Love Gun (song)

Love Gun (song)

"Love Gun" is a song by the American hard rock band KISS released on their 1977 album of the same name. The B-side is the album track "Hooligan", a song written by drummer Peter Criss. "Love Gun" surprisingly failed to become a hit single, but the song became an instant staple of the Kiss live show and retained this place for years.

Sung by guitarist-vocalist Paul Stanley, he has claimed in several interviews since its release that it is one of his favorite KISS songs, even stating that ""Love Gun" is quintessential KISS and is probably one of the five signature essential 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 his singing and guitar duties.

"Love Gun" has been played on every KISS tour since its release, and has made numerous appearances on KISS greatest hits and compilation albums despite the fact that it stalled at #55 on the U.S. singles chart.

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