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"'''Jungle'''" is a song by the American rock band [[Kiss (band)|Kiss]] from their 1997 studio album ''[[Carnival of Souls: The Final Sessions]]''.<ref name="Weiss2017 (page 90)">{{cite book|author=Brett Weiss|title=Encyclopedia of KISS: Music, Personnel, Events and Related Subjects|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qEwzDAAAQBAJ&pg=PA90&dq=%22Jungle%22|date=2017-07-24|publisher=McFarland|isbn=978-1-4766-2540-9|pages=90–}}</ref> It was also released as the album's promotional [[single (music)|single]]. |
"'''Jungle'''" is a song by the American rock band [[Kiss (band)|Kiss]] from their 1997 studio album ''[[Carnival of Souls: The Final Sessions]]''.<ref name="Weiss2017 (page 90)">{{cite book|author=Brett Weiss|title=Encyclopedia of KISS: Music, Personnel, Events and Related Subjects|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qEwzDAAAQBAJ&pg=PA90&dq=%22Jungle%22|date=2017-07-24|publisher=McFarland|isbn=978-1-4766-2540-9|pages=90–}}</ref> It was also released as the album's promotional [[single (music)|single]]. |
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== Background and |
== Background and composition == |
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"Jungle" is the sixth track on the band's 1997 studio album ''[[Carnival of Souls: The Final Sessions]]''.<ref name="Weiss2017 (page 90)" /> |
"Jungle" is the sixth track on the band's 1997 studio album ''[[Carnival of Souls: The Final Sessions]]''.<ref name="Weiss2017 (page 90)" /> |
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The song was written by [[Paul Stanley]] together with [[Bruce Kulick]] and Curtis Cuomo.<ref name="Weiss2017 (page 90)" /> |
The song was written by [[Paul Stanley]] together with [[Bruce Kulick]] and Curtis Cuomo.<ref name="Weiss2017 (page 90)" /> |
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== Composition == |
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Brett Weiss' ''Encyclopedia of KISS'' says that the song |
Brett Weiss' ''Encyclopedia of KISS'' says that the song |
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{{quote|has a "semi-funky grunge-lite riff" that "recalls [[Collective Soul]]'s U.S. hit "[[Shine (Collective Soul song)|Shine]]".<ref name="Weiss2017 (page 90)" />}} |
{{quote|has a "semi-funky grunge-lite riff" that "recalls [[Collective Soul]]'s U.S. hit "[[Shine (Collective Soul song)|Shine]]".<ref name="Weiss2017 (page 90)" />}} |
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| ⚫ | "Jungle" won the 1997 ''[[Metal Edge]]'' Readers' Choice Award for Song of the Year.<ref name="Weiss2017 (page 30)">{{cite book|author=Brett Weiss|title=Encyclopedia of KISS: Music, Personnel, Events and Related Subjects|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qEwzDAAAQBAJ&pg=PA30&dq=%22Jungle%22|date=2017-07-24|publisher=McFarland|isbn=978-1-4766-2540-9|pages=30–}}</ref> |
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== Personnel == |
== Personnel == |
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*[[Eric Singer]] - drums, percussion, backing vocals |
*[[Eric Singer]] - drums, percussion, backing vocals |
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*[[Gene Simmons]] - backing vocals |
*[[Gene Simmons]] - backing vocals |
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== Charts == |
== Charts == |
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{{singlechart|Billboardmainstreamrock|8|artist=Kiss|rowheader=true|accessdate=October 19, 2017}} |
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Revision as of 17:21, 24 February 2019
| "Jungle" | ||||
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| Song by Kiss | ||||
| from the album Carnival of Souls: The Final Sessions | ||||
| A-side | "Jungle" (Radio Edit) | |||
| B-side | "Jungle" (LP Version) | |||
| Released | 1997 | |||
| Label | Mercury (US) | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Paul Stanley, Bruce Kulick, Curtis Cuomo | |||
| Producer(s) | Toby Wright and Gene Simmons/Paul Stanley | |||
| Kiss singles chronology | ||||
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"Jungle" is a song by the American rock band Kiss from their 1997 studio album Carnival of Souls: The Final Sessions.[1] It was also released as the album's promotional single.
Background and composition
"Jungle" is the sixth track on the band's 1997 studio album Carnival of Souls: The Final Sessions.[1]
The song was written by Paul Stanley together with Bruce Kulick and Curtis Cuomo.[1]
Brett Weiss' Encyclopedia of KISS says that the song
has a "semi-funky grunge-lite riff" that "recalls Collective Soul's U.S. hit "Shine".[1]
Commercial performance
The song reached number 8 on the Billboard "Mainstream Rock Tracks" chart.
Awards
"Jungle" won the 1997 Metal Edge Readers' Choice Award for Song of the Year.[2]
Personnel
- Paul Stanley - lead vocals, rhythm guitar
- Bruce Kulick - lead guitar, bass guitar, backing vocals
- Eric Singer - drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Gene Simmons - backing vocals
Charts
| Chart (1997) | Peak position |
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| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[3] | 8 |
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 1997 | "Jungle" | Metal Edge Readers' Choice Award for Song of the Year[2] | Won |
References
- ^ a b c d Brett Weiss (2017-07-24). Encyclopedia of KISS: Music, Personnel, Events and Related Subjects. McFarland. pp. 90–. ISBN 978-1-4766-2540-9.
- ^ a b Brett Weiss (2017-07-24). Encyclopedia of KISS: Music, Personnel, Events and Related Subjects. McFarland. pp. 30–. ISBN 978-1-4766-2540-9.
- ^ "Kiss Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
External links
- Template:MetroLyrics song
- "Jungle" at Discogs
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