Shang-A-Lang
Bay City Rollers
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We were rippin' up We were rockin' up Roll it over and lay it down We were shakin' up We were breakin' up We were rockin' to the shang-a-lang sound of the music Hey, hey, rockin' to the music Hey, hey, rocking to the music Rocking every night and day, hey hey Well we sang shang-a-lang as we ran with the gang Doin' doo wop be dooby do ay We were all in the news With our blue suede shoes And our dancin' the night away Yeah we sang shang-a-lang And we ran with the gang Doin' doo wop be dooby do ay With the jukebox playing and everybody saying that Music like ours couldn't die We were grooving We were movin' Pussyfootin' and putting it round We were boppin' We were hoppin' We were jumping to the shang-a-lang sound of the music Hey, hey, rockin' to the music Hey, hey, rockin' to the music Rocking every night and day, hey hey We sang shang-a-lang And we ran with the gang Doin' doo wop be dooby do ay We were all in the news With our blue suede shoes And our dancin' the night away Yeah we sang shang-a-lang And we ran with the gang Doin' doo wop be dooby do ay With the jukebox playing and everybody saying that Music like ours couldn't die Shang-a-lang, Shang-a-lang, Shang-a-lang Shang-a-lang, shang-a-lang, shang-a-lang Yeah we sang shang-a-lang And we ran with the gang Doin' doo wop be dooby do ay With the jukebox playing and everybody saying that Music like ours couldn't die Well we sang shang-a-lang And we ran with the gang Doin' doo wop be dooby do ay We were all in the news With our blue suede shoes And our dancin' the night away
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Written by: BILL MARTIN, PHIL COULTER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Shang-a-Lang" is classified as a pop and rock song, embodying the classic sound of '70s pop-rock.
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Release InfoThe song "Shang-a-Lang" was released by the Bay City Rollers in April 1974, as the lead single from their album "Rollin'".
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Chart PerformanceIn terms of chart performance, "Shang-a-Lang" reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Album Popularity"Shang-a-Lang" is included in the Rollin' album which stayed at the number 1 spot in the UK Albums Chart for an impressive 40 weeks.
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Band MembersThe song featured the band's classic line-up of members. This included Les McKeown on vocals, Eric Faulkner and Stuart Wood on guitars, Alan Longmuir on bass, and Derek Longmuir on drums.
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Songwriters"Shang-a-Lang" was written by Bill Martin and Phil Coulter, who were responsible for writing a string of hits for the Bay City Rollers.
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Television Show"Shang-a-Lang" also became the title of a Bay City Rollers television show which aired in the UK, where the band performed their hits including this song.
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LegacyToday, "Shang-a-Lang" is considered one of the signature songs of the Bay City Rollers, embodying the feel-good, up-tempo energy that the band was known for in their prime.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, various artists and bands have covered "Shang-a-Lang", demonstrating the enduring appeal of this classic pop-rock song.
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LicensingThe song has been licensed for use in various films and TV shows, most notably "Love Actually" in 2003, adding to its cultural relevance and longevity.
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Critic ReceptionThe distinct sound, catchy lyrics, and upbeat rhythm of "Shang-a-Lang" has been praised by music critics for encapsulating the vibrant pop culture of the 1970s.
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