Beth
Kiss
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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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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".
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was primarily written by drummer Peter Criss, guitarist Stan Penridge, and producer Bob Ezrin.
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Chart Performance"Beth" is the band`s highest-charting single in the US, reaching #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Exception to Traditional SoundUnlike Kiss's usual hard rock sounds, "Beth" is a power ballad that significantly deviates from the band's usual style.
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Unique Song FormatThe song famously only features one member of the band, Peter Criss on the vocals and no instruments played by any of the Kiss members.
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Award-Winning Song"Beth" won the People's Choice Award for "Favorite Song" in 1977.
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Song InspirationThe original version of "Beth" was titled "Beck" as it had been written about a former bandmate's wife who often called during band practices.
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Single ReleaseInitially, "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.
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CertificationIt is one of the fewer than 30 all-time singles to have received at least a million airplays on American radio.
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Covered VersionsMultiple artists have covered "Beth". Some of these include, Glee Cast, Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder and singer-songwriter John Waite.
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Unique Recording ApproachAccording to Peter Criss, the recording of "Beth" was accomplished with a piano, a couple of violins, and an acoustic guitar for backing.
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LegacyDespite 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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