“Be My Lover” stepped onto the Billboard Hot 100 on March 11, 1972, marking a key moment in the Alice Cooper Group’s rise from underground shock‑rockers to mainstream contenders. With its sly humour, stripped‑back groove, and Killer‑era swagger, the single carved out a 10‑week run on the chart, peaking at No. 49 on April 22. It’s a snapshot of the band’s growing momentum as their theatrical grit began finding a home on U.S. radio.

A rare 1971 promo 7-inch carrying radio spots for Love It to Death, built around “Sun Arise” and the breakout hit “Eighteen.” (March 26, 1971)

The original shock rock pioneers – five Phoenix kids who terrified parents and invented rock theatre! The Alice Cooper Group (1964–1975) were the godfathers of shock rock: raw Detroit garage energy, vaudeville horror shows, and glam-tinged hard rock that influenced everyone from Kiss to Marilyn Manson. The Classic Line-Up (The “Killer” era) Vincent Furnier (“Alice Cooper”) – vocals, ringmaster of chaos Glen Buxton – lead guitar (the quiet riff wizard, died 1997) Michael Bruce