Doing Alright with the Boys explained

Doing Alright with the Boys
Cover:Doingalrightwiththeboys.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Gary Glitter
B-Side:Good for No Good
Released:1975
Genre:Glam rock
Length:3:18
Label:Bell
Producer:Mike Leander
Prev Title:Love Like You and Me
Prev Year:1975
Next Title:Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow
Next Year:1975

"Doing Alright with the Boys" is a song by English glam rock singer Gary Glitter, written by Glitter with Mike Leander and produced by Mike Leander. It was released as a standalone single in the UK in 1975, and peaked at No. 6 on the UK Singles Chart. The single features the non-album track, "Good for No Good" as its B-side, which was exclusive to the single.

In 1980 Joan Jett covered the song for her debut solo studio album, Bad Reputation.

Track listing

  1. "Doing Alright with the Boys" – 3:18
  2. "Good for No Good" – 2:39

Notes and References

  1. Book: Roberts, David. 2006. British Hit Singles & Albums. 19th. Guinness World Records Limited . London. 1-904994-10-5. 11.