Alice Cooper - King Herod's song

[TheBuckyhate]

Further proof that Jesus was the only begotten son of Alice Cooper.

[GrandiaKnight]

I was really hoping it was a heavy metal version but we can't have everything! Still pretty cool though.

[stitch99]

As soon as I saw the title of this video I said to myself, "If anyone can make me like this song, it's Alice Cooper." I was not disappointed.

[Slagdar]

@cheesecakemaker123

with all respect, religion has nothing to do with my family getting together for christmas.

and if you truly have 2 years to live then thats a real shame, but i'm not gonna start praying for something I don't believe. best I can do is wish you well and hope you enjoy yourself for the remainder of your time.

[mistysword]

Just love this version

[cheesecakemaker123]

atleast Alice is a christian...

[cheesecakemaker123]

@cheesecakemaker123 i'm saying that i'm happy and i'm suprised that he would sing this.i'm christian and i out this on my mp3 and sang it in CCHS catholic central high school where i colud've got expelled for singing this.

[cheesecakemaker123]

2:30 Dancing with the stars auditiont.

[cheesecakemaker123]

I'd get expeled if I sang this at CCHS in troy NY Catholic Central high School.

I really hate school so I'll consider it.Thumbs if I should.Thumbs down for no

[MrBWeather]

AWESOME!! Just imagine him dancing like Herod in the 1973 film!! Hahaha

[Phantomofthe0pera]

I HAD NO IDEA HE DID THIS!! I ADORE IT!!

[glasspurpleeyes]

i saw him more as Pilate

[nadaoferie]

This was GREAT! Alice does a fine job once again.

[MrRippedRocks]

Alice - King Herod's Song (From Jesus Christ Superstar) - Love this version.

[draigfire]

love it

[OblivionAngel666]

Oh, my, this version of is probably the best one i've ever heard... The only one that may be better than this is the one by Rick Mayall on the film adaptation with Glenn Carter (2000)...

[LilyLollypop10000]

OMG! i'm totally amazed! this version is just AWESOME!!! thank you soooo much for uploading it!!!

[voodoogirl89]

lol, i like it xD

[iluvcheezitsheyhey]

Oh my gosh, I wish I could see him actually do this. This is fantastic.

[MORKOS621]

My ex-roommate will love this.

[sideshow557]

@MORKOS621 My taxi driver's daughters boyfriends mother will also love this

[craik62]

this is Alice cooper?!?!?!!

[jerzeefranky3475]

MAYBE CAIAPHIS...

[jerzeefranky3475]

he's more a pilate...imho,anyway...

[6turmovak]

@jerzeefranky3475 Definitely more suitable for Pilate, but he still does a pretty nice job.

[LilyLollypop10000]

@6turmovak oh yep! you're right!!

[dharmrti]

BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE IT..

[13panagiwtis13]

Last Man On Earth , one of his brand new songs sounds like this !

[ToaYeranhu]

Herod Antipas is supposed to be a king, more or less, so this sounds much more like him.

Alice has royalty in his voice.

[ShadowPoet174]

Best version of Herod's song ever.

[indigodragon78]

sady this is likely Cooper's most cristian friendly song

[priestfan1223]

@indigodragon78 you need to listen to his last temptation cd

[zerowillow]

This is amazing.

[lillebror07]

Brilliant, he nailed it

[gumbydammit73]

Where can I find a copy of the 1996 version of " Jesus Christ: Superstar" ?

[jamesosman]

@gumbydammit73 type Jesus Christ Superstar (1996 London Cast) in amazon

[LadyQGinny]

Oh wow! I didn't know about this version AT ALL. He sounds like a very interesting Herod! Go Alice! (the funny thing is that my name is Alice too, but I'm a girl XD)

[preditor815]

I KNEW THIS WAS HIM

[Gijo0205]

I like Alice Cooper too... but the 2000 cast is the better

[TheMalfoyBoy]

@Gijo0205 Rik Mayal forever!!!

[herbiemarx01]

Man, this is too good.

[oldrichflorian]

I love Alice Cooper, but I like the original version by Mike D'Abo (LP from 1970) more

[DramaMajor713]

I love him <33

[EvanConnellyNovacek]

this Is NOT christian

[baileytom78]

@EvanConnellyNovacek Bite Me

[TheSanguineAffair]

@EvanConnellyNovacek It's the bible as though it were told from Judas' point of view, the one and only Rock Opera. If you don't like it, then don't listen. Whether or not it's Christian isn't really the point. It's designed to be an interpretation, nothing more. It's the same with Memnoch the Devil by Anne Rice; bible from the Devil's point of view. Each to their own, it doesn't have to be Christian to be a catchy song.

[niceandcuddly]

Perfect! You gotta love Alice Cooper! <3

[mooksterUSofA]

Oh Great!!!! Just when I get finished with nightmare reduction therapy (2 years and VERY expensive) then I have to see THIS!!!!!! Here we go again!!! Thanks for sharing! Alice Cooper rules all!!!

- Rag Man "Alice's Bloody Rag"

[TheSantana289]

Very good but I still prefer the version from the album "Superstar". Get the white one with the black writing. You won't be disappointed.

[JT826]

"Cute trick...." LOVE IT!

[FilmParodys]

I had no idea that Alice Cooper is a born again christian!

[lulo1216]

Dang, gotta get this record, the original recording is also nice, but i'll always apreciate a nod to metalheads, and Alice as King Herod is just EPIC.

[TheIloutube]

I'm not the biggest fan of Alice Cooper but did like this one.

[jacktherussiann]

I don't get it. Is he mocking Jesus or Herod?

[ChoirBandLover]

@jacktherussiann he is playing Herod, who is mocking Jesus

[mrpikm]

@jacktherussiann he's pretending to be Herod when Jesus refuse to show He's really God. Alice COopers Christian

[jacktherussiann]

@mrpikm Yeah I know, he just sort of left the song with an abrupt "screw Jesus" message. I know he's Christian, but it feels like this song didn't have a proper conclusion.

[theanimal6592]

@jacktherussiann Have you ever seen or heard of Jesus Christ Superstar?

[jacktherussiann]

@theanimal6592 i have not.

[theanimal6592]

@jacktherussiann Sarcasm? If not, it's a play about Jesus' his final days. This song is from the play and it is sung in the show by King Herod. Alice Cooper was cast as King Herod in 1996 and this is his performance of the song.

[jacktherussiann]

@theanimal6592 Oh. That's good to know man, thanks. I was not being sarcastic. I honestly haven't heard of that play lol ._.

[TheIloutube]

Wow..



[MsRedqueen]

I like his version the best

[longfootbuddy]

alice is way too cool to have been a wanker like herod

[debberDDT]

I prefer the theatrical soundtrack of JCS to the film version, but in this case Alice kicks ass.

[waketheoblivious]

How incredibly ironic for people use their invisible mind which can not be seen or touched to vehemetly argue the human mind does exist and they have one. Followed by, a feeble argument that God doesn't exist because they can not see, feel or touch him. Eventually they fall victim to the epitome of ignorance and comment on a book they never bothered to read, the Holy Bible.

[pscott90]

@waketheoblivious I've read the bible. All of it. I was brought up to be Christian.........But in the end I am a scientist and a historian. Both knowledge bases lead me to conclude that God, as it is understood by certainly all the abrahamic faiths as well as all ancient polythiestic religions, is a falacy.

[waketheoblivious]

@pscott90

July 7, 09 the Piltdown Pope personally delivered an ecclesiastic letter to the G8 Conference, directing they gather the Nations of the earth & appoint a single Moral authority as Dictator (Anti-Christ). Press opted to cover MJ funeral. Vatican affirmation of evolution, heralded an outward invitation to heal the division, is a twisted EVIL DENUNCIATION OF GOD & THE HOLY BIBLE. Satanists/Atheists rec'd invitation to the Catholic Church (obtuse Christianity) they can't refuse

[waketheoblivious]

@pscott90

If you read the Holy Bible then you are familiar with the Old Testament/Torah.

Torah

First 2 books count 5+2 and circle

Last 2 books count 7-2 and circle

Middle book count 7 and circle

Each Hebrew character circled, totalling thousands, will spell Torah, the Middle Book over and over. The test is repeatable, verifiable & can not be duplicted by a modern author using a word processing. You didn't read the Bible, like so many you even lie about having read it.

[waketheoblivious]

@pscott90

Piltdown Man Hoax (1913-53) was a manufactured "missing link" to by pass schoolboard objection to teaching science fiction as fact. After 40 years of teaching fraud as fact the images were immediately removed from texts and replaced by a series of more diabolical frauds presented as the "missing link. In the history of Evolution it has never provided a legitimate missing link, just a Hoax sustained by a series of Satanic frauds.

[pscott90]

@waketheoblivious You're a very angry person.

And I very much have read the bible. Both the old and new testaments. I find it an interesting read. It certainly offers an interesting historical insight into humanity. With a objective eye you can see how it's been used to manipulate the masses over the centuries.

For the record I do not discount the possibility of a God or even Gods. I just see the Bible for what it is. A written moral code to live by that has been manipulated over the years.

[waketheoblivious]

@pscott90

The book you supposedly read discusses hundreds of prophecies fortold OT/NT that were all fulfilled hundreds to thousands of years later. Arguably the most perfectly translated text in the history of man. The Bible provides an accurate account of world history, including the final prophecies of Revelations, and last to be fulfilled. What was hidden in Jerimiah's cave 486BC?1978 that cave was discovered 20' below the site of the Crucifixion. Biblicly, what signs warn of end of days?

[pscott90]

@waketheoblivious Generally? I recall passages such as the seven seals, the 144000 and the beast of the sea and the beast of the earth, however it has been some time since I read revelation. Assist me though by telling me exactly where you think we are along the road to armageddon? Because frankly there have been people believing the end is nigh for about the last 2000 years. I will of course read any passage you believe I should pay special attention to for the sake of this discussion.

[waketheoblivious]

@pscott90

The religous symbolism within Revelations can be understood by drawing from each of the 3 major mono theist Holy Books. Holy Torah, Holy Bible and Holy Quran each provide a piece to the puzzle. The Bible as you well know is studied as it is read, which is why one finds themself having to reread sections and an awareness of who currently is twisting the words of what was written. Pscott90, you have surprised me and changed my opinion regarding your commitment to the Truth.....cont.

[waketheoblivious]

@pscott90

What the Bible says to me is not nearly as important as what it says to you. The answers you receive will be shared with you individually.

Plato defined Wisdom, as "a condition of the soul" that has an affinity with that which it is familiar, becoming drunk when in it's presence. Consider the following in the context of Platos brilliant definition. "Would a wise man question the Wisdom of God?"

Responses range from a simple no, to oblivious epistiles of ignorance.

[waketheoblivious]

Plato subtlely capitalized Wisdom to denote divine Wisdom. Could Plato have provided his brilliant definition without having experienced God's Holy Spirit? Defining question is an extremely loaded. Divine Wisdom is attained by receiving the Holy Spirit which serves as absolute confirmation of God. The gift & promise which Jesus Christ urgently returned to Heaven to fulfill was to ask the Father to send His Holy Spirit in His name. Available to anyone with the courage to take a leap of faith.

[waketheoblivious]

@pscott90

You have a general recollection of what was written. For your sake and the sake of those you care about, update your recollection to make it specific. Your statement is correct about people believing the end is njgh for the last 2000 years. Don't let those who cried wolf lull you into the Satanic Lullaby aka the conscious choice to remain ignorant. Stay committed to the Truth, it shall indeed set you free. All the best, May God Bless you and yours.

[pscott90]

@waketheoblivious My rejection of the bible does not neccesarily mean a rejection of God. I believe that there are many possibilities in this universe about its nature. A God, or even Gods being just a selection. I even consider modern theories in physics, that are generally becoming considered highly likely if not fact, to be still possibly false. Humanity has of course been wrong before (considering the world to be the centre of the universe for many centuries rings a bell) ...cont.

[pscott90]

@waketheoblivious Of course I realise I did say rejection at the beginning there. That is of course the wrong word. I believe the Bible contains many things that are worth learning from and from a historical stand point it is a fascinating text. However looking back at the whole of human endeavour for the last two thousand years it can be seen that too often the book has been used as an excuse for mans violence and greed. This you may say is no reason for me to denounce it, just mans failings.

[pscott90]

@waketheoblivious and this is true. However it is also a text that I know from history to be incomplete. The council of Nicaea is an event in particular that comes to mind where the bible and christianity as a whole was looked upon via comittee....now colour me cynical but I take any religious text with a pinch of salt when it has been altered to suit the needs of men. It was at this time Paganism and Christianity became shared.

Prophecy such as what is contained within revelations... cont....

[pscott90]

@waketheoblivious Equally I consider to be potentially warped, but equally I believe that even if the prophets could in fact see what is to come then there was a good chance they could not understand what they were forseeing.

So as for what I do believe, I believe that the universe is a magnificant place. Filled with wonder and power beyond anything anyone can imagine. For all I know I could be seeing the work of God, but that is not what I feel.

[pscott90]

@waketheoblivious Looking at humanity I see a species of miraculous greatness and potential for both good and evil, but equally I see our animalistic instincts that are so much like all the other animals upon this earth. I can sometimes consider how impossible our conciousness seemingly is while seeing it purely as a evoloutionary inevatibility.

In the end I therefore believe in both everything and nothing at the same time.

That is what I consider to be the beginning of enlightenment.

[pscott90]

@waketheoblivious To not get transfixed into one way of thinking or one belief has always been imperative to our development as a culture in all realms of science, religion, philosophy, history, art, literature and practically every other subject.

I would of course enjoy the chance to continue the discussion even further, however I believe we have taken far too much room commenting on a video that belongs to neither of us.......so please do send me a private message if you wish to continue.

[waketheoblivious]

Alice Cooper actively plays in several charity golf tournaments. As a well known celebrity, he compliments any tournament. He is a gentlemen who plays by gentlemen's rules which call for a commitment to the Truth beyond any devotion to a particular vocation. Alice Cooper should not be underestimated as a golfer. He is an honorable man who plays by the rules which proves he has respect for the truth. Cooper knows Pro Golf doesn't allow Mulligans, nor does God intend to change the rules.

[HitokageProduction]

great version

[spoometalhead]

Wow. I think Alice is a natural for this song. Thanks for posting!!

Great job Alice!!

[LoverofLiszt]

Alice Cooper + JCS= VERY strange to me. As soon as I saw this I thought "Oh man, I´ve GOT to hear this!"

[bunnystick]

best version of the song that exists

[StopFear]

Did you people know that Alice Cooper is a born again Christian?

[dwade1962eagle]

@StopFear Uh yea, since birth. Did you have a point?

[StopFear]

@dwade1962eagle

I meant to suggest he is a practicing conservative Christian now. There is interview with him where he says at some point in adult life he became born again even though he was brought up a church goer. I brought it up because I just found out he sang King Herod's song.

[STRUTTER777U]

@StopFear Also, Alice Cooper is a Republican who has stated that he plays golf with John McCain.

[StopFear]

@STRUTTER777U

oh wow, thats cool. I also found out, which I didn't know that Alice Cooper sang the original first version of the song.

[nickmandl]

@StopFear um

thats not true

[DanMonsterGPig]

@STRUTTER777U I didn't really want to comment but I think he is a Republican that campaigned for John Kerry in 2004 and was one of most celebrities who didn't like George W Bush. But it's true that he's a born-again christian conservative and that JCS influenced him in rock and roll Christianity.

[STRUTTER777U]

@DanMonsterGPig No, he actually said that celebrities who supported John Kerry were "traitors to rock'n'roll".

I had an article where he used those exact words.

[STRUTTER777U]

@STRUTTER777U “It angers me so much when I realize that people are jumping on some anti-Bush bandwagon." -- Alice Cooper

[charlaynedny]

I used to play this all the time on the album (yes, I am old enough to remember owning lots of vynial records, all the way to having a 77 rpm setting on the player!) I LOVE this version with Alice. He does a wonderful cover of it. I would love to hear a lot more of the musical with new singers.

[Ditri963]

hahahahahahaha

[carocaro2276]

the way he says "lie"... hahahahahahaha

[manuelvaldiviam]

bien

[KingKook]

is Alice still doing show tunes, cause I'd like to hear him do something from "West Side Story".... Get it? He did that on his "School's Out" album, sort of. That's a reference for old tyme Alice fans, from way back in the day...

[Cynicocratical]

This is an awesome version, HOWEVER, I like the one with DROP DEAD FRED singing it!

[TheHaarrrleyFan]

I believe, now more than ever, its safe to say that NO ONE does it like Alice Cooper!! :D

[jursee33]

how the heck did I miss this happening in '96 !!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for putting this up!

[Zagmerth]

I love just how condensending and sacastic he is- its just perfect for the part lol

[wickedfeylady]

His verison has to be the best.

[mikeg139]

I can't believe there's no video of this--would have been cool!

[FutureElphie88]

He recorded this because he played King Herod in the 1996 London Revival of Jesus Christ Superstar :-)

[gasmmusic]

@FutureElphie88 Not true. Cooper has never played the role of Herod onstage in any production of JCS. He was askled about the recording. He did it as a favour to Tim Rice. He said the guy singing the part for this recording wasn't working out or something. When asked if he would ever play the role onstage, he said no. He's used to being onstage for two hours and Her'od's on for five minutes. How do I know this? I got to ask him these questions.

[genalof]

Alice has made me a fan of the song.

[ryoushii]

This is the best version I've ever heard - just the right amount of sleazy slimey snaky charm - a truly evil Herod

[arizaphale]

Now I've heard everything! :-D

[Gab6]

Pitta, jó hogy feltöltötted :) Köszi.

[layllah311]

I love Alice! ;)

[BillyG800]

what a fuckin champ

[publicanimal9]

Pathetic, absolutely pathetic!

[TriszDaPownAGeNL]

Axl roses version is 10 times better

[KhelBlack]

@TriszDaPownAGeNL Axl never sang this song.

[TriszDaPownAGeNL]

@KhelBlack search google Axl Rose Ft Meat Loaf u definytly hear axl Rose sining it

[KhelBlack]

@TriszDaPownAGeNL This song is from 1972 Dave Steward's Ensemble JCS album and - if I know correctly - Axl was 10. Very similar voice, but different guy. Trust me...

[MARCOCIENI]

@TriszDaPownAGeNL bah... shut up and listen the song

[BowieGlam]

MY LIFE IS COMPLETE!!!

AHHHHHHHH!!!

THIS IS WONDERFUL!!!!!

[affadosman]

this is both a great alice cooper song and the best version of this song to date. alice puts a menacing tone to king herod, while keeping a jazzy feel to it, kudos!!

[MagicMakerProduction]

Strange version but Alice does his best to get through something so outside his comfort zone...he's a trooper and a very nice guy to boot.

[natesmith7304]

Of all the versions of this song I have heard, this is by far my favorite. would love to see Alice do this live on stage!

[skewlboypin]

Isn't Alice Cooper a vicar's son?

[soulthief1977]

@skewlboypin He actually comes from a long line of pastors. He even teaches bible studies somewhere.

[publicanimal9]

@soulthief1977 Indeed, he's nutty as fruit-cake!

[publicanimal9]

@skewlboypin Yep, he's a looney alright!

[MrBluntsworth420]

This is so awesome!!! Love Alice!!!

[TheCooperfreak]

exscuse me,can i have the pictures? please? :D

[onetthome]

God I hate this freak

[Nerewaryjczyk]

@onetthome

Cool story, brah.

[publicanimal9]

@onetthome I agree, it's sickening!

[pennylaneproductions]

Pretty good version. Funny thing is, Alice actually believes in Jesus now.

[Beatnikzombie]

@pennylaneproductions He always has.

[publicanimal9]

@Beatnikzombie Not sure about that. I think he found insanity after his alcohol/drug addiction

[publicanimal9]

@pennylaneproductions Yep, he's an ignorant cretin! lol

[colossus999]

This is by far the worst version of this song I've heard.

[EnidPHOTOGRAPHY]

Alice is the fuckin' best!!

[Jael6971]

My favourite version of this song!!!

[VladvonRuuski]

0:15 Alice has my phone

[ambosmiles]

this made my day! <3 it! 

[sebenoky]

Alice absolutely rocks. This song (in this version) is one of the things that made me a music lover back in '97.

[Riccarda60]

yes, money makes the world going round

[4branson]

Alice "rocks" this great version of the "Jesus Christ Superstar" King Herods Song !

[Beatnikzombie]

That was fantastic. I would love to see Alice as King Herod. I never knew he did this song.

[AwaitsHell]

I love this. The best version of this song imo

[AwaitsHell]

I'm surprised Alice sang this. He sounds great

[amoll7]

I love this song!!!!

[Warrior4Anarchy]

Awesome version of this song!

[13panagiwtis13]

i couldnt stop singing this one ... his vocals is amazing..

[borombon]

Beautiful version! Thanks for posting.

[AliceCooperInsanity]

this song is cool. it's catchy and has funny lyrics. and with Alice singing, well, now it's one of the best songs ever!

[Bertwatlings]

where did you get this song from,,love it,,coop rocks.

[Lotielin]

I love this version!!! :D

Prove to me that you're no fool, walk across my swimming pool <3