Shang-A-Lang

Bay City Rollers

About Shang-A-Lang

"Shang-a-Lang" is a song from the Bay City Rollers 1974 debut album Rollin' from which it was the second advance single, the track being produced by the song's writers Bill Martin and Phil Coulter.


Year:
2003
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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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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, PHIL COULTER

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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.
Release Info
The song "Shang-a-Lang" was released by the Bay City Rollers in April 1974, as the lead single from their album "Rollin'".
Chart Performance
In terms of chart performance, "Shang-a-Lang" reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart.
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.
Band Members
The 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.
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.
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.
Legacy
Today, "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.
Cover Versions
Over the years, various artists and bands have covered "Shang-a-Lang", demonstrating the enduring appeal of this classic pop-rock song.
Licensing
The 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.
Critic Reception
The 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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