The Story Behind 'Alice's Restaurant' - the 50-Year-Old Song that Is Forever YoungThe Story Behind 'Alice's Restaurant' - the 50-Year-Old Song that Is Forever Young (CN) - These days it comes right after intermission. It's ascending, four-note introduction starting even before the stage lights come up. "You still here?" Arlo Guthrie says in mock surprise as the anticipation in the darkened hall gives way to sustained applause. The sound coming from the audience almost eclipses
