I'm the Leader of the Gang
Gary Glitter
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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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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.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a major hit and reached No.1 on the UK Singles Chart, earning Glitter his first and only UK number one.
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Song DurationThe track is approximately three minutes and fifty-four seconds long.
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Genre ClassificationThe song is typically categorized under the genre of Glam Rock.
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Album Inclusion"I'm the Leader of the Gang (I Am)" is included in Glitter's "Touch Me" album.
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Writing and ProductionGlitter co-wrote the song with his producer, Mike Leander.
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Commercial SuccessThe song was the UK's 13th best-selling single of 1973.
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CoversThe song has been covered by many artists, including Peter and the Test Tube Babies, and Brownsville Station.
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Lyrics' ThemesThematically, the lyrics express a rebellious, carefree and dominant attitude, resonating with the glam rock vibe of the era.
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Controversial FigureDespite 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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Live PerformancesThe song was a staple at Glitter's live shows, and he typically performed it with his distinctive theatricality and energy.
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Signature SongDespite his controversial reputation, "I'm the Leader of the Gang (I Am)" is considered Gary Glitter's signature song.
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B-sideThe B-side of the original single was "Just Fancy That."
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CertificationThe single was certified gold in the UK by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
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SalesThe song sold over one million copies worldwide till date.
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LegacyDespite 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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