Studio Album · No. 11
From the Inside Songwriting Credits by Alice Cooper
Produced by David Foster · Engineered by Humberto Gatica, Keith Olsen, David De Vore
Warner Bros.
Pop RockHard Rock
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 10 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Alice Cooper carries a lyricist or composer credit.
10 trackswritten by Alice Cooper
0 tracksoutside writers
Alice Cooper's roles on this album
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
10
Tracks
6
Lyricists
1
Producers
1978
Released
Data Insight
The only album where the sleeve splits words from music: Cooper and Bernie Taupin on the lyrics, Cooper and Dick Wagner on the music. Taupin, Elton John's lyricist, appears on all ten tracks and never works with Cooper again.
The 1978 album written after Cooper's stay in a sanitarium, with lyrics co-written by Bernie Taupin.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
From the Inside
|
Alice CooperBernie TaupinDick WagnerDavid Foster | Vincent Damon FurnierBernie TaupinDick WagnerDavid Foster | David Foster | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 2 |
Wish I Were Born in Beverly Hills
|
Alice CooperBernie Taupin | Vincent Damon FurnierDick Wagner | David Foster | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 3 |
The Quiet Room
|
Alice CooperBernie Taupin | Vincent Damon FurnierDick Wagner | David Foster | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 4 |
Nurse Rozetta
|
Alice CooperBernie TaupinSteve LukatherDavid Foster | Vincent Damon FurnierBernie TaupinSteve LukatherDavid Foster | David Foster | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 5 |
Millie and Billie
|
Alice CooperBernie TaupinBruce Roberts | Vincent Damon FurnierBernie TaupinBruce Roberts | David Foster | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 6 |
Serious
|
Alice CooperBernie TaupinDavid FosterSteve Lukather | Vincent Damon FurnierBernie TaupinDavid FosterSteve Lukather | David Foster | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 7 |
How You Gonna See Me Now
#12
|
Alice CooperBernie Taupin | Vincent Damon FurnierDick Wagner | David Foster | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 8 |
For Veronica's Sake
|
Alice CooperBernie Taupin | Vincent Damon FurnierDick Wagner | David Foster | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 9 |
Jackknife Johnny
|
Alice CooperBernie Taupin | Vincent Damon FurnierDick Wagner | David Foster | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 10 |
Inmates (We're All Crazy)
|
Alice CooperBernie Taupin | Vincent Damon FurnierDick Wagner | David Foster | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
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Frequently Asked Questions From the Inside
Who wrote the songs on From the Inside?
Alice Cooper and Bernie Taupin wrote all the lyrics and Cooper and Dick Wagner most of the music. David Foster, Steve Lukather and Bruce Roberts appear on four tracks between them.
Why is Bernie Taupin credited?
Elton John's lyricist co-wrote the words for the whole album, the only time he worked with Cooper.
How high did the single chart?
"How You Gonna See Me Now" reached number 12 on the Hot 100.
Who produced it?
David Foster.
How high did the album chart?
Number 60 on the Billboard 200.
How did it sell?
The article publishes no sales or certification figure for it.
How long is the album?
39:08 across ten tracks.