Alice Cooper's Greatest Hits

by Alice Cooper

Overview

With the future of the original Alice Cooper band in doubt by mid-1974 (they would soon break up for good with Alice going solo), Warner Bros. decided to issue a best-of compilation entitled Greatest Hits. If you're a newcomer to Alice, this 12-track compilation is a must-hear -- all the selections are exceptional. While many have chosen to focus primarily on Cooper's theatrics over the years, the original bandmembers were indeed supreme rock songwriters; such anthems as "I'm Eighteen," "Under My Wheels," "School's Out," and "No More Mr. Nice Guy" are unquestionably among the finest hard rock tracks of all time. And the other selections prove to be just as strong -- "Is It My Body," "Desperado," "Be My Lover," "Elected," "Billion Dollar Babies," and "Muscle of Love" are all outstanding as well. The only criticism of the original release is that the collection overlooked the band's key album tracks never issued as singles. ~ Greg Prato

Product Details

Release Date:	07/03/2020
Label:	Rhino / Warner Bros. / Wea
UPC:	0603497857883

Tracks

1. I'm Eighteen
2. Is It My Body
3. Desperado
4. Under My Wheels
5. Be My Lover
6. School's Out
7. Hello Hooray
8. Elected
9. No More Mr. Nice Guy
10. Billion Dollar Babies
11. Teenage Lament '74
12. Muscle of Love

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Alice Cooper   Primary Artist,Vocals
Patti LaBelle   Vocals (Background)
Steve Hunter   Guitar
Bob Ezrin   Vocals,Keyboards
Labelle   Vocals (Background)
Dennis Ferrante   Vocals
Liza Minnelli   Vocals (Background)
Rick Derringer   Guitar
Neal Smith   Drums,Vocals (Background)
Stu Day   Vocals
Glen Buxton   Guitar
Donovan   Guitar
Dennis Dunaway   Bass,Guitar (Bass),Vocals (Background)
Dick Wagner   Guitar
Ronnie Spector   Vocals (Background)
Michael Bruce   Guitar,Keyboards,Vocals (Background)
The Pointer Sisters   Vocals (Background)
Joe Gannon   Vocals
Dave Libert   Vocals,Vocals
The Big Cheese   Vocals
Mick Mashbir   Guitar
Bob Dolin   Vocals,Keyboards
Donovan Leitch   Vocals
Reggie Vincent   Guitar,Vocals
Sarah La Belle   Vocals (Background)
Noma La Belle   Vocals (Background)
Dolly   Vocals

Technical Credits

Bob Ezrin   Audio Production,Arranger,Composer,Lyricist,Producer
Jack Richardson   Audio Production,Producer,Executive Producer
Alice Cooper   Arranger,Composer,Lyricist
Shelly Yakus   Engineer
Dan Turbeville   Assistant Engineer
Jack Douglas   Engineer,Producer,Recording,Audio Engineer
Ed Sprigg   Engineer
Joe Lopes   Recording,Assistant Engineer
Frank Hubach   Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Doug Sax   Mastering,Mastering Engineer
Dennis Ferrante   Assistant Engineer
Rolf Kempf   Composer,Lyricist
Neal Smith   Composer
Phil Ramone   Recording,Audio Engineer
R. Reggie   Composer
Randy Kling   Mastering,Mastering Engineer
Brian Christian   Engineer,Recording,Audio Engineer
George Marino   Mastering Engineer
Glen Buxton   Composer
Lee Herschberg   Mastering Engineer,Digital Remastering
Dennis Dunaway   Arranger,Composer,Lyricist
Robin Black   Engineer
Roy Cicala   Engineer
Michael Bruce   Arranger,Composer,Lyricist
Allan MacMillan   Arranger,Composer
Peter Flanagan   Engineer
Bill Garland   Illustrations
Rockin' Reggie Vinson   Composer,Lyricist
Drew Struzan   Illustrations
Bill Conners   Recording,Assistant Engineer
Reggie Vincent   Composer
Mr. Trudnich   Group Member
Logan Jervis   Engineer