Doing Alright with the Boys
Gary Glitter
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Alright with the boys, 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' And 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 I'm doin' alright, I'm doin' alright With the boys, boys, boys I'm doin' alright, I'm doin' alright With the boys, boys, boys Hey you, what you gonna do Now I'm back with the 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 that 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 joys again Now I'm back with the boys again Alright with the boys, alright with the boys I'm doin' alright, I'm doin' alright Now I'm back with the boys again I'm doin' alright, I'm doin' alright Now I'm back with the boys again Play with my toys, makin' the noise Now I'm back with the boys again I'm back with the boys makin' the noise Now I'm back with the boys again Alright alright alright Now I'm makin' the noise again
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Written by: GARY GLITTER, MIKE LEANDER
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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."
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Chart PerformanceThis single reached number 6 in the UK Singles Chart and was particularly successful in Germany, reaching number 2.
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Song CompositionThe song was written by Glitter and his producer, Mike Leander. They had collaborated on many of Glitter's hits in the '70s.
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Cover VersionPunk 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.
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Feminist TwistJett'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.
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Joan Jett’s Band InvolvementJett's band, 'The Blackhearts,' played on the track. It became one of their popular performances.
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Music GenreThe song fits into the glam rock genre, characterized by its theatrical style and the pop-influenced hooks and riffs.
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Song DurationThe original track by Glitter has a duration of 3:56 minutes, while Jett's version is slightly shorter at 3:36 minutes.
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Controversial FigureGary 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.
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Notable DifferenceOne 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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