I'm the Leader of the Gang

Gary Glitter

About I'm the Leader of the Gang

"I'm the Leader of the Gang (I Am!)" is a song by English glam rock singer Gary Glitter, written by Glitter with Mike Leander and produced by Mike Leander. It was Glitter's first number-one single on the UK Singles Chart, spending four weeks at the top of the chart in July 1973.


Year:
2003
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Come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on, come on

I say come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on, come on

Do you wanna be in my gang, my gang, my gang?
Do you wanna be in my gang, oh yeah?
Do you wanna be in my gang, my gang, my gang?
Do you wanna be in my gang?

I'm the leader, I'm the leader, I'm the leader of the gang, I am
I'm the leader, I'm the leader, well, there's no one like the man I am
I can take you high as a kite every single night
I can make you jump out of bed standing on my head

Who'd ever believe it? Come on, come on
Who'd ever believe it? Come on, come on
Who'd ever believe it? Come on, come on

Do you wanna be in my gang, my gang, my gang?
Do you wanna be in my gang, oh yeah?
Do you wanna be in my gang, my gang, my gang?
Do you wanna be in my gang?

I'm the leader, I'm the leader, I'm the leader of the gang, I am
I'm the leader, I'm the leader, I'm the man who put the bang in gang
I can take you over the hill, ooh, what a thrill
I can make you sell me your soul for my rock and roll

Who'd ever believe it? Come on, come on
Who'd ever believe it? Come on, come on
Who'd ever believe it? Come on, come on

Do you wanna be in my gang, my gang, my gang?
Do you wanna be in my gang, oh yeah?
Do you wanna be in my gang, my gang, my gang?
Do you wanna be in my gang, oh yeah?

Do you wanna be in my gang, my gang, my gang?
Do you wanna be in my gang, oh yeah?
Do you wanna be in my gang, my gang, my gang?
Do you wanna be in my gang, my gang?

Come on, come on, I say, come on, come on, I say
Come on, come on
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on, come on

I say, come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on, follow the leader
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on, come on, my gang

Come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on, I am the leader
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on, come on

I say come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on, I am the leader
Come on, come on, come on, come on

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Gary Glitter

Gary Glitter (born Paul Francis Gadd, 8 May 1944) is an English former glam rock singer-songwriter and musician. more »

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Written by: Gary Glitter, Mike Leander

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17 facts about this song

Original Release
"I'm the Leader of the Gang (I Am)" was released by Gary Glitter in July 1973.
Chart Success
The song was a major hit and reached No.1 on the UK Singles Chart, earning Glitter his first and only UK number one.
Song Duration
The track is approximately three minutes and fifty-four seconds long.
Genre Classification
The song is typically categorized under the genre of Glam Rock.
Album Inclusion
"I'm the Leader of the Gang (I Am)" is included in Glitter's "Touch Me" album.
Writing and Production
Glitter co-wrote the song with his producer, Mike Leander.
Commercial Success
The song was the UK's 13th best-selling single of 1973.
Covers
The song has been covered by many artists, including Peter and the Test Tube Babies, and Brownsville Station.
Lyrics' Themes
Thematically, the lyrics express a rebellious, carefree and dominant attitude, resonating with the glam rock vibe of the era.
Controversial Figure
Despite the song's success and popularity in the past, Gary Glitter himself has become a controversial figure following his conviction for multiple child sexual abuse offenses.
Music Video
The music video features Gary Glitter performing the song on stage with his band and interacting with the crowd, showing off his flamboyant side and charismatic stage presence.
Live Performances
The song was a staple at Glitter's live shows, and he typically performed it with his distinctive theatricality and energy.
Signature Song
Despite his controversial reputation, "I'm the Leader of the Gang (I Am)" is considered Gary Glitter's signature song.
B-side
The B-side of the original single was "Just Fancy That."
Certification
The single was certified gold in the UK by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
Sales
The song sold over one million copies worldwide till date.
Legacy
Despite the artist’s controversies, the song remains a significant part of the glam rock era and is still recognized as a classic glam rock hit.

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