He had one of the longest chart runs of any solo singer during the 1970s. His success as a live performer lasted well beyond the 1970s, and the chant from his hit "Rock and Roll (Part 2)" is a perennially popular stadium anthem at sports events, particularly in the United States. Glitter's 1973 number 1 "I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am!)" also remains one of the better-known songs of its era. He continued to record in the 1980s and 1990s, with his 1984 song "Another Rock And Roll Christmas" being one of the top 30 Christmas hits of all-time. In the UK alone Glitter scored more than 20 hit singles in the UK Top 75, and released more than twenty albums.
In 1999, Glitter was convicted of child pornography offences classifying him as a sex offender under UK law. He went to live in Vũng Tàu in Vietnam in March 2005 and applied for permanent resident status. Glitter then served three years in prison in Vietnam, convicted (in a highly controversial case) of sexually abusing two girls of 10 and 11 years of age, after being arrested on November 19, 2005.
In February 2015, he was jailed for 16 years for pedophilia in the 1970s.
I didn't know I love you
Gary Glitter Lyrics
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Standing in the corner at the dance last night
I was almost leaving when you came in sight
You were dancing to the beat
Man, my head was spinning when I saw your feat
I didn't know I loved you, till I saw you Rock N Roll
I didn't know I loved you, till I saw you Rock N Roll
I didn't know I loved you, till I saw you Rock N Roll
You're my inspiration, you're my hearts desire
You really set me Rocking, set my soul on fire
Now I'm gonna spend my life
Rockin' and a rolling if you'll be my wife
I didn't know I loved you, till I saw you Rock N Roll
I didn't know I loved you, till I saw you Rock N Roll
I didn't know I loved you, till I saw you Rock N Roll
I didn't know I loved you, till I saw you Rock N Roll
Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey..........
Dance to the music
The lyrics of Gary Glitter's "I didn't know I loved you (Till I saw you Rock N Roll)" describe the moment when the singer falls in love with a girl he sees dancing. He was about to leave the party, but when he sees her dancing to the beat, he is captivated. The song is structured around the phrase "I didn't know I loved you, till I saw you Rock N Roll," which is repeated throughout. The singer describes how she inspires him and sets his heart on fire. He even asks her to be his wife and promises to spend his life rocking and rolling with her.
The lyrics can be interpreted as a celebration of the power of music to bring people together and create an instant connection. The girl's dancing represents her freedom and passion, and the singer is drawn to this energy. The repetition of the phrase "I didn't know I loved you" emphasizes the suddenness of the singer's realization that he has deep feelings for her. The chorus, with its infectious rhythm and catchy melody, underscores the joy and excitement of falling in love.
Overall, "I didn't know I loved you (Till I saw you Rock N Roll)" is a classic rock and roll love song that captures the spirit of the genre. It is about the thrill of being swept away by music and the power of love to transform one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing in the corner at the dance last night
I was present at the dance last night, but standing alone and away from the crowd.
I was almost leaving when you came in sight
I had almost left the dance when you arrived and caught my attention.
You were dancing to the beat
You were grooving to the rhythm of the music being played.
Man, my head was spinning when I saw your feat
My head went into a tailspin when I saw your incredible moves and got overwhelmed with emotions.
You're my inspiration, you're my hearts desire
You are the source of my motivation and the one I long for with all my heart.
You really set me Rocking, set my soul on fire
Your Rock N Roll performance moved me so greatly that it ignited a fire in my soul.
Now I'm gonna spend my life
I am going to devote my existence and live my life in a particular way.
Rockin' and a rolling if you'll be my wife
I will devote my life to Rock N Roll and be with you if you agree to marry me.
Dance to the music
Let's enjoy the music and dance together.
Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey..........
A cheerful exclamation or a shout of victory and celebration.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GARY GLITTER, MIKE LEANDER
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jtf2dan
Having 2 drummers and 2 drum sets playing the same heavy beat to fatten the drum sound was genius....its what makes this song and Rock & Roll Pt 1 & 2 sound so great.
ACDC7369
And the slapback claps over the doubled snares sounds huge even though the drums are mixed bone dry.
Kris⚡️
Mi mamá pasó horas intentando llegar a este artista porque no recordaba el nombre de la pista ni el artista hasta que uno de mis hermanos la encontró y finalmente la disfrutó como cuando tenía 9 años. Jamás la vi tan encantada y nostálgica gracias a este tema y estoy segura que fue tremendo en las fiestas de la época!
Javier Rodrigues
Fue la época de la mejor música y la peor moda.
Christopher Bingham
Gary was a heck of a musician, songwriter, and entertainer. Too bad he threw it all away. But the music will always great.
Hoser M
He was a magician too! One time I sat on his lap and he showed me both hands with their thumbs up but I could still feel his thumb sticking up between my legs!
His music really touched me!
Mea Hula Pelelina
@Hoser M Wet fantasies 😇
Orf Manov
En mis fiestas de adolescente escuchábamos y bailábamos está increíble música... Cuánta felicidad y recuerdos imborrables!!!...
Eduardo Rojas
Esa es música, rock del bueno, que jamás pasará de moda, saludos desde Ecuador 🇪🇨👊👍
SteveRabbits
I don't feel at all bad about listening to his music - the man, the music, two separate things in my book. This music (Glam and also Punk Rock) was a HUGE part of my teenage years and I ain't re-writing my history or pretending it never happened, it's just a crying shame he turned out to be what he is. We never hear his stuff on the radio these days, not even his mega Christmas hit which IMHO is one of the best Christmas records ever made. How long until the mood softens and we hear GG on radio once again!!