Peter's first solo album came out in 1978 along with the other three member's solo albums. Although receiving major play for the retro rock n roll tune "Tossin' and Turnin'", the album was the least favorite of the four, in large part because it strayed away from the 'Kiss sound' and focused on the slower, more chill sounds that Criss favored. Criss grew up listening to crooners such as Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra. Said facts were a sign of how the four band members had significantly drifted apart, as Criss' vision differed greatly from his associates.
In 1979, KISS released 'Dynasty'. Criss's only contribution to the album was the track "Dirty Livin'", which featured him on lead vocals. Kiss used a session drummer, the famous Anton Fig, for the rest of the album. Although Criss' aforementioned tune received kudos, the end of his role in the band was clearly coming. Despite materialistic success, his personal life also appeared in turmoil.
Criss left Kiss in 1980, with the drug and alcohol abuse plaguing his life as well as musical differences coming to a head. He started a solo career that led to sporadic touring and three additional studio releases. Some of those releases received some critical praise, such as the appropriately titled 'Let Me Rock You' (compared by Allmusic to "catnip" for the ears) that featured help from no less than Kiss' Gene Simmons.
Yet Criss had many demons to deal with. Even though Criss was featured on the 'Unmasked' album cover, he did not play a single beat on the album. The band replaced him with musician Eric Carr. Tragedy struck when Carr passed away from cancer-related complications on November 24, 1991. Kiss as a very idea, let alone a band, appeared in jeopardy. Though the group brought in Eric Singer to replace Carr, their commercial and critical fortunes had waned much from their 70s heyday.
In 1995, Criss was asked to sing with Kiss (then made up of Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Bruce Kulick, and Singer) at a Kiss Convention which ignited a spark of the idea of a reunion of the four original members. He sang "Hard Luck Woman" and "Nothin' to Lose." Later on that year, Criss joined Kiss and Ace Frehley for an acoustic session for MTV's Unplugged Series. He sang and played four songs: "Beth", "2,000 Man", "Nothin' to Lose", and "Rock and Roll All Nite".
This was the "icing on the cake" because, a year later, Criss, Frehley, Stanley, and Simmons donned the war paint (which Kiss hadn't worn since 1983) and put their larger than life boots back on for a Reunion Tour, which was the biggest tour in the world at the time. Criss was ecstatic to play with Kiss again. Criss and the others released 'Psycho Circus' in 1998. Like in the past, Criss and Frehley were credited on the album, but session drummers were used for most of the album. Criss sang the Beth-esque track "I Finally Found my Way", written by Paul Stanley.
Two years later, in 2000-2001, Kiss announced their Farewell Tour, which also became a huge series of events. About 3/4 into the tour, Criss was becoming unhappy with his salary and he was also tired of playing two hour shows every night. On the night Kiss played Trenton, New Jersey, Criss had a "tear" pasted on his face. Many people say this was a sign that Criss wasn't coming back because for the next show, Kiss had to bring back Eric Singer, who put on the 'Cat Man' make-up and finished the tour (since Simmons and Stanley owned the make-up designs, Criss couldn't stop them).
Kiss was silent in 2002, but then, in 2003, Kiss planned a once in a life-time concert event with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Criss was back behind the skins (some say they needed him to sing "Black Diamond" and "Beth", which were symphony worthy). Criss then stayed with Kiss to play on the World Dominination Tour along side Aerosmith (since the set was 80 minutes, Criss had an easier time playing). After the tour, Criss called it quits again, but on far better terms than in the old days.
On April 11, 2014, Kiss was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Earning an enthusiastic audience response when they appeared, the original band members reunited once again. Though the rockers did not perform, they all showed up in person to accept their place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during the 29th annual induction ceremony and thanked their fans.
I Found Love
Peter Criss Lyrics
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When I hold you at night I know I'm feeling alright
Never felt this way before
Someone's taking the time I feel the whole world is
mine
Baby 'til the day I met you
Honey, I was lost
'Cause I found love
Like I've never known
I've found love
And it means more to me
Since I found you
You make me understand
That when I walk in alone I know you'll be there at
home
I'm no longer afraid
That if I open my heart someone will tear it apart
Baby 'til the day I met you
Honey, I was lost
And I can't forget you now
'Cause I found love
Like I've never known
I've found love
And it means more to me
Since I found you
Baby 'til the day I met you
Honey, I was lost
And I can't forget you now
Yeah, yeah
'Cause I found love
Like I've never known
I've found love
And it means more to me
Since I found you
I found love
Like I've never known
I've found love
And it means more to me
Ooh baby
I found love (oooh-oooh)
I found love (oooh-oooh)
I found love (oooh-oooh)
I found love (oooh-oooh)
I found love (oooh-oooh)
I found love (oooh-oooh)
The song "I Found Love" by Peter Criss is a love song about finding someone who makes the singer feel safe, warm and loved. The lyrics talk about how the singer had been lost before they met their significant other, but now they feel whole and complete. The love they have found is like nothing they have experienced before, and it means more to them than anything else.
The first verse talks about the singer feeling safe and warm when they hold their partner at night. They describe feeling like the whole world is theirs and they have never felt this way before. This love has filled a void in their life and they are grateful for it. The chorus repeats the phrase "I found love" multiple times, emphasizing the importance of this feeling in the singer's life.
The second verse talks about the security the singer feels in their relationship. They know their partner will always be there for them, and they are no longer afraid of opening their heart because they trust their partner to take care of it. The chorus is repeated again, along with a bridge that says "yeah, yeah" in between the repetitions.
Overall, "I Found Love" is a heartfelt declaration of love and gratitude for someone who has changed the singer's life. It celebrates the feeling of finding love and the joy it can bring.
Line by Line Meaning
You keep me safe and warm
You make me feel secure and comfortable
When I hold you at night I know I'm feeling alright
Being in your arms is all I need to feel good
Never felt this way before
I've never experienced this kind of love before
Someone's taking the time I feel the whole world is mine
You take the time to understand me and I feel like I can accomplish anything
Baby 'til the day I met you
Before I met you
Honey, I was lost
I felt lost and alone
And I can't forget you now
I'll never be able to forget about you
'Cause I found love
Because I've found true love
Like I've never known
A love that I've never experienced before
And it means more to me
It's more valuable than anything else in my life
Since I found you
Since I met you
You make me understand
You help me comprehend things
That when I walk in alone I know you'll be there at home
I know you'll be waiting for me at home, whenever I come back
I'm no longer afraid
I'm not scared anymore
That if I open my heart someone will tear it apart
I'm not afraid of getting my heart broken anymore
Yeah, yeah
Just an expression of excitement
Ooh baby
An expression of affection towards the loved one
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID WOLFERT, PETER CRISS, STAN PENRIDGE
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