Christine Sixteen

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About Christine Sixteen

"Christine Sixteen" is a song by American hard rock band Kiss. It originally appeared on their 1977 album Love Gun. Released as a single in the US in 1977, the song peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart that year, and did well in Canada, peaking at number 22. Written and sung by bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons, the song is about an older man who is infatuated with a 16-year-old girl named Christine. The song's subject and lyrics were controversial and made some hit radio stations reluctant to put it on their playlists, while others (including WABC in the band's home town of New York, and WKBW in Buffalo) only played it after 7 PM as an album cut. The song's title was originated by bandmate Paul Stanley who was planning to write a song under the title, until Simmons beat him to it. Two different time lengths are printed on the single; one at 3:13, and another at 2:52. Both versions run 3:10. According to interviews in Guitar World, both Eddie and Alex Van Halen played on the original demos. When Kiss recorded their version of the song, Simmons said that he made Frehley copy Eddie's solo from the demo. 


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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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A kiss is the act of pressing one's lips against the lips or other body parts of another person or of an object. Cultural connotations of kissing vary widely. Depending on the culture and context, a kiss can express sentiments of love, passion, affection, respect, greeting, friendship and good luck, among many others. In some situations a kiss is a ritual, formal or symbolic gesture indicating devotion, respect or greeting, as in the case of spouses kissing at the conclusion of a wedding ceremony or national leaders kissing each other in greeting, and in many other situations. more »

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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."
Songwriting Credit
The lyrics of "Christine Sixteen" were primarily written by Gene Simmons, the bass guitarist, and co-lead vocalist of Kiss.
Album Success
"Christine Sixteen" was part of "Love Gun," which became the first Kiss album to top the Billboard 200 charts.
Controversial Lyrics
The song's lyrics have attracted controversy over the years due to their pursuit of an underage girl.
Chart Performance
Despite the controversy, "Christine Sixteen" reached the number 25 spot on Billboard's Hot 100.
Musical Style
The composition of "Christine Sixteen" sees Kiss return to their rock n' roll roots, with a strong piano-driven sound.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by other artists over the years, such as punk rock band Screeching Weasel.
Live Performances
Although a hit, "Christine Sixteen" is rarely included in Kiss's live performances.
Influence on Pop Culture
The song influenced other artists, such as Van Halen who recorded a cover of it during their demo sessions.
Behind-The-Scenes
Gene 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.
Genre-Classification
The song is generally classified as hard rock.
Recording Process
The piano playing in the intro of "Christine Sixteen" was performed by Eddie Kramer, a renowned music producer, and engineer.
Background Vocals
Backing vocals for "Christine Sixteen" were performed by fellow Kiss bandmates Paul Stanley, Peter Criss, and Ace Frehley.
Controversial Reputation
Given 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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