Teenage Lament '74

Alice Cooper

About Teenage Lament '74

"Teenage Lament '74" is a song by Alice Cooper. It was released on the album Muscle of Love, and was written by Cooper and Neal Smith. The song reached #12 on the UK Singles Chart in 1973. The song also reached #16 on the Ireland chart, #43 on Germany's Media Control Chart, #48 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #89 on Australia's ARIA chart. The song was produced by Jack Douglas and Jack Richardson.


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What a drag it is these gold lamé jeans
Is this the coolest way to get though your teens?
Well, I cut my hair weird, I read that it was in
I looked like a rooster that was drowned and raised again

What are you gonna do?
Tell you what I'm gonna do
Why don't you get away?
I'm gonna leave today

I ran into my room and I fell down on my knees
Well I thought that fifteen was gonna be a breeze
I picked up my guitar to blast away the clouds
But somebody in the next room yelled, "You gotta turn that damn thing down"

What are you gonna do?
I'll tell you what I'm gonna do
Why don't you get away?
Well I'm gonna cry all day

And I know trouble is brewing out there
But I can hardly care
They fight all night about his private secretary
Lipstick stain, blonde hair, oh

What are you gonna do?
Tell you what I'm gonna do
Why don't you run away?
I'm gonna leave today

But even
I don't know
What I'm gonna do
Don't know what I'm gonna do, no

What are you gonna do?
Tell you what I'm gonna do
Why don't you run away?
I'm gonna leave today

What are you gonna do?
I'll tell you what I'm gonna do
Why don't you get away?
Well, I'd rather cry all day

What are you gonna do?
What are you gonna do?

What are you gonna do?
Gonna do, gonna do

What are you gonna do?
Gonna do, gonna do

What are you gonna do?
Gonna do, gonna do

What are you gonna do?
Gonna do, gonna do

What are you gonna do?
Gonna do, gonna do

What are you gonna do?
Gonna do, gonna do (Alice, Alice, Alice, Alice)

What are you gonna do?
Gonna do, gonna do

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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: BRUCE, COOPER

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10 facts about this song

Release and Reception
"Teenage Lament '74" was released in 1973 as a single from Alice Cooper's seventh studio album "Muscle of Love". The song has been highly appreciated, showcasing a combination of hard rock and art rock characteristics which were the signature style of Alice Cooper at that time.
Chart Performance
Notably, "Teenage Lament '74" peaked at #48 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, showcasing its success and popularity at the time of its release.
Unique Collaboration
The song notably features backup vocals from Liza Minnelli, Ronnie Spector, Labelle, and the Pointer Sisters, making it a unique collaboration of several musical stars.
Lyrical Content
The lyrics of "Teenage Lament '74" express the angst and confusion of being a teenager, a theme that resonated with Alice Cooper's majority of young fanbase in the 1970s.
Alice Cooper's Sound
Though Alice Cooper is primarily known for a harder, shock rock sound, "Teenage Lament '74" showcases a softer, more melodic side of Alice Cooper's music.
Musical Composition
Along with vocals, the song also features instruments like drums, bass guitar, and electric guitar, portraying an appealing blend of hard rock and art rock.
Live Performances
"Teenage Lament '74" has been included in many of Alice Cooper's live performances, making it even more popular among his fans.
Cover Version
In 2007, an acoustic cover of "Teenage Lament '74" was recorded by the band Cracker for their album "Get On With It: The Best of Cracker".
Release Format
The song was released as a 7" vinyl single and has a run time of 3 minutes and 53 seconds.
Music Video
The music video for "Teenage Lament '74" maintains Alice Cooper's trademark mix of horror and glamour, contributing to the package that made Alice Cooper one of the defining acts of the 70s.

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