
TheMetallifan1 1 month ago in playlist Liked videos
Great song, One of my favorites. But...something is missing from the solo, it just doesnt fit the song, thats how you can tell its not an Ace solo. If they would've let ACE do his thing, the solo would've made this song 10 times better.
01po01po 1 month ago 3
@01po01po Agreed. Mr. Kulick is a great guitarist (probably better than Ace), but he ain't KISS.
rdawg0512 3 weeks ago
@01po01po I LOVE Ace, but I feel the lead breaks scream "not Ace" because they were so solid. I WISH it was Ace playing those but he's just a sloppier player than that generally speaking
shane1v 1 week ago
I do own every KiSS album.some never played
cjprice1100 2 months ago
Wow, that's amazing! Lots of people have claimed it's Rick Darringer but it's not. Darringer played the solo on Exciter on the Lick It Up album, I'm told.
lariatfx 2 months ago
Fuck you all! it was my mother who played both drums and lead guitar on this song.What does it matter it's a great song
shitfunn 3 months ago
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yeah, i love this
seanB009 3 months ago
One of the great classic KISS song! And yes, that's Bob Kulick on lead guitar, not Ace Frehley.
lariatfx 5 months ago
@lariatfx I met bob @ NAMM & he told me how he got too play on this track,ace was drunk,so Bob went in & cut the solo,as they were mixing the solo into the song,Ace sat up hearing Bob's solo & said"How did I play"? Bob replied,"Best you ever played"!!!!!!! Priceless!!!
guitarchitect68 2 months ago
And yes folks, for the record, that is Bob Kulick playing lead guitar!
lariatfx 5 months ago
This is the Australian band called Katz. The lead singer is Ozzy Osbourne & their biggest hit was called Beat It.
whitbyjet65 5 months ago
Peter and Bob K play on this. Gene has confirmed it for sure
robzombys1 6 months ago
@robzombys1 That's not Bob K on lead, it's Rick Derringer. Their styles are a bit similar, but this is way more firey than anything Bob recorded (Not taking anything away from Bob at all).
jsullysix 5 months ago
@jsullysix Don't piss Bob off! It's Bob for sure.He has a guitar teaching video and shows how to play this tune and states that he played on this.You can easily tell it's a Kulick because it also sounds like Bruce too
robzombys1 5 months ago
Why didnt all kiss recordings sound as good as this one? its great to hear the kick drum lol
hollandrocksls 6 months ago
Peter and Anton both admitted neither of them played on the 5 studio tunes.Who the hell could it be then?
robzombys1 7 months ago
@robzombys1 Carmine Appice and Rick Derringer?
SpikeMichaels 6 months ago
i listened to this song when i was 7 or 8. my dad had it recorded on an old cassette. back then my mind fell in love with the voice, the bass, and the drum beat. later, the lyrics and the guitar made the rest! one of my favorites ever, this song rocks!
Aldren88 7 months ago 2
this is a fukin killer song!
dwainsrockin 8 months ago
@ Mr Friasjeff ,ditto that!! The first 2 album kick asteroids
SuperAfterforever 9 months ago
This is a bad ass jam. Is it Peter Criss on drums? The echo effects remind me of "When the Levee Breaks".
rdawg0512 9 months ago
@rdawg0512 Levee is my all time favorite drum beat. I never heard the connection until you pointed it out, LOL nice call
neuromma68 8 months ago
@rdawg0512 No it is Anton Fig from David Letterman show house band and Ace Frehly comets.
MrVeesworld 7 months ago
awesome solo
wegotpokermoney 10 months ago
Damn, this song kicks ass. It's a shame that it was never played live, and it never will be.
SonicThunderBYG 10 months ago
@SonicThunderBYG
why my friend?
petettteee 10 months ago
@petettteee Because Gene is too stubborn to relearn old songs for newer tours. I've even heard Paul in interviews say, "Sure, we'd love to play old songs that would please the hardcore fans, but those songs aren't what people want to hear". It's sad, but true.
SonicThunderBYG 10 months ago
FOR MANY YEARS I'VE FOUGHT TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT MY FAVORITE KISS SONG WAS..........ALIVE I & II ALWAYS WORKED FOR ME FROM BEGINNING TO END...... BUT I GOTTA SAY THIS ADD ON JUST TO FINISH UP ALIVE II SOUNDS TOTALLY BITCHIN'.......... THIS JAM HAS A STRAIGHT UP SMOOTH ASS DELIVERY AND STYLE. MY NEW FAVORITE..... KISS ROCKS!!!!!!!
MrFriasjeff 11 months ago
Bob Kulick has said he played all guitars on this song! One of Kiss's heaviest...sounds like it couldve fit nicely on Creatures! Brutally loud drums!
Tspsoldierboy 1 year ago
Always great Bass from Gene. Too bad he's turned into such a megalomaniac old bitch in that TV reality show.
rocker13mauricio 1 year ago
i bought the 8 track!! thought i would never get to here this again i love you tube!!!
TheLSDFAN 1 year ago
Best Kiss song ever! Gene singing, wailing guitar throughout, Peter kickin ass on the drums! Love it!
theriffel1 1 year ago
You do know Gene is singing about his penis don't you!?
AnnaAnnaYes 1 year ago
The guitar solo on Larger then life is smokin" Too bad its Rick Derringer playing the solo Not Bob Kullick or Ace Frehley either yes Bob Kullick Bruces older brother used to fill in for Ace in the studio when Ace wouldnt show up.
Jaguarbassmn 1 year ago 2
@Jaguarbassmn I read in a old Guitar World magazine that it was Bob Kulick.Go to Guitar World.com :)
AnnaAnnaYes 1 year ago
@AnnaAnnaYes Yes Anna thanks for the correction on the Guitar players. Bob said in an interview he played on all american man and never mentioned Larger then Life and I have been told by numerous people Rick Derringer did the solo on Larger then life. Im impressed and great to see your a lady of great taste. ;-)
Jaguarbassmn 1 year ago
@Jaguarbassmn Thank you for the compliment.I was born in Brooklyn,hard to avoid KISS
in NYC back in the 70's
AnnaAnnaYes 1 year ago
@Jaguarbassmn bob actually was one person that they considered for axe until Ace got the gig with KISS
wraith3168 11 months ago
Probably one of their best, along with Rock 'n Roll All Night. Was 10 when I first heard it, 41 now. Still kicks ass!
splankhoon 1 year ago
great song great album great band : ]
722erodz 1 year ago
i am alec from the firebreathingbunnies and i am 9, this doesnt bring back any memories for me but this song is great
FireBreathingBunnies 1 year ago
they should play this song more often
demon312003 1 year ago
Fuck Yeah!!
drummernotstrummer 1 year ago
i love all their stuff but this one kicks ass. I was a 3rd grade born again as well.
LOVEismyLord 1 year ago
maybe the best song
LOVEismyLord 1 year ago
What a gem!
Beyondtherage 1 year ago 2
Awesome Brings back memories of being a small kid and jamming Kiss in my bed room! Like 3rd grade!!! LOL awesome still love it today!
Beyondtherage 1 year ago