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Touch Me

Gary Glitter · 1973

49 min · 16 tracks · rock & roll · glam rock

Glam rock exuberance meets catchy hooks and playful lyrics, defining Glitter's flamboyant persona.

Why listen to this

Best for
playful and catchy hooks steady mid-tempo flow short, engaging tracks
Context
Released on June 1, 1973, 'Touch Me' was Gary Glitter's follow-up to his breakthrough album 'Glitter' from 1972. At this point in his career, Glitter was solidifying his status in the glam rock scene, leveraging his theatrical stage presence and distinctive sound to cement his popularity.
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rock & roll, glam rock

Touch Me is an album by Gary Glitter, released in 1973. Glam rock exuberance meets catchy hooks and playful lyrics, defining Glitter's flamboyant persona. The album features the hit single 'Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah),' which reached number two on the UK Singles Chart. This success contributed to Glitter's recognition as a prominent figure in glam rock, influencing future artists with its infectious energy and bold style. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Touch Me sound like?

Glam rock exuberance meets catchy hooks and playful lyrics, defining Glitter's flamboyant persona. Rooted in rock & roll and glam rock.

What makes Touch Me by Gary Glitter notable?

The album features the hit single 'Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah),' which reached number two on the UK Singles Chart. This success contributed to Glitter's recognition as a prominent figure in glam rock, influencing future artists with its infectious energy and bold style. Released on June 1, 1973, 'Touch Me' was Gary Glitter's follow-up to his breakthrough album 'Glitter' from 1972. At this point in his career, Glitter was solidifying his status in the glam rock scene, leveraging his theatrical stage presence and distinctive sound to cement his popularity.

Who is Touch Me for?

Touch Me works well if you're into playful and catchy hooks, steady mid-tempo flow and short, engaging tracks.

How many songs are on Touch Me?

Touch Me has 16 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.

Tracklist

16 tracks·49:08

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah) Standout 3:22
  • 2 Come On, Come In, Get On 2:35
  • 3 Happy Birthday Standout 3:00
  • 4 Hard on Me 2:19
  • 5 To Know You Is to Love You 2:54
  • 6 Money Honey 2:56
  • 7 Hello! Hello! I'm Back Again Standout 3:23
  • 8 Sidewalk Sinner 2:36
  • 9 Didn't I Do It Right 3:24
  • 10 Lonely Boy 3:30
  • 11 Hold on to What You Got 3:20
  • 12 I.O.U. 3:09
  • 13 Oh Yes You're Beautiful 3:53
  • 14 I Would If I Could but I Can't 2:52
  • 15 I'm Right, You're Wrong, I Win 2:39
  • 16 I'll Carry Your Picture Everywhere 3:07

Release Date

June 1, 1973

Genre

glam rock

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

49 min 8 sec