Alice Cooper (May 1971) "Caught in a Dream" - 7" Single

RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: Alice Cooper

Label: Warner Bros. (United States)

Date: May 1971

Catalogue: [US single pressing]

Format: 7" Vinyl Single

Country: United States

A-Side:

“Caught in a Dream”

Written by: Michael Bruce

Produced by: Bob Ezrin

B-Side:

“Hallowed Be My Name

Written by: Neal Smith

Produced by: Bob Ezrin

THE STORY A straight-ahead hard rock opener from the landmark album Love It to Death, “Caught in a Dream” captures Alice Cooper during their pivotal transition from underground shock-rockers to mainstream contenders. Written by guitarist Michael Bruce and produced by Bob Ezrin, the track delivers a powerful, riff-driven energy with irreverent, tongue-in-cheek lyrics that perfectly embodied the band’s rebellious attitude.

Released in May 1971 as the second single from Love It to Death (following the breakthrough hit “I’m Eighteen”), this Warner Bros. 7" single helped solidify the band’s heavier, more confident sound and paved the way for their massive success later that year with “Under My Wheels” and the Killer album.

CONTEXT & NOTES Second single from the groundbreaking Love It to Death album. A driving, riff-heavy rocker that showcased the band’s evolving hard-rock sound and helped build momentum after the success of “I’m Eighteen”.

PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Issued in a standard Warner Bros. company sleeve (Japan picture sleeve shown). Standard Warner Bros. label from the period featuring production credits for Bob Ezrin.

INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS

• Australia – Warner Bros. – 1971

• Canada – Warner Bros. – 1971

• Japan – Warner Bros. – 1971

• New Zealand – Warner Bros. – 1971

• Philippines – Warner Bros. – 1971

• Venezuela – Warner Bros. – 1971

RELATED MATERIAL

• I’m Eighteen (1970)

• Under My Wheels (1971)

• Love It to Death (1971 album)

• For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

SOURCES

• Discogs

• 45cat

• BBC Official Charts

• Wikipedia

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