Beth is a ballad by Kiss, released in 1976 on the Destroyer album. Originally penned by drummer Peter Criss, Stan Penridge, and Bob Ezrin, the song stands out in Kisss catalog for its unique arrangement, including orchestration rather than typical rock instrumentation. The song was inspired by a phone call between Peter Criss and his wife, expressing her loneliness while he was on tour. The song reached the top 10 on the American music charts, be ... See more [+] coming one of the bands most well-known tracks.