I'm fifty almost 51 now, I was 16 back then and in love with Ian. We all thought they were meant for us. He is immortal in film and still babyfaced gorgeous, brings back memories eh? Anywy, I hope that he is well and happy with his life as I am with my husband and family too. Yes I still have my Roller gear after all these years and will always be a fan forever. Would like to stay in occasional touch with all of you.
DEDICATION was their best album and Ian & Les's voices sounded great together. Does anyone know why Ian left/was forced out? IT'S A GAME was also a fine record, but DEDICATION had something special!!
@moonspinner55 My assumption back then was because he got "burned out " from all the fame and business, plus trying to work and getting your clothes torn off and being chased by loads of fans. Also no private relaxing life. Hope things are fine for him now after all these years.
@juliehanna1975 . well tell you uncle, I swear he was staring ME in the eyes when he sang this song at a concert Helsinki Finland(I think I was about 12 years old then... he was my first "love"....this is probably the 1st time I listened to this song as an adult and it's still beautiful and Ian is just as gorgeous as I remember him....(now I bet even more handsome)
@juliehanna1975 Please tell your uncle that I sincerely apologize for all the strife he endured in that point of time. At thought of it, I feel that he probably had arrived to the point of having a nervous breakdown. Alot of us were infactuated with him under the socalled notion of shared true loveitis with him. That was a ton of pressure on him with no private time for himself friends or family. I wish him well, and family too.
Love Ian Mitchell when he was with the Rollers...I have seen him play in the last few years...as Ian Mitchell's Bay City Rollers...got the Rosetta Stone CD and he signed the back of my shirt!!!! What!!! Haha...omg, he is still so amazing and such a great person. Way to go Ian..and the rest of the guys, wherever you are. Loved them and love them all now.....
love ian! love this song .wish i could find rosetta stone records or cds if they make them again. lost mine in a flood a few years ago .lots of albums ill never find again!!!
@xenamtchb If you buy on Ebay, check it out for Rosetta Stone records or CD's. I sometimes see them on there. Or maybe it was Ian Mitchell Band?? Ian used to sell the RS stuff on CD on his website but his website has disappeared:(
i saw the bay city rollers in 1977 at the iowa state fair....my bedroom was covered in posters ... i love them and play them all the time for my girls ")
sorry to say but to the true BRITISH fans the USA KILLED THE ROLLERS its really great to see them performing all over our country this year........The Bay City Rollers belong to THE ENGLISH FANS !!!!! END OF
Ian Mitchell marked the demise of the Bay City Rollers in the UK the band was never the same again,THE bay city rollers WERE alan eric woody derek and Les as any true baycity roller fan would agree TRUE fans were heartbroken on April 2nd 1976 when we learned Alan had left the band,,,,,,,,,,,there days were numbered NO ONE COULD EVER REPLACE THE CHARMING TALENTED ALAN LONGMUIR LONG LIVE THE MEMORIES OF THE BAY CITY ROLLERS keep on rollin and dont let the music die xx
@katyantbcr To me, Ian marked the beginning of the BCR. I liked them before that, ever since they were shown on the Howard Cosell show in Sept 75 here but not nearly like I liked them after Ian joined. Never cared much for Alan and when Ian came in it only made them more popular here in the US. I was heartbroken when Ian quit, but grew to like Pat quickly only to be heartbroken again when they got rid of him. So then they were 4 & I still followed them because of Les & Woody.
@PaOsfan I agree with you. I liked the BCR before Ian joined the band, but after Ian became a part of the band, I followed them passionately. It thrilled me to see Ian come back later with Rosetta Stone and then with other bands. He's still a favorite to this day.
@PaOsfan im with you! loved ian and was sad to see him go only wish i could find rosetta stone records again! i lost them awhile ago .rollers and ian forever!!!!
@katyantbcr I have to agree with u here!! Alan was my 1st love and MY Bay City Rollers INCLUDED ALAN!!!! I don't mean to offend either Ian or Pat, but my heart will ALWAYS belong to the ever gorgeous ALAN LONGMUIR!!!! ( brother Derek is not far behind either!!) Ian and Pat fans, pls don't be mad at me but I always go with my heart!!! fr: FOREvERALANSGIRL.
@thepinktent For me personally, I loved Ian. The Rollers were perfect with him. When he left, I was heartbroken, but soon grew to love Pat too. I never did care for Alan much.
I loved Ian. I loved the music first but when Ian came along, I found my Roller. I recall going to a concert of theirs in Poughkeepsie and my friend's father had just parked the car when some girl stuck her head in the window and said that Ian was there. I let out a scream like a banshee. When they played this in the concert and Les sang it I sobbed. It wasn't the same. I loved Ian. He will always be my Roller!
does anyone know the name of the group or singer whom sang this song entitled 'dedication' either before the bay city rollers or after but most probably it was a hit song before the bay city rollers.i can't even seem to trace the other group or singer whom sang it before or sang it after.anybody have any clue???any guesses welcome as i have relentlessly researched but to no avail!
Wow, this takes me back along time ago....Ian was my absolute favorite Bay City Roller...loved his innocense....there was something pure and simple of that era...
@PaOsfan Actually, they both did the song when they were recording the Dedication album. Les sang lead on this song on the U.S. version of the album. Ian sang lead on the U.K. release (I had both versions). Never heard why they did it that way, they just did. Not complaining, I like both versions.
@Cheryl1166 Thank you for clearing that up. I liked both versions as well. I liked all the BCRs for various reasons. I can't pick one out and say that he was my favorite one. However, I'm still wondering if there is a video of Leslie doing this song?
at the time, i was kinda sad alan had left- but seeing stuff now with ian, he looks so cute, he looks perfectly at home. shame it didn't work. the other one pat [??] can't even remeber seeing him perform with them. there was photie of him in the mags for a few months & then gone! But then the rollers disappeared & when they did come back it was it was sad because they were pretty much yesterdays heroes...we had all grown up-crikes, i was into the boomtown rats & generation x!!!!
To TheCathy165: Isn't that funny? My mother, too, thought I was having some sort of breakdown, as well, when Ian left the Rollers. I was sobbing so hysterically!! I was totally obsessed with him. He's a super nice guy. I've e-mailed with him and he's funny, friendly and down-to-earth. He didn't mind answering my questions that he's probably been asked 5 trillion times. A great guy and still cute to this day! :)
@1970sGirl AAAHHHH yes. I was so in love with him when I was 13 and cried like a baby when he left. But I managed, because Eric filled his shoes pretty easy. ;-) Not a bare wall in my bedroom with all the posters.
Oh I know that...hell I was an expert on the Rollers. I was saying when Ian left Eric became my favorite. Eric was always a very close second to Ian to begin with. ;-)
Ok i was definatly not an expert. But i thought Ian was a replacement for Alan when he left. When Ian left did Alan come back or did they split or what. Just interested now.
Eric was the reason i bought there first album from over seas from them way back before they hit America and i had to say Eric was the one that had it all the thighs the looks those damn eyes you wanted to take the man to bed that was my first thought but me i wanted to lick his thighs all night long
my favourite band as a teen. Caught a lot of crap for wearing my short pants with tartan around the bottom.....Royal Stewart and black McLeod. Only the Scottish and really true BCR fans know what I am saying:)
I have to admit....I had a serious crush on Les and Ian.....greedy I was.....I thought they were both so hot at the time....this video brings back lots of memories.....I loved Ian's accent...wow......hottttt!! Thx for the delicious memories.........funny enough I'm discovering now how beautiful Eric's eyes were.....doh!!!!!
I take it back! I like this video better than the other one here,why....in fact you see Les+Ian better here together! Got tears in my eyes when Les started to sing as 2nd voice with Ian.....This sounds so beautiful ....I would really LOVE to hear these 2 "lovelies" sing this now again!!!!
Shame on me...I know!Roller-sisters... but does anyone of you remember who sang the high -notes in this song? Was it Les or was it Ian himself! I say this is still 1 of the most beautiful songs from a band and from the BCR! Ian was great and still sings great! Georgeous lad,he was Ian...mad though,that I didn't have eyes for him...Eric's to blame!LOL!! His eyes hypnotised me too much,I guess..hee hee..A shame we didn't see Eric or Les as well a little more here too in the video.But Ian?Great!!
lovin' all this Roller stuff from American TV. We missed out on so much here in the Uk from about 76. Stuff like Ian making chip butties is sooooooooo funny & fab! Its was such a wonderful time in my childhood. For about 3 years, I don't think I thought of anything else but the Rollers & which one I was going to marry!
I too loved the BCR as a young girl in the 80s. Back then I didnt know the reasons for the changes in the band members but I still enjoyed the music. I saw Ians BCR about three years ago and it was great fun to hear those songs live again I think he did a great job. There was a meet and great after and he was so nice. I am so glad that they are still making music after all these years. Love you guys! All of you!
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No offense to the original, "classic" line-up of the BAY CITY ROLLERS or other Roller fans but ian gives me gas (yuck). I was glad that he quit after so short a time but I never really warmed to his replacement (p. mcglynn) either. ian always looked so bored with it all and like he had so many more important places to be. I do however love this song and remember requesting it on "a late night music station." Oh, well, thanks for the post and long live the BAY CITY ROLLERS!!!
Ian Mitchell was the love of my life when I was 11 or 12 yrs. old. My bedroom walls were covered with posters and pictures of him!!!! My mom thought I was having a nervous breakdown, especially when he left the band. I named my firstborn son after him. He is 18 now and gorgeous just like my Ian from the Bay City Rollers. Anyway I loved seeing this video.......I almost cried! Forever a BCR fan!!!!!!
god.........did these douche bags EVER actually perform live?
i CHALLENGE anyone to find a video of these guys NOT lip syncing or playing 'air' guitar.....GOOD LUCK
these guys are nothing but a product, they cant even play for real. youll never find any live performance from these guys only lip syncing and air guitar
anything from the 70s gets an automatic 5 stars. people are so pathetic
I'm an fan of this band and Ilke the music. It's for me very good memories about this band. This number is one of my favorites. But this band siiiting in my hesrt
Les was a great front man-there's no denying that. Ian was cute-but not around long enough to really make much of an impression after Alan-who was so handsome! Eric had the most gorgeous eyes [still has!] Derek & Woody were really sweet too! Pat thingybob-i can't remember anything about him really.
Have to say this is totally amazing seeing all this Roller stuff. I feel like I'm 13 all over again! Makes me realise just how much they made an impression on me.
Don't buy it. He may say that but Les in particular objected to Ian being put in the front of every picture and the others weren't pleased with their attention-getting newcomer either. They corrected the situation buy bringing Pat McGlynn in only to have the same thing happen again.
Where do you get this imfo? He was cute, but to be honest -its not like he was in the band long enough to give a damm. He's sooo not classic Roller line up.
I got the info from the liner notes of their Definitive Collection cd and from the episode of Behind The Music about them. I agree that Ian wasn't in the classic lineup - Alan was - but he was on the Dedication album, which was good. Also, Pat played on the It's A Game album but his picture and credits as guitarist and songwriter were removed when they fired him. Pat was sacked over the phone by Eric, who must've drawn the shortest straw at a band meeting.
saw behind music-can't remember such a claim..also ians wife denies any such conflict-check out ian making chip butties on dina shaw show-see comments!
Watch it again, Les says "We had this stranger in the band who was being put in the front of pictures and stuff like that". Les and the Rollers have performed with Ian again in later years though. There's a video on here of Les & Ian lip-synching to the original version of Bye Bye Baby, sometime in the 90's. Funny stuff. I did watch the Dinah vid, the conflict is whether they're chip butties or chip buddies.
When Ian was asked to tour with Les, he was always great to Ian. And no, they no longer speak.
Alan was leaving, Ian was asked to join the Rollers.
What Les stated was true, Ian was a stranger, as anyone is in a new job. Ian was put in the front of photos because he was new. Not unusal.
I doubt that any of the guys were jealous of a new 17 yr old member that it caused a conflict. Conflict comes from egos and creativity, not because of a boy.
Can't we just enjoy the group? Yes. I like them with Ian too, which is why I stick up for him, and for Pat. The Rollers in the 70's were great and always will be.
Alan was my 'classic' line up, but ian was soooo cute -I kinda got over it. Hope he felt welcomed by us UK fans? It was a funny time-the Rollers were beginning to disappear of our radar-Alan left, then off they went to the U.S. & that was it! When they came back to us a year or so later-everything had changed. Punk & disco had taken over..They looked lost.
If only! Those were the days-all we had to worry about was getting the roller gear right ,missing Shangalang on tv, not getting to see the boys on tour..I saw them in 76 when Dedication was out. It was just the most incredible night. Screamed for England! it was great to see Ian, the new Roller, but did miss Alan. To be fair, it was never the same after he left..Then they went off to America & we never saw them again...
I was 7 and totally in love for the first time - with Ian Mitchell! lol. This began my lifelong fascination with all things from the UK, so much so that I studied British literature and listened only to music from the UK. I even married a Brit. I know these guys are Scotsmen (and Ian is N. Irish), but the accent DID ME IN when I was in first grade and set me up for life. Bay City Rollers RULE! I LOVE this song!!!
Wow...I was 10 years old when Ian joined the Rollers. This brings back so many memories. I've lost everything I had from that time, all the pictures I had of him on my walls. I've never forgotten though, 34 years later. He's like a childhood crush you can't forget. Thanks for posting. I probably saw that show.
I can still listen to this song after so many years...Ian was so cute!It was terrible he had to leave the Rollers.I have to agree that this song is AWESOME!!!!
Yes unfortunatly he was. Not quite sure why perhaps not enough money and add the stress of touring,young girls throwing themselves at him, seeing the world.LOL
Had I been in that audience, I don't think all the security in the world could have kept me from jumping up on that stage on Ian Mitchell. I love you Ian!!!!
No, Ian sang it first. Jimmy Ienner chose Ian because of his youthful voice. It is up to the listener who's version they like better, but this will always be Ian's song. :)
I didn't realize that my wedding anniversary was Ian's birthday..... I guess I had forgotten... because of course we all MEMORIZED their birthdays.... November 12, March 19..... etc...
Woody is my angel face! But I absolutely love this song and Ian's voice is like silk! This song still stands up after all these years--absoulutely fabulous!
I'm a couple of days late, but happy 50th birthday (Aug. 22) to our beautiful Ian !!! To me, he'll always be the angel faced 17 year old in this video ... alto he's still adorable today!
Ian was my favorite! And I had no idea he sang this song. Perhaps I did all those years ago, but if so, I'd forgotten. He is an angel face, isn't he? :)
I heard thyere making a movie.....In my mind i picture these acroturs....Daniel Radcliff as Les, Haley Joel Osement as Woody. James Spader as Tham. Anyone have any suggestions?
wow....so ure ians wife?,,you lucky lady!!its great to look back at all thes vids....oh bring back the 70s!!! and tell ian to drop by on my myspace page,,,,,bolanbabe xxxx
OMG! How fabby. Is he still in contact with the rest of The Rollers? I love them so much. My fave was the Dedication album. Still till this day. If only we could go back to 75/76-it was such a special time.
I never really noticed how they looked I was so little but I do remember them why o why did he become a porn star as someone mentioned GROSS I looked up 2 them when I was a kid they were my world of course I was like 8
I'm fifty almost 51 now, I was 16 back then and in love with Ian. We all thought they were meant for us. He is immortal in film and still babyfaced gorgeous, brings back memories eh? Anywy, I hope that he is well and happy with his life as I am with my husband and family too. Yes I still have my Roller gear after all these years and will always be a fan forever. Would like to stay in occasional touch with all of you.
herpsrC00l 1 month ago
DEDICATION was their best album and Ian & Les's voices sounded great together. Does anyone know why Ian left/was forced out? IT'S A GAME was also a fine record, but DEDICATION had something special!!
moonspinner55 2 months ago
@moonspinner55 My assumption back then was because he got "burned out " from all the fame and business, plus trying to work and getting your clothes torn off and being chased by loads of fans. Also no private relaxing life. Hope things are fine for him now after all these years.
herpsrC00l 1 month ago
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Ian was very young and very talented!
Frankonino 4 months ago
Ian Mitchell is my uncle he is my mums brother
juliehanna1975 5 months ago
@juliehanna1975 . well tell you uncle, I swear he was staring ME in the eyes when he sang this song at a concert Helsinki Finland(I think I was about 12 years old then... he was my first "love"....this is probably the 1st time I listened to this song as an adult and it's still beautiful and Ian is just as gorgeous as I remember him....(now I bet even more handsome)
yopony64 1 month ago
@juliehanna1975 Please tell your uncle that I sincerely apologize for all the strife he endured in that point of time. At thought of it, I feel that he probably had arrived to the point of having a nervous breakdown. Alot of us were infactuated with him under the socalled notion of shared true loveitis with him. That was a ton of pressure on him with no private time for himself friends or family. I wish him well, and family too.
herpsrC00l 1 month ago
Ian Mitchell is my uncle
juliehanna1975 5 months ago
Love Ian Mitchell when he was with the Rollers...I have seen him play in the last few years...as Ian Mitchell's Bay City Rollers...got the Rosetta Stone CD and he signed the back of my shirt!!!! What!!! Haha...omg, he is still so amazing and such a great person. Way to go Ian..and the rest of the guys, wherever you are. Loved them and love them all now.....
ladytibbs 6 months ago
@debbievangilsfan --LOL! WTF? WRONG! I should know.
ianslass 7 months ago
Great! and Ian Mitchell was just 17!
Frankonino 7 months ago
Ihana Ian ! Beikkarit oli joskus parasta ja edelleen vuosikymmenten jälkeen rakastan kuunnella näitä biisejä.
theminnuli2 7 months ago
I always liked Eric the best
dakert40 8 months ago
love ian! love this song .wish i could find rosetta stone records or cds if they make them again. lost mine in a flood a few years ago .lots of albums ill never find again!!!
xenamtchb 10 months ago 3
@xenamtchb If you buy on Ebay, check it out for Rosetta Stone records or CD's. I sometimes see them on there. Or maybe it was Ian Mitchell Band?? Ian used to sell the RS stuff on CD on his website but his website has disappeared:(
PaOsfan 10 months ago
omg Ian and Pat were the two sexiest guys alive in the 70s i was in love with both of them i was 13 when this song came out
654bth 10 months ago 2
As long as Derek was there, I was happy. He sparked a lifelong love of drummers in me!
jadarv 11 months ago
i saw the bay city rollers in 1977 at the iowa state fair....my bedroom was covered in posters ... i love them and play them all the time for my girls ")
spahn1969 11 months ago
sorry to say but to the true BRITISH fans the USA KILLED THE ROLLERS its really great to see them performing all over our country this year........The Bay City Rollers belong to THE ENGLISH FANS !!!!! END OF
katyantbcr 11 months ago
Ian Mitchell marked the demise of the Bay City Rollers in the UK the band was never the same again,THE bay city rollers WERE alan eric woody derek and Les as any true baycity roller fan would agree TRUE fans were heartbroken on April 2nd 1976 when we learned Alan had left the band,,,,,,,,,,,there days were numbered NO ONE COULD EVER REPLACE THE CHARMING TALENTED ALAN LONGMUIR LONG LIVE THE MEMORIES OF THE BAY CITY ROLLERS keep on rollin and dont let the music die xx
katyantbcr 11 months ago
@katyantbcr To me, Ian marked the beginning of the BCR. I liked them before that, ever since they were shown on the Howard Cosell show in Sept 75 here but not nearly like I liked them after Ian joined. Never cared much for Alan and when Ian came in it only made them more popular here in the US. I was heartbroken when Ian quit, but grew to like Pat quickly only to be heartbroken again when they got rid of him. So then they were 4 & I still followed them because of Les & Woody.
PaOsfan 11 months ago 5
@PaOsfan I agree with you. I liked the BCR before Ian joined the band, but after Ian became a part of the band, I followed them passionately. It thrilled me to see Ian come back later with Rosetta Stone and then with other bands. He's still a favorite to this day.
brennieb64 11 months ago 2
@PaOsfan im with you! loved ian and was sad to see him go only wish i could find rosetta stone records again! i lost them awhile ago .rollers and ian forever!!!!
xenamtchb 10 months ago
@katyantbcr I have to agree with u here!! Alan was my 1st love and MY Bay City Rollers INCLUDED ALAN!!!! I don't mean to offend either Ian or Pat, but my heart will ALWAYS belong to the ever gorgeous ALAN LONGMUIR!!!! ( brother Derek is not far behind either!!) Ian and Pat fans, pls don't be mad at me but I always go with my heart!!! fr: FOREvERALANSGIRL.
MrJessePetrie 11 months ago
I'm sorry, girls, but no one belts this out like Les. And I'm not a Les girl, either!
TheWistfulthinker 1 year ago
As a teen I was truly in love with Ian.
amberfwn 1 year ago 3
He was cute, but In the UK he was a bit fly-by-night [same as the other one Pat???] & plus we all still loved the gorgeous Alan Longmuir..
thepinktent 1 year ago
@thepinktent For me personally, I loved Ian. The Rollers were perfect with him. When he left, I was heartbroken, but soon grew to love Pat too. I never did care for Alan much.
PaOsfan 1 year ago 5
@PaOsfan tit for tat!
missmarypickford 1 year ago
I loved Ian. I loved the music first but when Ian came along, I found my Roller. I recall going to a concert of theirs in Poughkeepsie and my friend's father had just parked the car when some girl stuck her head in the window and said that Ian was there. I let out a scream like a banshee. When they played this in the concert and Les sang it I sobbed. It wasn't the same. I loved Ian. He will always be my Roller!
EMMead2000 1 year ago
I tought I want to be Ian's wife when I was 12years old.
He looks soooo cute & lovely.It's remaind me How much do I love him long long ago
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ozdogbarbie 1 year ago
ian and les were my favs its so good to know that some of us remembers the best band there was i'm a true rollor fan
jasmine5150ify 1 year ago
Other than my import LP which I still have, I can't any version of la belle jeane - I wish there was a video or something - ...BCR Forever!
historyteacher92 1 year ago
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stargazer477 1 year ago
does anyone know the name of the group or singer whom sang this song entitled 'dedication' either before the bay city rollers or after but most probably it was a hit song before the bay city rollers.i can't even seem to trace the other group or singer whom sang it before or sang it after.anybody have any clue???any guesses welcome as i have relentlessly researched but to no avail!
TheGhostory 1 year ago
@TheGhostory
the band was called rogue, two of the members were flett and fletcher, who wrote the song. imo, the original sucks!
thelavendercat 1 year ago
ian is angel face here
nellanbirch 1 year ago
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shelbykenny 1 year ago
I'm a man.
But Ian is too pretty.
I love Ian.
dontmakemeroll 1 year ago
wanna hear a remix of BCR...type in the 3wsoundcloudDOTcom/bullet77fh
bullet77fh 1 year ago
are they all friends now?
thepinktent 1 year ago
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purselady2 1 year ago
Ian is at least 50 and He looks great
laurajoseph1 1 year ago 2
gee dont see much of him how old was he then and now?
purselady2 1 year ago
@purselady2 He was 18 here and will be 52 on Aug 22, 2010.
PaOsfan 1 year ago
Eric was so dreamy! I just saw Les in Concert in Connecticut. Thank you for casinos!
Rollers27 1 year ago
Wow, this takes me back along time ago....Ian was my absolute favorite Bay City Roller...loved his innocense....there was something pure and simple of that era...
Iskwewpayak 1 year ago
my 1st concert was 1977 Iowa State Fair ... THE BAY CITY ROLLERS ... my room was covered in THE BAY CITY ROLLERS :)
spahn1969 1 year ago
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Cheryl1166 1 year ago
Ian was cute, but does anyone remember Les doing this song first? I wonder why there isn't a video of him performing this one?
judygirl531 1 year ago
@judygirl531 Ian did the song first. Then Les did it after Ian quit the group. I hated Les doing it because Ian is my favorite Roller.
PaOsfan 1 year ago 4
@PaOsfan Actually, they both did the song when they were recording the Dedication album. Les sang lead on this song on the U.S. version of the album. Ian sang lead on the U.K. release (I had both versions). Never heard why they did it that way, they just did. Not complaining, I like both versions.
Cheryl1166 1 year ago
@Cheryl1166 Thank you for clearing that up. I liked both versions as well. I liked all the BCRs for various reasons. I can't pick one out and say that he was my favorite one. However, I'm still wondering if there is a video of Leslie doing this song?
judygirl531 1 year ago
@PaOsfan I have the US release and I have Ian's version on my album. I think I have the 45 of it and that is Les's version, released after Ian quit.
PaOsfan 1 year ago
Ayeee there is my Ian mwa;-*
HOTtLATiiNMAMii 1 year ago
at the time, i was kinda sad alan had left- but seeing stuff now with ian, he looks so cute, he looks perfectly at home. shame it didn't work. the other one pat [??] can't even remeber seeing him perform with them. there was photie of him in the mags for a few months & then gone! But then the rollers disappeared & when they did come back it was it was sad because they were pretty much yesterdays heroes...we had all grown up-crikes, i was into the boomtown rats & generation x!!!!
thepinktent 1 year ago
Eric does have the sexiest bedroom eyes. mmmmm.....
marla1224 1 year ago
To TheCathy165: Isn't that funny? My mother, too, thought I was having some sort of breakdown, as well, when Ian left the Rollers. I was sobbing so hysterically!! I was totally obsessed with him. He's a super nice guy. I've e-mailed with him and he's funny, friendly and down-to-earth. He didn't mind answering my questions that he's probably been asked 5 trillion times. A great guy and still cute to this day! :)
1970sGirl 1 year ago
Poor Ian! I disliked him SO much because I had the feeling he kicked off Alan.
I love this song so much but suffered whe I heard it in these days.
When I read Les' book so many years later I felt ashamed for hating this poor guy when I was a girl :(
winterweib 1 year ago
I loved this song...but Eric was my favorite. I just loved him! I was 16 and he was awesome!
SevenLaughingCrows 1 year ago
most fans will think i am nuts, but i think eric looks better now than he did back then............of course i DO like older men lol
grayeyedbitch 1 year ago 2
Les and Ian.....aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh....GOOSEBUMPS++++++++++++++!!!!!!!
peppercasper 1 year ago 2
Ian is just the most beautiful boy I've ever seen.
1970sGirl 2 years ago 5
@1970sGirl AAAHHHH yes. I was so in love with him when I was 13 and cried like a baby when he left. But I managed, because Eric filled his shoes pretty easy. ;-) Not a bare wall in my bedroom with all the posters.
freebird112863 2 years ago
He replaced Alan. Eric is still with the band at this point on the left as we look at the screen.
alanfacer 2 years ago
Oh I know that...hell I was an expert on the Rollers. I was saying when Ian left Eric became my favorite. Eric was always a very close second to Ian to begin with. ;-)
freebird112863 2 years ago
Ok i was definatly not an expert. But i thought Ian was a replacement for Alan when he left. When Ian left did Alan come back or did they split or what. Just interested now.
alanfacer 2 years ago
Ian did replace Alan. Alan did return, but for a short time. They eventually got someone else...Pat. I never liked him.
freebird112863 2 years ago
@alanfacer When Ian left Pat came in briefly then Alan came back
KellieHorn13 1 year ago
@freebird112863 I agree about the posters But ERIC was always my fav
KellieHorn13 1 year ago
@KellieHorn13 I can say that Eric has aged very well. Still a good looking man.
freebird112863 1 year ago 3
I love listening to Ian. His accent is so sexy. I wonder if he still has it ?
californiagirl1966 2 years ago 4
FANTASTIC XXX
maltesetopcat 2 years ago
im comin home they say that ive changed
raelene101 2 years ago
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Love love love this song!!!!
ddrmasters 2 years ago
Eric was the reason i bought there first album from over seas from them way back before they hit America and i had to say Eric was the one that had it all the thighs the looks those damn eyes you wanted to take the man to bed that was my first thought but me i wanted to lick his thighs all night long
TheFlameforTrouble 2 years ago
Go Irish!!!!
my favourite band as a teen. Caught a lot of crap for wearing my short pants with tartan around the bottom.....Royal Stewart and black McLeod. Only the Scottish and really true BCR fans know what I am saying:)
CDNgirl19 2 years ago 2
Bibi, I could not agree with you more......!!!
peppercasper 2 years ago
I have to admit....I had a serious crush on Les and Ian.....greedy I was.....I thought they were both so hot at the time....this video brings back lots of memories.....I loved Ian's accent...wow......hottttt!! Thx for the delicious memories.........funny enough I'm discovering now how beautiful Eric's eyes were.....doh!!!!!
peppercasper 2 years ago 3
Ian will always be my first love, but I had the same revelation this year....does Eric have some serious bedroom eyes or what! damn!
ladybugginsbug 2 years ago 8
@ladybugginsbug
Eric has always had IT!!!
trevor40 2 years ago
@trevor40 Iso agree and he still has it NOW
KellieHorn13 1 year ago
I take it back! I like this video better than the other one here,why....in fact you see Les+Ian better here together! Got tears in my eyes when Les started to sing as 2nd voice with Ian.....This sounds so beautiful ....I would really LOVE to hear these 2 "lovelies" sing this now again!!!!
bibiJ63 2 years ago 2
I loved woody then alan who is not here then les then ian then derek then duncan i still love this my longest playlist
seavictoria40 2 years ago
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i no ian mitchell wen i met him for the first time i thought he was a girl but my mom nos him well so she corrected me lol
proreview3153 2 years ago
Shame on me...I know!Roller-sisters... but does anyone of you remember who sang the high -notes in this song? Was it Les or was it Ian himself! I say this is still 1 of the most beautiful songs from a band and from the BCR! Ian was great and still sings great! Georgeous lad,he was Ian...mad though,that I didn't have eyes for him...Eric's to blame!LOL!! His eyes hypnotised me too much,I guess..hee hee..A shame we didn't see Eric or Les as well a little more here too in the video.But Ian?Great!!
bibiJ63 2 years ago
Erics hair was pretty fab too!
1starryeyedkid 2 years ago
les does the high notes ur refering to,i belive,but on the single les does all ians parts,but the l.p was ian doin it
julie7360 2 years ago
lovin' all this Roller stuff from American TV. We missed out on so much here in the Uk from about 76. Stuff like Ian making chip butties is sooooooooo funny & fab! Its was such a wonderful time in my childhood. For about 3 years, I don't think I thought of anything else but the Rollers & which one I was going to marry!
1starryeyedkid 2 years ago
I too loved the BCR as a young girl in the 80s. Back then I didnt know the reasons for the changes in the band members but I still enjoyed the music. I saw Ians BCR about three years ago and it was great fun to hear those songs live again I think he did a great job. There was a meet and great after and he was so nice. I am so glad that they are still making music after all these years. Love you guys! All of you!
georgeanneg 2 years ago 2
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No offense to the original, "classic" line-up of the BAY CITY ROLLERS or other Roller fans but ian gives me gas (yuck). I was glad that he quit after so short a time but I never really warmed to his replacement (p. mcglynn) either. ian always looked so bored with it all and like he had so many more important places to be. I do however love this song and remember requesting it on "a late night music station." Oh, well, thanks for the post and long live the BAY CITY ROLLERS!!!
ABAYCITYROLLERMANIAC 2 years ago
Ian Mitchell was the love of my life when I was 11 or 12 yrs. old. My bedroom walls were covered with posters and pictures of him!!!! My mom thought I was having a nervous breakdown, especially when he left the band. I named my firstborn son after him. He is 18 now and gorgeous just like my Ian from the Bay City Rollers. Anyway I loved seeing this video.......I almost cried! Forever a BCR fan!!!!!!
TheCathy165 2 years ago 28
@TheCathy165 Hi !What a lovely comment to read! Bet if Ian knew this he'd feel proud !
And for all Roller -Fans here who STILL don't know?
You know where to find your 'old' or new sisters?
shang a lang.com!
By the way,I think,as far as I remember,after being a Les-fan,
then Eric and back to my first love Les...I was an Eric-fan when Ian was there...
And I always thought he had 1 of the most beautiful faces as a man, I've ever seen!!
Anyway,it's so nice to see a devoted-Ian fan 4 once!
bibiJ63 1 year ago
god,it's my fave song! now my best bud will know I, at 6, called Ian lickable! he and Les where just gorgeous looking guys!
drdreamer1 2 years ago 2
so what-you were a very smart 6 year old-be proud of that!! and les and ian are still great-looking!!
jennilu123 2 years ago 2
oh I am! yes they are still great looking, I always wished the Rollers-all of them mind you, would
get back together just one more time where we all could see them on stage. bummer it never happened.
drdreamer1 2 years ago
das ist dumm
tramtramx3 2 years ago
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tramtramx3 2 years ago
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god.........did these douche bags EVER actually perform live?
i CHALLENGE anyone to find a video of these guys NOT lip syncing or playing 'air' guitar.....GOOD LUCK
these guys are nothing but a product, they cant even play for real. youll never find any live performance from these guys only lip syncing and air guitar
anything from the 70s gets an automatic 5 stars. people are so pathetic
btrghurg 2 years ago
I'm an fan of this band and Ilke the music. It's for me very good memories about this band. This number is one of my favorites. But this band siiiting in my hesrt
TheKaren103 2 years ago
just to say to " ianslass" HES STILL AWESOME!!!!!
bolanbabe 2 years ago
Tam. Love from Hell x
unicornsofnewyork 2 years ago
Les was a great front man-there's no denying that. Ian was cute-but not around long enough to really make much of an impression after Alan-who was so handsome! Eric had the most gorgeous eyes [still has!] Derek & Woody were really sweet too! Pat thingybob-i can't remember anything about him really.
Have to say this is totally amazing seeing all this Roller stuff. I feel like I'm 13 all over again! Makes me realise just how much they made an impression on me.
Or am I just getting old?
RegalZonophone 2 years ago
Ian or no Ian, Les WAS the Rollers!
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AddictedToEricsEyes 2 years ago
I don't care what anybody says, the other Rollers fired Ian because they were jealous of him. Same thing with Pat McGlynn right after -
The Beatles fired Pete Best for the same reason.
Mystifier122 2 years ago
Don't know about Pat, but Ian Mitchell has always maintained he couldn't cope with the pressure 24/7 of Rollermania etc.
spunkpopsicle 2 years ago
Don't buy it. He may say that but Les in particular objected to Ian being put in the front of every picture and the others weren't pleased with their attention-getting newcomer either. They corrected the situation buy bringing Pat McGlynn in only to have the same thing happen again.
Mystifier122 2 years ago
How do you know this? Never heard this before..
1starryeyedkid 2 years ago
Where do you get this imfo? He was cute, but to be honest -its not like he was in the band long enough to give a damm. He's sooo not classic Roller line up.
spunkpopsicle 2 years ago
I got the info from the liner notes of their Definitive Collection cd and from the episode of Behind The Music about them. I agree that Ian wasn't in the classic lineup - Alan was - but he was on the Dedication album, which was good. Also, Pat played on the It's A Game album but his picture and credits as guitarist and songwriter were removed when they fired him. Pat was sacked over the phone by Eric, who must've drawn the shortest straw at a band meeting.
Mystifier122 2 years ago
Behind the music? Is this available to see?Anyone got it-possibly put it on youtube??? Man, i need a new Roller fix..
spunkpopsicle 2 years ago
Mystifier! Every cd liner note i've read has had some sort of inacuracy about the Rollers-it drives me mad! The horses mouth is often the best bet!!!
unicornsofnewyork 2 years ago
Are you Eric? Woody?
Mystifier122 2 years ago
saw behind music-can't remember such a claim..also ians wife denies any such conflict-check out ian making chip butties on dina shaw show-see comments!
RegalZonophone 2 years ago
Watch it again, Les says "We had this stranger in the band who was being put in the front of pictures and stuff like that". Les and the Rollers have performed with Ian again in later years though. There's a video on here of Les & Ian lip-synching to the original version of Bye Bye Baby, sometime in the 90's. Funny stuff. I did watch the Dinah vid, the conflict is whether they're chip butties or chip buddies.
Mystifier122 2 years ago
Ya clutching at straws, even Ians wife says its all balloney.
kinkygiraffe 2 years ago 2
Ian's wife? C'Mon. Ask Les, Eric, or Woody, or Tam.. I don't understand why most of you can't deal with the Ian thing. No straws here, only facts.
Mystifier122 2 years ago
When Ian was asked to tour with Les, he was always great to Ian. And no, they no longer speak.
Alan was leaving, Ian was asked to join the Rollers.
What Les stated was true, Ian was a stranger, as anyone is in a new job. Ian was put in the front of photos because he was new. Not unusal.
I doubt that any of the guys were jealous of a new 17 yr old member that it caused a conflict. Conflict comes from egos and creativity, not because of a boy.
Chip butties. Ian still makes them.
ianslass 2 years ago 4
The conflict came because the girls were screaming more for Ian than they were for the others. He was getting more attention -
Alan was fired because he was too old. Tam Paton may have been a horses ass but he was a good strategist.
Mystifier122 2 years ago
Ok, well that's news to me and Ian. I knew Ian was popular...but weren't they all?
Again egos and creativity...not a 17 year old boy. lol Please, that would be pathetic!
Can't we just enjoy the group? I did and do...and for ME the classic line up was NEVER with Alan...mine was with Ian. To each his own.
ianslass 2 years ago 3
Can't we just enjoy the group? Yes. I like them with Ian too, which is why I stick up for him, and for Pat. The Rollers in the 70's were great and always will be.
Mystifier122 2 years ago
Alan was my 'classic' line up, but ian was soooo cute -I kinda got over it. Hope he felt welcomed by us UK fans? It was a funny time-the Rollers were beginning to disappear of our radar-Alan left, then off they went to the U.S. & that was it! When they came back to us a year or so later-everything had changed. Punk & disco had taken over..They looked lost.
1starryeyedkid 2 years ago 2
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I can't agree that the other members of the band were jealous of Ian. No way!! I always thought this guy looked like an alien (scared me as a kid)
creepyfreak9 2 years ago
If only! Those were the days-all we had to worry about was getting the roller gear right ,missing Shangalang on tv, not getting to see the boys on tour..I saw them in 76 when Dedication was out. It was just the most incredible night. Screamed for England! it was great to see Ian, the new Roller, but did miss Alan. To be fair, it was never the same after he left..Then they went off to America & we never saw them again...
stardustinthezodiac 2 years ago
gimmie an B
gimmie an C
gimmie an R
Bay City Rollers We Love You.....(sing) hee hee....still have my Tartan Outfit hee hee
popozugulu 2 years ago
I am so glad to see these videos--I loved the Bay City Rollers when I was a child!!!
Moofiemoo40 2 years ago
I was 7 and totally in love for the first time - with Ian Mitchell! lol. This began my lifelong fascination with all things from the UK, so much so that I studied British literature and listened only to music from the UK. I even married a Brit. I know these guys are Scotsmen (and Ian is N. Irish), but the accent DID ME IN when I was in first grade and set me up for life. Bay City Rollers RULE! I LOVE this song!!!
StirlingSweetie 2 years ago 2
you´ll never know how much I loved all of them ;-))))
PeHe24 2 years ago
I've been on Ian's website. What a nice guy he seems!
redhairkid 2 years ago 2
Wow...I was 10 years old when Ian joined the Rollers. This brings back so many memories. I've lost everything I had from that time, all the pictures I had of him on my walls. I've never forgotten though, 34 years later. He's like a childhood crush you can't forget. Thanks for posting. I probably saw that show.
ladybugginsbug 3 years ago 9
Great back up vocals from Leslie. Good harmony. 2:15
rgjd44 3 years ago
@rgjd44 You are right!!
lrmfan1 1 year ago
@rgjd44 You are sooo right! And Les looks hot in that blue shirt....yummy!
lrmfan1 1 year ago
great filming the tv. these were the good times!!!!
attapattapie 3 years ago
My sweet cutie Ian!!!!
Heatherhoney61 3 years ago
Thanks for sharing this PaOsfan, this song still brings tears.. ROLLERS Fan 4Ever...
Angelicwaze 3 years ago
oops!!! i meant to put a thumbs up!!!!!im soo sorry!!!! xx
bolanbabe 3 years ago
I can still listen to this song after so many years...Ian was so cute!It was terrible he had to leave the Rollers.I have to agree that this song is AWESOME!!!!
sweetlori1313 3 years ago
i didnt realise ian mitchell was only a bay city roller for 7 months
BAREBACKER 3 years ago
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yes only 7 months and hes been milking it for the last 33 years
TradaBoy 2 years ago
Awesome song
TOWERKING98 3 years ago
Yes unfortunatly he was. Not quite sure why perhaps not enough money and add the stress of touring,young girls throwing themselves at him, seeing the world.LOL
prezzakid 3 years ago
Had I been in that audience, I don't think all the security in the world could have kept me from jumping up on that stage on Ian Mitchell. I love you Ian!!!!
lpodruchny 3 years ago
Oh, what a babe! When he left the group, I used to listen to this song and cry (I was not quite 13).
ShootingStarMagic 3 years ago
Dreamy!! :-)
trevor40 3 years ago
イアンを 見ることができて 幸せです 感謝です
seiko1227 3 years ago
セイコさんと同じ思いです＾＾ホントに！
rozextutasuton 3 years ago
I live this song, but I think it's better when Leslie sings the lead.
rebelrebel1721 3 years ago
I love Les' voice - but I think this is and always will be Ian's song.. 'o)
louisemayb 3 years ago 2
But Leslie sang the lead on this song first, so I guess it would be his song.
rebelrebel1721 3 years ago
No, Ian sang it first. Jimmy Ienner chose Ian because of his youthful voice. It is up to the listener who's version they like better, but this will always be Ian's song. :)
ianslass 3 years ago
My cutie pie, Ian is a great singer!!! Love you, Ian!!!!
Heatherhoney61 3 years ago
I didn't realize that my wedding anniversary was Ian's birthday..... I guess I had forgotten... because of course we all MEMORIZED their birthdays.... November 12, March 19..... etc...
chelie1965 3 years ago
Woody is my angel face! But I absolutely love this song and Ian's voice is like silk! This song still stands up after all these years--absoulutely fabulous!
msjay66 3 years ago
he IS an angel face :)
i was going to marry him ya know, lol
still melts my heart after all these years
great memories
50 years old !!!!! no way
aquabum1 3 years ago
I'm a couple of days late, but happy 50th birthday (Aug. 22) to our beautiful Ian !!! To me, he'll always be the angel faced 17 year old in this video ... alto he's still adorable today!
1970sGirl 3 years ago
Ian was my favorite! And I had no idea he sang this song. Perhaps I did all those years ago, but if so, I'd forgotten. He is an angel face, isn't he? :)
Jemimakitty 3 years ago
Great song. The start of the rock ballad. I didn't know Ian Mitchell sang this song. I thought it was Les.
cadolfan13 3 years ago
Ian Mitchell goes to my wife's church in Aliso Viejo. Small world :-)
dennisandvicki 3 years ago
I heard thyere making a movie.....In my mind i picture these acroturs....Daniel Radcliff as Les, Haley Joel Osement as Woody. James Spader as Tham. Anyone have any suggestions?
daidi0121 3 years ago
hey check out the roller fans.. cloudland. connection youtube
burkesmedia 3 years ago
Ian was suppose to marry me!!! LOL ;)
mainecoonone 3 years ago
He told me that too but said you didn't show up at the church, so I was second choice. ;)
ianslass 3 years ago
..."but my town car got stuck in traffic enroute to the church!" HA HA
That is WAY too funny!! LOL
What a great sense of humour!!!
All the best to you both! :)
mainecoonone 3 years ago
wow....so ure ians wife?,,you lucky lady!!its great to look back at all thes vids....oh bring back the 70s!!! and tell ian to drop by on my myspace page,,,,,bolanbabe xxxx
bolanbabe 3 years ago
I am his wife...and loving every minute of it!
ianslass 3 years ago
Are you serious? OMG you are the envy of my life!!!!!!!!! I love Ian (still since the 70's)
lpodruchny 3 years ago
OMG! How fabby. Is he still in contact with the rest of The Rollers? I love them so much. My fave was the Dedication album. Still till this day. If only we could go back to 75/76-it was such a special time.
unicornsofnewyork 2 years ago
I never really noticed how they looked I was so little but I do remember them why o why did he become a porn star as someone mentioned GROSS I looked up 2 them when I was a kid they were my world of course I was like 8
2BPhyxsius 3 years ago