propelled by [Dennis] Elliott's drums – they carry the song in the best rock manner – but the interplay between [Lou] Gramm's lead vocal and [Al] Greenwood's electronic keyboard is what raises this from the rock pile." Classic Rock History critic Brian Kachejian ranked "Cold as Ice" as Foreigner's 4th greatest song, stating that the piano hook that opens the song "will always go down as one of the signature riffs in classic rock history." Similarly, Ultimate Classic Rock critic Matt Wardlaw ranked it as Foreigner's 5th greatest song, wondering about how it could have been used as a b-side in some countries given its "famous piano beginning." Billboard reviewer Gary Graff rated "Cold as Ice" to be Foreigner's 6th greatest song, praising the "insistent, pounding piano," the "full-bodied verses," and "faux operatic backing vocals," and calling the song "a rock-cum-pop classic and a diss track with enough lyrical bite to make most rappers proud." Jones has rated it as one his 11 favorite Foreigner songs, saying that it was the first song he wrote and recorded on the piano. Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications Personnel Lou Gramm – lead vocals Mick Jones – lead guitar, backing vocals, piano Ian McDonald – rhythm guitar, backing vocals, mellotron Al Greenwood – organ, synthesizer Ed Gagliardi – bass guitar, backing vocals Dennis Elliott – drums, backing vocals Guest musicians Ian Lloyd – backing vocals In popular culture "Cold as Ice" was used as the soundtrack for a skit on the March 25, 1978 broadcast of Saturday Night Live that showed a man being attacked by a woman in a number of grisly ways. Host Christopher Lee introduced the segment as being "not for the squeamish". Will Arnett plays the song on the piano in character as G.O.B. Bluth on the show Arrested Development. In 2002, an episode of the Adult Swim animated series Aqua Teen Hunger Force referenced the song, as well as other songs by Foreigner. References External links Foreigner Official Website 1977 singles Foreigner (band) songs Songs written by Mick Jones (Foreigner) Songs written by Lou Gramm 1976 songs Atlantic Records singles