Troubled Slogans and a Wild Party: How Alice Cooper's "Elected" Encouraged His Phony Campaigns Since 1972 When Alice Cooper released his song "Elected" in 1973, it was meant to be a tongue-in-cheek commentary on the absurdity of politics. But as the years went by, the song took on a life of its own, encouraging Cooper's penchant for phony campaigns and troublemaking slogans. The song itself is a raucous anthem about a candidate who promises voters anything they want in order to get elected. The lyrics are full of clever one-liners and biting social commentary, but beneath it all lies a subtext that encourages listeners to question the motives of those seeking power. In many ways, "Elected" can be seen as a precursor to Cooper's own brand of politics, which has often blurred the lines between reality and fantasy. In 1982, Cooper ran for mayor of Phoenix, Arizona, in an effort to draw attention to his then-new album, Zipper Catches Skin. Although he didn't win, he did manage to generate a lot of buzz and publicity for himself. Since then, he's continued to dabble in politics, often using his platform to poke fun at the system or make pointed commentary on issues that affect his fans. In 2008, Cooper ran for mayor again, this time in Phoenix's mayoral election. He lost, but not before generating a lot of publicity and attention. In the years since then, he's continued to use his music and public persona as a way to engage with politics and make wry commentary on the state of affairs. Through it all, "Elected" has remained one of Cooper's most beloved songs, and its themes continue to resonate with fans. As long as people are drawn to the absurdity and irreverence of his brand of rock 'n' roll, you can bet that Alice Cooper will be happy to keep on campaigning, slogan in hand.#Alice_Cooper #Phoenix_Arizona #Zipper_Catches_Skin #rock_n_roll
