Alice Cooper - Poison (from Alice Cooper: Trashes the World)

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  • Опубліковано 12 гру 2014
  • Music video by Alice Cooper performing Poison. (C) 1990 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

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  • @fartstrangler
    @fartstrangler 8 років тому +554

    I was there. NEC, Birmingham 1989. An epic night.

    • @hopescandinoval973
      @hopescandinoval973 8 років тому +88

      Man, I wish I was not swimming in my daddy's sack at the time.

    • @kentuckywildcatgobigblue7190
      @kentuckywildcatgobigblue7190 7 років тому +12

      I was only 10 but my parents knew I loved this song.

    • @linaburfeind9714
      @linaburfeind9714 7 років тому +13

      Hope Scandinoval I had the same problem. My dad went to Alice Cooper AC DC and Nirvana I think but I was still in his Balls so annoying

    • @mcorp4268
      @mcorp4268 7 років тому +3

      Anthony Hamblin this was in Birmingham? which one? UK or Alabama?

    • @linaburfeind9714
      @linaburfeind9714 7 років тому +6

      I think it was in UK.

  • @cameltanker1286
    @cameltanker1286 8 років тому +326

    "We're not worthy!"

  • @foriamjustacommenter7141
    @foriamjustacommenter7141 9 років тому +171

    His hair is fabulous and his voice holy shit

    • @sholaglazzard5914
      @sholaglazzard5914 9 років тому +8

      Ikr I agree he's got better hair than me ahaha 😂

    • @GammaFZ
      @GammaFZ 2 роки тому +2

      not much about his voice tho

  • @geothon
    @geothon 2 роки тому +47

    The way Trash brought AC back is just crazy. He is still riding the wave of this album's success.

  • @HeavyMetalisLaw
    @HeavyMetalisLaw 5 років тому +152

    Not only is the shredding in the solo amazing and clean, but the phrasing and melody is incredible.

    • @tritontransport
      @tritontransport 2 роки тому +11

      Al Pitrelli one of the best guitarists ever and he was also the musical director for this tour

    • @wesbates1143
      @wesbates1143 2 роки тому +7

      One of the best that almost no one knows. Killer career

    • @zakiahmad4024
      @zakiahmad4024 2 роки тому +1

      @@wesbates1143 lmao

    • @nadogrl
      @nadogrl Рік тому +2

      Yes, he’s amazing! I’ve seen him 15 times with the TSO West Coast group.❤

    • @rockriverash3120
      @rockriverash3120 Рік тому +1

      Great song....also a great solo intro by Al, who is a phenomenal player!!
      This whole concert is a musical feast for the ears....so well done, with fantastic musicianship all around. The dvd frequently finds it's way into my player 🙂
      🎸🥁🎵🎶🤘🙏

  • @MoveitorLoseit2
    @MoveitorLoseit2 7 років тому +396

    The guy playing the solo at the beginning is Al Pitrelli

    • @orangeflower2797
      @orangeflower2797 7 років тому +11

      thank you

    • @karenmackstewart
      @karenmackstewart 7 років тому +4

      yes, thank you

    • @sicaurzica
      @sicaurzica 6 років тому +25

      Really?, He was in Megadeth too.

    • @Clifford2005
      @Clifford2005 6 років тому +7

      sykaTHEoNe yea he was he was really good with em too in my opinion

    • @chrisb2535
      @chrisb2535 5 років тому +5

      @sykaTHEoNe And Savatage.

  • @SuntanSuperman8
    @SuntanSuperman8 2 роки тому +41

    Heard this song idk how many times, but this live version with Devon Meade (lady singer) on backing vocals is second to none

    • @ericnichols2337
      @ericnichols2337 11 місяців тому +4

      probably best live version of this song the lady singers backing vocals made it even better

    • @peepo641
      @peepo641 6 місяців тому +2

      I agree. Her singing is incredible

    • @MrWaltercronkite
      @MrWaltercronkite 4 місяці тому +1

      Hell, yes.

  • @mblandingt
    @mblandingt 5 років тому +151

    Pitrelli is amazing and the background vocals made this the best live version!! Alice rocks!

    • @jareddavidmanifold313
      @jareddavidmanifold313 Рік тому +5

      Alice cooper is Dave mustaines godfather and petrelli used to play in megadeth. Kinda cool fact

    • @peepo641
      @peepo641 6 місяців тому +5

      I listen to this version of the song because of the back vocals. The girl in the back is singing the main lyrics and backup vocals and she's singing them so beautifully! I absolutely love it! Incredible singing by her

  • @johndayton3673
    @johndayton3673 Рік тому +30

    Poison is one of the greatest songs from Alice Cooper. Never break these chains ⛓

  • @danielzalevsky3414
    @danielzalevsky3414 2 роки тому +107

    Alice Cooper always does great live. Very talented vocals with an incredibly underrated guitar player.

    • @smeagolbeagle2316
      @smeagolbeagle2316 2 роки тому +6

      Check out a 2021 live version of this and the background singers are AWFUL. This is GREAT!!

    • @nadogrl
      @nadogrl Рік тому +1

      Which guitar player is underrated? He’s had (and still has) lots of them.

    • @CourtWatchAu
      @CourtWatchAu Рік тому +4

      @@nadogrl I think Al Pitrelli is the best he has had

    • @nadogrl
      @nadogrl Рік тому +1

      @@CourtWatchAu - No argument there.❤️

    • @CourtWatchAu
      @CourtWatchAu Рік тому +2

      @@nadogrl yeah Al is great

  • @keithkennedy4859
    @keithkennedy4859 8 років тому +123

    alice cooper is legendary

  • @konsta9600
    @konsta9600 3 роки тому +25

    Damn the backing vocals are ON POINT

  • @djentyman4002
    @djentyman4002 5 років тому +30

    I had the privilege to see Alice Cooper in 2012 opening up for Iron Maiden and wow I was blown away! He sure does put on one hell of a show.. I’ll never forget it

  • @arkansasbellfamily296
    @arkansasbellfamily296 6 років тому +129

    FIRST CONCERT!!! My mom took me when I was 10.

  • @jacobdaniels9863
    @jacobdaniels9863 3 роки тому +35

    That intro solo was unbelievable 🤩

  • @BingleMcPingle
    @BingleMcPingle 2 роки тому +14

    I cannot remember hearing a more bad ass solo in my entire 36 years. WOW.

  • @gogorecords89
    @gogorecords89 4 роки тому +18

    Shows without iphones, no cameras, no special effect, no wall screens, no playback, no PC backing tracks.
    PURE MUSIC TO THE BONE!!! thats why this period will be remembered for ever!

  • @birdandcatlover5597
    @birdandcatlover5597 Рік тому +10

    this is the first alice song i ever heard. now i have like 90 of his songs on my playlist

    • @vndrew3810
      @vndrew3810 2 місяці тому +2

      This was the first Alice song I ever heard and the last the rest of his catalog is garbage but this song hits

  • @adata2
    @adata2 11 місяців тому +7

    *poison* intro riff should be on every music theory book :D

  • @sab0_794
    @sab0_794 9 років тому +273

    Alice Cooper rules, best glam solo artist ever

    • @DemiLiard
      @DemiLiard 9 років тому +10

      Trash is totally not a sell-out,

    • @Dragonballzdeep1455
      @Dragonballzdeep1455 9 років тому +18

      Alice Cooper, Sebastian Bach and Dee Snider are top 3 for me. This song certainly makes him number one in my book.

    • @joshuacollazo2679
      @joshuacollazo2679 9 років тому +23

      Shock not glam

    • @pedroguedes9478
      @pedroguedes9478 9 років тому +13

      frikideloguay V.2. Do you know David Bowie?

    • @Stigmatix666
      @Stigmatix666 8 років тому +1

      +DemiLiard Yes! It totally is! He has even admitted so himself!
      BTW "Trash" is a pretty apt name for the entire album.. He should never have hired Desmond Child, but continued from Raise Your Fist And Yell imo

  • @donaldbothe3518
    @donaldbothe3518 Рік тому +11

    had the pleasure of seeing him at louder than life 2022. Never will forget that. It was the show that got me hooked on cooper. He has been rocking for almost 60 years and acts like he lost none of his energy!

  • @avdkmusic
    @avdkmusic Рік тому +13

    Alice always had awesome shows. Guitarist is amazing

  • @RobTackettCovers
    @RobTackettCovers 9 років тому +28

    Probably my favorite Alice song.

    • @geothon
      @geothon 2 роки тому +2

      Got me hooked in '89

  • @benfleck4499
    @benfleck4499 6 років тому +32

    Best live version on this song. Awesome. Alice Cooper what a legend rock star. The devil must be scared of him.

  • @georyd
    @georyd 8 років тому +531

    Back when music still was music...

    • @MrPyroguru
      @MrPyroguru 8 років тому +30

      +Michael J Back when guitarists could actually play as well.

    • @randomdubbys
      @randomdubbys 8 років тому +8

      +Michael Williams are you saying that there isnt any good guitarists out there? xD

    • @MrPyroguru
      @MrPyroguru 8 років тому +4

      randomdubbys Today?
      I don't like the guitarists of today.
      They are just not like the old days.
      Everyone old says things like this I guess. Why who do you like to listen to and why?

    • @randomdubbys
      @randomdubbys 8 років тому +3

      Michael Williams Jimmy Hedlund is AWESOME! uhmm. Timo Tolkki, Oliver Hartmann.

    • @MrPyroguru
      @MrPyroguru 8 років тому +4

      randomdubbys I will check them out dude.
      I always like Van Halen, Rhoads and Oliva.
      Criss Oliva Savatage was really awesome. Listen to Hall of the Mountain King. Tell me what you think about the music. The video is hilarious in a cheesy way as well.

  • @HollyHoagland
    @HollyHoagland 8 років тому +57

    love it! I'm 64! still rock and roll queen Mychristina Music

    • @mintpolar4568
      @mintpolar4568 8 років тому

      u were like 29 when this was recorded I think it's math

    • @scottfox7642
      @scottfox7642 7 років тому +5

      I'm 50 and I still listen to the big haired bands from 80's. Those were the good ole teen years. Rockin' to some REAL rock-n-roll.

    • @sealevelcain4664
      @sealevelcain4664 7 років тому +1

      Scott Fox God chicks were fine and slutty in the metal world back then....

    • @isbirwan
      @isbirwan 5 років тому

      I'm almost 50s and my heart still "boiling"....🤘🤘🤘🤘

  • @vparetti
    @vparetti 9 років тому +74

    I graduated at 18 and Alice had just hit with "I'm 18" and "Schools Out" we went "Stooopid" and he came in concert to our area in Anaheim, CA 1973 all at the same time. He was hanging himself in those days... just jaw dropping ear busting good times and music.

    • @christopherbuck3276
      @christopherbuck3276 6 років тому +1

      I saw the Coop in 1973 at the North Carolina Motor Speedway in Rockingham, NC. Also on the bill was Black Oak Arkansas and The Marshall Tucker Band. I'll never forget it.

    • @saintvictorie
      @saintvictorie 6 років тому

      Vincent Paretti dam awesome times

  • @timcarter7616
    @timcarter7616 Рік тому +6

    The other guitarist that isn't gettin no love on here, is the amazing Pete Freezin' (Friesen), a long time member with Alice. He carries all the main riffs and lets Al do the showing off.
    Together, they're absolutely magical.

  • @juliantellez2130
    @juliantellez2130 3 роки тому +12

    Amazing intro by Al Pitrelli excelent guitarist!! Great interpretation! The final solo is the best!

  • @renierlombard5758
    @renierlombard5758 7 років тому +21

    That intro is mind blowing.

  • @logan3813
    @logan3813 Рік тому +5

    the world will never hear music like this again 😔

  • @rhondahofman5316
    @rhondahofman5316 8 місяців тому +7

    This was one of my favorite songs. I really enjoyed listening to it. The audience loves it. The band played well together, and Alice is a great singer. This song will be heard from one generation to another.

  • @natalyak8236
    @natalyak8236 5 років тому +5

    Alice is the coolest guy on Earth. Please Alice come to Croatia....and to mention...this is my favourite songs ....when I heard that song for the first time, when was released, I knew...Alice Cooper is the one....and from that time I become his true and for the lifetime fan....

  • @johndayton3673
    @johndayton3673 Рік тому +7

    Alice Cooper is one of the greatest Rock n Roll bands of our generation and just love his music 🎶

  • @rodrigomora1178
    @rodrigomora1178 7 років тому +45

    You know for me what makes this version, is the background vocals.

  • @11thStreetKid
    @11thStreetKid 4 роки тому +13

    Alice Cooper is one of the biggest influences to rock music imo, right there with elvis, chuck berry, buddy holly, the beatles and few others.

    • @rockyruane9379
      @rockyruane9379 2 роки тому +1

      LOL

    • @ColtraneTaylor
      @ColtraneTaylor Рік тому

      @@rockyruane9379 I think he meant Desmond Child, the guy who was most responsible for the careers of most 80s hard rock bands.

  • @alexiaskolnick4449
    @alexiaskolnick4449 3 роки тому +17

    This is a real music... one that can make you feel alive...

  • @SheilaPhipps-fi9ds
    @SheilaPhipps-fi9ds 9 місяців тому +2

    So glad my big brother turned me on to some of the best rock n roll there was! Hes in heaven now but hes seeing me still loyal to my tunes and smiling while shaking his head. I miss and love you Shaun!

  • @SilverTounge85
    @SilverTounge85 4 роки тому +15

    Love the keyboard work and the backing singers on this. Makes it a even better performance.

  • @zikkicharade
    @zikkicharade 2 роки тому +5

    Those backing vocals in the whole show god damn

  • @GATvsGAT
    @GATvsGAT 7 років тому +3

    That lady backing singer is HAWT!!!! Great voice too!!

  • @user-tt4gn3pl3b
    @user-tt4gn3pl3b 3 роки тому +8

    6:41
    I think it's a best part of video :)

  • @rubyd1435
    @rubyd1435 3 роки тому +10

    Alice Cooper for President, he's got my vote. 😨

  • @stephengordon9956
    @stephengordon9956 Рік тому +6

    Wow ... I saw Alice Cooper live and he never disappoints... loved the show.

  • @thegraveyard8893
    @thegraveyard8893 6 років тому +7

    Poison has never been my favorite Alice Cooper song, but this performance of the song is awesome.

  • @rickbarnes3214
    @rickbarnes3214 4 роки тому +5

    it's amazing to think Alice's current guitarist, Nita Strauss, was about 4 yrs old when this song came out.

  • @kongor9672
    @kongor9672 9 років тому +54

    One of the best music performers and the best rock performer

  • @moreydumo5925
    @moreydumo5925 3 роки тому +6

    his best line-up!

  • @cherylwofford8084
    @cherylwofford8084 5 років тому +15

    Guitar intro so cool. Great band

  • @paulomenezes1364
    @paulomenezes1364 3 роки тому +6

    Oh man... that vocal girl...🤩

    • @timcarter7616
      @timcarter7616 Рік тому +1

      Devon Meade- they don't focus on her much here, but that little babe is rocking out and really enjoying the songs. Her lilting highs fly out over the sound.
      I love her. She made a wonderful evil nurse, too.

  • @ericbrucker
    @ericbrucker 4 роки тому +3

    If Elvis has ever invited you over to his place, I’m pretty sure you’re a legend. Hands down one of the best performers of all time.

  • @davidmichael3189
    @davidmichael3189 2 місяці тому +2

    Poison is just Effing Epic. Just Effing Epic. Love you for this song. Alice Cooper is Legend

  • @andrewgordon235
    @andrewgordon235 8 років тому +11

    One of the most rockin things I have ever seen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This guy plays golf in my state I didn't know he rocked this hard.

  • @HeavyMetal-HardRock
    @HeavyMetal-HardRock 3 місяці тому +2

    This was epic! One of the best guitarists Alice Cooper has ever had!,... From the intro to the whole song, this is the best version of poison till this date.

  • @Gratefulman1965
    @Gratefulman1965 Місяць тому +1

    70’s kid here listening in. Just finished Cold Ethyl and I’m still thirsty!🎶

  • @ViolentVegan
    @ViolentVegan 7 років тому +6

    Used to have this show on VHS. Watched it at least once a week, this brings back so many memories.

    • @marcellageddes4765
      @marcellageddes4765 6 років тому

      Ur Hott 3106910390

    • @rachaelmarchant79
      @rachaelmarchant79 6 років тому +1

      ViolentVegan me too. Took it to a sleep over at a friends house and we watched it.

  • @Coolek
    @Coolek 11 місяців тому +15

    The female backing singer elevates this song to a whole new level.

  • @jordonhow7101
    @jordonhow7101 8 років тому +13

    that solo.. my god i love it

  • @texasgina
    @texasgina 7 років тому +2

    Saw Alice Cooper in 1990 on this tour. It was amazing. Fantastic show

  • @HerbertKniff
    @HerbertKniff 3 роки тому +4

    Love this song very long time, found this performance today, fantastic as ever, so, happy B-day 04th of February to our unbelievabel and unforgotten Alice Cooper here right now !!!!!!!!!!

  • @elenamaccioni2388
    @elenamaccioni2388 4 роки тому +10

    I love Alice Cooper ❤️

  • @dianekimball6812
    @dianekimball6812 6 років тому +7

    Alice Cooper a god of Rock!

  • @God-has-entered-into-my-body
    @God-has-entered-into-my-body 4 роки тому +6

    wow poison live sounds so good, it fires me up

  • @mushin78
    @mushin78 4 місяці тому +1

    The whole band was on fire in this show, damnnn.. such great memories

  • @navytejachaktikurniawan6727
    @navytejachaktikurniawan6727 3 роки тому +8

    I Love Alice Cooper

  • @visarbilali1684
    @visarbilali1684 Рік тому +2

    Helped me to write a short prose on the last Friday that I saw a film scene live... !
    "Don't wanna touch you cos' you're under my skin
    Deep in"

  • @neuesachlichkeit6919
    @neuesachlichkeit6919 20 днів тому

    My husband says, "I hate almost EVERYTHING, but this? This guitar solo is FLAWLESS."

  • @supernatural9r406
    @supernatural9r406 5 років тому +9

    Perfect.
    Love the backing vocals here.

  • @davidprawira7813
    @davidprawira7813 4 роки тому +4

    This line up was special

  • @mccanlessdesign
    @mccanlessdesign Рік тому +2

    MAN, THE FEMALE BACKING VOCALS ARE KICKIN'!

    • @timcarter7616
      @timcarter7616 Рік тому +2

      That's the hot little Devon Meade. She also played the evil nurse that he strangles in Dwight Fry, the hooker, she's all through the show. She can hit those high notes like an angel.

  • @tuckerwiestner6447
    @tuckerwiestner6447 8 років тому +145

    Alice is a god

  • @SilverTounge85
    @SilverTounge85 4 роки тому +21

    Al Pitrelli, formerly of Megadeth as well, and in Savatage/Trans Siberian Orchestra.

  • @deadmetal8692
    @deadmetal8692 3 роки тому +3

    I was in the 8th grade when this hit MTV. I was hooked!

  • @Morganasnotarobot0
    @Morganasnotarobot0 Рік тому +2

    Excellent Track!
    This One Will Live On forever! Here's GREAT CHEERS!,
    yo to the Man!LIVING ARTIST! FLAWLESSLY MOVES VOCALIZES ON THIS GEM! DEF. ONE OF YOUR FINEST TRACKS! ALICE COOPER! 🎸🎤

  • @jesuschaiza
    @jesuschaiza 7 років тому +10

    Alice Cooper the best rocker!!!!

  • @budycelyn
    @budycelyn 5 років тому +11

    always loved the solo prior to the song start

  • @maurizioarras3605
    @maurizioarras3605 4 роки тому +8

    Best version ever! 👍👍👍😃

  • @wandajeanjones3892
    @wandajeanjones3892 6 років тому +9

    He's a great man and singer

  • @oui6612
    @oui6612 7 років тому +11

    What an Amazing solo ! 😍😱

  • @thegadfly2
    @thegadfly2 4 роки тому +8

    I love this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @justmaskdoeswrestling7454
    @justmaskdoeswrestling7454 2 роки тому +5

    One of my favorite songs of all time

  • @mikestang679
    @mikestang679 5 років тому +8

    Damn, Alice, 7 key changes' in one song, nice one!

  • @lanethzeroth1642
    @lanethzeroth1642 4 роки тому +3

    Anyone listen to this in 2019?
    love it! I'm 64! still rock and roll queen Mychristina Music

  • @j-blaze4207
    @j-blaze4207 11 місяців тому +3

    Damn song hits me hard got me tearin up right now.. music is fukin powerful!!

  • @jeffreyspies6518
    @jeffreyspies6518 4 роки тому +2

    Poison was his redemption. Long live Alice.

  • @mblandingt
    @mblandingt 6 років тому +2

    Those background vocals made all the fucking difference, an on top you add Al Pitrelli, then you have an epic performance!

  • @Thea-rc2fz
    @Thea-rc2fz 7 років тому +2

    Music like this isn't made these days... I feel like the only 17-year old who doesn't listen to those songs but this instead lol

  • @capellan0
    @capellan0 3 роки тому +14

    Alice Cooper Россия знает твои песни, я на них вырос и благодаря этому стал музыкантом! Мне уже 52 года, здесь пишу на русском языке, чтобы люди во всём мире читали и видели, что тебя здесь любят!

    • @user-vs8rc5xk4l
      @user-vs8rc5xk4l 3 роки тому

      Поддерживаю)

    • @user-wd6os2uh4u
      @user-wd6os2uh4u 2 роки тому

      Это точно

    • @user-zs2ku7wk7n
      @user-zs2ku7wk7n 26 днів тому +1

      Я была на Монстрах Рока в России и видела Элиса! Потрясающе! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @mikemodels928
    @mikemodels928 3 роки тому +2

    That's badass. Alice is one of my fave HEAVY singers.

  • @fum46
    @fum46 6 років тому +10

    Alice’s band is amazing !

  • @yaircardenasornelas8516
    @yaircardenasornelas8516 2 роки тому +2

    2022 Anybody listening this amazing song? Alice Cooper and Al Pitrelli in the guitar rules!!!

  • @CarlosMRocks
    @CarlosMRocks Рік тому +3

    Increíble Al Pitrelli👍

  • @duyufilovduyufilov3677
    @duyufilovduyufilov3677 5 років тому +4

    29 YEARS AND STILL ROCK IN MY HEAD.

  • @stefanogoldoni5059
    @stefanogoldoni5059 2 роки тому +2

    Best intro in history!

  • @tonycerino9645
    @tonycerino9645 3 роки тому +1

    I got to see Alice when I was about 13 he was on tour with Judas priest and Motorhead and dangerous toys at the capital center in 1990-1991.

  • @alanaparker5462
    @alanaparker5462 8 років тому +4

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR ALICE COOPER. YOUR A TRUE CHAMPION. I WILL BE AN ALICE COOPER FAN FOREVER.

  • @mahmoudsawalhi6899
    @mahmoudsawalhi6899 3 роки тому +6

    Pete Friesen ,underrated guitar player!

  • @davejohnston8473
    @davejohnston8473 4 роки тому +13

    Alice Cooper is cool AF!!!
    Al Pitrelli, formerly of Megadeth as well, and in Savatage/Trans Siberian Orchestra.
    You know for me what makes this version, is the background vocals.

    • @carolbrown8002
      @carolbrown8002 2 роки тому +1

      Not AL Pitrelli. Look at the dimple in this guys chin, then go look at pictures of Pitrelli

  • @rettersp
    @rettersp 5 років тому +6

    Best live version... I-N-S-A-N-E !!!

  • @russelljones8108
    @russelljones8108 3 роки тому +5

    One of my all time heroes