Wouldn't You Like It? cover

Wouldn't You Like It?

Bay City Rollers · 1975

34 min · 11 tracks · pop rock · power pop · glam rock

Upbeat glam rock anthems blend catchy melodies with youthful exuberance, capturing the carefree spirit of the mid-1970s.

Why this album works

'Wouldn't You Like It?' reached number 9 on the UK Albums Chart, showcasing the band's popularity during the height of their career. The album's lead single, 'I Only Wanna Dance With You', became a top 10 hit, further entrenching them in the glam rock scene and appealing to a burgeoning fanbase eager for infectious pop music.
Career context
Released in January 1975, 'Wouldn't You Like It?' was the Bay City Rollers' third studio album, following the commercial success of 'Roller'. At this time, the band was riding the wave of their initial fame, solidifying their position as teen idols in the pop landscape and experimenting with a sound that balanced glam rock flair with mainstream appeal.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I Only Wanna Dance With You Standout 2:49
  • 2 Don’t Stop the Music 2:52
  • 3 Shanghai’d in Love 3:22
  • 4 Where Will I Be Now 3:34
  • 5 Maybe I’m a Fool 3:56
  • 6 Too Young to Rock & Roll Standout 2:13
  • 7 Give a Little Love Standout 3:24
  • 8 Wouldn’t You Like It 3:12
  • 9 Strangers in the Wind 3:44
  • 10 Eagles Fly 3:01
  • 11 Derek’s End Piece 2:35

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