The rock icon Gene Simmons (born Chaim Klein Witz on August 25, 1949 in Haifa, Israel) is the performer and entertainment mogul best known as "The Demon"- his blood spitting, fire breathing, tongue-wagging persona in the rock band KISS. His parents are Jews originally from Hungary, having fled the carnage of World War II to seek refuge in Israel. He plays bass guitar and sings. Simmons currently lives in Beverly Hills, California with his long time partner Shannon Tweed and their two children, Nicholas and Sophie. Simmons claims he has had sex with over 4,600 women. However in a 2004 documentary on The Biography Channel, his partner claimed that such statements were made for publicity reasons and are in fact not true.
Nick Simmons, Gene's son, is also a famous hard rock musician.
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The rockabilly star Gene Simmons was born in Tupelo, Mississippi and moved to Memphis, Tennessee in 1958. While playing different clubs in the Memphis area in his early years, Gene's unique style and down to earth manner caught the prized attention of Sam Phillips, owner of the infamous "Sun Records" company. It would just be a matter of days before the fast-acting Sam Phillips would add Gene to his impressive list of stars signed with Sun Records: Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison and Charlie Rich.
As his musical career was continuing to develop, Gene was approached and joined the famous "Bill Black Combo" as lead singer. Together, the Combo gained national attention and made appearances on popular television shows which, of course, included "The Ed Sullivan Show" and "American Bandstand."
Their performances continued to gain favor with the public until the untimely death of Bill Black. Gene soon signed with "Hi Records" and made a name for himself shortly after release of the whimsical and delightful "Haunted House" in 1964. It would be his first national million selling smash hit and would launch him on a lengthy world tour.
Returning to the states, and due a long-awaited rest, the creative, international star turned his talents to song writing. Barbara Mandrell, Mel Tillis, Gene Watson, and a host of other Nashville recording artists performed his songs.
The 1980's saw the resurgence of "Old Time Rock 'N Roll" abroad which brought about the re-issue of Gene's entire catalog of recordings throughout Europe. Once again, Gene would find himself touring away from home-this time bringing his 50's and 60's hits to a new generation of fans. Gene co-wrote "Indian Outlaw" by Tim McGraw, selling over 5 million copies and co-wrote songs for Hank Williams, Jr., and Ken Mellons.
When You Wish Upon A Star
Gene Simmons Lyrics
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Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you
If your heart is in your dreams
Nothing else is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
(Fate is kind
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of their secret longing)
Like a bolt out of the blue
Fate steps in and sees you through
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true
The song "When You Wish Upon A Star" by Gene Simmons is a heartwarming ballad that speaks to the power of hope and dreams. The song's central theme is that anyone, regardless of their social status, can achieve their heart's desire if they only believe in the power of their dreams. Simmons urges listeners to keep dreaming and to never give up, for dreams can often come true in the most unexpected ways.
The opening lines of the song, "When you wish upon a star, makes no difference who you are," highlights the idea that anyone can have their dreams come true, no matter who they are or what their station in life may be. The lyrics suggest that the only requirement for success is the ability to dream and the courage to believe in those dreams. The lines "If your heart is in your dreams, nothing else is too extreme," further emphasize that a person's passion and determination can overcome any obstacle in the path of their dreams.
The song goes on to describe how fate often intervenes to make dreams a reality. The lyrics "Like a bolt out of the blue, fate steps in and sees you through," suggest that even when things seem impossible, the universe can come together in unexpected ways to make a person's wildest dreams come true. The song ultimately serves as a touching reminder that anyone can succeed if they only have faith in themselves and the power of their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
When you wish upon a star
Whatever your heart desires, express it by looking at the stars.
Makes no difference who you are
It doesn't matter who you are, what status you hold or what kind of life you lead.
Anything your heart desires
Whatever your heart truly desires.
Will come to you
Your wishes will come true if you genuinely feel them.
If your heart is in your dreams
If your heart is focused on your dream of the future.
Nothing else is too extreme
Everything you do to achieve your dream is worth it, no matter how much effort or intensity it requires.
As dreamers do
As a person following their dreams would.
Fate is kind
The universe is kind and wants to give you what you desire.
She brings to those who love
If you have love in your heart, fate will bring your wishes to you.
The sweet fulfillment of their secret longing
Your longing for your dreams will be fulfilled in the most pleasant way.
Like a bolt out of the blue
You might receive an unexpected surprise or chance that moves you closer to your dream.
Fate steps in and sees you through
The universe will intervene to make sure you achieve your dream if it's meant to be.
Your dreams come true
Your wishes will be granted, and your dreams will come true.
Lyrics © Sentric Music
Written by: Leigh Harline, Ned Washington
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@MattCraftDotDerp
Gene put this on the album because it was the first song he heard when his mother brought him into America.
She recently passed at 93 years old. R.I.P. Flora Klein
@johnkatsoudas4767
That is really cool. Some Kiss fans hate this song, but it is not meant to sound like Kiss. Many keep forgetting that it is on Gene Simmon's solo album. The first time I listened to Gene's solo album was thirty years ago and I hated it at that time. I was nine years old and I wanted nothing but Hard Rock and Heavy Metal in all my music. I recently got his album again last year and I love most of it now. That sucks that his mom died last month during the holidays. She was everything to Gene. May she Rest In Peace.
@mr_nobody_000
after he recorded it he left the studio and broke down in a phone booth
@OpentheVein420
[citation needed]
@blakesfilms2005
@David K. I found it. It was on http://www.kissconcerthistory.com/song_stories/song_stories_gene_11.php
Look on the last paragraph for the story
@vanebeghi4201
❤
@horacioquartucci4364
My mom loved this song, God bless her (1932-2015)
@jimilove7773
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@valuecalc
Horacio, I think that's a wonderful thought.
@gregvadimsky2781
I think he recorded this song simply for his Mom, and he did an emotionally honest job, which is (often) rare for Gene. He and his mother certainly had a beautiful dream to come to America, and certainly wished upon a star....and it paid off. He hits the high notes very well in this difficult-to-sing melody. No one should make fun of this choice.