Alice Cooper Goes to Hell
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Alice Cooper Goes to Hell is the ninth studio album
by Alice Cooper
, released in 1976. A sequel to Welcome to My Nightmare
, this concept album was written almost exclusively by Cooper with guitar player Dick Wagner
and producer Bob Ezrin
.
With the success of "Only Women Bleed
" from his first solo effort, Alice continued with the rock ballads on this album. "I Never Cry
" was written about his drinking problem, which would in one year send the performer into rehab. Cooper called the song "an alcoholic confession".
The "Alice Cooper Goes To Hell" tour of 1976 was completely cancelled prior to commencement due to Cooper suffering from anemia
at the time.
In 2005 the first track, "Go to Hell", was featured as the theme song to the sixth episode of Lucy, the Daughter of the Devil
titled "Human Sacrifice". The song was also featured in the 2009 video game Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned
, and in the 1986 movie The American Way.
, Dick Wagner
and Bob Ezrin
, except where noted.
Singles – Billboard (North America)
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
by Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper is an American rock singer, songwriter and musician whose career spans more than four decades...
, released in 1976. A sequel to Welcome to My Nightmare
Welcome to My Nightmare
Welcome to My Nightmare is the eighth album by Alice Cooper, released in 1975. This was Alice Cooper's first solo album . The cover artwork was created by Drew Struzan for Pacific Eye & Ear. Rolling Stone would later rank it as one of the "Top 100 Album Covers Of All Time".Welcome to My Nightmare...
, this concept album was written almost exclusively by Cooper with guitar player Dick Wagner
Dick Wagner
Dick Wagner Dick Wagner Dick Wagner (born December 14, 1943, in Oelwein, Iowa is an American rock music guitarist and songwriter best known for his work with Alice Cooper, Lou Reed and KISS.-Performing career:...
and producer Bob Ezrin
Bob Ezrin
Robert Alan "Bob" Ezrin is a Canadian music producer and keyboardist, known for his work with artists including Alice Cooper, Kiss and Pink Floyd. He was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2004.-Biography:...
.
With the success of "Only Women Bleed
Only Women Bleed
"Only Women Bleed" is a song written by the musicians Alice Cooper and Dick Wagner. It is a ballad about a woman in an abusive marriage.It is one of Cooper's biggest hits, reaching #1 on the Canadian RPM national singles chart and #12 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in 1975. It is from...
" from his first solo effort, Alice continued with the rock ballads on this album. "I Never Cry
I Never Cry
"I Never Cry" is a rock/ballad song by Alice Cooper. It was originally released on his Alice Cooper Goes to Hell album in 1976.The song was written by Cooper and Dick Wagner. The song reached #12 in the US charts in 1976. On Alice's radio show November 23, 2009 Alice stated that this was his...
" was written about his drinking problem, which would in one year send the performer into rehab. Cooper called the song "an alcoholic confession".
The "Alice Cooper Goes To Hell" tour of 1976 was completely cancelled prior to commencement due to Cooper suffering from anemia
Anemia
Anemia is a decrease in number of red blood cells or less than the normal quantity of hemoglobin in the blood. However, it can include decreased oxygen-binding ability of each hemoglobin molecule due to deformity or lack in numerical development as in some other types of hemoglobin...
at the time.
In 2005 the first track, "Go to Hell", was featured as the theme song to the sixth episode of Lucy, the Daughter of the Devil
Lucy, the Daughter of the Devil
Lucy, the Daughter of the Devil is a computer-animated cartoon aired by Cartoon Network as part of its Adult Swim programming block. It was written & directed by Loren Bouchard, produced by Bouchard, Seth and Josh Piezas, and animated by Fluid Animation. It starred Melissa Bardin Galsky as Lucy,...
titled "Human Sacrifice". The song was also featured in the 2009 video game Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned is the first of two episodic expansion packs developed for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC versions of Grand Theft Auto IV, developed by Rockstar North. It was first released for the Xbox 360 on 17 February 2009 and on PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Windows...
, and in the 1986 movie The American Way.
Track listing
All songs written by Alice CooperAlice Cooper
Alice Cooper is an American rock singer, songwriter and musician whose career spans more than four decades...
, Dick Wagner
Dick Wagner
Dick Wagner Dick Wagner Dick Wagner (born December 14, 1943, in Oelwein, Iowa is an American rock music guitarist and songwriter best known for his work with Alice Cooper, Lou Reed and KISS.-Performing career:...
and Bob Ezrin
Bob Ezrin
Robert Alan "Bob" Ezrin is a Canadian music producer and keyboardist, known for his work with artists including Alice Cooper, Kiss and Pink Floyd. He was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2004.-Biography:...
, except where noted.
- "Go to Hell" – 5:15
- "You Gotta Dance" – 2:45
- "I'm the Coolest" – 3:57
- "Didn't We Meet" – 4:16
- "I Never CryI Never Cry"I Never Cry" is a rock/ballad song by Alice Cooper. It was originally released on his Alice Cooper Goes to Hell album in 1976.The song was written by Cooper and Dick Wagner. The song reached #12 in the US charts in 1976. On Alice's radio show November 23, 2009 Alice stated that this was his...
" (Cooper, Wagner) – 3:44 - "Give the Kid a Break" – 4:14
- "Guilty" – 3:22
- "Wake Me Gently" – 5:03
- "Wish You Were Here" – 4:36
- "I'm Always Chasing RainbowsI'm Always Chasing Rainbows"I'm Always Chasing Rainbows" is a popular song. The music is credited to Harry Carroll, although the melody is actually adapted from Fantaisie-Impromptu by Frédéric Chopin. The lyrics were written by Joseph McCarthy, and the song was published in 1917 and introduced in the Broadway show Oh, Look!...
" (Harry CarrollHarry CarrollHarry Carroll, a famous American songwriter, pianist and composer, was born on November 28, 1892, in Atlantic City, New Jersey and died December 26, 1962, in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania. He taught himself how to play the piano and began playing in movie houses before he finished grade school...
, Joseph McCarthyJoseph McCarthy (lyricist)Joseph McCarthy was an American lyricist whose most famous songs include You Made Me Love You, and I'm Always Chasing Rainbows, based upon the haunting melody from the middle section of Chopin's "Fantasie Impromptu".McCarthy, who was born in Somerville, Massachusetts, was a frequent collaborator...
) – 2:08 - "Going Home" – 3:47
Personnel
- Alice Cooper – vocals
- Dick WagnerDick WagnerDick Wagner Dick Wagner Dick Wagner (born December 14, 1943, in Oelwein, Iowa is an American rock music guitarist and songwriter best known for his work with Alice Cooper, Lou Reed and KISS.-Performing career:...
– acoustic & electric guitar, vocals - Steve Hunter – guitar
- John TropeaJohn TropeaJohn Tropea is a guitarist with extensive experience in the rock, pop, and jazz genres. Tropea has written for and played with major recording artists from around the world...
– guitar - Bob BabbittBob BabbittBob Babbitt is an American bassist, most famous for his work as a member of Motown Records' studio band, the Funk Brothers, from 1966–1972, as well as his tenure as part of MFSB for Philadelphia International Records afterwards. Also in 1968-1970, with Mike Campbell, Ray Monette and Andrew Smith...
– bass - Jimmy MaelenJimmy MaelenJimmy Maelen was a percussionist in the 1960s-1980s, who worked with many artists including Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry, Peter Gabriel, James Taylor, Dire Straits, Barry Manilow, Alice Cooper and John Lennon...
– percussion - Jim GordonJim Gordon (musician)James Beck "Jim" Gordon is an American recording artist, musician and songwriter. The Grammy Award winner was one of the most requested session drummers in the late 1960s and 1970s, recording albums with many well-known musicians of the time, and was the drummer in the blues-rock supergroup Derek...
– drums (tracks 3, 10, 11) - Bob EzrinBob EzrinRobert Alan "Bob" Ezrin is a Canadian music producer and keyboardist, known for his work with artists including Alice Cooper, Kiss and Pink Floyd. He was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2004.-Biography:...
– synthesizer, piano, Fender Rhodes - Dick Berg – French horn
- Shep Gordon – vocals
- Shaun Jackson – vocals
- Tony LevinTony LevinTony Levin is an American progressive rock musician, specializing in bass guitar, Chapman stick and upright bass ....
– bass - Allan MacMillan – piano
- Bill Misener – vocals
- Colina Phillips – vocals
- Allan Schwartzberg – drums
- Donny Vosburgh – vocals
- Laurel Ward – vocals
- Sharon Williams – vocals
- Joe Gannon – vocals
- Sharon Lee Williams – vocals
Charts
Album – Billboard (North America)| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Pop Albums | 27 |
Singles – Billboard (North America)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | "I Never Cry" | Pop Singles | 12 |