Although this version also featured several new verses, it was lyrically closer to Argent's original version than Petra's. The song was further popularized in 1991 when the band KISS released a remake of it titled "God Gave Rock 'n' Roll to You II". #God gave rock and roll to you argent fullAs opposed to the full versions of the song, this one lasts barely over a minute. It features only the chorus and the closing part of the song, without any of the verses. An abridged version of the song was also part of Petra's live set featured in the album Captured in Time and Space, which was released in 1986. Petra recorded the song again in 1985 for their seventh album, Beat the System. This was a radical notion, especially in the minds of the leaders of conservative churches." Wes Yoder, president of Ambassador Artist Agency said about the song: "It was the boldest statement anyone in Christian music had made until that time. There's also a brief reprise of the song featured as the last song in the album.Īlthough Ballard is credited, Petra's version features completely different verses with a more spiritual angle than the Argent version. Petra released it in 1977 as part of their second album, Come and Join Us. The band released it first in their 1973 album, In Deep. Argent is an English rock band founded in 1969 by Rod Argent after his previous band, The Zombies, broke up. Phil from Niagara Falls, Canadahmm, this song dissapointed me because i didnt find it to be KISS' style."God Gave Rock 'n' Roll to You" was originally written and composed by Russ Ballard for his band, Argent.Adam from Manchester, Englandthis is a total kick-ass song by a kick-ass group!!.Tj from Woodbridge, Vai think this song is about how people should "ROCK AND ROLL" and how classic rock will NEVER die.Linus from Hamilton, On, CanadaArgent version is better.Luke from Newcastle Upon Tyne, Englandgreatest song ever.Luke from Manchester, EnglandThis intro sounds like the intro to Red Dwarf. Bill and Ted's band play it to win the battle of the bands. Sigmoid from Vancouver, CanadaThis song was featured at the end of the film "Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey" from 1991.Dave from Washington, DcThis song was also redone by Petra in 1977 as the first track on their 2nd recording.Connor from Buckie, Mathis is an ace song from a great band which i agree with tj that u should rock n roll all night and pary all day. This was before the reunion and old Kiss footage wasn't easily accessable.
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