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| Label = Kiss Records, [[Universal Records|Universal]], [[Roadrunner Records|Roadrunner]] |
| Label = Kiss Records, [[Universal Records|Universal]], [[Roadrunner Records|Roadrunner]] |
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| Writer = [[Paul Stanley |
| Writer = [[Paul Stanley]] |
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| Producer = Paul Stanley, Greg Collins |
| Producer = Paul Stanley, Greg Collins |
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| Last single = "[[You Wanted the Best]]"<br /> (1998) |
| Last single = "[[You Wanted the Best]]"<br /> (1998) |
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"Modern Day Delilah" is the first single by American rock band Kiss off their 2009 album Sonic Boom.
Background
"Modern Day Delilah" was announced and released as the lead single off of Sonic Boom on August 19, 2009 to radio. The song was Kiss' first single release in 11 years, the song's predecessor being "You Wanted the Best" which was released in 1998 off the band's Psycho Circus album. Due to early previews of the album, the song has gained positive feedback from both critics and fans, and has been compared to the band's '70s work.[1][2] The song was played on the Kiss Alive/35 World Tour.
The music video for this song leaked online on the first days of December and was officially released on December 9, 2009 and premiered on Yahoo! The video is topped and tailed by footage of giant sized members of Kiss walking through Detroit. The video went on to top UK music video channel Scuzz's "Most Rockin: Viewer Request Show" chart on December 3, 2009.
The single was released as Downloadable Content for Guitar Hero 5 and Band Hero on 11/19/09 along with the singles: "I Was Made for Lovin' You" and "Lick It Up".[3]
"Modern Day Delilah" peaked at #50 on the Billboard Rock songs chart. [4]
This song is also used for their opening song for Sonic Boom Over Europe Tour and The Hottest Show on Earth Tour.
Personnel
- Paul Stanley – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
- Gene Simmons – bass, backing vocals
- Tommy Thayer – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Eric Singer – drums, backing vocals
Charts
| Country | Chart | Peak |
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| USA | Billboard Rock Songs | 50 |
References
- ^ Appleford, Steve. "Kiss “Born Again” With Walmart’s “Sonic Boom”: Band Talks New LP". Rolling Stone. August 17, 2009
- ^ Kreps, Daniel (June 22, 2009). "Kiss "Days From Finishing" New Album, Walmart Deal In the Works". Rolling Stone.
- ^ November 16, 2009 (2009-11-16). "Guitar Hero® KISS DLC Pre-Release trailer". YouTube. Retrieved 2010-03-26.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "KISS Chart History". Allmusic. Retrieved 2010-04-23.
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