Creatures of the Night

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About Creatures of the Night

"Creatures of the Night" is a song by American hard rock band Kiss, released as the first single from their 1982 album of the same name. It was only released in the UK, where it reached #34. The song was written by Paul Stanley and Adam Mitchell in Mitchell's kitchen. It is not clear who plays what on the track but it is assumed that bass was not played by Gene Simmons, but Mike Porcaro who would later play with American rock band Toto. Lead guitar was not played by Ace Frehley as he was not musically involved with the album and it was not played by Vinnie Vincent either; it was played by Steve Farris, who would go on to be the lead guitarist of the 1980s pop rock group Mr. Mister. Adam Mitchell also played in the final version of the song, replacing Stanley on rhythm guitar in the middle and end of the song. 


Year:
1982
4:03
164 
#2

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Searching in the darkness
Running from the day
Hiding from tomorrow
Nothing left to say

Victims of the moment
Future deep in doubt
Living in a whisper
Until we start to shout

Ooh, we're creatures of the night
Ooo, we're creatures of the night

Breathing in the madness
Spitting out the lies
Searching for an answer
Keep your alibis

Don't know where we're going
Just know where we've been
Remember when the clock strikes twelve
The losers always win

Ooh, we're creatures of the night
Ooh, we're creatures of the 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: ADAM MITCHELL, PAUL STANLEY

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11 facts about this song

Album
"Creatures of the Night" is the tenth studio album by American hard rock band Kiss, released in 1982.
Single Release
The song itself was released as a single in 1982.
Chart Performance
The album peaked at No. 45 on the Billboard 200, and the single did not chart.
Music Composition
The song, like many other hard rock and heavy metal numbers, utilizes aggressive, powerful vocals and loud, distorted guitars.
Cover Art
The cover of the album is iconic, featuring the faces of the band members with glowing eyes, and it has been reproduced on numerous pieces of merchandise.
Songwriters
"Creatures of the Night" was co-written by Paul Stanley and Adam Mitchell.
Re-released Album
The album was re-released in 1985 with a different cover, showing then-current lineup of the band.
Music Video
Although the song wasn't a commercial success, a video was made featuring concert footage.
Live Performances
After the Kiss 1982–83 tour, "Creatures of the Night" was the title track and a concert staple for a period, but was then dropped and not played live again until 1992.
Popular in Concert
Despite its lack of commercial success on the charts, "Creatures of the Night" is still a popular song played at concerts.
Vinnie Vincent’s Credit
While not officially a band member at the time of the album's initial release, Vinnie Vincent (who would be the band's lead guitarist for the next two years) was credited for soloing on six tracks.

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