Calling Dr. Love
"Calling Dr. Love" is a song by American hard rock band Kiss, originally released on their 1976 album "Rock and Roll Over". A live version of the song was included on "Alive II", released later in 1977. Since then, "Calling Dr. Love" has appeared on numerous Kiss compilation albums. In 2003, it appeared on Kiss's fifth live album, "". "Calling Dr. Love" was also featured in the setlist of the Alive 35 World Tour in 2008. The Canadian 8-track tape version of the song is extended by about 55 seconds, with a smoothly edited-in repeat  of the guitar solo. Background. It was written by bassist Gene Simmons, who sings lead vocals on the song, at a Holiday Inn in Evansville, Indiana. The song's title came from Simmons' recollection of The Three Stooges film "Men in Black", which contained a hospital intercom announcement, "Calling Doctor Howard, Doctor Fine, Doctor Howard." Reception. "Cash Box" said that that "a hard-driving rhythm line and straightforward vocals combine with Simmons' distinct style to make a top 40 and FM playlist addition." Chart performance. The song was the second single released from the album, and the band's fourth  US Top 20 single, reaching #16 in "Billboard". In Canada, the song reached number two, and is ranked as the 54th biggest Canadian hit of 1977.