Rock and Roll Part 2 was released by British singer Gary Glitter in 1972 and soon became a fixture at sporting events, where crowds adopted its simple Hey! chant as a way to cheer their team. The instrumental, chant-driven section translated easily to stadiums because it needed no lyrics to join in with, and it spread through broadcasts, highlight reels and later online edits. Decades later it still appears in sports videos and memes, not for its original chart run, but because that chant instantly signals excitement, crowd noise and celebration.