Summerlove Sensation

Bay City Rollers

About Summerlove Sensation

"Summerlove Sensation" is a song originally recorded by the Bay City Rollers. It was part of their 1974 album Rollin'. In the same year it was also released as a single. The single peaked at no. 3 on the UK Singles Chart.


Year:
1974
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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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Bay City Rollers

The Bay City Rollers were a Scottish pop band whose popularity was highest in the 1970s. The British Hit Singles & Albums noted that they were "tartan teen sensations from Edinburgh", and were "the first of many acts heralded as the 'Biggest Group since The Beatles' and one of the most screamed-at teeny-bopper acts of the 1970s". For a relatively brief but fervent period (nicknamed "Rollermania"), they were worldwide teen idols. The group's line-up featured numerous changes over the years, but the classic line-up during its heyday included guitarists Eric Faulkner and Stuart Wood, singer Les McKeown, bassist Alan Longmuir, and drummer Derek Longmuir. more »

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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.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart and was in the top 40 for 10 weeks.
Songwriter
This 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."
Disco Scene
In the mid-70s, the Bay City Rollers' "Summerlove Sensation" was a popular choice for the disco scene.
Popularity
The song helped solidify the Scottish band's fame, they were even called "the biggest group since The Beatles" in the 70s.
Bell Records
"Summerlove Sensation" was released under Bell Records.
Love Theme
The song is a typical Bay City Rollers' romantic track full of teenage love and summertime vibes.
Global Success
Apart from the UK, the single also enjoyed some success in other countries, peaking at #9 in Ireland.
Album
"Summerlove Sensation" was included in Bay City Rollers' album titled "Rollin."
Duration
The pop single has a duration of approximately 3 minutes and 15 seconds.
Cover Versions
Over 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.
Influence
Whilst not confirmed, the romantic lyric approach of "Summerlove Sensation" is seen to have influenced later soft pop love songs in the 70s and 80s.
Music Video
There'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.
The Band's Identity
The 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.
The Bay City Rollers
Dominating the mid-70s pop scene, the band members included Les McKeown, Alan Longmuir, and Derek Longmuir, amongst others.
Named After a City in the US
Despite being a Scottish band, the Bay City Rollers' interestingly named themselves after Bay City in Michigan.

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