C'mon and Love Me

"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, a live version of the track exists 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/lead and rhythm guitars
• Ace Frehley - lead and rhythm guitars
• Gene Simmons - bass guitar/backing vocals
• Peter Criss - drums

References