Roxy Roller
Nick Gilder, Sweeney Todd
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Foxy from the Roxy, Might turn some heads tonight. Flashlight dream. Peaches and cream delight. Roxy Roller. Five-bob job. She gets bubblegum on her knees, Down between the seats. Sometime she'll pass you the keys. Roxy Roller, Oh, Roxy Roller. Roxy Roller, Roxy. Her daddy, the commissioner. Took far more than his share, So Roxy joined the syndicate, Knowing it wasn't fair. Roxy Roller, Oh, Roxy Roller. Roxy Roller, Roxy. Oh, Roxy Roller. Oh, Roxy.
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Written by: NICK GILDER, JAMES MCCULLOCH
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Artist"Roxy Roller" is a glam rock single performed by Nick Gilder & Sweeney Todd. Sweeney Todd was a Canadian rock band that had its lead vocalist as Nick Gilder back in the 70s.
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ReleaseThe song was released back in 1975 under the album titled "Sweeney Todd."
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Chart Performance"Roxy Roller" was a major hit, ranking No. 1 on the RPM national singles chart in Canada in June 1976.
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Sales MilestoneThe single also achieved a gold sales award in Canada which marks sales of 500,000 units.
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Departure of Nick GilderFollowing the success of "Roxy Roller," the lead vocalist, Nick Gilder, left the band to follow a solo career.
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Re-recordingAfter Gilder's departure, Sweeney Todd re-recorded "Roxy Roller" with new lead vocalist Bryan Adams, which was Bryan Adams's first-ever release.
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Grammy winning SongwriterNick Gilder, who co-wrote "Roxy Roller," won the prestigious Grammy Award for "Best Rock Song" in 1979 for his work as a solo artist, showcasing his talent recalled from his time with Sweeney Todd.
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Multiple VersionsThere are three different versions of "Roxy Roller" available, each recorded with a different Sweeney Todd lead singer: Nick Gilder, Bryan Adams, and Clark Perry.
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InfluenceThe song "Roxy Roller" is marked by its glam rock sound and was influenced by British glam rock bands of the period, such as T.Rex and Sweet.
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LegacyThe track "Roxy Roller" is considered a classic in Canadian music and continues to receive airplay on classic rock radio stations.
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