one thing I loved about kiss I could turn it up and annoy every one including my neighbors I remember turning the destroyer ablum up at the end of Detroit rock city what a blast
I remember in 1978 ( 6 years old ) when i got this. My mom didn't want me to have it. My parents weren't uptight or religious , they just thought it was a bit much for a 6 yr old. So, my grandma gives me an early Christmas present of $10 in a card. So i asked my mom " can i buy anything with this ? " " yes " " ANYTHING ? " yes. Ok, im buying that Kiss record. She could have said no. But she gave in. I only wonder what they were thinking when they heard this intro coming from behind my door :o
I loved it how Gene Simmons made fun of religious groups unsuccessfully trying to get their concerts stopped by sustaining they were "Knights is Satan's Service", by coming up with songs like this one, probably the KISS song with the most "satanic" beginning ever. "God of Thunder" and "Unholy" (many years later) are other examples of those oh-so-satanic KISS tracks.
i've always thought the covers to these albums were masterfully painted. not as cool as destroyer or love gun in a comic book way but infinitely more polished
It is the battle of Jesus and Jew. The praises of Hosanna versus Some Jew.
"Hosanna" (Greek transcription: ὡσαννά, hōsanna) is the cry of praise or adoration shouted in recognition of the Messiahship of Jesus on his entry into Jerusalem, Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord![3] It is used in the same way in Christian praise.
@JayHawk050698 actually gene and paul were the only jewish members in 1978. the only other jewish member of kiss was bruce kulick, but he joined in 85. peter was catholic, and i think ace is buddhist nowadays
Actually, and yes I know this is weird, I played this backwards on a turntable years ago. SOMECHU or SOMEJEW, is actually "We Must, we must confess".Anyone that knows a thing about studio recording can tell that it was purposely recorded backwards. No kidding.
Ok for 30 friggin' years I've wondered about this. Well, not really but now that I've heard it I remember it. What in the hell was he thinking when he had those voices saying "SOME JEW" at the beginning of this song 0:31
@djwrox94 Ya know, in this day and age, for you to make a comment like that would cause a ruckus. But, given the fact he hired EVERYBODY to be on this album, it is pretty damn funny!
@592220 I've never even thought of it sounding like "some Jew" but you're right...it does sound like that. It's funny you wrote about the prelude part. Janice Ian's part is her singing like an angel chorus: "Hosanna! Hosanna!" Does it sound like that to anyone else??? In I WANT YOU it sounds like Paul's singing "I'M A JEW!" Since he is Jewish, I think it's cute.
sounds like the answer song to god of thunder
andrew23947 4 days ago
I want to meet this Radioactive girl.
IzzyInvasion 1 week ago
Reminds me of the Omen and Psycho Circus
Godthunder15 1 week ago
@Godthunder15 THE BEGINNING
Godthunder15 1 week ago
Not sure it's if the beggining which reminds me of The One Winged Angel
Or if it's The One Winged Angel which reminds me the beggining.
Nyemai 4 weeks ago
sanctum! sanctum!
Roanipsy 1 month ago
joe perry on guitars :D
MegaAzharIqbal 2 months ago
one thing I loved about kiss I could turn it up and annoy every one including my neighbors I remember turning the destroyer ablum up at the end of Detroit rock city what a blast
marshner 2 months ago
Ace Frehleys record rules, Genes was too weak I think
tatethompson1234 2 months ago 3
I remember in 1978 ( 6 years old ) when i got this. My mom didn't want me to have it. My parents weren't uptight or religious , they just thought it was a bit much for a 6 yr old. So, my grandma gives me an early Christmas present of $10 in a card. So i asked my mom " can i buy anything with this ? " " yes " " ANYTHING ? " yes. Ok, im buying that Kiss record. She could have said no. But she gave in. I only wonder what they were thinking when they heard this intro coming from behind my door :o
cobias 3 months ago
Joe Fucking Perry on the guitar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
jrbetustak 3 months ago
I got this record when i was 6. 1978 ! Brings back memories ! Kiss cards, red hots to spit blood ! Great memories ! Love you Gene !!!!!
cobias 3 months ago
This song suits Gene so well !
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I loved it how Gene Simmons made fun of religious groups unsuccessfully trying to get their concerts stopped by sustaining they were "Knights is Satan's Service", by coming up with songs like this one, probably the KISS song with the most "satanic" beginning ever. "God of Thunder" and "Unholy" (many years later) are other examples of those oh-so-satanic KISS tracks.
gabstanace2 4 months ago
At the beginning of this song, I don't hear SOME JEW. What I hear is: My wife's hot and I'm a friggin egomaniac.
atomicpunk48 4 months ago
@atomicpunk48 I always thought It said "Sanctum"
Freerunningpimp 4 months ago
OK...so where the hell exactly is Bob Seger singing on this track?
texs2007 5 months ago
@texs2007 Bob only sings back-up. Katey Segal sings back-up, too, if you listen closely.
TheHellPatrol666 3 months ago
@TheHellPatrol666 Only problem is,I can't tell Bob's voice from Gene's on this one.
texs2007 3 months ago
@texs2007 especially since for the duration of the song,there are two voices doing the lead vocal track [is one Seger?]....
texs2007 3 months ago
Can anyone else hear similarities to Plaster Caster?
scourge34 5 months ago
this is different....ill leave it at that
oldschoolrocker420 5 months ago
I'm pretty sure it's about nailing a nun...
stargasam 6 months ago
i've always thought the covers to these albums were masterfully painted. not as cool as destroyer or love gun in a comic book way but infinitely more polished
freedo333 6 months ago
The intro is super creepy. It used to scare the shit out of me. lol.
ErikB71 6 months ago 2
Bob Seger singing along with Gene.
robzombys1 6 months ago
@robzombys1 bob who you fucker stop and hear then make a comment like the shit you just did
midnightowl401 5 months ago
Respond to this video... r u stupid?
midnightowl401 5 months ago
IThis was the first hard rock album my mother bought me for my birthday. DAD WAS PISSED!! Awesome song and album to this day!
SuperEvilcupcakes 7 months ago 2
Absolutely great guys !
trulytaboo2 7 months ago
Janis Ian is on this track
fumetti 7 months ago
It is the battle of Jesus and Jew. The praises of Hosanna versus Some Jew.
"Hosanna" (Greek transcription: ὡσαννά, hōsanna) is the cry of praise or adoration shouted in recognition of the Messiahship of Jesus on his entry into Jerusalem, Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord![3] It is used in the same way in Christian praise.
trentdugas 7 months ago
The beginning is what makes this song so great.
trentdugas 7 months ago
I like the beginning at 1:03 It's Hardcore!
Fascistwarrior1989 7 months ago
@JayHawk050698 actually gene and paul were the only jewish members in 1978. the only other jewish member of kiss was bruce kulick, but he joined in 85. peter was catholic, and i think ace is buddhist nowadays
MarshallDawn 8 months ago
pointless, except to make it longer then the 2 minutes it would have been.
yfna1 9 months ago
Love this song but IMO Gene's Solo CD just was not Havy enough
Acekicken 10 months ago
thought he was saying some dude?
GirAddict 10 months ago
Actually, and yes I know this is weird, I played this backwards on a turntable years ago. SOMECHU or SOMEJEW, is actually "We Must, we must confess".Anyone that knows a thing about studio recording can tell that it was purposely recorded backwards. No kidding.
TheSecondChanceBand 10 months ago
Absolutely pointless to put all that crap in front of one of the best songs he ever wrote.
beautifulsarah100 10 months ago
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kingel0 11 months ago
@ age 5 this scared the shit outta me.....I quickly got over that....lol
yarekhunt 11 months ago
@yarekhunt Can't you just type the two letters in at?
KMZiggyStardust 10 months ago
HOSANNA means praise or adoration of GOD. VERY CREATIVE SONG.
410missmonkeyful 1 year ago
Ok for 30 friggin' years I've wondered about this. Well, not really but now that I've heard it I remember it. What in the hell was he thinking when he had those voices saying "SOME JEW" at the beginning of this song 0:31
592220 1 year ago 12
@592220 maybe cause he is JEWish lol idk
kissisgreat23 6 months ago
@592220 Gene hired Hitler to say SOME JEW
djwrox94 3 months ago
@djwrox94 Ya know, in this day and age, for you to make a comment like that would cause a ruckus. But, given the fact he hired EVERYBODY to be on this album, it is pretty damn funny!
592220 3 months ago
@592220 its funny cause he did hire anybody and hitler was a jew himself
djwrox94 3 months ago
@592220 I've never even thought of it sounding like "some Jew" but you're right...it does sound like that. It's funny you wrote about the prelude part. Janice Ian's part is her singing like an angel chorus: "Hosanna! Hosanna!" Does it sound like that to anyone else??? In I WANT YOU it sounds like Paul's singing "I'M A JEW!" Since he is Jewish, I think it's cute.
kissfox5 2 days ago
You're my food.....
You're my water...
You've got to be the devil's daughter.....
Best song Gene ever wrote hands down. The best he SUNG was God Of Thunder, but this is so, so, close.
Alexmo555 1 year ago 20
@Alexmo555 Agreed!
rpbp1992 11 months ago
@Alexmo555
dont forget "Unholy" that is bad ass!
jemhadarsoldier 6 months ago
Does anyone know what Seger does in this song ????
twostrokeornill1 1 year ago
@twostrokeornill1 Background Vocals on "Radioactive" & "Living in Sin"
MrHardrockfan666 1 year ago
@MrHardrockfan666 Thanks man !
twostrokeornill1 1 year ago
@twostrokeornill1 no worries bro, keep rockin
MrHardrockfan666 1 year ago
@twostrokeornill1 He play's Piano..of course
rycker2 7 months ago
my friends used to play the beginning of this with the lights off and scare the shit out of us. hahaha
whitecloud1980 1 year ago 3
@whitecloud1980 Me too
36hcupsizeandgrowing 1 year ago
Thanks for putting this up in its entirety.
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