'Love Gun' KISS | CME Full Band Fridays

While one could argue that “Love Gun” remains Paul Stanley’s crowning achievement, at least as a songwriter for the band KISS, we defer to Seann Williams Scott’s character in the film Role Models for his astute analysis as to what this song might be about if you can’t figure it out, yourself! For this week’s Full Band Friday, watch the CME House Band—featuring Chris Conway giving us his best Ace Frehley impression (wait for the face he makes during the guitar solo!)—take on this anything-but-cryptic KISS classic!

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More About "Love Gun"
"Love Gun" is a song by the American rock band Kiss, first released on their 1977 album of the same name. The B-side is the album track "Hooligan", a song written by drummer Peter Criss. Paul Stanley, who sings lead vocals on the song, has claimed in several interviews since its release that it is one of his favorite Kiss songs, offering the opinion that "'Love Gun' is quintessential Kiss, and is probably one of the five signature essential Kiss songs." Stanley has also said that "The Hunter" section of the Led Zeppelin song "How Many More Times" inspired the lyrics of "Love Gun". Stanley plays bass on the track in addition to singing and playing rhythm guitar. Billboard described it as having a "high energy level" with "power guitar riffs." Cash Box said that it "has cute lyrics, and the army of Kiss admirers should jack it up to respectable chart status." "Love Gun" has been played on every Kiss tour since its release, and has made numerous appearances on Kiss live albums and compilation albums, despite the fact that it peaked at only no. 61 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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Gear Used:
2010 Gibson Les Paul Standard 1960 50th Anniversary Reissue
Marshall JTM45
Marshall 4x12 Cab
Ibanzez TS9
Sire Marcus Miller M2
2021 Gibson Custom Flying V
Suhr PT-15 Head
Orange 4x12 Cab
Ampeg B-15R Portaflex
Ludwig Classic Oak Kit
Ludwig Pewter Over Copper Snare

Recording Gear Used:
Universal Audio Apollo X8
AEA R88 MkII Stereo Ribbon Microphone
Shure Beta 52A Supercardioid Dynamic Kick Drum Microphone
AEA N22 Active Ribbon Microphone
Shure SM58
Shure SM57

Featuring
Laurel Scott - Vocals
Tanner Peterson - Guitar
Chris Conway - Guitar
Joseph Soldati - Bass
John Paul Moser - Drums

Songs Played:
00:00 - 03:09 "Love Gun" Kiss

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[chicagomusicexchange]

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[jacksonhild]

I loved the little side notes in the gear list. Made me chuckle

[Datimdavis]

Star child was SMOKING! Very nicely done

[dftns]

The way you felt the music guys! Dance moves from Laurel! Pure gold energy! Thank you!
Cheers from 🇬🇹! 🍻

[ronnie]

I’m happy to see this newer generation picking up instruments and playing. And they sound good

[hawg]

Freaking Outstanding guys & Starchild ;-) I still remember may First Kiss concert in Jax. Fl. when the Double Live album came out.

[tonydaniels]

What a fun cover! Thanks for putting a smile on my face this morning.

[andre_toyonaga_]

So great! You guys always get a great sound n great vibe! These version could go to spotify also. Cheers!

[michaelscott]

Love your videos…Wish you were around in the 70’s, and I had money to travel to Chicago and not to mention $$$ for gear..!
Keep the videos and high energy going….!

[EsMaybe]

This was amazing!! Everything from the make up to the music to the fact you guys all seemed to have fun, this was such a great cover :)

[spaceburger]

That is easily one of my favorite solos of all time. What beats it you ask? In the #2 slot is the solo from “Dancing in the Moonlight” (Thin Lizzy). #1 belongs to Jimi Hendrix and “All Along the Watch Tower” which is legit, three solos in one.

[billydelacruz]

Got the bandit makeup reference!! Kiss rocked my world in 4th Grade!! Gear still influenced by them and the gateway drug they were to all the other great bands I grew up with!! Awesome as usual

[andyp]

Incredible! Absolutely loved this one!

[rybones]

"Paul" Went with the very short lived 'Bandit' makeup, nice old school nod.

[wizaxed]

Hell frickin' yeah guys!!! That kicked ass!!

[paulyoung]

Nah I absolutely love it very very cool

[jeredsolan]

Looks like they had fun with this one.

[montysth]

Starchild's voice really suits this genre, which is good because so do her pants.

[brianwagoner]

Nice job! Special props go to Tanner for using Paul Stanley's original "Bandit" make up.

[matthewcurtiss]

can't wait for the outfits when you do Mudvayne 😂