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"'Radioactive'" is the only single released from the Kiss solo album 'Gene Simmons'. The song is written by Gene Simmons and produced by Simmons and Sean Delaney. Released in 1979, the song was recorded in the spring of 1978. "Radioactive" reached #47 on the 'Billboard' charts during an 8-week run between April and May 1979. When the single was released, a limited-edition red vinyl 45 rpm album was made available.

"Radioactive" features Bob Seger and Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry. Approximately one minute of the song was edited from the album version for the single, subsequently removing the Prelude, which features musician Janis Ian on vocals.

'Cash Box' said that it has "heavy rhythm guitar work, stiff beat, good singing and good hook."

Personnel



*Gene Simmons lead vocals

*Steve Lacey guitar

*Joe Perry guitar

*John Shane Howell - classical guitar

*Neil Jason bass

*Eric Troyer piano

*Allan Schwartzberg - drums

*Bob Seger backing vocals

*Janis Ian backing vocals on Prelude (not released on single)

*Ron Frangipane - arranger of Prelude (not released on single)

Chart history



References



Category:1979 singles

Category:1978 songs

Category:Songs written by Gene Simmons

Category:Casablanca Records singles

Category:Kiss (band) songs

Category:Gene Simmons songs

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