🔘 Teenage Lament ’74 – Single: Nov. 1973

A soaring, bittersweet glam‑rock anthem, “Teenage Lament ’74” captures Alice Cooper at the height of his early‑’70s theatrical power — melodic, emotional, and unexpectedly tender beneath its swagger.

Released on November 28, 1973, the single arrived as the lead release from the forthcoming album *Muscle of Love*. Issued in the United States by Warner Bros. Records under catalogue number WB 7762, the track showcased Cooper’s shift toward a more polished, radio‑friendly sound while retaining the band’s trademark edge. Backed with “Hard Hearted Alice,” the single became a significant international hit, charting strongly across Europe and Australia. Although not issued as a UK single at the time, it remains one of the most enduring tracks of the band’s 1973–74 period.

Label: Warner Bros. Records

Catalogue Number: WB 7762

Format: 7" Vinyl Single (Solid Centre)

Released: November 28, 1973 (US)

🔘 Track List

US 7" Single — Warner Bros. – WB 7762 — 1973

A. Teenage Lament ’74

B. Hard Hearted Alice

Written by: Alice Cooper, Michael Bruce

Produced by: Jack Douglas, Jack Richardson

Recorded: 1973

🔘 Key Highlights

• Released November 28, 1973 (US)

• A-side: Lead single from *Muscle of Love*

• B-side: Album track

• Charted internationally (Europe, Australia)

• Recorded during the final era of the original Alice Cooper band

🔘 The Story

By late 1973, the original Alice Cooper band was nearing the end of its classic run. “Teenage Lament ’74” emerged as one of their most melodic and emotionally resonant singles — a glam‑rock anthem built on jangling guitars, soaring backing vocals, and Cooper’s signature blend of vulnerability and attitude.

The track’s reflective lyrics, exploring adolescent frustration and longing, struck a chord with listeners. The lush backing vocals — featuring contributions from Liza Minnelli and The Pointer Sisters — added unexpected depth and warmth. The B‑side, “Hard Hearted Alice,” offered a darker, more introspective counterpoint, showcasing the band’s range during the *Muscle of Love* sessions.

While the single was not released in the UK at the time, it became a major hit in several territories and remains one of the standout tracks of the band’s final pre‑solo era.

🔘 Variants (US)

• 7", 45 RPM, Single — Warner Bros. – WB 7762 — US — 1973

• 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo — Warner Bros. – WB 7762 — US — 1973

• Issued in standard Warner Bros. company sleeve

🔘 Chart Performance (Selected International)

US — Billboard Hot 100

48 — Peak Position (1974)

Australia — Kent Music Report

12 — Peak Position (1974)

Germany — Media Control Charts

10 — Peak Position (1974)

Netherlands — Dutch Top 40

7 — Peak Position (1974)

🔘 Context & Notes

• A-side: Lead single from *Muscle of Love*

• B-side: Album track

• Production: Jack Douglas & Jack Richardson

• Sleeve notes: Standard Warner Bros. company sleeve

• Historical placement: One of the final major singles by the original Alice Cooper band

• Reissues / compilation appearances: Featured on numerous Cooper anthologies

🔘 Related Material

• *Muscle of Love* (1973)

• “No More Mr. Nice Guy” (1973)

• “Elected” (1972)

• “Department of Youth” (1975)

🔘 Discography

No More Mr. Nice Guy — 1973

Teenage Lament ’74 — 1973

Muscle of Love — 1973

Department of Youth — 1975

🔘 Mini‑Timeline

✦ 1973 — Recorded during *Muscle of Love* sessions

✦ Nov 28, 1973 — US single released

✦ Early 1974 — Charts internationally

✦ 1974 — Becomes one of the band’s final major hits

🔘 Glam Flashback

A heartfelt glam‑rock anthem — melodic, emotional, and one of Alice Cooper’s most unexpectedly tender moments.

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🔘 Sources

Primary reference sources: Warner Bros. Records, Discogs, Billboard, international chart archives, contemporary music‑press documentation, archival references.

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