You guys asked and here it is: the clean and un-'tape hissed' version of "Ace Frehley's" version of the Paul Stanley classic "Wouldn't You Like To Know Me".

I never thought that people would want to hear this version of it, but you guys asked so here it is.

I'm flattered you wanted to hear what the song sounds like without all the tape hiss and trickery to make it sound like it was a vintage and 'unearthed' tape.

You can check out the backstory and the 'vintage' version on YouTube here:
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All instruments and vocals were recorded by me in two days at Six Fingers Studios in Fort Myers Florida using the new Universal Audio Volt 276 interface.

The 76 compressor and 'Vintage' button was pressed for every instrument recorded.

I used a Shure SM57 for all vocals and a Les Paul special for the guitars.

The bass is a Fender P-Bass.

The drums I'll keep a secret for now ;)

The beginning intro and outdo talking parts are from YouTube bits of Ace interviews from two different time periods spliced together to make it work with the story of it being a 'demo'.

I wanted it to sound like Ace was talking to the guys in his band right before they started the song.

I even found a bit where he did a count off where he said'1, 2, 3' which worked perfectly.

This bit was pulled from an interview Ace did with KISS from the 'Creatures of the Night' era.

In the interview what ACTUALLY comes after him saying '1, 2, 3' was his Popeye impression (obviously edited out).

I went to great lengths to fool my pal Jess, as you've read in the other video.

Keep in mind this version was made with errors and imperfections to get that true 'demo' feel and was never intended to be heard with clarity.

There's timing imperfections, vocal breaks and out of tune guitars throughout done purposefully for 'authenticity' of what could have happened in and around 1977 for demo recordings.

Great lengths were NOT taken to have things sound modern. EQ'd or mastered well, again for the same reason.

Even the end was made to sound as if the "band" wasn't sure what to do next.

I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed recording it and giving it to my friend.

Which version do YOU like better?
Cheers!
MYKÄL

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"Wouldn't You Like To Know Me" ©1977 Paul Stanley

Grab the original version on Casablanca Records on Paul Stanley's solo album (it's awesome!)

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