{"product_id":"kiss-the-early-years-1966-1974-2cd","title":"KISS \/ THE EARLY YEARS 1966-1974 (2CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eKISS - THE EARLY YEARS 1966-1974(2CD)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisc:1\u003cbr\u003eMayfair Recordings Studios New York City 1966\u003cbr\u003e1.Uncle Joe (Paul Stanley) - Stop, Look To Listen\u003cbr\u003eUnknown Studio, New York City 1966\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.Gene Simmons - My Uncle Is A Raft\u003cbr\u003eDelite Records, New York City 1967\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Barracuda's (Peter Criss) -Chicken\u003cbr\u003e4. The Barracuda's (Peter Criss) - No Use\u003cbr\u003eGotham Recording Corporation, New York City 1967\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Sounds of Soul (Peter Criss) - My Girl\u003cbr\u003e6. Sounds of Soul (Peter Criss) - Respect\u003cbr\u003e7. Sounds of Soul (Peter Criss) - Since I Fell For You\u003cbr\u003eRichcraft Recording Company, New York City 1969\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Bullfrog Bheer (Gene Simmons) - Eskimo Sun\u003cbr\u003e9. Bullfrog Bheer (Gene Simmons) - Leeta\u003cbr\u003e10. Bullfrog Bheer (Gene Simmons) - Nancy\u003cbr\u003e11. Bullfrog Bheer (Gene Simmons) - Put On Your Slippers\u003cbr\u003e12. Bullfrog Bheer (Gene Simmons) - Stanley The Parrot\u003cbr\u003eChelsea Unreleased 2nd Album Demos, New York City 1970\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13. Chelsea (Peter Criss) - Beck\u003cbr\u003e14. Chelsea (Peter Criss) - Heaven with the stars above\u003cbr\u003e15. Chelsea (Peter Criss) - Run, Mr. Green\u003cbr\u003e16. Chelsea (Peter Criss) - You Make Me Feel\u003cbr\u003eBell Sound Studios, New York City 1972\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17. LIPS (Peter Criss) - Don't Let The Blues Surround You\u003cbr\u003e18. LIPS (Peter Criss) - Hooked On Rock and Roll\u003cbr\u003e19. LIPS (Peter Criss) - I'm Gonna Love You\u003cbr\u003e20. LIPS (Peter Criss) - That's The Kind Of Sugar Papa Likes\u003cbr\u003e21. LIPS (Peter Criss) - Don't You Let Me Down\u003cbr\u003eElectric Lady Studio New York City 1972\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22. Tommy James (Gene Simmons \u0026amp; Paul Stanley) - Celebrate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisc:2\u003cbr\u003eElectric Lady Studios, New York City 1972 Wicked Lester 2001 Unreleased Box Set Remaster\u003cbr\u003e1. Wicked Lester - Sweet Ophelia\u003cbr\u003e2. Wicked Lester - Love Her All I Can\u003cbr\u003e3. Wicked Lester - She\u003cbr\u003e4. Wicked Lester - Keep Me Waiting\u003cbr\u003e5. Wicked Lester - Shout It Out Loud\u003cbr\u003e6. Wicked Lester - Simple Type\u003cbr\u003e7. Wicked Lester - Molly\u003cbr\u003e8. Wicked Lester - What Happens In The Darkness\u003cbr\u003e9. Wicked Lester - Too Many Mondays\u003cbr\u003e10. Wicked Lester - When The Bell Rings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectric Lady Studios, New York City 1973\u003cbr\u003e11. Lyn Christopher (Gene Simmons \u0026amp; Paul Stanley) - Celebrate II\u003cbr\u003e12. Lyn Christopher (Gene Simmons \u0026amp; Paul Stanley) - Weddin'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdmonton, Alberta, Canada 630AM CHED RADIO 2nd May 1974\u003cbr\u003e13. Gene Simmons Radio ID's\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNightbird \u0026amp; Company with Alison Steele\u003cbr\u003eWNEW Transcription Disc (Pre FM Vinyl)\u003cbr\u003eInterview with Alison Steele 23rd June 1974\u003cbr\u003e14. Intro : Strutter\u003cbr\u003e15. Interview #1 (Peter \u0026amp; Paul)\u003cbr\u003e16.Deuce\u003cbr\u003e17. Interview #2 (Peter \u0026amp; Paul)\u003cbr\u003e18. Nothin' To Lose\u003cbr\u003e19. Interview #3 (Gene \u0026amp; Ace)\u003cbr\u003e20. Love Theme From Kiss\u003cbr\u003e21. Interview #4 (Gene)\u003cbr\u003e22.CM\u003cbr\u003e23. Cold Gin : Outro\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS' COLLECTORS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo uncover the history of KISS even further, we have delved deep into the archives as part of our KISSTORICUS project and brought unique material to the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial from the pre-KISS era that has rarely or never been heard before. We have compiled this material on this exclusive and unique CD, featuring recordings made by Paul, Gene, and Peter before they formed KISS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is historical material that was never officially released and is now finally making its way to the fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Uncle Joe - “Stop, Look To Listen”\u003cbr\u003eRecorded at Mayfair Studios in New York.\u003cbr\u003eFor a long time, 1966 was cited as the recording year, but research indicates the session most likely took place closer to 1970.\u003cbr\u003eLine-up:\u003cbr\u003e* Paul Stanley - vocals\/guitar\u003cbr\u003e* Matt Rael - guitar\u003cbr\u003e* Neal Teeman - drums\u003cbr\u003eNeal Teeman stated that the recording originated from informal studio access, during which rehearsals were recorded directly to tape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Gene Simmons - “My Uncle Is A Raft”\u003cbr\u003eOne of the earliest songs written by Gene Simmons. Written when Gene was approximately 14 years old.\u003cbr\u003eRecorded with:\u003cbr\u003e* Gene Simmons - acoustic guitar\/vocals\u003cbr\u003e* Mark Nyberg - drums\u003cbr\u003e*Larry Martinelli - electric guitar\u003cbr\u003eAccording to Gene Simmons, the title came from his early struggles with English as an immigrant, leading him to believe “My Uncle Is A Raft” was a meaningful lyric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Barracudas - “Chicken”\u003cbr\u003eReleased as a single on Delite Records (DE-502).\u003cbr\u003eWritten by Carlos Cancel.\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Marty Craft.\u003cbr\u003eArranged by Ted Eddy.\u003cbr\u003eLine-up (as documented in session listings):\u003cbr\u003e* Peter Criscuola (later Peter Criss)\u003cbr\u003e* Carlos Cancel\u003cbr\u003e* Joey Lucenti (uncertain)\u003cbr\u003e* Angelo Opper (uncertain)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Barracudas - “No Use”\u003cbr\u003eB-side of the same Delite single as “Chicken.”\u003cbr\u003eWritten by Carlos Cancel.\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Marty Craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Sounds Of Soul - “My Girl”\u003cbr\u003eA recording from Peter Criss’ early R\u0026amp;B\/soul period prior to Chelsea and KISS.\u003cbr\u003eA cover of the classic “My Girl.”\u003cbr\u003eCirculating versions originate from rare demo or acetate sources.\u003cbr\u003eConcrete studio documentation is limited, and available sources primarily confirm the existence of the recording rather than detailed session data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. Sounds Of Soul - “Respect”\u003cbr\u003eA cover of “Respect.”\u003cbr\u003eKnown among collectors for the poor audio quality of circulating copies.\u003cbr\u003eSome versions contain audible defec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ets such as skips or surface damage, originating from the source acetate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Sounds Of Soul - “Since I Fell For You”\u003cbr\u003eA cover of the standard “Since I Fell For You.”\u003cbr\u003eOne of the few surviving Sounds Of Soul recordings known within KISS collector circles.\u003cbr\u003eNo detailed session documentation is publicly available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Bullfrog Bheer – “Eskimo Sun”\u003cbr\u003eOriginal title: “Eskimo Sun (A Six Month Waltz).”\u003cbr\u003eLater formed the melodic basis for “Only You” on Music from ‘The Elder’.\u003cbr\u003ePerformed live by Rainbow, the predecessor to Wicked Lester.\u003cbr\u003eRecorded as part of Gene Simmons’ well-known 12-song publishing reel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9. Bullfrog Bheer – “Leeta”\u003cbr\u003eRecorded around 1969-1970.\u003cbr\u003eExplicitly associated with the Bullfrog Bheer project in Gene Simmons’ archival materials.\u003cbr\u003eAlso included in the 12-song publishing reel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10. Bullfrog Bheer – “Nancy”\u003cbr\u003eOriginal title: “A Reevus In The Eye”\u003cbr\u003eInitially recorded as a solo Gene Simmons performance in South Fallsburg, New York.\u003cbr\u003eLater augmented with keyboard overdubs by Brooke Ostrander of Wicked Lester.\u003cbr\u003ePart of the 12-song publishing reel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11. Bullfrog Bheer – “Put On Your Slippers”\u003cbr\u003eRecorded in 1970.\u003cbr\u003eLikely included keyboard contributions by Brooke Ostrander.\u003cbr\u003eAlso part of the 12-song publishing reel.\u003cbr\u003eThe accompanying submission letter listed a runtime of 2:40.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12. Bullfrog Bheer – “Stanley The Parrot”\u003cbr\u003eOne of Gene Simmons’ best-known pre-Wicked Lester demo recordings.\u003cbr\u003eRecorded on a Richcraft Recording Company acetate.\u003cbr\u003eArchival notes suggest the musicians were likely members of Bullfrog Bheer, possibly later supplemented with overdubs by Brooke Ostrander of Wicked Lester.\u003cbr\u003eAmong collectors, this is often regarded as one of the most significant early Gene Simmons recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisc 2 - Electric Lady Studios, New York City (1972)\u003cbr\u003eWicked Lester - 2001 Unreleased Box Set Remaster\u003cbr\u003eThis is the 2001 remix of the Wicked Lester album. It was remixed to be included in the 2001 KISS official boxset. This never happened but unfortunately here it is directly off studio master reel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. “Sweet Ophelia”\u003cbr\u003eRecorded during the Wicked Lester sessions at Electric Lady Studios.\u003cbr\u003ePart of the band’s unreleased album project produced before KISS was formed.\u003cbr\u003eFeatures the softer, eclectic pop-rock style typical of Wicked Lester.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. “Love Her All I Can”\u003cbr\u003eEarly Wicked Lester version of a song that would later be reworked and officially released by KISS.\u003cbr\u003eDemonstrates the transitional songwriting phase between Wicked Lester and early KISS material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. “She”\u003cbr\u003eWicked Lester interpretation of the song originally associated with the band’s broader demo repertoire.\u003cbr\u003eReflects the group’s diverse stylistic approach during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. “Keep Me Waiting”\u003cbr\u003eUnreleased Wicked Lester track showcasing a more melodic, soft-rock arrangement style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. “Shout It Out Loud”\u003cbr\u003eEarly Wicked Lester-era composition that shares its title with the later KISS song, though in a different form and arrangement from the final version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. “Simple Type”\u003cbr\u003eUnreleased Electric Lady Studios recording from the Wicked Lester sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. “Molly”\u003cbr\u003eAnother track from the unreleased Wicked Lester album project, reflecting the band’s varied stylistic influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. “What Happens In The Darkness”\u003cbr\u003eA darker-toned Wicked Lester composition, part of the broader unreleased album recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9. “Too Many Mondays”\u003cbr\u003eUnreleased track from the Electric Lady Studios sessions, consistent with the softer rock direction of the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10. “When The Bell Rings”\u003cbr\u003eFinal track from the Wicked Lester session sequence included in the unreleased album material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectric Lady Studios, New York City (1973)\u003cbr\u003eLyn Christopher Sessions\u003cbr\u003e11. “Celebrate II”\u003cbr\u003eRecorded with participation from Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley during their early New York session work.\u003cbr\u003eThis version is associated with the broader “Celebrate” recording project featuring multiple artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12. “Weddin’”\u003cbr\u003eAnother track from the Lyn Christopher recording sessions, featuring contributions from Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdmonton, Alberta, Canada - CHED Radio (May 2, 1974)\u003cbr\u003e13. Gene Simmons Radio IDs\u003cbr\u003eShort recorded radio identification clips made for CHED radio in Canada.\u003cbr\u003eThese capture Gene Simmons in an early promotional and interview context during the early KISS days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWNEW “Nightbird” Session with Alison Steele\u003cbr\u003eTranscription Disc (Pre-FM Broadcast Vinyl) - June 23, 1974\u003cbr\u003e14. Intro - “Strutter”\u003cbr\u003eOpening segment featuring the introduction of KISS with “Strutter” as the musical lead-in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15. Interview #1 (Peter \u0026amp; Paul)\u003cbr\u003eEarly promotional interview segment featuring Peter Criss and Paul Stanley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16. “Deuce”\u003cbr\u003ePromotional broadcast performance of “Deuce” from the early KISS catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17. Interview #2 (Peter \u0026amp; Paul)\u003cbr\u003eSecond interview segment with P\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eeter Criss and Paul Stanley discussing the band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18. “Nothin’ To Lose”\u003cbr\u003eBroadcast of album track “Nothin’ To Lose.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19. Interview #3 (Gene \u0026amp; Ace)\u003cbr\u003eInterview segment featuring Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20. “Love Theme From KISS”\u003cbr\u003eInstrumental piece associated with early KISS promotional material and radio broadcasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e21. Interview #4 (Gene)\u003cbr\u003eSolo interview segment with Gene Simmons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22.CM\u003cbr\u003eCommercial break segment included in the original transcription disc sequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e23. “Cold Gin” Outro\u003cbr\u003eClosing performance segment featuring “Cold Gin” as the broadcast outro.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZODIAC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53174039445820,"sku":null,"price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5801\/7084\/files\/248621.jpg?v=1782949831","url":"https:\/\/worldmusiclover.com\/de\/products\/kiss-the-early-years-1966-1974-2cd","provider":"WORLD MUSIC LOVER","version":"1.0","type":"link"}