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.
Out of Control
Peter Criss Lyrics
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That'll make you feel good
Now some sure can do it
And some think they could
Now I'm really not braggin'
'Cause I've been with them all
But since I've met you baby
I don't need them no more
[Chorus]
'Cause baby, you drive me
Out of control
Out of control
Out of control
Out of control
Come on
[Verse]
Now I may be wild
Still you drive me insane
You got me so crazy
I can't remember my name
And now that I've got you
Don't you get out of hand
'Cause you might be losing
One Hell of a man
[Chorus]
[Solo]
Cause baby you got me
Out of control
Out of control
Out of control
Out of control
Yeah
Baby, you got me
Out of control
You stole my soul
Ooooo baby
Out of control
Out of control
Out of control
Out of control
Out of control
Out of control
Out of control
Out of control, yeah
I said
Ooh baby
The lyrics to Peter Criss's song "Out Of Control" are about a man who was a ladies' man and had been with all kinds of women. He boasts about how some women could do it and others thought they could, but since he met his current partner, he doesn't need them anymore. The chorus goes on to state that she drives him out of control, emphasizing the intensity of his feelings for her. He admits to being wild and insane, and now that he has her, he doesn't want to lose her. The song is about being completely consumed by a romantic relationship, feeling like you are losing control, and the consequences of that.
The chorus is incredibly infectious and serves as the highlight of the song. The main concept of the song is that love, like a drug, can take over one's life completely! The song's mood is energetic, driven by the powerful drums and guitar. Peter Criss was the drummer for Kiss, and his style is evident in the song's relentless percussion.
Line by Line Meaning
There's all kind of ladies
There are many different women in the world
That'll make you feel good
Some women have the ability to make a man feel good
Now some sure can do it
Some women are certainly able to make a man feel good
And some think they could
Other women believe they can make a man feel good, but aren't sure
Now I'm really not braggin'
I don't want to come across as boastful
'Cause I've been with them all
I have been with all types of women
But since I've met you baby
However, since I met you, I have changed
I don't need them no more
I no longer rely on other women to feel good about myself
'Cause baby, you drive me
You make me feel so good
Out of control
I almost can't handle how good you make me feel
Now I may be wild
I admit that I can be wild at times
Still you drive me insane
But you make me crazy - in the best way possible
You got me so crazy
You make me feel so wild and out of control
I can't remember my name
You make me feel so good, I lose track of everything else
And now that I've got you
Now that we're together
Don't you get out of hand
Please don't do anything to mess this up
'Cause you might be losing
You could be missing out
One Hell of a man
On a great guy
You stole my soul
You have completely won me over
Ooooo baby
Oh baby, you make me feel so good
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There's all kind of ladies
That'll make you feel good
Now some sure can do it
And some think they could
Now I'm really not braggin'
'Cause I've been with them all
But since I've met you baby
I don't need them no more
[Chorus]
'Cause baby, you drive me
Out of control
Out of control
Out of control
Out of control
Come on
[Verse]
Now I may be wild
Still you drive me insane
You got me so crazy
I can't remember my name
And now that I've got you
Don't you get out of hand
'Cause you might be losing
One Hell of a man
[Chorus]
[Solo]
Cause baby you got me
Out of control
Out of control
Out of control
Out of control
Yeah
Baby, you got me
Out of control
You stole my soul
Ooooo baby
Out of control
Out of control
Out of control
Out of control
Out of control
Out of control
Out of control
Out of control, yeah
I said
Ooh baby
@markmedina5543
When i herd Peter left KISS i was heart-broken. I was 14 when i saw this album in the stores. I bought it and i was even more heart-broken.
@rch6650
I felt the same way.
@rogergomez1
i bought the vinyl version when it came out, i really enjoyed the record, he has a great bluesy voice and the songs still hold up
@bevvykorte3648
I agree ✌️👍👌
@terjeweum3677
Exactly 🥇🏅🥇
@Alieninthenightstudios
I love Peter's raspy voice, his voice commands attention. 😺🐈🐈⬛
@margaretayers6170
No one can deny this man's talent. I adore Peter Criss!!!!
@thomascrosby7209
I can
@shawnconover1312
Peter Criss, Has a talented one of a kind voice, and kicks it on Drums!!
@terjeweum3677
Paulina throws her self under the bus everytime he open his mouth about any member of Kissz/
And that bigm
bloated Kith Brand is just discustingz/
Fraud Panley is sick little bitter woman 😅😅😅