Roxy Roller

"Roxy Roller"
Single by Sweeney Todd
from the album Sweeney Todd
B-side"Rue de Chance"
Released
  • April 1976 (Canada)
  • June 1976 (U.S.)
Recorded1975, 1976
GenreGlam rock
Length2:46
LabelLondon
Songwriter(s)Jim McCulloch, Nick Gilder
Producer(s)Martin Shaer
Sweeney Todd singles chronology
"Sweeney Todd Folder"
(1976)		 "Roxy Roller"
(00000000)		 "Say Hello, Say Goodbye"
(1976)

"Roxy Roller" is a song originally recorded by the glam rock band Sweeney Todd in 1975 with Nick Gilder on vocals. It was written by Jim McCulloch and Nick Gilder. In total, four versions of the song were released in 1976:

  • the original one at London Records, cat. no. L 2590, released in Canada only,
  • a solo version recorded by Nick Gilder released at Chrysalis Records in various countries outside Canada in 1976,
  • a version by Sweeney Todd with newly recorded vocals by new lead singer Clark Perry on London Records, cat. no. 5N-240, released in various countries outside Canada.
  • a version by Sweeney Todd with newly recorded vocals by new lead singer Bryan Adams on London Records, cat. no. 5N-244, released in the U.S. only.
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