You’re right. They tried it…it wasn’t successful, but I’ve always liked it. And I feel many have rediscovered it and given it another listen. It has some nice moments on there.
FINALLY, the double bass drumming can be heard perfectly! It was a shame that Eric Carr's double bass work on this song ended up getting buried in the mix on the album, but here Eric Singer is free to shine! Sounds wonderful.
Say what you will about The Elder, but it has its place in KISStory. Fans still dig it. I liked it when I got it for Christmas in 1981…and I still like it today. That crowd reaction says it all, too.
@@Dave-Rough-Diamond-Dunn Yes!!!! I’d have gone in a heartbeat to the theater to see it. And I think lots of KISS fans would have, too. I’m sure the movie would have included a cameo from the band…probably disguised as characters that you wouldn’t have known were the band to begin with. Would have been cool. End credits song???? “I”?
I got it for Christmas that year too on vinyl and cassette my parents always got us both when they got us music and by July I had to replace the cassette cuz I wore it out LOL. I have always like the Elder and Always will..
@@jeremycummings6702 Yep, it's still in my driving playlist, as a full album. It's a great way to eat up some time on the road. I downloaded it, but I've still got the vinyl of course.
I never understood why Paul is so hung up about the failed sales of The Elder. Sometimes it takes time to evolve a classic Kiss Album. The Elder is one of the best. But it took 30 years for this to evolve. I'm sure by now it's a top selling Kiss album.
leokimvideo nope it still is their worst selling album and has yet to achieve a Gold certification (500,000 copies sold). I agree it’s definitely an underrated album though for sure.
The Elder was more of Bob Ezrin and Gene's idea. I don't think Paul ever really liked it, but it did lend it's self to Gene's love of fantasy and horror. In my opinion, that album was the best mistake they ever made, one of my favourite KISS albums.
I love The Elder .....as a 12 yr old boy i was right there with them in the whole fantasy world of it all ....Now 54 and still dig it .. don't care what anyone says ...
My late older brother and I both loved The Elder when it came out. But for the rest who didn't like it at the time, it took time for it to finally grow on everyone as a great KISS album. listen to how the crowd went wild in this video when they started playing. Proof right there.
Hi, my condolences for your older brother. You must have been close if you still reference his memory about things that you both liked, and or loved. If he and you know the Lord, you'll see him again. COUNT ON IT! God bless and take care...
@@vegasaxeman Thank you. Yes, we were very close. The first anniversary of his death just passed on the 15th of this month. I still miss him terribly. Both of my parents are gone as well, and he was my only sibling so for now, until I do see them again one day, I am alone with my memories of them all. God Bless and thank you once again for your reply.
@@poetinkI too wanted to send condolences to you for the loss of your brother. Hold those great memories close. I know the burn you felt. I also lost my only brother unexpectedly. I was out in Wyoming and had to fly back to Philly. Tough trip that was. Hang in there and enjoy your fond memories . PEACE from Philadelphia
You said it man! I missed it first around unfortunately as a kid, but it's so great and different from all the rest. Heard it for the first time in the early 90s on a late night radio show.
The Elder has always been one of my favorite Kiss albums. First time I listened to it I must have been maybe 12 years old, now I'm 42. I remember it took a few listens till it ran through my veins, but once it did man its always been there. Hey! Paul Gene and Ace! Guess what? Kiss fans love this shit! Thank you KISS!
Would break up the setlist too much. I love those songs but I guarantee that people would head for a piss or a snack if they played them. It works here because it's fan centric, but at a normal concert? No way...
Love this! People need to stop comparing The Elder with other albums! Just throw it in its own category and its amazing! Eric Carr’s drumming on this was awesome, thanks Singer for pulling it off so beautifully so we can actually cherish it!
Best Elder track along with Only You. Under the Rose, escape from the island, world without heroes . Ive heard this album hundreds of times. I know every lyric. Its awesome.
Music From the Elder is one of my absolute favorite Kiss albums. I remember back in the day of cassettes back in the late 80's, you couldn't even find this album at the music stores. At the time it was the only one I didn't have and I wanted it so bad, never heard a song from it, but I knew I had to have it. I was relieved when they finally re-released it on CD, and it was awesome!!!
I bought this album when it first came out in Australia 🖒It was a choice for those about to rock by AC/DC or KISS the Elder?l guess l chose the best one👌lve been following this band since about1975 🖒l was 9yr old and never looked back.
...waaayyyy...before its time. Now everyone is having nothing but positive reactions for Paul's falsetto range. Arguably, Paul was Kiss during the mid 80's. And, his songs are carrying Kiss through labile Zeitgeist of generational universal strata.
Just an old guy and old fan.... loved this back when it came out and have showed their “Friday’s” performance to everyone who will let me to prove The Elder was a great album. That being said, am I the only one who wonders while watching this performance what Halford, Dickinson, Tate, Gillian, or Dio would think while watching this performance? It kills me to see Kiss like this and 2019 is a scary proposition. Best of luck to them next year
I saw them in 2012 & they played Lick it up & Heavens on fire, so good to see them play the rare songs. I would have rather heard The oath than Rock n Roll all Night.
KISS Forever Singer shoulda stayed with Alice Cooper , I know Kiss's new lineup plays great, and tour with everyone. ...well everyone but Alice Cooper. Cooper's lineup would obliterate and shame Kiss, just ask motley crue their last tour had Alice Cooper as special guest and all the reviews praised Cooper over crue!!!
This is some of Kiss's best music! The only problem is Paul can't hit the high notes, but this them entering the world of Prog-Metal, and it's bad ass! It's also a weird key too. You'd have to get a boy's choir to hit that stuff on key. I discovered this on their appearance on Fridays.
The elder and carnival of Souls......one of kiss'es best ever ❤😊
In 1981,this album wasn't been received by the Kiss' fans.
Nowadays, this album it's a golden souvenir.
That album is sooooo underrated
You’re right. They tried it…it wasn’t successful, but I’ve always liked it. And I feel many have rediscovered it and given it another listen. It has some nice moments on there.
let's cut the crap,after all these years this is still a masterpiece.
Yes!
Agreed! ;)
Fuck yeah!
It’s my favorite album
Agree.
The Elder is an amazing album, compelling, dramatic and sincere. These guys stepped outta there comfort zone and still rocked that Sh!! Thank you Kiss
Totally agree
100% ......Tommy here showed poor with the solo.........
FINALLY, the double bass drumming can be heard perfectly! It was a shame that Eric Carr's double bass work on this song ended up getting buried in the mix on the album, but here Eric Singer is free to shine! Sounds wonderful.
always said that album would have been a major success if it had the sound quality of Creatures of the Night.
@@Kissfan96dr That would have been epic 🔥
If he wore the "Fake fox" make up it would be something else !
Say what you will about The Elder, but it has its place in KISStory. Fans still dig it. I liked it when I got it for Christmas in 1981…and I still like it today. That crowd reaction says it all, too.
Dad bought it from the $1 bin at a department store for me in '81!
I liked it, but I kept waiting for the movie! 😁
@@Dave-Rough-Diamond-Dunn Yes!!!! I’d have gone in a heartbeat to the theater to see it. And I think lots of KISS fans would have, too. I’m sure the movie would have included a cameo from the band…probably disguised as characters that you wouldn’t have known were the band to begin with. Would have been cool. End credits song???? “I”?
I got it for Christmas that year too on vinyl and cassette my parents always got us both when they got us music and by July I had to replace the cassette cuz I wore it out LOL. I have always like the Elder and Always will..
@@jeremycummings6702 Yep, it's still in my driving playlist, as a full album. It's a great way to eat up some time on the road. I downloaded it, but I've still got the vinyl of course.
That would have been my best Christmas ever. I would treasure the album, and keep it forever.😅
I never understood why Paul is so hung up about the failed sales of The Elder. Sometimes it takes time to evolve a classic Kiss Album. The Elder is one of the best. But it took 30 years for this to evolve. I'm sure by now it's a top selling Kiss album.
Agree. The Elder is my favorite Kiss studio album. The critics were wrong when the record came out.
Ahead of its time.
leokimvideo nope it still is their worst selling album and has yet to achieve a Gold certification (500,000 copies sold). I agree it’s definitely an underrated album though for sure.
The Elder was more of Bob Ezrin and Gene's idea. I don't think Paul ever really liked it, but it did lend it's self to Gene's love of fantasy and horror. In my opinion, that album was the best mistake they ever made, one of my favourite KISS albums.
leokimvideo How did this album not sell 500K copies? I bought it like 20 years ago on the remastered edition.
Eric Singer is a great drummer…killing it ❤
I love The Elder .....as a 12 yr old boy i was right there with them in the whole fantasy world of it all ....Now 54 and still dig it .. don't care what anyone says ...
Que temazo.... de lo mejor de Kiss, injustamente menospreciado
Adelantado a su tiempo.
Damn I love The Elder. And this song is incredible.
Never heard this song except once, the show Friday's in 1981
And that was not a good version.They hadn't played live for several months.
This sounded great.
I just love how the crowd goes nuts as Tommy kicks in with the opening lick and everybody goes "YEAAAAAAAH !!!! "
I love The Elder album... Sounds like progressive rock... I dont know why Kiss does not like it... Its a masterpiece!
Opino lo mismo. Quizas ellos están ensimismados que absorvieron la crítica y se quedaron con ella. Esta canción por ejemplo es de culto.
My late older brother and I both loved The Elder when it came out. But for the rest who didn't like it at the time, it took time for it to finally grow on everyone as a great KISS album. listen to how the crowd went wild in this video when they started playing. Proof right there.
Hi, my condolences for your older brother. You must have been close if you still reference his memory about things that you both liked, and or loved. If he and you know the Lord, you'll see him again. COUNT ON IT!
God bless and take care...
@@vegasaxeman Thank you. Yes, we were very close. The first anniversary of his death just passed on the 15th of this month. I still miss him terribly. Both of my parents are gone as well, and he was my only sibling so for now, until I do see them again one day, I am alone with my memories of them all. God Bless and thank you once again for your reply.
@@poetinkI too wanted to send condolences to you for the loss of your brother. Hold those great memories close. I know the burn you felt. I also lost my only brother unexpectedly. I was out in Wyoming and had to fly back to Philly. Tough trip that was. Hang in there and enjoy your fond memories . PEACE from Philadelphia
@@johnmcaleese8459 Thank you for your kind words, and please allow me to send my condolences to you my friend on the loss of your brother.
*The Elder will always be my favorite Kiss record...period*
I'm right there with ya on that one pal 👍
You said it man! I missed it first around unfortunately as a kid, but it's so great and different from all the rest. Heard it for the first time in the early 90s on a late night radio show.
mine too
Epic and Beautiful album. Bought it on vinyl when it came out...still listen to it.
The Elder has always been one of my favorite Kiss albums. First time I listened to it I must have been maybe 12 years old, now I'm 42. I remember it took a few listens till it ran through my veins, but once it did man its always been there. Hey! Paul Gene and Ace! Guess what? Kiss fans love this shit! Thank you KISS!
so glad to finally hear the oath again ..kick ass song..
Underrated song
Always liked music from the elder. It's really a good album.
Agreed; just at the wrong point of their career
It's a shame they don't play more from this album, like Under The Rose or Only You.
The elder is too much heavy metal for those kiss fans
Under The Rose is such a cool song
And "I."
Would break up the setlist too much. I love those songs but I guarantee that people would head for a piss or a snack if they played them. It works here because it's fan centric, but at a normal concert? No way...
My two picks off that album too!
THIS IS THE BEST SONG, OMG
An Eric Carr's masterpiece on drums! Love this song at first time!
Elder is incredible. Loves it as a kid, love it more as an adult. It aged very well
The Elder was the only KISS album I saw a TV commercial for. Thanks for the upload. I've now seen this song done live twice. :)
Guys do not be ashamed of this lp-this is history !!
Love this! People need to stop comparing The Elder with other albums! Just throw it in its own category and its amazing! Eric Carr’s drumming on this was awesome, thanks Singer for pulling it off so beautifully so we can actually cherish it!
Eric Singer, killing it. More than anything I'm watching him. If he missed a beat, I can't hear or see it.❤
Just a Boy...The Oath...Under the Rose...World Without Heroes...Mr. Blackwell...I = Fantastic album!!!
The Elder is one of my favorite Kiss albums,so underrated
Best Elder track along with Only You. Under the Rose, escape from the island, world without heroes . Ive heard this album hundreds of times. I know every lyric. Its awesome.
Music From the Elder is one of my absolute favorite Kiss albums. I remember back in the day of cassettes back in the late 80's, you couldn't even find this album at the music stores. At the time it was the only one I didn't have and I wanted it so bad, never heard a song from it, but I knew I had to have it. I was relieved when they finally re-released it on CD, and it was awesome!!!
That song is top 10 in my book, i love the elder
Eric Carr smiling from Heaven on Singer for this one.
absolutely great that they have performed this song live again 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
That riff. Crunchy as hell....i remember buying this in 1981. Always one of my fav tunes ..
I bought this album when it first came out in Australia 🖒It was a choice for those about to rock by AC/DC or KISS the Elder?l guess l chose the best one👌lve been following this band since about1975 🖒l was 9yr old and never looked back.
Very good heavy metal song. True heavy metal.
This is actually a GREAT SONG. Several from The Elder are really good and play well (albeit very rarely).
love this song and album
Powerful drumming love the guitars
The Elder was my first purchased KISS album after saving my allowance a few weeks. It’s definitely one of my favorite KISS albums.
I would have loved to have heard Paul sing this back when his voice was still good, an absolute fantastic song and very heavy
What a great Album!
Love it. Yeah. And that double bassdrum is awesome
The Elder is Kisstory!!! Still a masterpiece in 2023#❤
Wow this is awesome. My fave song from Kiss greatest album. Yes its that good.
I love "The Elder " Music from album ❤.
Kiss should actually make a one off (or five) shows playing the whole album. It´s great
great song....the album ist so underrated
...waaayyyy...before its time. Now everyone is having nothing but positive reactions for Paul's falsetto range. Arguably, Paul was Kiss during the mid 80's. And, his songs are carrying Kiss through labile Zeitgeist of generational universal strata.
This song was awesome when it came out and l think Paul gave it his best shot singing this song and in my opinion he nailed it.
Mick Australia.
Only you and Odyssey are great songs too
Just an old guy and old fan.... loved this back when it came out and have showed their “Friday’s” performance to everyone who will let me to prove The Elder was a great album. That being said, am I the only one who wonders while watching this performance what Halford, Dickinson, Tate, Gillian, or Dio would think while watching this performance? It kills me to see Kiss like this and 2019 is a scary proposition. Best of luck to them next year
The Elder LP is so fantastic!
The first 5 were amazing and this one is up there with those albums.
fantastic thanks kiss
I loved it when it came out and still do. Great album cover as well.
Powerful drums and guitar.a great song,you can’t beat it
I always liked the Elder. I still have my vinyl copy
I LOVED this album. Still do, always will. KISS!!!!!
Real fans love the deep cuts
I love The Elder, and I love this version...
WOW!! 🤘❤🤘
One of my favorites!....yes!
They need to play some songs from this album live because fans are demanding it
I was introduced into Dungeons & Dragons in 1980-1981 in fourth grade...the time The Elder was released. It was the perfect soundtrack.
Increíble rola, infravalorada por los kismaniaticos más ñoños. Viva Kiss!, Viva The Elder!
Chingona
A hidden gem ..
I feel that way, too. Just listen to the crowd when the song starts. People love it.
I saw them in 2012 & they played Lick it up & Heavens on fire, so good to see them play the rare songs. I would have rather heard The oath than Rock n Roll all Night.
I wish kiss did a full set of b sides
Kiss Bsides are aweasome
Lovely song, very underrated. The album itself is underrated!
Best Kiss song ever.
TEMAZO A TENER SIEMPRE EN CUENTA EN LOS SHOWS
The first notes.. and the place jumped !!!
so glad to here this this and unmasked is my top5 kiss i love the elder i remember i had a hell of time finding it even after it was released
Wow!!!!!!!
For years all we had was the Fridays live 1982 version, but then I find this...geeezzzz, this version kicks a$$!
❤👌👍
🤟👅🤟
Great song Top ten from the band.
Super killer video! I remember when they played it on TV as a kid.
Hello friend thanks for the love and support ❤️
Singer is a Great Drummer... But Carr just took the CAKE, MAN!!!!!
Daniel Parra omg finally someone who understands....thank you😩😘😊🤗❤️
KISS Forever Singer shoulda stayed with Alice Cooper , I know Kiss's new lineup plays great, and tour with everyone. ...well everyone but Alice Cooper. Cooper's lineup would obliterate and shame Kiss, just ask motley crue their last tour had Alice Cooper as special guest and all the reviews praised Cooper over crue!!!
Daniel Parra Very true. Carr was a phenomenal talent , and he is sorely missed.
Daniel Parra Carr blows singer and criss away combined!
@@joegonzalez4468 That's Right,,, CARR was the Best Thing to ever happen to Gene and Paul
I love The Elder & this is my fav tune on it as well as in my Kiss Top 5.
i love the elder, dont care what anyone says
Eric carr esteve a frente nas melhores músicas lps do kiss( insuperável)
Great track !
Love this song
it is a great one indeed 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼
It's a great song, a little rough with the chorus but it's awesome to hear them play it live for the 2nd time since 1982
Love this album.
the heavy metal album of KISS )))))
My favourite Kiss Álbum by far!!!!!!
Eric worked his ass off on that song. Well done. Can't say too much about the vocals......
KISS Klassic!!!
Still have this single on vinyl, damn good song
My drummer bought the album. I borrowed it for a little while.
really really really cool.
This is some of Kiss's best music! The only problem is Paul can't hit the high notes, but this them entering the world of Prog-Metal, and it's bad ass! It's also a weird key too. You'd have to get a boy's choir to hit that stuff on key. I discovered this on their appearance on Fridays.
My dream to see them play music from the elder now!!
Absolutely Outstanding KISS
The second time they've ever played the song that's crazy that's crazy how awesome is this
thank you!