Morgan Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 It’s been such a sad 24 hours. That horrendous massacre in America coupled with the death of ‘Fletch’ from Depeche Mode. In a stupid attempt to lighten the mood a wee bit, what did we think of the BCR’s? Were they as shite as I thought they were? Your thoughts chaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmfc1965 Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 No. They sound surprisingly good now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dragon Reborn Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Stuart Wood’s sister once famously said “it’s better to run with scissors than scissor with the runs” 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 As one of the early boy bands, they contrast favourably with most that have come through in the last 30 years. Could actually play their instruments to start with. The songs were well written and produced for their genre. On the flip side, they weren't that bonny (didn't stop them getting their hole) and Les McKeown killed an old granny on Western Terrace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 I was at school and in the same class for 5 years(1 year primary, and 4 years secondary), with Stuart Woods younger brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Got this in the cupboard if you want it, Morgan. Got a lovely fold out poster. Apparently it was my uncle's but he was too worried his mates would discover his love for the BCRs that he gave it to my mother. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobblers Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 I hated them in the 70’s but like many bands they seem ok now I’m old. 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Good music when the party is starting to ramp up !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 29 minutes ago, Cobblers said: I hated them in the 70’s but like many bands they seem ok now I’m old. 😂😂 Same Cobbs, Summerlove Sensation is a classic though, so I'm told. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Section Q Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Saw them early 70s in a pub. At least they weren't miming. They were fleeced by their (convicted), paedophile manager. Sold millions of records. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Saturday Night and Shangalang were great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 7 hours ago, Morgan said: It’s been such a sad 24 hours. That horrendous massacre in America coupled with the death of ‘Fletch’ from Depeche Mode. In a stupid attempt to lighten the mood a wee bit, what did we think of the BCR’s? Were they as shite as I thought they were? Your thoughts chaps? Always played my rollin LP prior to hearts games about 1974. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 5 minutes ago, Harry Potter said: Always played my rollin LP prior to hearts games about 1974. Showing yer age now fat boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_steve Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Never my cup of tea .. at the time, or now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 For me they were rubbish then and their music is still rubbish now. They couldn't hold a light to the likes of Marc Bolan/TRex, Mott the Hoople, Slade or even Sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Boab said: Haul, Heid, Troosers. Edited May 27, 2022 by ri Alban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, JamesM48 said: Good music when the party is starting to ramp up !! I think you've summed them up perfectly there James. I'm usually a rock and metal man, but as you say, nothing gets a drunken party bouncing quite like shang a lang. I love the clip on you tube of the hearts end singing it at the 2012 up final. Edited May 27, 2022 by superjack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 I remember on Rip It Up(Scottish music documentary) they were hailed as making tartan “cool” after years of other artists using it to simply make people know they were a Scottish artist. Discuss….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 2 hours ago, FinnBarr Saunders said: Showing yer age now fat boy. 62 the morra ha ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionDJambo Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 I have to say that I never had much time for them in the 70s, but I was singing along to Shangalang, like the rest of us, after the famous cup win in 2012. When I hear it now, it brings back great memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 5 hours ago, superjack said: I think you've summed them up perfectly there James. I'm usually a rock and metal man, but as you say, nothing gets a drunken party bouncing quite like shang a lang. I love the clip on you tube of the hearts end singing it at the 2012 up final. Yes they certainly do. So do Abba and the Village People. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 14 hours ago, I P Knightley said: As one of the early boy bands, they contrast favourably with most that have come through in the last 30 years. Could actually play their instruments to start with. The songs were well written and produced for their genre. On the flip side, they weren't that bonny (didn't stop them getting their hole) and Les McKeown killed an old granny on Western Terrace. That's a bit like saying Lassa Fever contrasts favourably with the Ebola Virus... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, Auld Reekin' said: That's a bit like saying Lassa Fever contrasts favourably with the Ebola Virus... You make a good point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 2 hours ago, JamesM48 said: Yes they certainly do. So do Abba and the Village People. And black lace! Sorry, too far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Bye bye babe you know you would ahhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 they were tacky but got the party going as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trotter Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 20 hours ago, The Dragon Reborn said: Stuart Wood’s sister once famously said “it’s better to run with scissors than scissor with the runs” 👍🏻 I'm very distantly related to him on my mother's side. Can't recall exactly, but i'm sure he's her second cousin (although I might be making that last bit up). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted May 27, 2022 Author Share Posted May 27, 2022 28 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: Bye bye babe you know you would ahhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Went to school with most of them and they were prices But when I worked at BT I swapped some if their phone numbers for sexual favours so that was good Bilbo Baggins were the edgy band. But then a few years ago went to see them at Usher Hall and they were brilliant. Did the Ramones not name check them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 (edited) 13 hours ago, the general said: Did the Ramones not name check them? Tommy Ramone heard Saturday Night by The Bay City Rollers and like the chanty into bit. He fancied doing something similar for the Ramones and came up with the "Hey, ho, lets go" Blitzkrieg Bop. Edited May 28, 2022 by been here before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 15 hours ago, Morgan said: One of their songs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Prince Charlie Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 16 hours ago, the general said: Went to school with most of them and they were prices But when I worked at BT I swapped some if their phone numbers for sexual favours so that was good Bilbo Baggins were the edgy band. But then a few years ago went to see them at Usher Hall and they were brilliant. Did the Ramones not name check them? Bilbo Baggins were good but never quite made it despite having the same whole manager. Colin Chisholm is a good jambo, met him at Edinburgh College a few years ago where he works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted May 28, 2022 Author Share Posted May 28, 2022 2 hours ago, rudi must stay said: One of their songs Bye bye baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Morgan said: Bye bye baby. That's right aye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weakened Offender Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 The Bay City Rollers are better than The Proclaimers and that's a fact, ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB52 Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 On 27/05/2022 at 08:55, Boab said: There's a piper doon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 Struggling to see the link with the bay city rollers, the school shooting and the guy from depeche mode. Enlighten me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroondevo52 Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 My mates mum used to make their tartan gear in a wee shop in Morrison Street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 On 27/05/2022 at 12:34, JamesM48 said: Yes they certainly do. So do Abba and the Village People. I attended a motorcycle rally in a marquee near Linlithgow in the mid 90s. Organising club had brought up one of the bigger name (on the biker scene at least) tribute bands from England, AB/CD. Maybe they were on too early but no one seemed too interested in them and they left the stage to no more than polite clapping. On came the rock disco, first song was Dancing Queen, cue 200/300 on the dance floor strutting their funky stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 Millennium new year they played live at the gardens s -was pretty good Going back a lot further I had a fight with Pat Mcglyn's older brother (Danny) at Duddingston primary school aged 6. I hit him and the teacher pulled us apart just before he could beat me up - my only successful school fight! I see he died at the age of 39 in 1996 which is a sobering thought.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T.F.Robertson Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 13 hours ago, Bonnie Prince Charlie said: Bilbo Baggins were good but never quite made it despite having the same whole manager. Colin Chisholm is a good jambo, met him at Edinburgh College a few years ago where he works. Remember meeting him in Luckies a few years ago when I was back,. Decent guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 11 hours ago, FinnBarr Saunders said: I attended a motorcycle rally in a marquee near Linlithgow in the mid 90s. Organising club had brought up one of the bigger name (on the biker scene at least) tribute bands from England, AB/CD. Maybe they were on too early but no one seemed too interested in them and they left the stage to no more than polite clapping. On came the rock disco, first song was Dancing Queen, cue 200/300 on the dance floor strutting their funky stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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