About the song
Released in 1975, “Give a Little Love” is one of the most enduring hits by Bay City Rollers, the Scottish pop-rock band that became a global sensation during the mid-’70s. Coming from their album Wouldn’t You Like It?, the song encapsulates the youthful energy, sweet harmonies, and catchy melodies that made the band one of the defining acts of the teen idol era.
At its core, “Give a Little Love” is a warm, sentimental ballad about the power of kindness and affection. Unlike some of the band’s more upbeat, rollicking hits like “Saturday Night”, this track leans into a more tender, heartfelt sound, emphasizing lush vocal harmonies and an anthemic chorus that sticks with you. The melody is simple but effective, blending elements of soft rock and pop in a way that was incredibly appealing to their devoted fanbase at the time.
The song became a chart-topping hit in the UK, reaching No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart and further cementing the Bay City Rollers’ dominance in the pop scene of the 1970s. While their fame was often driven by their boyish charm, tartan-clad image, and massive teenage following, songs like “Give a Little Love” proved that they had a knack for crafting memorable, feel-good pop music with broad appeal.
Though the band’s popularity waned in the later years, “Give a Little Love” remains a nostalgic favorite, embodying the innocence, optimism, and pure joy of ’70s pop. It’s a song that, even decades later, can still bring a smile to listeners who remember the height of Rollermania or those who simply appreciate a well-crafted, sentimental pop anthem.
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Lyrics
It’s a teenage dream to be 17And to find you’re all wrapped up in loveAnd I found that you made a dream come trueNow I do believe in what they sayYou’ve got to give a little love, take a little loveBe prepared to forsake a little loveAnd when the sun comes shining throughWe’ll know what to doGive a little love, take a little loveBe prepared to forsake a little loveAnd when the sun comes shining throughWe’ll know what to doWhen I walk with you, there is just we twoAnd the world goes by but I just don’t careAnd I know that one day, I’ll find the wayTo be safe and sound within your heartSo until I doI’m gonna give a little love, take a little loveBe prepared to forsake a little loveAnd when the sun comes shining throughWe’ll know what to doGive a little love, take a little loveBe prepared to forsake a little loveAnd when the sun comes shining throughWe’ll know what to doGive a little love, take a little loveBe prepared to forsake a little loveAnd when the sun comes shining throughWe’ll know what to doGive a little love, take a little loveBe prepared to forsake a little loveAnd when the sun comes shining throughWe’ll know what to doGive a little love, take a little loveBe prepared to forsake a little loveAnd when the sun shines throughWe’ll know what to doGive a little love, take a little loveBe prepared to forsake a little loveAnd when the sun comes shining throughWe’ll know-