Gary Glitter - Rock And Roll Part. II & I - 1972

“Rock and Roll“ is a song by English glam rock singer Gary Glitter that was released in 1972 as the first single from his debut album Glitter. Co-written by Glitter and Mike Leander, the song is in two parts: Part 1 is a vocal track reflecting on the history of the genre, and Part 2 is a mostly instrumental piece. Both parts were popular in Britain, and the single went to No. 2 on the British charts. In concert, Glitter merged both into one performance. “Rock and Roll“ is Glitter’s only top 10 hit in the U.S. It was also in North America that the “Part 2“ became popularly associated with sports, as a number of professional teams began to play the song during games to invigorate the audience. Since Glitter’s convictions for child sex offences, the song’s continued use has been controversial. In the UK, “Rock and Roll“ was one of over 25 hit singles for Glitter. In the US, the instrumental version (Part 2) attracted most of the attention; it hit