Doing Alright with the Boys

Joan Jett

About Doing Alright with the Boys

"Doing Alright with the Boys" is a song by English glam rock singer Gary Glitter, written by Glitter with Mike Leander and produced by Mike Leander. It was released as a standalone single in the UK in 1975, and peaked at No. 6 on the UK Singles Chart. The single features the non-album track, "Good for No Good" as its B-side, which was exclusive to the single. In 1980 Joan Jett covered the song for her debut solo studio album, Bad Reputation.


Year:
1981
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Alright with the boys
Hey you, what you gonna do
Now I'm back with the boys again
Hey you, I've been through it, too
Now I'm back with the boys again

Ain't no doubt
That I've been missin' out
On someone's kissin'
Oh you will find
That I knew all the time
What I was missin'
Now I'm back with the boys

Hey you, what you gonna do
Now I'm makin' all the noise again
Hey you, what you gonna do
Now I'm playin' with my toys again
Now I'm back with the boys again

Doin' alright, doin' alright
With the boys, boys, boys
Doin' alright doin' alright
With the boys

Hey you, what you gonna do
Now I'm back with he boys again
Hey you, what's your point of view
Now I'm back with the boys again

Ain't no doubt
That time is runnin' out
Now you must chase me
Oh what a drag
The money in your bank
Just can't replace me
Now I'm back with they boys

Hey you, what you gonna do
Now I'm makin' all the noise again
Hey you, what you gonna do
Now I'm jumpin' up for joy gain
Now I'm back with the boys again

Alright with the boys

Doin' alright, doin' alright
With the boys, boys, boys
Doin' alright I'm doin' alright
With the boys
Now I'm back with the boys again

Hey you, what ya gonna do
Now I'm makin' all the noise again
Hey you, what's your point of view
Now I'm back with the boys again

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Joan Jett

Joan Jett (born Joan Marie Larkin; September 22, 1958) is an American rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer and occasional actress, best known for her work with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, including their hit cover "I Love Rock 'n' Roll", which was No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 from March 20 to May 1, 1982, as well as for their other popular recordings including "Crimson and Clover", "I Hate Myself for Loving You", "Do You Want to Touch Me", "Light of Day", "Love Is All Around", "Bad Reputation". She has three albums that have been certified Platinum or Gold, and she has been referred to as the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll" many times during her career. more »

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Written by: G. GLITTER, M. LEANDER

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Doing Alright with the Boys" is originally a song by British glam rock singer Gary Glitter. It was released in 1975 as part of his album titled "G.G."
Chart Performance
This single reached number 6 in the UK Singles Chart and was particularly successful in Germany, reaching number 2.
Song Composition
The song was written by Glitter and his producer, Mike Leander. They had collaborated on many of Glitter's hits in the '70s.
Cover Version
Punk rock artist, Joan Jett, covered the song in 1980 for her debut album, "Bad Reputation." Jett changed some of the lyrics to cater to her female perspective.
Feminist Twist
Jett's version of "Doing Alright with the Boys" flipped the gender script of Glitter's original song. Where Glitter's version seemed to brag about his success with women, Jett's version saw her claiming the same kind of freedom and successes with men.
Joan Jett’s Band Involvement
Jett's band, 'The Blackhearts,' played on the track. It became one of their popular performances.
Music Genre
The song fits into the glam rock genre, characterized by its theatrical style and the pop-influenced hooks and riffs.
Song Duration
The original track by Glitter has a duration of 3:56 minutes, while Jett's version is slightly shorter at 3:36 minutes.
Controversial Figure
Gary Glitter, real name Paul Gadd, went on to become a controversial figure due to numerous child sex abuse charges. This has resulted in many radio stations refusing to play his music, despite his early popularity.
Notable Difference
One of the notable differences between the original and cover version is the sound. Where Glitter's track had a glam rock style with a beat akin to a locomotive's chug, Jett's cover took a toned-down approach with the addition of punk rock elements.

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