"Sure Know Something" is a hard rock and pop rock ballad written by vocalist and rhythm guitarist Paul Stanley and producer Vini Poncia.[2][3] Along with "Strutter '78", "I Was Made for Lovin' You" and "Dirty Livin'", the song is one of four disco flirtations by Kiss.[4] One of the more sophisticated songs written by Stanley, it's heavily carried by a bass guitar line that follows a close melody to the vocals.[5] Musically and lyrically darker than most Kiss tracks, it's played in a minor key with lyrics referring to being overwhelmed by loss of virginity.
Cash Box declared the song has "a rock-anthemic quality with just the right pop hook to take it straight to the top."[6] Record World called it a "megarocker that bowls you over with sheer power and enthusiasm."[7] A personal favorite of Castleton Spartan writer Jack Aicher, he claims the "retro sounds from the vinyl pull the listener deeper into this song."[5]
A promotional video, directed by John Goodhue, features the band on a mock-up of what was their Dynasty-era stage show.[8]
"Sure Know Something" has appeared on the following Kiss albums:
Other appearances:
