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IRISHDODGER said:
Another example of a cover tune better than the original. RIP Ace
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Ooo...I dunno. That may be subjective. Don't get me wrong, I like Hello's version and Ace's. Hello's version generally hit slightly higher on various charts in Europe, Australia, and other countries (Except in South Africa). That said, Ace's did well still and obviously was very popular in the US. Both versions have been used in various promotions, video games, etc. I'm not sure I'd put it ahead of the Hello version, but I'd put it right next to it for sure. That's not a bad place to be since a lot of cover songs belong in the toilet.



I think we can all agree both versions are superior to Sweet's cover. I'm not even gonna post it here.

Fun fact I just found out: Ace didn't want to record the song at first, but the co-producer on his solo album persisted. It ended up being the highest charting single of any of the KISS solo albums. Ace said that his unique take on the song was based on his experience with hookers in Times Square :laugh:
 
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ulukinatme said:
Ooo...I dunno. That may be subjective. Don't get me wrong, I like Hello's version and Ace's. Hello's version generally hit slightly higher on various charts in Europe, Australia, and other countries (Except in South Africa). That said, Ace's did well still and obviously was very popular in the US. Both versions have been used in various promotions, video games, etc. I'm not sure I'd put it ahead of the Hello version, but I'd put it right next to it for sure. That's not a bad place to be since a lot of cover songs belong in the toilet.
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That’s fair. I’m not a fan of the Hello version. Ace’s is more rocking & the fact he’s from NYC gives it extra kick in his attitude IMO. Isn’t Hello a Euro band?
 
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IRISHDODGER said:
That’s fair. I’m not a fan of the Hello version. Ace’s is more rocking & the fact he’s from NYC gives it extra kick in his attitude IMO. Isn’t Hello a Euro band?
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Yeah, Hello is European and like I said they seemed to chart higher in general globally, not that Ace's didn't do well too. It seems like teams in New York like the Mets and Giants both use Ace's version after wins/TDs, but domestically the Hello version has also been used for AT&T commercials, the New York economic relief during COVID (Surprised they didn't use Ace's), and at the end of GTA IV. Both versions have been used in a bunch of different movies and TV shows here. That's why I'm not sure which is really the definitive version, both are good.
 
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Yeah, Hello is European and like I said they seemed to chart higher in general globally, not that Ace's didn't do well too. It seems like teams in New York like the Mets and Giants both use Ace's version after wins/TDs, but domestically the Hello version has also been used for AT&T commercials, the New York economic relief during COVID (Surprised they didn't use Ace's), and at the end of GTA IV. Both versions have been used in a bunch of different movies and TV shows here. That's why I'm not sure which is really the definitive version, both are good.
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That’s what’s great about music. There’s different tastes & sounds for all. It’s just my personal opinion that Ace’s is better. It’s why I chose it over Hello’s version when I downloaded from iTunes. To each their own though.
 
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Bishop2b5 said:
You can make a case that he's one of the most influential guitarists ever. Not so much his style or skill, but he's the reason that a few million kids of the 70s started playing guitar. NOBODY was cooler in the mid to late 70s than Ace. He could definitely light up a solo and had a great feel for licks.
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I don’t think he will go down or be seen as one of the most influential guitarists. Sorry but no go. If by influential you mean top then maybe. Too 25 no go.
 
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I don’t think he will go down or be seen as one of the most influential guitarists. Sorry but no go. If by influential you mean top then maybe. Too 25 no go.
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He wasn't particularly influential as far as style or skill - not like a Hendrix, Clapton, Page - but in how he influenced a generation of teens to want to play electric guitar. He arguably drew more guys into playing than anyone else.
 
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June Lockhart has passed away aged 100. Boomers will remember her as the calm, comforting mom types on Lassie and Lost in Space. She was certainly attractive to preteen boys (like me) with her futuristic form fitting mylar outfits on Lost in Space.
 
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June Lockhart has passed away aged 100. Boomers will remember her as the calm, comforting mom types on Lassie and Lost in Space. She was certainly attractive to preteen boys (like me) with her futuristic form fitting mylar outfits on Lost in Space.
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yeah most of the posters on this forum probably don't know of her or know very little of her like me and i'm 54
 
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Bishop2b5 said:
He wasn't particularly influential as far as style or skill - not like a Hendrix, Clapton, Page - but in how he influenced a generation of teens to want to play electric guitar. He arguably drew more guys into playing than anyone else.
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Eddie Van Halen
 
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June Lockhart has passed away aged 100. Boomers will remember her as the calm, comforting mom types on Lassie and Lost in Space. She was certainly attractive to preteen boys (like me) with her futuristic form fitting mylar outfits on Lost in Space.
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She was also Bob Cratchets wife in Scrooge
 
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Punky said:
June Lockhart has passed away aged 100. Boomers will remember her as the calm, comforting mom types on Lassie and Lost in Space. She was certainly attractive to preteen boys (like me) with her futuristic form fitting mylar outfits on Lost in Space.
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She had a good run at 100. That outfit!
 
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Jimmy3Putt said:
Nick Mangold.
RIP to one of my favorite Jets ever.
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Damn, he was a native of nearby Centerville, graduated from Alter. He was just a few years younger than me, I remember talk of his recruitment to OSU while I was in college.
 
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Oh my gosh. Both his sons and now him. That is terrible. Obviously not official word but the PR is almost telling…
 
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