Gloria is one of the most classic and influential songs in the history of Rock and Roll, particularly in the Garage Rock genre. Written by Van Morrison, the track is famous for its simple yet powerful three-chord structure (E-D-A) and its iconic, spelling-out chorus: "G-L-O-R-I-A". The original version by the band Them (featuring Van Morrison on lead vocals) was first released in 1964. While it was not an immediate major hit, it gained immense popularity in the US around 1966 after cover version