I Love Rock 'n' Roll

"I Love Rock 'n' Roll" is a 1975 rock song written by Alan Merrill and Jake Hooker for their English glam rock band, the Arrows. The song received international attention when it was covered by Joan Jett for her 1981 album of the same name. Jett's version is the best known rendition of the song. Conceived by Merrill in response to "It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It)" by the Rolling Stones, Jett first saw the Arrows perform the song on their self-titled UK series in 1976.