“Kissin' Time” was recorded in April 1974 at Bell Sound Studios in New York.
The song was not included on the first album. It was recorded to promote a Kissing Contest that was going on at the time. It was added later on the second pressing of the first album, apparently against the band’s wishes....
[Intro]
Come on, Charlotte
Wake up, San Diego, Milwaukee, Miami
Put your two lips together and kiss
[Verse 1]
We're kissing in Cleveland and Cincinnati too
Way out in Chicago, I'll tell you what to do
They party all over, even in St. Lou
So, baby, get ready, and I'll be kissing you
[Chorus]
Oh-oh, 'cause any time is a kissing time, USA
So treat me right, don't make me fight
And we'll rock and roll tonight
[Verse 2]
We're kissing in Dallas, and Philly's going wild
So let's kiss Atlanta, ho, you know we'll make it smile
Oh, we love the women, hey, way down in Tennessee
So, baby, come on now and start a-kissing me, yeah
[Chorus]
Oh-oh, 'cause any time is a kissing time, USA
So treat me right, don't make me fight
And we'll rock and roll tonight
[Verse 3]
Kiss all of Seattle, LA to Baltimore
You know we been kissing in 'Frisco, so let's kiss some more
Let's do it in Detroit, they all know the score
So, baby, oh, baby, what are we waiting for?
[Chorus]
Oh-oh, 'cause any time is a kissing time, USA
So treat me right, don't make me fight
And we'll rock and roll tonight
Oh-oh, 'cause any time is a kissing time, USA
So treat me right, don't make me fight
And we'll rock and roll tonight
Oh-oh, 'cause any time is a kissing time, USA
So treat me right, don't make me fight
And we'll rock and roll tonight
Kissin’ Time was written by Bernie Lowe & Kal Mann.
Kissin’ Time was produced by Richie Wise & Kenny Kerner.
KISS released Kissin’ Time on Fri May 10 1974.