Kiss_i_was_made_for_lovin_you

The song was born out of a desire to prove a point. According to Paul Stanley, the track was written after he spent time at the infamous Studio 54. He felt that disco songs were formulaic and easy to write, so he teamed up with songwriter and producer Vini Poncia to create a rock-disco hybrid that would dominate the charts. Musical Style

: It was polished and radio-ready, a far cry from the raw energy of their earlier albums like Destroyer . Reception and Impact kiss_i_was_made_for_lovin_you

: Paul Stanley delivers a soaring, melodic performance, utilizing a falsetto in the chorus that became the song's signature hook. The song was born out of a desire to prove a point

: Over time, the song has transcended the disco era to become a permanent fixture in the band’s live sets and a staple of pop culture, appearing in countless movies and commercials. Quick Facts Album : Dynasty (1979) Genre : Hard Rock / Disco-Rock Certification : Gold (over 1 million copies sold in the US) Musical Style : It was polished and radio-ready,

: Despite its commercial success, many "KISS Army" purists felt the band had "sold out" by moving away from hard rock. Gene Simmons has famously voiced his dislike for performing the song live because of its disco feel.