Calling Dr. Love
Kiss
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You need my love baby, oh so bad You're not the only one I've ever had And if I say I want to set you free Don't you know you'll be in misery They call me (Dr. Love) They call me Dr. Love (calling Dr. Love) I've got the cure you're thinkin' of (calling Dr. Love) And even though I'm full of sin In the end you'll let me in You'll let me through, there's nothin' you can do You need my lovin', don't you know it's true So if you please get on your knees There are no bills, there are no fees Baby, I know what your problem is The first step of the cure is a kiss So call me (Dr. Love) They call me Dr. Love (calling Dr. Love) I am your doctor of love (calling Dr. Love), ha They call me (Dr. Love), they call me Dr. Love (calling Dr. Love) I've got the cure you're thinkin' of (calling Dr. Love) Ooh, they call me (Dr. Love) I am the doctor of love (calling Dr. Love) I've got the cure you're thinkin' of (calling Dr. Love) Ooh, they Call me (Dr. Love) I am your doctor of love (calling Dr. Love) I've got the cure you're thinking of (calling Dr. Love), yeah Yeah, they call me (Dr. Love) They call me Dr. Love (calling Dr. Love) I've got the cure you're thinkin' of (calling Dr. Love) Love, love, love, (Dr. Love) Love, love, love, love, (calling Dr. Love) love Dr. Love (Calling Dr. Love) I've got the cure you're thinkin' (Dr. Love) I've got the cure you're thinkin' (calling Dr. Love) I've got the cure you're thinkin' of (calling Dr. Love) They call me Dr. Love (Dr. Love) They call me Dr. Love (calling Dr. Love) I've got the cure
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Written by: GENE SIMMONS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Release and Popularity"Calling Dr. Love" was released by the American rock band "Kiss" in 1977. It quickly became one of the band's popular songs.
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Chart PerformanceThe song charted at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. It performed exceptionally well and was the second single from their album "Rock and Roll Over."
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Song CreationIt was created by Kiss's bassist and co-lead vocalist, Gene Simmons. He drew inspiration from The Three Stooges commercial, where one of them says, "Calling Dr. Howard, Dr. Fine. Dr. Howard."
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Song ThemeThe song revolves around the Casanova theme wherein Gene Simmons portrays himself as "Dr. Love," a character offering love therapy to women.
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Album ArtworkThe album "Rock and Roll Over" features a distinctive cover artwork by artist Michael Doret, who also designed the band's iconic logo.
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The Demon's ThemeIn stage performances, the song often complements Gene Simmons's onstage persona, "The Demon", who is touted as a supernatural being skilled in love and pleasure.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, the song did not regularly feature in live performances until the late 1980s. Since then, it has become a concert staple.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by a multitude of artists. Hayseed Dixie, a band known for their bluegrass versions of hard rock songs, released their cover version of "Calling Dr. Love" which was highly appreciated.
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Video Game AppearanceIt was also featured in a video game called "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas," hosted in the in-game radio station K-DST.
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Homage in Pop CultureTelevision series like "Family Guy" and films like "Role Models" have included references or snippets of "Calling Dr. Love," further encapsulating its mark on pop culture.
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Acoustic RenditionThe song was performed as an acoustic version during the band's "MTV Unplugged" session in 1995.
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