Christine Sixteen
Kiss
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She's got me dizzy, she sees me through to the end She's got me in her hands and there's no use in pretending Christine sixteen, Christine sixteen She drives me crazy, I want to give her all I've got And she's hot every day and night, there is no doubt about it Christine sixteen, Christine sixteen I don't usually say things like this to girls your age But when I saw you coming out of the school that day That day I knew, I knew (Christine sixteen) I've got to have you, I've got to have you She's' been around, but she's young and clean I've got to have her, can't live without her, whoa no Christine sixteen, Christine sixteen Christine (Christine), sixteen (sixteen) Christine, yeah, yeah She's so clean (Christine), sixteen (sixteen) Christine, yeah (Christine), yeah, yeah Christine (Christine), sixteen (sixteen) Christine, yeah (Christine), yeah, yeah Christine (Christine), sixteen (sixteen) Christine (Christine) yeah, yeah, yeah Christine (Christine), sixteen (sixteen) Christine (Christine), yeah, yeah, yeah Christine (Christine), sixteen (sixteen) Christine (Christine), yeah, yeah, yeah Christine (Christine), sixteen (sixteen) Christine (Christine), yeah, yeah Christine (Christine), sixteen (sixteen)
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Written by: GENE SIMMONS
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14 facts about this song
Background History"Christine Sixteen" was released by the iconic rock band Kiss in their 1977 studio album titled "Love Gun."
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Songwriting CreditThe lyrics of "Christine Sixteen" were primarily written by Gene Simmons, the bass guitarist, and co-lead vocalist of Kiss.
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Album Success"Christine Sixteen" was part of "Love Gun," which became the first Kiss album to top the Billboard 200 charts.
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Controversial LyricsThe song's lyrics have attracted controversy over the years due to their pursuit of an underage girl.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the controversy, "Christine Sixteen" reached the number 25 spot on Billboard's Hot 100.
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Musical StyleThe composition of "Christine Sixteen" sees Kiss return to their rock n' roll roots, with a strong piano-driven sound.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by other artists over the years, such as punk rock band Screeching Weasel.
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Live PerformancesAlthough a hit, "Christine Sixteen" is rarely included in Kiss's live performances.
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Influence on Pop CultureThe song influenced other artists, such as Van Halen who recorded a cover of it during their demo sessions.
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Behind-The-ScenesGene Simmons reportedly had the initial idea for the song while driving in Los Angeles, and he recorded the melody on a small tape recorder to not forget it.
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Genre-ClassificationThe song is generally classified as hard rock.
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Recording ProcessThe piano playing in the intro of "Christine Sixteen" was performed by Eddie Kramer, a renowned music producer, and engineer.
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Background VocalsBacking vocals for "Christine Sixteen" were performed by fellow Kiss bandmates Paul Stanley, Peter Criss, and Ace Frehley.
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Controversial ReputationGiven its lyrical content, "Christine Sixteen" has often been cited as one of the most controversial songs not just in Kiss's discography, but also in rock n' roll history.
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