Summerlove Sensation
Bay City Rollers
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Now the sun's sitting high in the sky And the love that's in everyone's eye Now the waiting the anticipating is over, over, over, over Leave your books and get out in the sun Summer's here and we're gonna have fun Schooldays are past and at last you can really feel free And you can run in the sun Having fun with the one that you really love Walk in the sand hand in hand With the boy that you met on vacation And on a warm summer night it's all right When he says, baby I love you Then boy oh boy you're enjoying that summer love sensation Hitch a ride and get down to the sea On the beach where the gang's gonna be You can stay there all day Still the fun isn't over, over, over, over In the evening he's waiting for you When you go to the beach barbecue And you all have a ball dancing dusk until dawn And you can run in the sun Having fun with the one that you really love Walk in the sand hand in hand With the boy that you met on vacation And on a warm summer night it's all right When he says, baby I love you Then boy oh boy you're enjoying that summer love sensation [Repeat x7] Do wop be do be do And you can run in the sun Having fun with the one that you really love Walk in the sand hand in hand With the boy that you met on vacation And on a warm summer night it's all right When he says, baby I love you Then boy oh boy you're enjoying that summer love sensation
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Written by: BILL MARTIN, PHILLIP MICHAEL COULTER
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16 facts about this song
Release Date"Summerlove Sensation" was released in July 1974.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart and was in the top 40 for 10 weeks.
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SongwriterThis track was written by songwriting team Bill Martin and Phil Coulter, who also penned the band's other hits such as "Shang-A-Lang" and "Saturday Night."
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Disco SceneIn the mid-70s, the Bay City Rollers' "Summerlove Sensation" was a popular choice for the disco scene.
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PopularityThe song helped solidify the Scottish band's fame, they were even called "the biggest group since The Beatles" in the 70s.
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Bell Records"Summerlove Sensation" was released under Bell Records.
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Love ThemeThe song is a typical Bay City Rollers' romantic track full of teenage love and summertime vibes.
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Global SuccessApart from the UK, the single also enjoyed some success in other countries, peaking at #9 in Ireland.
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Album"Summerlove Sensation" was included in Bay City Rollers' album titled "Rollin."
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DurationThe pop single has a duration of approximately 3 minutes and 15 seconds.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, a few bands and artists have carried out cover versions of "Summerlove Sensation." For instance, a German band named The Teens released their version in 1978.
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InfluenceWhilst not confirmed, the romantic lyric approach of "Summerlove Sensation" is seen to have influenced later soft pop love songs in the 70s and 80s.
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Music VideoThere's an official music video of the song, which features the band members performing to a crowd of enthusiastic fans, reflecting their immense popularity at the time.
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The Band's IdentityThe Bay City Rollers were often recognized by their distinct outfits that were made up of tartan fabrics, a nod to their Scottish origins. These outfits were seen in the "Summerlove Sensation" era as well.
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The Bay City RollersDominating the mid-70s pop scene, the band members included Les McKeown, Alan Longmuir, and Derek Longmuir, amongst others.
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Named After a City in the USDespite being a Scottish band, the Bay City Rollers' interestingly named themselves after Bay City in Michigan.
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