Once Upon a Star
Bay City Rollers · 1975
51 min · 17 tracks · pop rock · power pop · glam rock
Bright melodies and infectious hooks collide with the exuberance of 70s glam rock spirit.
Why this album works
'Once Upon a Star' reached number one in the UK Albums Chart, showcasing the Bay City Rollers' immense popularity during the mid-1970s. This album also featured hits like 'Bye Bye Baby,' which became a defining track for the band, emphasizing their influence in shaping the sound of bubblegum pop and glam rock for a generation.
- Best for
- steady melodic listening experience infectious hooks and energy lighthearted sing-along moments
- Context
- Released in January 1975, 'Once Upon a Star' was the Bay City Rollers' third studio album, following their breakthrough success with 'Rollin'' in 1974. At this point, they were solidifying their status as teen idols and leading figures in the glam rock movement, building on their popularity through catchy pop anthems.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Elvis Presley· Gallagher and Lyle· Nancy Sinatra· Stealers Wheel· The Lovin' Spoonful· Serge Gainsbourg· John Denver· Julie London
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bye Bye Baby Standout 2:50
- 2 The Disco Kid Standout 3:16
- 3 La Belle Jeane 4:01
- 4 When Will You Be Mine? 2:32
- 5 Angel Baby 3:52
- 6 Keep On Dancing Standout 2:42
- 7 Once Upon a Star 3:00
- 8 Let’s Go 3:28
- 9 Marlina 3:01
- 10 My Teenage Heart 2:31
- 11 Rock and Roll Honeymoon 2:45
- 12 Hey! Beautiful Dreamer 3:52
- 13 All of Me Loves All of You 3:07
- 14 The Bump 2:35
- 15 Keep On Dancing Standout 2:10
- 16 Alright 2:07
- 17 It’s for You 3:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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