Introduction

One of the better amateur shot shows from the HITS tour and well worth locating if you are a fan of this tour.

Background

This was the 37^th show of the 124-date HITS tour.

Video Specifics

Before the show starts there is a radio promo for the show (audio only), which is kinda cool to hear. The show itself is a single cam, handheld from the center and rear of the rather small venue (no side railings are used). The filmer is located on the floor and thus a few heads and hands get in the way throughout the performance but nothing that really distracts. The filmer’s location gives it sort of a “ mosh pit ’’ type of feel to the show. This is one of the closest amateur shot shows of the tour.

The Show

I Stole Your Love- Gene is wearing his “ Misfits ’’ T-shirt and Bruce is wearing a red long sleeve satin shirt with a black vest. Early on in the song, it looks like Gene is pointing directly at the camera (he is likely pointing at a girl). Since the show has just started, there are 2-3 girls sitting on the shoulders of their male friends, which is a pain since it blocks our view at times. Paul is blocked more then Gene during the song.

Deuce- decent but filmed a bit shaky. The audio is less then perfect. It seems to have a bit of feedback sound to it.

Heaven’s on Fire- the song begins with the flamethrower intro part. Only 1 girl is still on the shoulders (she is near Paul). The best filmed of the first three songs.

Crazy Nights- Paul begins with a rant about the local newspaper writer. He also mentions the 7,000 in attendance. According to Kiss Alive Forever, the attendance was only 4,090. This particular version of this song didn’t do much for me at all.

Black Diamond- Gene is on Eric’s drum riser early in the song. A decent version, Eric’s vocals aren’t bad but aren’t great either. The song segues into…

Shout It Out Loud- a middle of the road version. A few heads get in the way but nothing too bothersome.

Strutter- Paul has to change his guitar mid-song. In a bit of an awkward moment, the tech. has to wait on stage next to Paul (with guitar in hand) for Paul to finish the verse before changing guitars.

Callin’ Dr. Love- not as plodding as I expected this song to sound. The doctor might not be done just yet.

Rise to It- the standard “ blues ’’ intro begins the song. An average version.

Fits Like A Glove- very nice. Good vocals by Gene and nice guitar work by Bruce are the highlights of the tune. The ending is filmed a bit shaky though

Lick It Up- the first half of this is very shaky, which mars an otherwise passable version.

God of Thunder- throughout the song, Gene doesn’t look enthusiastic at all. The song ends with Leon and copious amounts of pyro. Gene sings the last part on the platform to the back right of Carr.

Forever- prior to this song Paul goes into a rant about the New Kids on the Block and Millie Vanelli (he even does little dance move mocking the two mentioned groups), this prompts the crowd to chant “ New Kids suck ’’. A standard playing but well filmed.

Hide Your Heart- the audience sings the chorus part, which helps kick the song off. Well filmed and well played.

Cold Gin- Paul sings the second verse.

Tears Are Falling- an ok version but the camera work was a bit too shaky at times.

I Love It Loud- a few heads get in the way but nothing too bad. The vocals are good for the most part.

Love Gun- is it just me or do the vocal sound thin during this song ? A faithful playing with pyro ending.

Detroit Rock City- there’s Gene pointing at the camera again. A surprisingly energetic showing with pyro ending, again.

I Want You- filmed pretty well and well played too.

Rock and Roll All Nite- filmed a bit shaky. Gene is looking at 1 spot for an extended period (again with the bored look, perhaps a spill over from God of Thunder ?). He says something to security. What this was about, I have no idea. The song and show end with pyro.

Overall

A rather good show, filmed from a somewhat unique perspective. Overall, an 7.5 out of 10.