No More Mr. Nice Guy

Alice Cooper

About No More Mr. Nice Guy

"No More Mr. Nice Guy" is a song by the rock band Alice Cooper, taken from the 1973 album Billion Dollar Babies. The single reached #25 on the US charts and #10 on the UK charts, and helped Billion Dollar Babies to reach #1 in both the UK and the US. Michael Bruce and Alice Cooper wrote the song. Cooper wrote the song lyrics about the reactions of his mother's church group about Cooper's stage performances and the characters he played onstage. It was him saying that there was worse stuff that he could do in his life and that the "gloves were off now. "The song was re-recorded by Alice Cooper and featured in the video game Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, The Simpsons episode "Love Is a Many Strangled Thing", and the Family Guy episode "Mom's the Word". The song was used in the TV show Ash vs Evil Dead and in the film Dazed and Confused. The scene featuring the song in the latter film was later parodied on Family Guy in the episode "Jungle Love". Cooper made a cameo appearance while performing the song in the film adaptation of the TV series Dark Shadows. Also, former professional wrestling promoter, booker and manager Jim Cornette uses the song as the intro to his weekly podcast. 


Year:
2010
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I used to be such a sweet, sweet thing
'Til they got a hold of me
I opened doors for little old ladies
I helped the blind to see

I got no friends 'cause they read the papers
They can't be seen with me
And I'm gettin' real shot down
And I'm feeling mean

No more Mister Nice Guy
No more Mister Clean
No more Mister Nice Guy
They say, "He's sick, he's obscene"

I got no friends 'cause they read the papers
They can't be seen with me
And I'm gettin' real shot down
And I'm, I'm getting mean

No more Mister Nice Guy
No more Mister Clean
No more Mister Nice Guy
They say, "He's sick, he's obscene"

My dog bit me on the leg today
My cat clawed my eyes
Ma's been thrown out of the social circle
And dad has to hide

I went to church incognito, when everybody rose
The Reverend Smith, he, he recognized me
And punched me in the nose
He said

"No more Mister Nice Guy
No more Mister Clean
No more Mister Nice Guy"
He said, "You're sick, you're obscene"

No more Mister Nice Guy
No more Mister Clean
No more Mister Nice Guy
He said, "You're sick, you're obscene"

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Alice Cooper

Alice Cooper (born Vincent Damon Furnier; February 4, 1948) is an American rock singer, songwriter and musician whose career spans more than four decades. With a stage show that features guillotines, electric chairs, fake blood, boa constrictors, and baby dolls, Cooper has drawn equally from horror movies, vaudeville and garage rock to pioneer a grandly theatrical and violent brand of heavy metal designed to shock. more »

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Written by: Alice Cooper, Michael Bruce

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13 facts about this song

Band Origin
"No More Mr. Nice Guy" is a song by Alice Cooper, a rock band that originated in Phoenix, Arizona in 1964. Despite its band origin, it's often mistaken as the project of a solo artist.
Album Release
The song was released as part of the band's sixth studio album called "Billion Dollar Babies" in 1973.
Chart Performance
In the US, "No More Mr. Nice Guy" peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Song Duration
The track has a duration of approximately 3 minutes and 6 seconds, a relatively standard length for a pop-rock song during that period.
UK Chart Success
The song also had success in the United Kingdom where it reached number 10 in the UK Singles Chart.
Songwriting Credits
Alice Cooper's lead vocalist, also named Alice Cooper (originally named Vincent Furnier), and guitarist Michael Bruce, wrote "No More Mr. Nice Guy."
Subject Matter
The song's lyrics discuss the transformation from a pleasant, accommodating person into someone who refuses to be taken advantage of or pushed around – hence, "No More Mr. Nice Guy."
Cover Versions
Various artists have covered "No More Mr. Nice Guy", indicating its longevity and cultural impact. Among the artists who've given it a fresh take are Megadeth, Pat Boone, and even The Drag Stars.
Media Appearances
The song has been featured in numerous films and TV shows, including "Dazed and Confused", "Dark Shadows", and an episode of “Supernatural”.
Certificate Award
In 2017, "No More Mr. Nice Guy" was awarded a Silver certificate by the British Phonographic Industry for sales and streams over 200,000.
Live Performances
Despite its release over 40 years ago, "No More Mr. Nice Guy" remains a staple of Alice Cooper's live concerts to date.
Song Reaction
The song gained significant conventional radio airplay, its cheeky and rebellious tone making it a favorite among fans and radio listeners.
High Ranking
The song is ranked 80th on VH1’s “100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs”.

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