C'mon and Love Me
"C'mon and Love Me" | ||||
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Single by Kiss | ||||
from the album Dressed to Kill | ||||
Released | April 2, 1975 (US) | |||
Format | 7" | |||
Genre | Rock | |||
Length | 2:57 | |||
Label | Casablanca NB-873A (US) | |||
Songwriter(s) | Paul Stanley | |||
Producer(s) | Neil Bogart & Kiss | |||
Kiss singles chronology | ||||
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"C'mon and Love Me" is a 1975 single by the American rock band Kiss. It was originally featured on the group's third album Dressed to Kill.
Background
Written by Paul Stanley in under an hour, the track also appears in a live version on Alive!. Stanley was inspired by the Moody Blues song "Question" when composing the tune.[1]
The lyrics are a playful narrative portraying a Don Juan who takes the unique tack of offering himself up to his romantic prey: "Baby, baby don't you hesitate/'Cause I just can't wait/Lady, won't you take me down to my knees/You can do what you please/C'mon and Love Me."
"C'mon and Love Me" became a favorite in concert and a regular part of Kiss' 1970s performances. It has retained a cult following among the ensemble's fans and was later covered by Skid Row (this rendition can be found on B-Side Ourselves).
Reception
"C'mon and Love Me" underperformed on the singles listings and did not chart.
Appearances
The song has appeared on the following Kiss issues:
- Dressed to Kill - original studio version
- Alive! - live version
- Kiss Unplugged longform video - live version
- Kiss Alive 35 - live version
- The Originals - studio version
- Double Platinum - remixed studio version
- The Box Set - Alive! version
- The Very Best of Kiss - studio version
- The Best of Kiss: The Millennium Collection - studio version
- Gold - studio version
- Kiss Chronicles: 3 Classic Albums - studio version
- Kiss Alive! 1975–2000 - studio version
- Ikons - studio version
"C'mon and Love Me" cover:
- Heavy metal band Skid Row covered the song for their EP B-Side Ourselves
Personnel
- Paul Stanley - lead vocals/rhythm guitar/guitar solo
- Ace Frehley - lead guitar
- Gene Simmons - bass guitar/backing vocals
- Peter Criss - drums