Hello Hooray
Alice Cooper
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Hello! Hooray! let the show begin I've been ready Hello! Hooray! let the lights grow dim I've been ready Ready as this audience that's coming here to dream Loving every second, every moment, every scream I've been waiting so long to sing my song And I've been waiting so long for this thing to come And I've been thinking so long I was the only one Roll out Roll out with your American dream and its recruits I've been ready Roll out Roll out with your circus freaks and hula hoops I've been ready Ready as this audience that's coming here to dream Loving every second, every moment, every scream I've been waiting so long to sing my song And I've been waiting so long for this thing to come Oh, I've been thinking so long I was the only one And I can stand here strong and thin And I can laugh when this thing begins God, I feel so strong I feel so strong I'm so strong I feel so strong I feel so strong So strong God, I feel so strong I am so strong, so strong I feel so strong I feel so strong I feel so strong I feel so strong I feel so strong Yes I'm strong Yes I'm strong Yes I'm strong
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Written by: Rolf Kempf, Rolf Peter Kempf
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3 facts about this song
Alice Cooper" Version"Hello Hooray" is a song from Alice Cooper's sixth studio album, "Billion Dollar Babies," which was released in 1973.
- The original track for the song was conducted by Ezrin and features lavish piano pieces, stirring side riffs, live-sounding drums, tickertape effects, and audience ovation.
- The album "Billion Dollar Babies" on which "Hello Hooray" appears reached number one on the album charts in both the United States and the United Kingdom.
- Alice Cooper’s version is a rendition with hard rock and glam rock influences, showcasing his trademark heavy, theatrical style.
- "Hello Hooray" was released as a single by Alice Cooper in 1973 and successfully hit the top 40 charts in several countries. It peaked at position number six in the UK charts and number 35 in the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Judy Collins" VersionJudy Collins recorded the song "Hello Hooray" two years prior in 1968, which was authored by Canadian singer-songwriter Rolf Kempf.
- Collins's version has a more folk-influenced, softer style, contrasting Alice Cooper’s rock rendition.
- "Hello Hooray" appeared on Judy Collins's album "Who Knows Where the Time Goes" under the record label Elektra.
- Judy Collins’s version was neither a major hit on the music charts nor released as a single. However, it was admired for its lyrical depth and vocal presentation.
- Kempf allegedly wrote "Hello Hooray" with Judy Collins mind, which led her to be the first one to record the song.
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Shared Facts"Hello Hooray" is unique in the fact that it's known for both Judy Collins's folk-styled rendition and Alice Cooper’s hard rock version.
- The song's influence goes beyond the boundaries of a typical genre, making it a widely known hit of the late 20th century.
- "Hello Hooray" has been covered by other artists in different genres, further showcasing the song's universal appeal.
- Despite being the same song, both versions by Collins and Cooper are distinct in their musical approach and interpretation - this highlights how different artists can offer diverse renditions of the same material.
- The song's lyricism is praised in both versions, seen as a much-celebrated anthem of celebration. The phrase 'Hello Hooray' suggests a joyful greeting or an enthusiastic celebration.
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