Mary-Ann
Alice Cooper · Billion Dollar Babies CD1
Mary-Ann, I'm really crazy bout you, deed i am
i just can't live without you, Mary-Ann Mary-Ann
Mary-Ann
My life was built around you.
Stars and sand, Your eyes were pools of laughter,
Mary-Ann, I thought you were my man.
i just can't live without you, Mary-Ann Mary-Ann
Mary-Ann
My life was built around you.
Stars and sand, Your eyes were pools of laughter,
Mary-Ann, I thought you were my man.
Mary-Ann
Released on the landmark 1972 album Billion Dollar Babies, "Mary-Ann" stands as a quintessential example of Alice Cooper's theatrical rock evolution. The track exemplifies the band's signature blend of glam metal and horror-themed storytelling, featuring Cooper's iconic high-pitched vocals layered over a driving, distorted rhythm section. As a centerpiece of the record, the song reinforces the persona of the "Demon" and solidifies the group's reputation for pushing the boundaries of rock music in the early 1970s. Its aggressive delivery and dramatic production helped define the genre's sound, influencing countless artists who followed in the wake of the shock rock movement.