Alice's Restaurant' The 1967 folk album 'ALICE's Restaurant' was written and performed by ARLO Guthrie, an American folk singer-songwriter. The album was released in 1967 and is considered one of the most iconic folk albums of all time. It is a satirical protest song that tells the story of Guthrie's arrest for littering and his refusal to be drafted into the Vietnam War. The album has been covered by numerous artists and has been adapted into a film and a stage musical.