With Over 1.3 Billion Streams, Paul Stanley Declares “I Was Made For Lovin’ You” KISS’s Top Hit
Paul Stanley during KISS Receives Gold Record During In-Store Appearance Promoting New CD "Kiss Symphony Alive 4" at Best Buy at 86th and Lexington in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/FilmMagic)
KISS frontman Paul Stanley has officially crowned “I Was Made for Lovin’ You” as the band’s biggest hit to date, based on its overwhelming streaming success. He announced on X (formerly Twitter), revealing the song’s staggering numbers.
“The biggest KISS song of all time is… ‘I Was Made for Lovin’ You’ with 1.3 BILLION total streams on Spotify as of late August and approximately 850 THOUSAND daily streams!!” Stanley wrote. “Amazing and THANK YOU!”
Originally released in 1979, the disco-rock crossover has maintained its momentum for over four decades. The track’s steady daily streaming figures reflect its lasting impact and cross-generational appeal.
From Controversy to Classic
When it first dropped, “I Was Made for Lovin’ You” sparked backlash among some KISS fans who felt the band had strayed too far from their hard rock roots by embracing disco influences. At the time, the genre shift was seen by some as a commercial compromise.
However, as years passed, the song’s hybrid of rock and dance music proved to be ahead of its time. What was once divisive is now one of the most celebrated elements of the band’s catalog. As WXHC noted, the track’s long-term success illustrates how bold musical experimentation can yield lasting rewards.
A Streaming Milestone
According to MetalSucks, “I Was Made for Lovin’ You” recently joined Spotify’s elite “Billions Club,” making it the first KISS track to do so. This achievement places the song alongside a select group of rock anthems that have passed the billion-stream threshold.
The milestone not only highlights the song’s popularity but also reinforces KISS’s legacy as a band willing to take risks and redefine its sound. What was once viewed as a controversial move has become a defining moment in the band’s career.
Ultimately, the track’s streaming success reaffirms KISS’s status as enduring icons in rock music—capable of transcending trends, generations, and genres.
