Studio Album · No. 8
Welcome to My Nightmare Songwriting Credits by Alice Cooper
Produced by Bob Ezrin · Engineered by Phil Ramone
Atlantic
Shock RockGlam Rock
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Alice Cooper carries a lyricist or composer credit.
11 trackswritten by Alice Cooper
0 tracksoutside writers
Alice Cooper's roles on this album
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
7
Lyricists
1
Producers
1975
Released
Data Insight
The band credit is gone and a new partnership replaces it. Cooper is on all eleven tracks, Dick Wagner on six and Ezrin on six, and that trio writes almost everything he releases for the next four years.
The first solo album, out in 1975 on Atlantic, with Bob Ezrin producing and Dick Wagner on guitar.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welcome to My Nightmare
#45
|
Alice CooperDick Wagner | Vincent Damon FurnierDick Wagner | Bob Ezrin | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 2 |
Devil's Food
|
Alice CooperBob EzrinKelley Jay | Vincent Damon FurnierBob EzrinKelley Jay | Bob Ezrin | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 3 |
The Black Widow
|
Alice CooperDick WagnerBob Ezrin | Vincent Damon FurnierDick WagnerBob Ezrin | Bob Ezrin | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 4 |
Some Folks
|
Alice CooperAlan GordonBob Ezrin | Vincent Damon FurnierAlan GordonBob Ezrin | Bob Ezrin | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 5 |
Only Women Bleed
#12
|
Alice CooperDick Wagner | Vincent Damon FurnierDick Wagner | Bob Ezrin | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 6 |
Department of Youth
#67
|
Alice CooperDick WagnerBob Ezrin | Vincent Damon FurnierDick WagnerBob Ezrin | Bob Ezrin | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 7 |
Cold Ethyl
|
Alice CooperBob Ezrin | Vincent Damon FurnierBob Ezrin | Bob Ezrin | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 8 |
Years Ago
|
Alice CooperDick Wagner | Vincent Damon FurnierDick Wagner | Bob Ezrin | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 9 |
Steven
|
Alice CooperBob Ezrin | Vincent Damon FurnierBob Ezrin | Bob Ezrin | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 10 |
The Awakening
|
Alice CooperDick WagnerBob Ezrin | Vincent Damon FurnierDick WagnerBob Ezrin | Bob Ezrin | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 11 |
Escape
|
Alice CooperKim FowleyMark Anthony | Vincent Damon FurnierKim FowleyMark Anthony | Bob Ezrin | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Welcome to My Nightmare
Who wrote the songs on Welcome to My Nightmare?
Alice Cooper on all eleven, with Dick Wagner on six and Bob Ezrin on six. Kelley Jay, Alan Gordon, Kim Fowley and Mark Anthony each appear once.
Who wrote "Only Women Bleed"?
Alice Cooper and Dick Wagner.
How high did the singles chart?
"Only Women Bleed" reached number 12 on the Hot 100, the title track number 45 and "Department of Youth" number 67.
Was this his first solo album?
Yes. The original band had split after Muscle of Love.
How high did the album chart?
Number 5 on the Billboard 200.
How did it sell?
The article publishes no sales or certification figure for it.
How long is the album?
43:19 across eleven tracks.