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[@dentman67]

You need some context. This guy had everyone over 35 scared to death of him in 70's. Every parent hated him. The ironic part was he's a super nice guy

[@Dpinks7522]

Not sure what my parents thought in the 70s. Retired in AZ and they loved him 20 years later.

[@TheDonnalovesmusic]

He's a golfer. Too cool.

[@jacobkrutina6366]

If you meet him over 30 some years ago when he was drunkard doing drugs I wouldn't say that at all. But some 35 years now he is one of the nicest guys in hard rock and metal period

[@sophiecooper1824]

@@jacobkrutina6366 from what his wife said he was still a nice guy, he wasn't abusive or rude during that time he just drank a lot

[@jacobkrutina6366]

@@sophiecooper1824 true

[@MikeBuechele]

You've gotta hit Ballad of Dwight Fry. That absolutely nails Alice Cooper at his best. Then Under My Wheels and Billion Dollar Babies.

[@josephtraylor1710]

My words exactly!

[@thancrow]

They should play the live version with Killer and I love the dead. They would miss a lot not watching the video.

[@jgsrhythm100]

100% Dwight Frye

[@maddogziggy]

+ only women bleed, be my lover

[@BlueGoat682]

Under my Wheels rocks!!

[@donnazasgoat2274]

My mother hated AC when I brought home the first album School's Out. A couple of years later I caught her whisper-singing to Billion Dollar Babies. Now that she's gone that memory always brings a smile to my face. AC was my gateway to rock'n roll.

[@shtbriches9924]

Its the small memories🤘

[@Byte187]

You guys will never fully understand the appeal of Alice Cooper until you witness a live performance from his heyday. You can find video footage from the 70s on youtube. The theatrics of his stage performances will make you appreciate his music much more.

[@jgsrhythm100]

100% beheading etc

[@aceridr50]

Saw them the summer of 73 in Phoenix (his home town). Was a spectacle to say the least. This was the BDB tour. One of the things I remember (the memory is very fuzzy remember this was 73) was the bass player was all over the stage. I was a bass player back in the day and there was no way I could run and play like he did.

[@jgsrhythm100]

@@aceridr50 Bassist Dennis Dunaway !

[@bodhisattva3774]

The song Billion Dollar Babies with Donovan on backing vocals is a banger. His best album overall.

[@allengator1914]

"Billion Dollar Babies" is a good album, but "Killer" is his best album.

[@bodhisattva3774]

@@allengator1914 I love Killer also but Billon has them at the peak of their chops and songwriting skills.

[@flatpicker74]

It may be due to nostalgia, but Love It To Death is the album I revisit the most.

[@richardk.46]

@@bodhisattva3774 saw both shows back in the day. best shows in rock and roll. great albums

[@punjabi49]

The title track to this album is an amazing song. The bass is incredible....S tier all the way.

[@randyhochstein8455]

“Desperado”, “Be My Lover”, “Under My Wheels” and “The Ballad Of Dwight Frye” are my favorite Alice Cooper songs. ✌🏼😎

[@neilyoungfan]

Those are great choices! Love them too!

[@cmholmes1067]

Yes, Be my Lover!

[@flubblert]

I think they called him "shock Rock" back in the day. And yes, he's a cross between playing into a narrative of how critics perceived Rock, while gleefully fulfilling all his audiences most depraved expectations of the genre in the process. This all played out in his legendary concept album and tour "Welcome to My Nightmare" in the mid 70s. (With a sly wink that none of it should be taken too seriously). The title song should probably be your next reaction.

[@scooterbaby1]

well said

[@jgsrhythm100]

Though the actual title shock Rock came after the 70's. The legend of just how shocking his live was, was huuuuge in the 70's. No doubt " Welcome to My Nightmare is a masterpiece but I would first hit his early masterpiece " Ballad of Dwight Frye. Problem is we all know this is a popularity contest and the radio hits are what gets the biggest requests so if a radio hit I would 100% say Billion Dollar Babies because it has the needed Alice Shock Value to inspire more follow ups

[@scambammer6102]

There were a lot of vicious rumors about AC that were not true. He had a bad reputation in some circles and that was definitely the idea behind this song.

[@theccpisaparasite8813]

The Alice Cooper Band was like Meatloaf in that music was only half the story. The band was about musical theater. To get a sense of it, the live videos are better. An example being something like Meatloaf's "Paradise Under the Dashboard Lights" which is a good song but its incredible life with the acting, the expression, the staging, just a great time.

[@garagepunkfan]

@@scambammer6102 that's absolutely true. The UK press was particularly vicious in this respect, and he almost wasn't able to tour England as a result. What is ironic is that during this period of time he became fast friends and occasional golf partners with the aging comedy legend Groucho Marx, who, after seeing one of his shows, strongly felt Alice's live performances were modern day Vaudeville in nature, and eventually convinced the Friars' Club to accept him as a member, as many of the old Vaudevillians were of the same mind as Groucho

[@LauraLeaLilac]

"Schools Out" will always have a special meaning for me. That song came out when I was in Jr High. Our bus driver, Henry, put an 8 track player in the bus. He would always blast this song on the last day of school. Did this for the 3 years we had him as a bus driver. Just a fantastic memory!

[@glenhampson1619]

Alice Coopers greatest hits comes from the 1970’s. He had 5 albums in 3 years from 1971 through 1973. “Love it to Death”, “Killer”, “Schools Out”, “Billion Dollar Babies”, and “Muscle of Love”. All we’re with the original band members, then Alice went Solo after that. Each album was unique and rocked out on the radio throughout the 70’s. Alice was referred to as “black eyes” and known for his concerts as “ shock rock”.

[@davidrold9770]

Would be 7 in 4 years if you include their first 2. Pretties for you & Easy Action, which I don't think Easy Action doesn't get enough love. It's a really good album.

[@jasonremy1627]

"Poison" from the late 80s isn't awful.

[@glenhampson1619]

@@jasonremy1627 …I never said it was…

[@alfredlandesman5165]

Best song for review would be "Under My Wheel" very raw, fresh, horns, Alice gritty voice. perfect.

[@isofixyh]

@@jasonremy1627 Well it pretty much is...

[@lylewicks8263]

If you want hard driving, riff driven garage rock, Alice's "Under My Wheels" is hard to beat.

[@maryt2290]

Actually my favorite Alice Cooper is his cameo in the Wayne’s World movie where he explains the Native American origin of the city name “Milwaukee “. Super funny.

[@DustinHawke]

Meeleewahkay

[@maryfromabluest8]

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[@CycolacFan]

“I did not know that. Does this guy know how to party or what? Okay…”

[@gregsager2062]

"We're not worthy! We're not worthy!"

[@scottingram7634]

Oh God! That was hilarious!

[@thomasallison3063]

“Elected” “Billion Dollar Babies” and “Muscle of Love” are some other classic from him. You could dig a lot deeper but also puts on an incredible live show!

[@moniphil]

It’s not a show. It’s an event. Part rock show. Part horror show. Part macabre magic act. It must be experienced at least once.

[@larrywilliams1372]

I've suggested Elected before. Not one of his biggest hits but a great song all the same!

[@jgsrhythm100]

" Ballad of Dwight Fry!!

[@jgsrhythm100]

I would recommend editing your post to just suggesting Billion DB. Of course love all mentioned but for A&A Billion would have the biggest impact and represents the shocking aspect of Alice! We want to make sure there are more follow ups!!! When you give multiple options less likely to happen

[@jgsrhythm100]

@@larrywilliams1372 Love Elected but I have a feeling will get sane respinse as this one. Billion $ B has the shock value needed to inspire more Alice follow ups!! Personally I say Ballad of Dwight Frye us his masterpiece but was not a radio hit which is what all the suggestions are.

[@davexvs]

the album "welcome to my nightmare " is a must react shows a full range of his writing and singing abilities and weirdness {:-) PAV UK

[@drg3712]

Agreed. You have to do that album review. Trouble is, I don’t think A&A will do it based on the single shots they’ve done so far. Unfortunate because they will really have missed something

[@stpnwlf9]

Ironically, the album Welcome to My Nightmare is the FIRST appearance of Vincent Price narrating a horror-themed song --- an idea "borrowed" by Michael Jackson a decade later for Thriller.

[@stuffyouotterlistento1461]

"Welcome to My Nightmare" is an absolutely fantastic song.

[@delphi-moochymaker62]

Just saw him in concert 6 months ago! 74 years old and still rocking!

[@aileenturrietta7553]

Was he still opening for Marilyn Manson?

[@emilyflotilla931]

Love seeing him in Hollywood Vampires.

[@christianman73]

@@aileenturrietta7553 Alice has mostly done his own headlining tours in recent years. I think he's only toured with Marilyn Manson once or twice in his entire career. Really, MM should be opening for Alice, as Alice has had a much longer career, and MM probably wouldn't even exist, as a "shock rock" act, without Alice paving the way for him first.

[@delphi-moochymaker62]

@@aileenturrietta7553 Just Cooper. He had Ace Frehley of KISS filling in on guitar on some dates.

[@aileenturrietta7553]

@@christianman73 You're right about that. ☮️🎼

[@179cpv]

“I Never Cry” is my favorite Alice Cooper song, an atypical ballad with poignant lyrics.

[@cicadajet]

And, there's always the other ballad, "You and Me" as well.

[@skroy8671]

Yes, and what about "Only Women," for another great ballad with a story.

[@jmcd4999]

How You Gonna See Me Now .....ballad almost sounds like Elton John

[@girl_overthinx]

There you go, my 4 favorite Alice Cooper Ballads.... How You Gonna See Me ...rips me up. He is super vulnerable in it.

[@kathie5258]

When I was a kid, I thought "I Never Cry" was an Elton John song.. and I wondered why it never got enough radio play!! I love that song!

[@toddymac]

Four words: "Ballad of Dwight Fry". For me it's the epitome of Alice Cooper's overall vibe, cool, creepy, original goth rock. The song is a journey that must be listened to.

[@Dpinks7522]

They made a video with the original group like a MTV video that was excellent. Can't find it anymore.

[@michaelmclaughlin6376]

Their best song.

[@charlieboard4862]

"Elected" is the most essential one left and you should do it around November. After that "Be My Lover", "Under My Wheels", "Billion Dollar Babies" and pretty much anything else on the 1974 ALICE COOPER'S GREATEST HITS is worth doing........but I'd recommend gong full deep track with "Generation Landslide" off this same album.

[@muriel2267]

My favorite Alice Cooper songs are all on the Killer album. Desperado, Be my lover, and Under my wheels

[@PK1971PK]

Don't forget "Halo of Flies".

[@muriel2267]

@@PK1971PK another good one

[@bkshields76]

I'll never forget my mom slowly opening my bedroom door and looking at me with that WTAF? face that mom's get when 13 year old me was jamming Killer at high volume in 1972. It was halfway thru Dead Babies. I was so cool... "dead babies can't take care of themselves.... dead babies can't take things off the shelves..."

[@muriel2267]

@@bkshields76 right? I was introduced to them by my older sister. I was shocked by that song at first too, and my mom was appalled 😳 but she allowed it 🥳

[@djhrecordhound4391]

You Drive Me Nervous

[@kathie5258]

"I Never Cry" and "Only Women Bleed" are classic Alice Cooper ballads that show off his strong vocals and lyrics. Give these both their due!! (Preferably, the live version!)

[@kevinphinney932]

One of my glam favorites: "Be My Lover," and man, I sure do love "Elected" and "School's Out" AND "Under My Wheels" He was definitely the Marilyn Manson of his moment.

[@NT-fo3me]

The entire "Killer" album is just great. Still my favorite Alice to this day. THIS is the lineup and the album I think of when I hear Alice Cooper mentioned. Of course, this is a great song and album too.

[@sexpistol7712]

Elected is my all time favourite any record .

[@merlinsclaw]

Do not insult Alice by grouping him with that freak.

[@marktait2371]

all good ones just last week heard be my lover oldies station saw bdb few months ago indie store was like 40 another viewer mentioned ghits 70s a reissue coming out this fall was in rs. maybe on vinly and cd

[@anthonyboucher7077]

"Billion Dollar Babies" has one of the best drum patterns ever. It's a total earworm.

[@antarcticorb9197]

Agreed , that was a great lineup!

[@cjdesign5700]

"Be My Lover”, “Under My Wheels” and “The Ballad Of Dwight Frye" are bangers, his band was so tight!

[@carloscastells755]

When I heard Alice Cooper had been selected for induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, my first thought was: Alice the singer, or Alice Cooper the band? The guys were every bit as important as Alice himself to those marvellous albums Killer, Billion Dollar Babies, Love It To Death. Thankfully, it was the band

[@jksgameshelf3378]

Yeah, that band was "Killer" (pun intended). Dennis Dunnaway is one of the great bass players of the 70's and they were a solid blues-based band.

[@chrisjaybecker]

@@jksgameshelf3378 Plus the twin-guitar harmonies of Glenn Buxton and Michael Bruce and Neal Smith's drumming. Buxton was a great lead guitarist as well. Just listen to his bee-sting finger-vibrato on School's Out.

[@jksgameshelf3378]

@@chrisjaybecker Oh, yeah, didn't mean to dismiss the rest of the band. They were all great!

[@richardworton4597]

On incident that I remember hearing is that someone brought a chicken to a live show and threw it on the stage and Alice (Vincent) threw it back because he thought that it could fly. The crowd tore it to pieces. In an interview he said that he didn't know that chickens couldn't fly because he's from Detroit. His father was a minister and he was brought up rather conservative. He had a major problem with mostly alcohol for a while but he's been sober for years. He's been married for years and she used to be in his show. He's also a scratch golfer. He was also in The Hollywood Vampires with Johnny Depp and Joe Perry. Great stage shows.

[@djohnspangler]

Alice rulez 🤘 “Desperado”, “Is It My Body”, “Be My Lover” all solid rock songs.

[@HeatherErin]

This song was very memorably used in the film Dazed and Confused! Epic!

[@martybattle9002]

Always liked this album’s title song by Alice, Billion Dollar Babyies!

[@RD-zd5vh]

Put it on the radio while you're driving. You'll sing it out loud and love it!

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Alice Cooper "Only Women Bleed"...Nuff Said.

[@sharipetkovsek5502]

Agree!!! will love to see how they react to it!

[@SaverioP]

Not sure that one has aged too well.🤭

[@parsleyqueen]

I briefly toyed with the idea of having that song as my wedding processional.

[@sharipetkovsek5502]

@@SaverioP subject matter is still relevant

[@sallybannister6224]

That's true, not sure if A.C meant it literally in the monthly cycle way?? but only guys cry if you kick them hard enough in the nuts !!!!?🥵

[@troilusand]

If Alex has not heard "I'm Eighteen", please, please do it again. I know Andy you did it with your sister, but it wasn't really a proper reaction by you. She didn't really like it much and it was about her/her birthday. So we didn't really get your reaction. PLEASE give it another listen. I love that song. And it's a banger!

[@alrivers2297]

Love it too

[@jgsrhythm100]

Agreed 100%

[@liannehoward4602]

PLEASE do Generation Landslide. It's got everything you need to know about Alice Cooper. You don't generally put the words Alice Cooper and Jam in the some sentence, but trust me.

[@georgedolen1486]

I agree 100% Generation Landslide is very underrated and probably one one their best.

[@aceridr50]

Generation Landslide is probably my all time favorite AC song. Billion Babies is also right up there. I saw them in 73 on the Billion Dollar Babies tour in his hometown of Phoenix and it was one of the best concerts I have ever seen.

[@drewtorr]

Great song... do it

[@BROU-bb2uc]

My favorite 🤘

[@brianalbee7195]

@ Lianne Howard The harmonica they close with on Generation Landslide just screams at you/chastises you.

[@LoganAlbright73]

Alice Cooper is a super nice guy who enjoys playing a cartoon villain. Most of his songs are at least somewhat tongue in cheek, and should be taken that way. Personally, I think Welcome To My Nightmare is his best album, and where you should go next. I also think his songs work better in the context of albums than as singles, which may be why you’re struggling to appreciate him as much as many people do. Killer is also an amazing album from before he went solo.

[@stuffyouotterlistento1461]

The title track off _Welcome to My Nightmare_ is the way to go. Great song.

[@thor8580]

In 73 I went to the billion dollar baby concert and was blown away first time seeing a broadway production concert and he sounded just like his album it was top tier for the times. Still my top five concerts of all times.

[@mariaportengen2959]

I can recommend the number : Halo of Flies, you'll be surprised. A long song, but so awesome. Enjoy it!

[@michaelmclaughlin6376]

Musically, their best song.

[@raygernon9686]

Alice Cooper has some catchy songs and some edgy songs, but Halo of Flies is his grand masterpiece.

[@jkwak1976]

Absolutely one they need to hit

[@cyclonejohn69]

Should put "Cold Ethyl" for your next reaction. It will give you a new meaning to the words "shock rock." It's a song that lives up to Alice Cooper's persona. Great groove and cool bass line.

[@suesaul4727]

Ha, ha! Definitely a niche song probably only for hard core fans :)

[@jasonremy1627]

Most of the backing band during this period played with Lou Reed during his "Rock and Roll Animal" period. The live version of "Sweet Jane" is amazing.

[@alanladd1949]

I agree. That live version of Sweet Jane is great. Lou is is at his best here, but you have to hear the two guitar solos. Great tone.

[@kylesuperbaby9616]

Best live album ever

[@bradhyatt3906]

Under My Wheels is a jam.

[@Drummingvulture]

The title song of this album, "Billion Dollar Babies". It's a duet between Alice and Donovan (yes, that Donovan). Weird on paper, but phenomenal on record. There are sooo many phenomenal early Alice Cooper songs that weren't singles; "Black Juju", "Halo Of Flies", "My Stars" and "Hard Hearted Alice" are great deep cuts. Dig deep!

[@littlejimmy7402]

I'm calling back to "Halo of Flies". Song clocks in at 8:22. It's pretty awesome.

[@allengator1914]

"Eighteen" got a lot of radio play when it first came out, but many radio stations wouldn't play his songs on the air anymore after he put out songs like "I Love the Dead" and "Dead Babies" and people freaked out about Alice.

[@jgsrhythm100]

I agree with Blllion because Alice Shock value is needed for more Alice follow ups and no losing with Billion. Halo of Flies and others of course I love but we are taking about an A& A reaction. No losing with Bilion!

[@davidrold9770]

Love those deep cuts you named. I was so glad to see him do My Stars this last tour earlier this year. It was the first time I seen him do that since I first seen him in 1973.

[@jgsrhythm100]

@@davidrold9770 Wow 73!!!! I was born in 67 so just a little to early for me 😆

[@bentighe4811]

That's Alice having fun with his image. He's really a neat guy, very witty and down to earth.

[@kathrinepearson7528]

My husband saw Alice many times, and he said it wasn't just a concert it was a show.

[@randyhinkson7950]

My 1st Alice concert was the summer of 1975, been to 12 shows of his since..Hes amazing live.. check out Under my wheels, Im 18, Only women bleed, and I'll never cry

[@kimsullivan5576]

Oh my! Dennis Dunaway's bass guitar in this classic is legendary! Thank you for sharing this memory with us, guys! Peace ✌️

[@LittleQueenie64]

I liked Alice Cooper back in the day, but never got to see any of his shows. We finally went to see him a few years ago and he still had it going on. School’s Out will always be an anthem!

[@pamelahofman1785]

Oh man, back in the day, we used to SCREAM-sing the chorus in cars driving fast. Good times.

[@jgsrhythm100]

Thanks A&A !!!!! Woohooo!!! Alice Cooper was originally the band name. The general audience thought Vinvent Furnier(singer) was Alice Cooper so he officially changed his name.The band evolved into his solo act with 3 or 4 brilliant concept albums the late 70's. Most notable "Welcome to My Nightmare" His concept albums are more orchestrated I would first hit " Ballad of Dwight Frye" (71) Truly haunting S Tier mastery based an actual 1930's horror film actor who was in both original Dracula & Frankenstein films (1931-1933)!!!!!!

[@SaverioP]

Alice Cooper was all about the shock value. Ironic that he's a devout Christian.

[@djhrecordhound4391]

He leaned more into Christianity while sobering up.

[@jessrodriguez9160]

Alice Cooper grew up in Phoenix, AZ and is alive and well giving back to the area here. He can be found on the airwaves as a DJ on KSLX 100.7 (Classic Rock station)from 7pm till midnight. He also is founder of Solid Rock which is an organization that provides a sanctuary for teens to come explore their creativity through music and visual arts. He's very much a nice guy. LOL

[@combatveteranusnavy2012]

Saw Alice's Billion Dollar Babies Tour in 1973. Don't get fooled by all the stage antics, these guys can ROCK!!!!!

[@dragon6ft5]

This is one of those albums that you are supposed to listen to front to back. It tells a story. Please cover this album as the entirety.

[@reallymysterious4520]

This song is part of the Greatest Movie Sound Track EVER - Dazed and Confused !

[@paulforward1988]

Yep, this is used in the scene where Wiley Wiggins gets paddled by the senior football players for being miscast as an incoming freshman jock in this movie. I think Wiley admitted that he barely could throw a baseball and here he is supposedly the future star player. Otherwise a great, great movie!

[@reallymysterious4520]

@@paulforward1988 It is my favorite school movie, followed by Project X

[@mikepeterson1949]

"I went to church incognito..." always makes me smile.

[@mischiefmanaged444]

Welcome To My Nightmare is signature classic Alice.

[@girl_overthinx]

Alice (Vincent) is a preacher's son...so the part about getting punched in the nose by a reverend is pretty good. Despite a career of being original and outrageous, he and his wife are a few years from their 50th Anniversary. My Mom used to hate when I blasted his "Alice Cooper Goes to Hell" album.

[@bradhyatt3906]

I love it when Alex is the good cop.

[@jblum9781]

The Coop has so much more to offer. His concerts were more like theater(hangings, gullitine(?), giant spiders, teeth being chased around by a dentist’s drill) he was fun. Elected was a wonderful comment about how we elect politicians. Dead babies was a comment on child neglect. Favorite musically: Generation Landslide, public enemy #9, halo of flies, Raped and Freezing

[@flash1660]

The ballad of Dwight Frey is SOO DIFFERENT and you’ve never heard anything like it ! It is my favorite by far

[@lisamorrison2149]

Alice is such a nice guy. The Godfather Of Shock Rock is an excellent showman and golfer, ha ha...also a great songwriter. Ballad Of Dwight Fry is my fave, but any Alice is good Alice. You have to listen to Welcome To My Nightmare album.

[@umbluegray1]

Yeah. The fact that Glen Campbell was one of his best friends still makes me laughed. Loved both of those guys but didn't know they played golf together. :D

[@JimReuterskiold]

I'm with you on "Ballad Of Dwight Fry."

[@colinkaak9874]

My husband’s uncle often played golf with “Alice” . They belonged to the same country club in Scottsdale. Said he was a real “nice guy” by the way.

[@scottingram7634]

Alice was a track star in high school and I believe he held some state records before they were finally broken.

[@Dpinks7522]

@@umbluegray1 Eddie Van Halen knew they were golf buddies and asked Alice if he could get him Guitar lessons from Glen.

[@Raittway]

Over the weekend I watched Johnny and Edgar Winter "Tobacco Road" live. I've watched it quite a few times. All I could think of....you two listening/watching and your jaws on the freakin floor!!! ORANGE SLICE X 100

[@emilyflotilla931]

Have you ever watched the documentary on Muscle Shoals Alabama? 💪 Good stuff in there, it's on KZbin. Just enter it in...

[@patcoats]

alice was 'shock rock'. his stage persona was a crazy man...he had big props on stage, like guillotines, knife throwing, just freak show kind of things. a giant spider attacked him etc...he did makeup and was just an evil prankster, if you will. his act was more about shocking parents. the kids knew he did his show with a wink and a nod. it was meant to have humorous undertones, even overtones. vincent fernier (alice cooper), is a very intelligent guy, who knew a gimmick when he saw one. he's ridden it for years, with the same humor about it. he's also a good enough golfer to be on the pro tour, but chooses rock and roll instead. i had this 45 single when it came out. check out 'elected' or 'billion dollar babies'. good fun.

[@Raiderblack]

This one of his biggest hits... Billion Dollar Babies should blow you away... Under My Wheels, Cold Ethyl, Muscle of Love, Elected... all great bangers👍 Dead Babies, Ballad of Dwight Fry and Halo of Flies are classic!

[@labyfan1313]

One of my favourites. Also have to check out the songs Billion Dollar Babies and Welcome to My Nightmare.

[@alrivers2297]

I give it an A. Two other good ones you could do are Welcome to My Nightmare full version. Especially around Halloween time. Also Under My Wheels

[@stuffyouotterlistento1461]

"Welcome to My Nightmare", definitely!

[@JimRobinson-colors]

You have to have seen Alice Cooper's stage show in the 70s to understand macabre lyrics. He had characters on stage performing these songs. If you watch him live, his whole schtick was to have fun with horror.

[@jrusso4753]

Saw Alice many times in small Cleveland clubs 1971-1973. Way before they were big-time. Actually sat with Vince (Alice) after a gig, chatted and shared a few beers. The guy is unbelievably nice and very intelligent. it was always about the "show", and man, they definitely put on great shows!! He, of course, went on to a huge solo career, but the original band was incredible. Going full tilt in small venues. Great memories. Thanks A&A for the vid. Peace and love to all.

[@garyschill7923]

Thanks A's, Alice Cooper was one of my favorite bands in the early- mid 70's. You should know this album is from the period where "Alice Cooper" was actually the name of the band. Yeah, the lead singer portrayed Alice, but the whole band was into the Weirdness of "being "Alice"

[@DaughterofDarkness]

If you want to hear a ballad from him, try How Ya Gonna See Me Now. It was written to his wife as he was getting ready to leave rehab. She had never known him sober and he feared she'd leave once she met the real him, sober. He did other ballads too. Only Women Bleed, about abused women, I Never Cry, and You & Me.

[@michlkwitz]

"You & Me" is just amazing.

[@DaughterofDarkness]

@@michlkwitz totally agree.

[@frankpentangeli7945]

Check out Alice's "Elected", "Dead Babies", "Hello Hooray", "Generation Landslide" and "Billion Dollar Babies".

[@Mcbuzz37]

Alice Cooper's stage show IS amazing! You have not had the full experience until you see one. He always has top notch talent with him as well!

[@massivereader]

You've mostly been covering his pop hits. You need to do "Ballad of Dwight Frye".

[@jgsrhythm100]

Yes 100%

[@alan73795]

This is a classic rock staple, featuring one of greatest opening guitar riffs of all time. It's A+ every day of the week. Alex, you hit the lyrical intent right on the head. Alice was one of the first "shock rock" artists (Marilyn Manson owes his career to him). His elaborate live shows were filled with freaky props (live snakes, skeletons, giant spiders, blow up dolls) and creepy (and sometimes gory) theatrics, including an infamous bit with a working guillotine. And that's the image the song's lyrics are playing with. But the music was not goth; it was blistering (and occasionally melodic) classic rock. Andy, I think you would gain a better appreciation by watching the 1973 "Billion Dollar Babies" concert DVD "Good To See You Again, Alice Cooper". Followed by the 1975 concert movie "Welcome to my Nightmare"; contains all of Alice's greatest bits and hits and was "hosted" by Vincent Price! (that one would be a good choice for Patreon).

[@johnrines3780]

“Under my Wheels”is my go to banger from AC

[@jeffeisenbergkirtan7493]

His dad was a preacher and he was raised very religious, so when he became a rock star they branded him a sinner, hence “ no more mr nice guy” “ he’s sick he’s obscene”

[@karenduell1027]

My favorite song by him! It's on the Dazed and Confused soundtrack, one of my favorite movies because the summer of '76 was right before my senior year, so the movie was basically about my age group! Again, I'm requesting Bye Bye Love by The Cars, a banger that you guys would like if you would give it a chance.

[@domioele3346]

Watch the documentary: Alice Cooper - Super Duper.

[@m.a.robbins4907]

Besides all of the other things Alice is, he is essentially one of the greatest storytellers I've ever seen. Through lyrics, music, and his stage show he weaves tales of love, fear, humor, angst, lust, and other themes. Because of this, my favorite Alice album is The Last Temptation. It even comes with a comic book that's like a map through the songs on the album. If I were to pick one song off that album that stands well by itself, I'd say it's Lost in America. A banger and a song that speaks to problems facing yesterday's and today's youths, all with a wry sense of humor.

[@jgsrhythm100]

Well said and accurate!

[@danhollifield]

One thing that's important about listening to Alice Cooper is his propensity to joke with his listeners. Not every song has a joke, but the ones that do are hilarious once you get the jokes. Then you get to his serious side, and his love for horror movie tropes and the theatrical side of his live shows. The contrast can throw you if you only expect snakes and guillotines and monsters. All in all, he IS a really nice guy--with a wicked sense of humor.

[@rhsatrhs]

So the thing is, by all accounts, he really is a nice guy. Honestly, of all his songs, I like "You And Me" best. It's far from the most popular, and it's not even close to being what you guys call a "banger". It's a classic late 70s pop ballad -- the exact opposite of No More Mr. Nice Guy, which is my second favorite.

[@davidrold9770]

You & me was actually our wedding dance song, but he has so many that are so much better.

[@rhsatrhs]

@@davidrold9770 I wondered how long it would take for someone to say it was their wedding or prom song. 😄 And even I agree it's not his best, even though I call it my favorite.

[@dianegoldeneye7363]

Love You and Me too. It’s my fav AC sing. I know not popular but I love his voice.

[@scotts6702]

Coop was known ( and arguably gained his top status) due to his insanely dark and original theatrical live shows, including the infamous guillotine . love him for that . prince of darkness

[@susanfigueroa872]

Agreed! We saw them about six years ago and it was terrific! The whole theatrical bits and a killer female lead guitarist really fit the bill!

[@loosilu]

I was about to post this. You have to watch him perform to appreciate him.

[@DM-hk4cw]

I saw Alice Cooper this past December. I've seen a lot of bands in my 58 years, but this was the best overall show I have ever seen as far as theatrics, lighting and musicians. They put on an event. Alice is his character on stage, but off stage he is very conservative and an avid golfer who is very approachable. His real name is Vincent Furnier, son of a preacher, and at 74, he can still sing. I would hit "Billion Dollar Babies" (album and song) as well as the album "Welcome to my Nightmare." He wrote a song called "Only Women Bleed" off the Nightmare album that spoke against abuse of women. Probably the most creepy and poignant songs are "Dead Babies" and "Steven." Babies speaks of the inability of some to take care of their children and "Steven" speaks of mental illness. "Steven" gave me goosebumps at the concert and the album version, more so. Alice is big into suicide prevention and is the uncle everyone wishes they had. He's that good and influential.

[@gravyjohn]

I'm 73 years old. When I was a HS student in Phoenix, AZ, Alice Cooper, born Vincent Furier evolved as the 'Earwigs', then the 'Spiders'. I missed seeing them, but they played various clubs and HS dances in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area. Rock on, A&A!

[@reednewell2164]

It took a while, but Alex finally figured out the meaning of the song. It’s not the singer saying he’s no longer a nice guy. It’s family and friends and the general public. Alice Cooper (aka Vincent Furnier) was, and still is, a nice guy. But the band’s stage performance was such that the public thought he was crazy. There was an incident with a chicken, and snakes became a regular part of their act on stage. If memory serves, there was also a staged electrocution at some point that had everyone talking. I can tell you that we played the Billion Dollar Babies 8-track tape a whole lot back in the early to mid 70’s when it came out. It was a great driving tape.

[@TheCybertiger9]

Yes, I basically said the same comment after you.

[@ronpall6504]

Alice Cooper full album reaction should be "Killer" over "Billion Dollar Babies" Anybody Agree?

[@wheresatari668]

Oh, I saw Alice Cooper in concert twice. His live show is absolute fire. One of those times it was a monsoon outside. Cats and dogs kinda stuff. We drove 3+ hours from Northern Kentucky to Columbus Ohio in the worst kind of rain and wind. As soon as we got there it stopped. Completely. We saw the entire show without incident. As soon as we got back to the car it started pouring all the way home and until the next morning. Crazy stuff. Good times.

[@allanbluzdude]

Alice is a character, not only on stage, but in his songwriting. Always a great and fun live show.

[@larrywilliams1372]

In order to fully understand this song it helps to know Alice Cooper's history and sense of humor. His reputation with "adults" was pretty bad because of his shock value. His dad was also a minister. This song is a tongue-in-cheek story of his himself.

[@johnhughes3214]

A rare instance where Andy gives a significantly lower rating than Alex. B is absolutely a respectable rating.

[@kevinphinney932]

Especially when there's better material in his repertoire.

[@bafalan]

Alice is a cool dude, had several popular tunes. I really enjoyed his syndicated radio show. He actually is a nice guy.

[@danjennings8618]

Love Alice's appearance on the Muppet Show.

[@spiderpig541]

For me Alice peaks with the 3 part finale to Love it to Death with, Second Coming, The Ballad of Dwight Fry, and Sun Arise. High recommendation to look into it

[@jgsrhythm100]

100% Yes!

[@jgsrhythm100]

Yes!!!Thanks A&A!!! This is a great rado hit and Alex was spot on regarding song meaning.To get a more full perspective -follow up "Ballad of Dwight Frye" (71) Truly haunting S- Tier mastery based an actual 1930's horror film actor who was in both original Dracula & Frankenstein films (1931-1933)!!!!!! Not a radio hit, but always played live and not deep cut! Evert true Alice FSN should no it! BTW 1) Andy. Alice is raw, he's not a polished singer with huge vocal chips. It's more about personality.humour and his truly shocking stage antics, beheading hinself(or guillotine)!! 2) Alice was tight with Kieth Moon and has just as many crazy stories. Look up the chicken incident!!! 3) "Dazed and Confused" film Ben Afleck with paddle hazing incoming freshman " No More Mr Nice Guy" playing!!! 4) Billion Ddllar Babies would e a great full album reaction! It's Debatable whether the best one to react to but it is certainly killing from start to finisj!

[@AaronHunter]

Seconding "Ballad of Dwight Frye" - crazy, killer deep cut. As good as Million Dollar Babies is, Love it to Death is probably my fave of the early stuff.

[@jgsrhythm100]

@@AaronHunter And always plays it live!!!

[@jgsrhythm100]

@@AaronHunter Yes!!!!!!!!!!

[@jesselozano6923]

It's about time you played the best band I've ever seen 73 bdb tour. Has been my personal favorite always thanks (Be my lover) will Send shivers down you spine.or am I the only one? Teen age lamant 74.

[@jgsrhythm100]

@@jesselozano6923 They mentioned doing that whole BDB album on Pstreon which has your suggested tracks so I would push for that (they can always repost a track from that reaction on You Tube).

[@raymondmccollum2382]

Great reaction as always guys. You should check out Be My Lover, Welcome To My Nightmare, The Black Widow, Only Women Bleed, How You Gonna See Me Now, You And Me, and countless other songs that Alice does. Several of the ones I mentioned are ballads and are bangers imo

[@alexsaucedo8032]

Great song off a great album. Love this jam. Oldie but goodie here. Crank it up loud. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@markbender7692]

You have to check out Halo of Flies...

[@johnplaster4536]

One of my favorite Andy reactions: "Dang dude, this was a song" lol but it perfectly describes this song to me from a musical point of view. Nothing fancy in the opening solo, typical verse-chorus framework and dynamic changes, and solid hook to make a good B rated classic rock jam. I think of it as a story telling song like a Bob Dylan or Beach Boys style with some punk and hard rock influences mixed in

[@sudicalwig]

The Coop is a great lyricist and also have that tongue in cheek humor all over his songs!

[@ZalMoxis]

Alice Cooper albums up until 1979 are all awesome.....

[@guyprins6340]

Cool take on this song BUT please turn up the volume. Your voice was louder than the song. Now the Killer album is his best. Probably his best lyrics. But Kool keep playing Alice you'll get there.

[@bradmannion6769]

No, you you have to listen to :Only Women Bleed"

[@michaelknight2118]

Alive was the first concert I went to. He hung himself back in the day. Concept album Welcome to My Nightmare, I grew up with. He was the original Shock Rock. I all ways took him for the music first. Only Women Bleed.

[@Cheryltwin2012]

This song always reminds me of my sixth grade homeroom teacher. He was very tall (about 6'6") and imposing, but also soft spoken and kind of laid back. So being kids, we took advantage of that. Finally, he got tired of it. One morning, before first bell, he stood up at his desk and announced "No more Mr. Nice Guy". We all laughed because we thought he was trying to be cool by quoting Alice. I guarantee you the laughter stopped when he showed us his new board of education (i.e. paddle) LOL. I always think of that man whenever I hear this song. Glad you guys did this one.