Radioactive (Gene Simmons song)

"Radioactive" is a song by American bassist and Kiss member Gene Simmons, released on September 18, 1978, by Casablanca Records.[1][2] It was released on his studio album Gene Simmons, which was also released on that same day. The song is written by Simmons and Ron Frangipane, and produced by Simmons and Sean Delaney.[1] "Radioactive" peaked at #47 on the US 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"
Song by Gene Simmons
from the album Gene Simmons
ReleasedSeptember 18, 1978
RecordedApril–July 1978
Genre
Length2:54
LabelCasablanca
Songwriter(s)Gene Simmons
Producer(s)Gene Simmons and Sean Delaney
Audio
"Radioactive" on YouTube

"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

Chart history

Chart (1978) Peak
position
United States Billboard 47
Canada 66
United Kingdom 41

References

  1. Gene Simmons – Radioactive, retrieved 2023-03-24
  2. Gene Simmons, Kiss - Gene Simmons Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved 2023-03-24
  3. "CashBox Singles Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. December 2, 1978. p. 17. Retrieved 2022-01-01.
  4. "Discogs - Tracks Beta". Discogs.com. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
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