About the song
Few bands captured the euphoric spirit of 1970s pop like the Bay City Rollers. Known for their tartan-clad charm and energetic hooks, the Scottish pop-rock group offered a soundtrack to teen dreams and youthful rebellion. Among their many nostalgic anthems, “Rock ‘n’ Roll Honeymoon” stands out as a hidden gem—a lively celebration of love, freedom, and the magic of music that still resonates with listeners decades later.
Originally featured on their 1976 album Dedication, “Rock ‘n’ Roll Honeymoon” isn’t one of the band’s most commercially famous songs, but that’s precisely what makes it special. It feels like a personal note passed between friends—a reminder that beyond the screaming fans and chart-topping singles, the Bay City Rollers also had heart, storytelling, and an undeniable sense of fun.
The song paints a playful picture of a young couple ditching the traditional wedding bells for something far more spontaneous: a honeymoon wrapped in rhythm, guitars, and pure joy. There’s a sweet innocence to the lyrics, delivered with that signature Rollers bounce—equal parts cheeky and charming. Musically, it leans into upbeat rock-pop with a tinge of glam, yet it never strays too far from the feel-good spirit that made the band such a global sensation during the height of Rollermania.
For those who lived through the golden age of AM radio or remember taping their favorite songs off the turntable, “Rock ‘n’ Roll Honeymoon” feels like a time capsule. It may not have had the international success of “Bye Bye Baby” or “Saturday Night,” but it captures something equally valuable: the ability to make you smile, tap your foot, and remember when music was simple, honest, and full of dreams.
If you’re revisiting the Bay City Rollers catalog, or perhaps discovering them anew, don’t overlook this joyful track. “Rock ‘n’ Roll Honeymoon” is a reminder that sometimes, the best memories are the ones made to music.
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Lyrics
Baby I’m a knockin’
So you better get your rockin’ boots on
You better ask your daddy for the caddy
And we’ll motor onDrive on baby to an all-night diner
Jive on baby we’re in Carolina
Baby we’re rollin’ on
Wonderin’ where we’re gone
Reelin’ and a rockin’
On a rock and roll honeymoon
Rock and roll honeymoonBetter get a preacher
And I’ll meet you when the school bell ring
We ain’t got the money for a twenty carat diamond ring
But what do you think about a midnight rider
Comin’ on strong with an all night linerBaby it’s me and you
You know we can do it too
Reelin’ and a rockin’
On a rock and roll honeymoon
Rock and roll honeymoonRock it out, rock it out
Rock it out, rock it out
Baby we’re rollin on
Wonderin’ where we’ve gone
Reelin’ and a rockin’
On a rock and roll honeymoon
Rock and roll honeymoonBaby it’s me and you
You know we can do it too
Reelin’ and a rockin’
On a rock and roll honeymoon
Rock and roll honeymoon