Radioactive_(Gene_Simmons_song)

Radioactive (Gene Simmons song)

Radioactive (Gene Simmons song)

1978 single by Gene Simmons

"Radioactive" is a song by American musician and Kiss member Gene Simmons, released on September 18, 1978, by Casablanca Records.[1][2] It was released as the lead single from his studio album Gene Simmons, which was also released on that same day. The song was written by Simmons and Ron Frangipane and produced by Simmons and Sean Delaney.[1] It peaked at #47 on the US Billboard charts during an eight-week run between April and May 1979. When the single was released, a limited-edition red vinyl 45 rpm album was made available.

Quick Facts Single by Gene Simmons, from the album Gene Simmons ...

"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."[3]

Personnel

Charts

More information Chart (1978-1979), Peak position ...

References

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    Gene Simmons – Radioactive, retrieved March 24, 2023
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    Gene Simmons, Kiss - Gene Simmons Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved March 24, 2023
  3. [3]
    "CashBox Singles Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. December 2, 1978. p. 17. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
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    "Discogs - Tracks Beta". Discogs.com. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
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    "Top RPM Singles: Issue 0091b." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
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    "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
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    "Gene Simmons Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
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