Give a Little Love
Bay City Rollers
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It's a teenage dream to be seventeen And to find you're all wrapped up in love And I found that you made a dream come true Now I do believe in what they say You've got to give a little love, take a little love Be prepared to forsake a little love And when the sun comes shining through We'll know what to do Give a little love, take a little love Be prepared to forsake a little love And when the sun comes shining through We'll know what to do When I walk with you there is just we two And the world goes by and I just don't care-are And I know one day I will find a way To be safe and sound within your heart So until I do, gonna give a little love, take a little love Be prepared to forsake a little love And when the sun comes shining through We'll know what to do Give a little love, take a little love Be prepared to forsake a little love And when the sun comes shining through We'll know what to do Give a little love, take a little love Be prepared to forsake a little love And when the sun comes shining through We'll know what to do Give a little love, take a little love Be prepared to forsake a little love And when the sun comes shining through We'll know what to do You've got to give a little love, take a little love Be prepared to forsake a little love And when the sun comes shining through We'll know what to do Give a little love, take a little love Be prepared to forsake a little love
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Written by: CHARLES FINK
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Band Background"Bay City Rollers" was a Scottish pop/rock band formed in Edinburgh in 1966. They experienced their most successful period during the mid-1970s.
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Song ReleaseThe song "Give a Little Love" was released in 1975 as the lead single from their album "Wouldn't You Like It".
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Chart Performance"Give a Little Love" topped the UK Singles Chart for three weeks in July 1975. It was the band's second UK chart-topping single following "Bye, Bye, Baby" which was released earlier that same year.
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Critical ReceptionIt was well-received by critics for its upbeat nature and catchy chorus, becoming one of the band's signature songs.
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Historical InfluenceThe song is seen as emblematic of the 1970s pop genre and is still played on oldies radio stations today.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by a number of artists and bands, including boyband "Brother Beyond" in 1988 and country singer Tom Astor in 1989.
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Music VideoIt featured a music video that became popular on then-new music video programs such as MTV, and solidified the band's teen idol image with energetic performances and bright visuals.
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Use in MediaThe song and its success helped the Bay City Rollers feature prominently in periodicals such as "Rollin", a monthly magazine dedicated to the band, and even in a short-lived television series.
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Band's Break-UpDespite their success with songs such as "Give a Little Love", the Bay City Rollers broke up in the early 1980s. The song is steeped in nostalgia for many fans, reminding them of the band's heyday.
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The SongwritersThe song was written by John Goodison and Phil Wainman. Wainman also produced the track, further enhancing its pop appeal.
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