Studio Album · No. 13
Special Forces Songwriting Credits by Alice Cooper
Produced by Richard Podolor
Warner Bros.
Hard RockNew Wave
90%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 9 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 9 / 10 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Alice Cooper carries a lyricist or composer credit.
9 trackswritten by Alice Cooper
1 trackoutside writers
Alice Cooper's roles on this album
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist90%
Composer90%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
10
Tracks
14
Lyricists
1
Producers
1981
Released
Data Insight
Duane Hitchings becomes the new co-writer, on five of the ten tracks. The band's own "Generation Landslide" is re-recorded here, which puts Buxton, Bruce, Dunaway and Smith back in the credits for one track.
The 1981 album, produced by Richard Podolor and made during the years Cooper has said he does not remember recording.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Who Do You Think We Are
|
Alice CooperDuane Hitchings | Vincent Damon FurnierDuane Hitchings | Richard Podolor | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 2 |
Seven and Seven Is
#62
|
Arthur Lee | Arthur Lee | Richard Podolor | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 3 |
Prettiest Cop on the Block
|
Alice CooperDavey JohnstoneFred Mandel | Vincent Damon FurnierDavey JohnstoneFred Mandel | Richard Podolor | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 4 |
Don't Talk Old to Me
|
Alice CooperDavey JohnstoneFred Mandel | Vincent Damon FurnierDavey JohnstoneFred Mandel | Richard Podolor | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 5 |
Generation Landslide '81
|
Alice CooperGlen BuxtonMichael BruceDennis DunawayNeal Smith | Vincent Damon FurnierGlen Edward BuxtonMichael Owen BruceDennis DunawayNeal Smith | Richard Podolor | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 6 |
Skeletons in the Closet
|
Alice CooperDuane Hitchings | Vincent Damon FurnierDuane Hitchings | Richard Podolor | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 7 |
You Want It, You Got It
|
Alice CooperErik ScottCraig KrampfBilly SteeleEric Kaz | Vincent Damon FurnierErik ScottCraig KrampfBilly SteeleEric Kaz | Richard Podolor | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 8 |
You Look Good in Rags
|
Alice CooperDuane Hitchings | Vincent Damon FurnierDuane Hitchings | Richard Podolor | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 9 |
You're a Movie
|
Alice CooperDuane Hitchings | Vincent Damon FurnierDuane Hitchings | Richard Podolor | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 10 |
Vicious Rumours
|
Alice CooperDuane HitchingsErik ScottMike Pinera | Vincent Damon FurnierDuane HitchingsErik ScottMike Pinera | Richard Podolor | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Special Forces
Who wrote the songs on Special Forces?
Alice Cooper on nine of the ten, with Duane Hitchings on five. "Seven and Seven Is" is an Arthur Lee cover and "Generation Landslide '81" carries the original band.
How high did the single chart?
"Seven and Seven Is" reached number 62 on the UK Singles Chart. Nothing from the album entered the Hot 100.
Who produced it?
Richard Podolor.
How high did the album chart?
Number 125 on the Billboard 200.
How did it sell?
The article publishes no sales or certification figure for it.
Why does the original band appear in the credits?
"Generation Landslide '81" is a live re-recording of a Billion Dollar Babies track, so the original five-way credit carries over.
How long is the album?
34:51 across ten tracks.