It is seen as being one of the more sophisticated songs written by Stanley, with critics noting the heartfelt feelings of confusion and sorrow. It is one of two disco rock hits for the band, the other being ' I Was Made for Lovin' You'. The song incorporates disco music into the usual style of a rock ballad. 'Sure Know Something' was performed by the band acoustically during their MTV Unplugged performance in 1995 and with the Melbourne Symphony Ensemble on their live album Kiss Symphony: Alive IV. Record World called it a 'megarocker that bowls you over with sheer power and enthusiasm.' Ī promotional video, directed by John Goodhue, was filmed for the single and featured the band on a mock-up of what was their Dynasty-era stage show.

It would become another top ten hit (number 5) for the band in Australia.Ĭash Box said the song 'has a rock-anthemic quality' and praised the hook. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in 1979, and in the Top Ten in some countries around the world. Background edit During drummer Peter Criss 's time in Chelsea, he and the group's guitarist Stan Penridge decided to write a song that mocked a woman named Becky, the wife of their bandmate, Mike Brand. Written by vocalist/guitarist Paul Stanley and producer Vini Poncia, 'Sure Know Something' reached number 47 on the U.S. The ballad has appeared on several compilations and live albums, including Kiss Unplugged (1996), where the group performed it acoustically. The B-side is 'Dirty Livin'', another album track featured on the Dynasty album which was co-written and sung by drummer Peter Criss. ' Sure Know Something' is a song by American hard rock band Kiss, released on their 1979 album Dynasty. ' I Was Made for Lovin' You' / 'Hard Times' 1979 single by Kiss 'Sure Know Something'Įlectric Lady Studios, New York City Record Plant Studios, New York City

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