It was incredibly contoversial when it was first released. The BBC refused to play it on Top of the Pops even when it was number one. They did not want anyone imitating the leader of the pack and killing themselves. Another Song "Terry" also dwelt on the same theme.
The opening of the song is very clever and the presentation is very effective and as PoeticStarr says it is a straightforward narrative.
It was incredibly contoversial when it was first released. The BBC refused to play it on Top of the Pops even when it was number one. They did not want anyone imitating the leader of the pack and killing themselves. Another Song "Terry" also dwelt on the same theme. The opening of the song is very clever and the presentation is very effective and as PoeticStarr says it is a straightforward narrative.