Beth

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About Beth

"Beth" is a song by American hard rock band Kiss, originally released on their 1976 album, Destroyer. To date, it is their highest-charting single in the US, reaching #7 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. It is one of only two gold selling singles for the band (the other being 1979's "I Was Made for Lovin' You"), and their first of two Top Ten singles (along with 1990's "Forever", #8) in the US. "Beth" ranked #3 in VH1's 25 Greatest Power Ballads.


Year:
2013
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Beth I hear you calling
But I can't come home right now
Me and the boys are playing
And we just can't find the sound

Just a few more hours
And I'll be right home to you
I think I hear them calling
Oh Beth what can I do
Beth what can I do

You say you feel so empty
That our house just ain't our home
I'm always somewhere else
And you're always there alone

Just a few more hours
And I'll be right home to you
I think I hear them calling
Oh Beth what can I do
Beth what can I do

Beth I know you're lonely
And I hope you'll be alright
'Cause me and the boys will be playing all night

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Kiss

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: STAN PENRIDGE, PETER CRISS, BOB EZRIN

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Beth" is a song by American band Kiss, released in their 1976 album, "Destroyer".
Songwriting Credits
The song was primarily written by drummer Peter Criss, guitarist Stan Penridge, and producer Bob Ezrin.
Chart Performance
"Beth" is the band`s highest-charting single in the US, reaching #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Exception to Traditional Sound
Unlike Kiss's usual hard rock sounds, "Beth" is a power ballad that significantly deviates from the band's usual style.
Unique Song Format
The song famously only features one member of the band, Peter Criss on the vocals and no instruments played by any of the Kiss members.
Award-Winning Song
"Beth" won the People's Choice Award for "Favorite Song" in 1977.
Song Inspiration
The original version of "Beth" was titled "Beck" as it had been written about a former bandmate's wife who often called during band practices.
Single Release
Initially, "Beth" was the B-side to "Detroit Rock City", but after a DJ played "Beth" on-air, it gained popularity and was targeted for radio play.
Certification
It is one of the fewer than 30 all-time singles to have received at least a million airplays on American radio.
Covered Versions
Multiple artists have covered "Beth". Some of these include, Glee Cast, Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder and singer-songwriter John Waite.
Unique Recording Approach
According to Peter Criss, the recording of "Beth" was accomplished with a piano, a couple of violins, and an acoustic guitar for backing.
Legacy
Despite its distinctive sound, "Beth" remains one of Kiss's signature songs and is usually performed in their shows with the crowd singing "Beth" to the band.

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