Love it! Written by Rolf Harris in 1962 and co-written with the later-renowned Australian naturalist an TV personality Harry Butler. Recorded by Alice in 1971.
This has to be from the Detroit area, Aquinas High School in Southgate, the East Town Theater in Detroit or another venue from the very early seventies, even before "I'm Eighteen" was released.
@michelesaintthomas Ya know Michele, I tell people that (about the hammer), and they blame the drugs I'm on!!!! lol! Sun Arise was the opening song, but you knew that. Too bad about Buxton (RIP). I think Vince could have named himself and the group "Bud Wiser", and still hit the charts - but of course, they would have been one hit wonders like the "Frijid Pink". Did you see the "Who" when they played Southfield High School as the opening act for The Amboy Dukes?
I saw this tour concert Borough Of York Stadium, Toronto at a festival called "Beggars Banquet" Alice was hitting the floor with a hammer while he sang this.
The original band still kicks more ass than anyone Alice has worked with since...They had a great unpolished sound that was soon to disappear to make Alice the star...
Got to meet Alice briefly at Cooperstown in Phoenix....what a great dude...been a fan for 30 years...first seen him in 82 for the Special Forces tour...
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Just saw him at Fort McCoy in August, and at 60 1/2 he STILL has it. If you get the chance see him. He did this on Aug 15th and it was even better than in 88
Just surfing for some Alice to spend Halloween with, and came across this. This footage must be amazingly rare -- thanks for sharing it! I'm thrilled to have seen it. People now are like, shrug, whatever, but can you imagine what the crowd thought when HE walked out on stage of a club for the 1st time way back then??! He was the original (and he's still got it).
The video quality here may be atrocious...but the audio more than compensates! Listen to Neal Smith's crashing drums on the intro...so much more fierce than on the album. I wish I had been born 15 yrs earlier to have seen these guys live. They definitely sound better live than on record and were meant to be enjoyed that way. Love the raw quality here, complete with feedback every so often. It doesn't get any better.
I've always loved this song - its indeed overlooked. I'd like to know the origin of it. Somewhere I heard the lyrics were from an old mountain song from a long time ago.
I just heard the Rolf Harris version just now. This is an awesome twist on a folk song. The original Alice Cooper band was way ahead of their time (or behind, either way misunderstood and underrated).
First concert I ever went to started with Leslie West and Mountain - Headlined Alice. He started with this song. My favorite ever since. Most memorable because they performed in the basement of COBO Hall During the Auto Show - We all sat on the floor. Greqt memories of the early seventies.
I just love that the Alice Cooper group covered Rolf Harris before he went on to cover Led Zeppelin... then Led Zeppelin covered 'Sun Arise' (live) as a bit of comedy back at Rolf... If you've missed out on the auditory treat that is Rolf, you can find him here... /watch?v=KJleJbn9G6Y (add the youtube bit, they don't like URLs! )
That was so freekin sweet!! The band is so good on that one. I love to see early Cooper vids, it brings me back to my childhood in 1973 when I wanted to see them soo bad but was only in 4th grade and too young to go to the concerts. I am finally after years of waiting, getting to see my childhood idols when they were in their prime. Alice,Mike,Glenn & Dennis were the best memorys of growing up. THANKS for posting these wonderfull videos. I am forever greatfull.
Thanks a lot for posting this!!! I'm still looking for the Detroit Tubeworks version of this tune. Alice started it out on his hands and knees, beating on the bottom of the mic stand with a hammer.
Love it! Written by Rolf Harris in 1962 and co-written with the later-renowned Australian naturalist an TV personality Harry Butler. Recorded by Alice in 1971.
TheRealRidgididge 2 weeks ago
Cruel, I was born early 60ies
fraGGion 1 month ago
This has to be from the Detroit area, Aquinas High School in Southgate, the East Town Theater in Detroit or another venue from the very early seventies, even before "I'm Eighteen" was released.
Incivilius 7 months ago 2
@Incivilius
Of-course, saw a performance of Alice hitting the stage with a hammer at Aquinas HS, on the Easy Action tour!!!
michelesaintthomas 6 months ago
@michelesaintthomas Ya know Michele, I tell people that (about the hammer), and they blame the drugs I'm on!!!! lol! Sun Arise was the opening song, but you knew that. Too bad about Buxton (RIP). I think Vince could have named himself and the group "Bud Wiser", and still hit the charts - but of course, they would have been one hit wonders like the "Frijid Pink". Did you see the "Who" when they played Southfield High School as the opening act for The Amboy Dukes?
Incivilius 6 months ago
@Incivilius Eighteen was released on the Love It To Death album this song was also.
iluvchubbles 3 months ago
again. Lung sounds here.... one of the reasons I turned to music....for a career...never made any money yet though
lungsounds 1 year ago
what year is this from?
deadheadland 1 year ago
Congrats Vince on getting into the HOF!
paddlepop77 1 year ago
Este tema es muy simple pero se me pegó en la cabeza a full <3 !!!
morochosensual069 1 year ago
I saw this tour concert Borough Of York Stadium, Toronto at a festival called "Beggars Banquet" Alice was hitting the floor with a hammer while he sang this.
rollingold1 1 year ago 2
@rollingold1
Yes, that is the same manner that he introduced the song at Aquinas HS near Detroit, prior to Toronto.
michelesaintthomas 6 months ago
The original band still kicks more ass than anyone Alice has worked with since...They had a great unpolished sound that was soon to disappear to make Alice the star...
GonzoGuyy 1 year ago
@GonzoGuyy
Hi Gonzo Guy,
I am in complete agreement with you on this, the original Alice Cooper backing band was incredible!!!
michelesaintthomas 6 months ago
Rolf is proud
paddlepop77 1 year ago 2
THANK U FOR POSTING!!
twistedsister64 1 year ago
Got to meet Alice briefly at Cooperstown in Phoenix....what a great dude...been a fan for 30 years...first seen him in 82 for the Special Forces tour...
sgetty58 1 year ago
Wasn't around when he did his early shows. Great to see him and the original lineup!
suzannereed 1 year ago
Alice doing Rolf Harris I love it!!!
ezri99 1 year ago 3
Someone tell me where everyone gets these great clips from 69 and the 70's????
ClassicRockKills 2 years ago
@ClassicRockKills - They get these clips from 69 and the 70's from 1969 and the 1970's - !
Where else can they get em? From 2010?
PoffyTheCucumber 1 year ago
where do they get thes old clips
JacobSmithUK 2 years ago
saw them do this in 1970 at a little club in minneapolis called "The Depot" a good time was had by all!!!!
wadesterincorporated 2 years ago 2
Was the opening act for John Mayall when I first saw him....started the show with this song.
texadillo53 2 years ago 2
It`s better than the original but it`s the least song from Love it to death
kimon93 2 years ago
love it to death is one of their greatest albums and they were even better live
Townshend71 2 years ago 3
He´s funny. I love him ;)
grangismum 2 years ago 2
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Sacrilege. Typical Yank to balls up a classic.
markd3107 2 years ago
That's what makes it so perfect though.
thombone 2 years ago 2
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DufusandRufus 2 years ago
Dennis Dunaway, Whoo!
Spanglemaker42 3 years ago 3
awesome. One of my favorites......sunrise
jarasitis 3 years ago
Read that Rolf is hopping mad- Womanizer by Britney plagiarizes his classic hit,Sun Arise!!!!!
fastskyr34 3 years ago
really. I havent listened to the song. But if that is true. It gives me something to bag out brittney fans. lol
Headcrabs16 2 years ago
Just saw him at Fort McCoy in August, and at 60 1/2 he STILL has it. If you get the chance see him. He did this on Aug 15th and it was even better than in 88
cru1972 3 years ago 7
wow i am gonna go and see him at his new tour this year. Front seat tickets!
Headcrabs16 2 years ago
I got lucky..Going to Montreux in July and have front row center stage ticket a bit later on! Been waiting for this since 1973
CrushOnAlice73 2 years ago
NICE
Have fun buddy
Headcrabs16 2 years ago
Just surfing for some Alice to spend Halloween with, and came across this. This footage must be amazingly rare -- thanks for sharing it! I'm thrilled to have seen it. People now are like, shrug, whatever, but can you imagine what the crowd thought when HE walked out on stage of a club for the 1st time way back then??! He was the original (and he's still got it).
mscatmoon 3 years ago 7
thanks for posting it dude
send2meez 3 years ago 2
Oh thats brilliant.I only ever heard Rolf Harris sing this song ! Imagine Rolf Harris and Alice Cooper singing the same song !
PURPLEBEATTIE1 3 years ago
The video quality here may be atrocious...but the audio more than compensates! Listen to Neal Smith's crashing drums on the intro...so much more fierce than on the album. I wish I had been born 15 yrs earlier to have seen these guys live. They definitely sound better live than on record and were meant to be enjoyed that way. Love the raw quality here, complete with feedback every so often. It doesn't get any better.
kentgraovac 3 years ago
what a wonderfully wierd number to open a set with. go, dennis!
rocknrollphilip 4 years ago
I've always loved this song - its indeed overlooked. I'd like to know the origin of it. Somewhere I heard the lyrics were from an old mountain song from a long time ago.
Patriot1862 4 years ago
Australian .way before Alice Cooper could sing most prob (if he can)..He doesnt do it justice
Timberwulf2 4 years ago
It was written by Rolf Harris and Harry Butler. Their take on an old aboriginal song.
I doubt the kooris ever made a cent out of it.
theRabbitFighter 3 years ago
We did get firewater and smallpox infected blankets, sadly after that more than fair exchange all Aboriginal music became very blues based.
thegirl44 3 years ago
I just heard the Rolf Harris version just now. This is an awesome twist on a folk song. The original Alice Cooper band was way ahead of their time (or behind, either way misunderstood and underrated).
nukejohnnyo 3 years ago
Pretty damn cool. Thanks much.
integral 4 years ago 2
this is one of his many incredible and overlooked songs
ShhBeans 4 years ago 3
Yeah...but it's a cover.
juspertti 4 years ago
First concert I ever went to started with Leslie West and Mountain - Headlined Alice. He started with this song. My favorite ever since. Most memorable because they performed in the basement of COBO Hall During the Auto Show - We all sat on the floor. Greqt memories of the early seventies.
"I don't remember much about the 70's"
John Sebastian to Al Bundy
MJCPeters 4 years ago
you r the only one who has this, i been lookin , even alice doesnt, thanks
nettiedogsouls 4 years ago
I have this. Not on here though but on DVD. It's from "The Sunshine Inn" in Ashbury Park.
MyStars72 4 years ago
I just love that the Alice Cooper group covered Rolf Harris before he went on to cover Led Zeppelin... then Led Zeppelin covered 'Sun Arise' (live) as a bit of comedy back at Rolf... If you've missed out on the auditory treat that is Rolf, you can find him here... /watch?v=KJleJbn9G6Y (add the youtube bit, they don't like URLs! )
superpunkmuffin 4 years ago
Sweet, thanks for posting this rare item! Love it!
Rottinggangrene 4 years ago
He had the "sunburst" kind of style of eye mascara back then. Changed it later.
HogRebel 4 years ago
Awesome. thanks!
OpheliaMillenia 5 years ago
Thanks, freakin' great!!!
DOZER81650 5 years ago
I can't believe I forgot to include Neil in my Post ...
sorry Neil
maxwell6244 5 years ago
That was so freekin sweet!! The band is so good on that one. I love to see early Cooper vids, it brings me back to my childhood in 1973 when I wanted to see them soo bad but was only in 4th grade and too young to go to the concerts. I am finally after years of waiting, getting to see my childhood idols when they were in their prime. Alice,Mike,Glenn & Dennis were the best memorys of growing up. THANKS for posting these wonderfull videos. I am forever greatfull.
maxwell6244 5 years ago
Yeah!
AJJessie 5 years ago
Thanks a lot for posting this!!! I'm still looking for the Detroit Tubeworks version of this tune. Alice started it out on his hands and knees, beating on the bottom of the mic stand with a hammer.
karstCaveMan 5 years ago