Shang-a-Lang - Bay City Rollers
So bad it’s awful or so bad it’s good? Whatever your opinion you can’t help but have a laugh at this.
Mid-70’s and the Bay City Rollers were the biz. Everyone had their favourite, usually Eric or Les, hardly ever Alan as he was too old, and rarely Derek as he resembled a monkey. For some reason I liked “Woody”, who looked like a gerbil!
Notice how thin they are, and then check out the clothes. I think this TOTP video was from their pre-tartan years, (although Woody could be the trendsetter here), but the special roller trews (aka capris in the 21st century), are there and cut to that certain length to best show off the stripy socks and the platform lace up shoes. What better to wear those with than skinny rib jumpers that clung to their puny bods. Eat your hearts out fashionistas!
Looks apart, you have to admit this was a darn catchy song, and it got to number 2 in May 1974, kept off the top spot by the Rubettes.
Apologies for he who shall not be named introducing the clip.
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