Reading an old Trouser Press magazine story on the then new-Rollers (October 1979) this morning brought me here to investigate. Wow- cannot believe these guys were the former BCR (whom I was never interested in, btw). Here, they remind me of the old English Power Pop group, The Records. Good energy!
It's too bad they didn't have the guts to drop Tam as their manager earlier in their career. He created their image but didn't seem to ever want to let them "grow up." Had they dumped him and been able to produce rocking music like this...who knows? Eric would have been happier, Les may have stayed, they would have been better off being allowed to mature instead of being dressed up like choirboys and all the crap Tam thought up.
I, as a Bay City Rollers fan, should have given Duncan Faure a chance. He is an excellent musician. However, many of the fans and the DJs (including myself- I plead absolutely, positively, 100% guilty) didn't give the Rollers a snowball's chance in Texas in July after Leslie left.
Funny when I was 15 I actually rode in a elevator with Eric at a Hotel in L.A. scared me too death red faced the whole way..3 years later at 18 this song came out .. my friends always teased me that he wrote the song about that elevator ride!!!
The Rollers during their lesser-known "Hard Rock" era. I actually tried NOT to like this era, though it was impossible for me not to. Some don't see it as the same band as the Rollermania years, but it's still a part of their history. Wish more people gave it a chance. It's about time for a rediscovery!
@jayanxiety Hard rock? Naw, definitely smart Power Pop RnR here. The Rollers had wisely caught up with times and put on their RnR clothes. Unfortunately, they were a little late in doing so. Had they done in a year earlier (1978), they would've stood a much better chance of success. Once the Knack went platinum in '79, the Power Pop movement's days were numbered, though, like punk, still lives on, influencing each new RnR generation. Gee, I'm beginning to sound la bit ike a lecturer ;-)
Woody,Eric,Derek and Alan certainly found out who their real fans were then. They WERE still Rollers, and the band did still have their genuine fans go along on their journey with them tho. The die hards I guess you could say.
Wow! I was just doing some research for a Christmas present for my sister and I remembered she had a Rollers record with a red pill on the front. This is like the Buzzcocks in space.
Have to disagree with you on that. Some of their best and most original music came from the time with Duncan. I wish it would have gone on longer, and that they would have received the support and recognition they deserved.
@TradaBoy ---They had some brilliant music on these last three albums.--some great rock and roll!I to disagree with yohave u on that comment. You should check it out sometime. ;)
@labellejeane08 i got elevator and ricochet (sp) back in the 90s to complete my collection ...but we can agree to disagree ... just didnt "feel it" at this point ...
@TradaBoy-- And Thank God for that! I was at this taping. This was a very welcome change from the Shang a Lang era...Milkshakes...tartan trimmed pants? Cmon...these guys were anything BUT! and this new direction gave them the freedom to play what THEY wanted...NOT what they were thrown, and told to do. I too was a huge Les fan, and didn't want to like Duncan at first. (sorry Dunc's if you read this...) Once I heard the direction he set the band in, couldn't help but love his talent!
This is one of my faves! I'm a guy and too young to remember the original run of the BCR, yet I know just about everything about the band in retrospect. Being a huge Les fan, I really wanted to dismiss the 'Duncan' era, but it totally made the band a 'ROCK' band. To say that Rollermania was dead by then would be difficult to tell by this clip. The audience was totally loving it and singing along with all the lyrics!
I saw this on tv when it was first shown in 1979 during the day right after scholl. His show was on around 3 or 4 pm. I remember Mike Douglas coming out and saying WHOOO when they finished. Don't remember much else, other than hearing the song. Didn't have the album till a year or two later when it was .99 cents on sale. It was hard being a male Rollers fan at this stage in their career. everyone had just about given up on them.
I can imagine. It wasn't easy being a chick Roller fan after 77 either. But wow Ricochet,the LP after Elevator,is an awesome album.They were their best alittle late.
Reading an old Trouser Press magazine story on the then new-Rollers (October 1979) this morning brought me here to investigate. Wow- cannot believe these guys were the former BCR (whom I was never interested in, btw). Here, they remind me of the old English Power Pop group, The Records. Good energy!
crapple009 3 weeks ago
It's too bad they didn't have the guts to drop Tam as their manager earlier in their career. He created their image but didn't seem to ever want to let them "grow up." Had they dumped him and been able to produce rocking music like this...who knows? Eric would have been happier, Les may have stayed, they would have been better off being allowed to mature instead of being dressed up like choirboys and all the crap Tam thought up.
Emilietheplushie 1 month ago
I, as a Bay City Rollers fan, should have given Duncan Faure a chance. He is an excellent musician. However, many of the fans and the DJs (including myself- I plead absolutely, positively, 100% guilty) didn't give the Rollers a snowball's chance in Texas in July after Leslie left.
MrJayBBluejay 1 month ago
Funny when I was 15 I actually rode in a elevator with Eric at a Hotel in L.A. scared me too death red faced the whole way..3 years later at 18 this song came out .. my friends always teased me that he wrote the song about that elevator ride!!!
alla1197 2 months ago
The Rollers during their lesser-known "Hard Rock" era. I actually tried NOT to like this era, though it was impossible for me not to. Some don't see it as the same band as the Rollermania years, but it's still a part of their history. Wish more people gave it a chance. It's about time for a rediscovery!
jayanxiety 3 months ago
@jayanxiety Hard rock? Naw, definitely smart Power Pop RnR here. The Rollers had wisely caught up with times and put on their RnR clothes. Unfortunately, they were a little late in doing so. Had they done in a year earlier (1978), they would've stood a much better chance of success. Once the Knack went platinum in '79, the Power Pop movement's days were numbered, though, like punk, still lives on, influencing each new RnR generation. Gee, I'm beginning to sound la bit ike a lecturer ;-)
crapple009 3 weeks ago
Woody,Eric,Derek and Alan certainly found out who their real fans were then. They WERE still Rollers, and the band did still have their genuine fans go along on their journey with them tho. The die hards I guess you could say.
mozzieanneisme 8 months ago
For me, way better than anything done with Les
TWENTIETHCENTURYBABY 9 months ago
It sounds like they were influenced by Cheap Trick for this particular track.
rubinoos1 10 months ago
Wow! I was just doing some research for a Christmas present for my sister and I remembered she had a Rollers record with a red pill on the front. This is like the Buzzcocks in space.
sydbarrett5 1 year ago
les left it was done
nellanbirch 1 year ago
Have to disagree with you on that. Some of their best and most original music came from the time with Duncan. I wish it would have gone on longer, and that they would have received the support and recognition they deserved.
labellejeane08 1 year ago 7
Oooooo, I'm dancin'! Love that guitar, Eric!!
joanieloveseric 1 year ago
Always loved the guitars on this song!
Cheryl1166 1 year ago
never was the same from this point on ...
TradaBoy 1 year ago
@TradaBoy ---They had some brilliant music on these last three albums.--some great rock and roll!I to disagree with yohave u on that comment. You should check it out sometime. ;)
labellejeane08 1 year ago 5
@labellejeane08 i got elevator and ricochet (sp) back in the 90s to complete my collection ...but we can agree to disagree ... just didnt "feel it" at this point ...
TradaBoy 1 year ago
@TradaBoy-- And Thank God for that! I was at this taping. This was a very welcome change from the Shang a Lang era...Milkshakes...tartan trimmed pants? Cmon...these guys were anything BUT! and this new direction gave them the freedom to play what THEY wanted...NOT what they were thrown, and told to do. I too was a huge Les fan, and didn't want to like Duncan at first. (sorry Dunc's if you read this...) Once I heard the direction he set the band in, couldn't help but love his talent!
leenylu 1 year ago 2
Boy they must be exhausted!!!
trishr2u 1 year ago
This is one of my favorite Roller tunes. Awesome video! :)
WishfulSinful65 1 year ago 2
This is one of my faves! I'm a guy and too young to remember the original run of the BCR, yet I know just about everything about the band in retrospect. Being a huge Les fan, I really wanted to dismiss the 'Duncan' era, but it totally made the band a 'ROCK' band. To say that Rollermania was dead by then would be difficult to tell by this clip. The audience was totally loving it and singing along with all the lyrics!
jayanxiety 1 year ago
I saw this on tv when it was first shown in 1979 during the day right after scholl. His show was on around 3 or 4 pm. I remember Mike Douglas coming out and saying WHOOO when they finished. Don't remember much else, other than hearing the song. Didn't have the album till a year or two later when it was .99 cents on sale. It was hard being a male Rollers fan at this stage in their career. everyone had just about given up on them.
Randyroseta 2 years ago 2
I can imagine. It wasn't easy being a chick Roller fan after 77 either. But wow Ricochet,the LP after Elevator,is an awesome album.They were their best alittle late.
deanajandeny65 1 year ago 2
Amazing! I never seen this before. Just love it!
Rollersagain 2 years ago
I've nevr seen this, thanks for posting it. The Rollers with Duncan, classic
Toooder 2 years ago
The guys look so good here and Eric, well dang!!!!! You know how I feel about the 'stache! LOL! =^..^=
CanadaNS 2 years ago
This is also my favorite track!! I love this video!!!
Thanks so much for posting this, sweet sis xxx
Heatherhoney61 2 years ago
The BCR with Duncan - you never see clips like this! I love it! They were so good!
ZolenaB 2 years ago 2