bubblerock is here to stay volume 2 (the british pop explosion 1970-73)

Bubblerock Is Here To Stay Volume Two: The British Pop Explosion 1970–73 is a 3-CD compilation released by Cherry Red Records on June 17, 2022. This collection delves into the vibrant and often overlooked world of early 1970s British pop, showcasing a mix of hits, rarities, and curiosities from that era.

The compilation features 79 tracks spanning various styles, including bubblegum pop, glam rock, novelty songs, and soulful ballads. It highlights the works of renowned songwriting and production teams such as Cook/Greenaway, Carter/Lewis, and Chinn/Chapman, alongside performances by session singers like Tony Burrows and Sue and Sunny. Artists featured include Lynsey de Paul, Gilbert O’Sullivan, Slade, The Sweet, and Lieutenant Pigeon, among others. The set also brings attention to lesser-known acts and one-off studio projects, offering a comprehensive look at the British pop scene during this period.

Each CD is housed in a card sleeve, all contained within a clamshell box. The set includes a 36-page booklet with detailed liner notes, artist biographies, and contextual essays, providing deeper insight into the featured tracks and performers.

Track listing:

• 1-01 Barry Green – Shake A Tail Suzy
• 1-02 Lynsey De Paul– Sugar Me
• 1-03 Gilbert O'Sullivan– No Matter How I Try
• 1-04 Stavely Makepeace– Walking Through The Blue Grass
• 1-05 Fluff – Sunny, Honey Girl
• 1-06 Blue Mink– Good Morning Freedom
• 1-07 Jonathan King– It's A Tall Order For A Short Guy
• 1-08 P.C. Kent– After Dark
• 1-09 Derek Paul– Drugtaker
• 1-10 Whichwhat– Vietnam Rose
• 1-11 Raw Holly – Well Alright
• 1-12 Marmalade – Radancer
• 1-13 White Plains– Dad You Saved The World
• 1-14 Barry Ryan With The Candy Choir– Magical Spiel
• 1-16 Iain Campbell – On The Road Again
• 1-15 The Paper Dolls – My Boyfriend's Back
• 1-17 Christie– Iron Horse
• 1-18 Stamford Bridge– Roly Poly
• 1-19 Roger James– High Into The Sky
• 1-20 The Sweet– Alexander Graham Bell
• 1-21 Kidrock – Rock-A-Bye Blues
• 1-22 The Big Three– The Price Of Love
• 1-23 Shape – My Friend John
• 1-24 Main Attraction (– Telephone Line
• 1-25 Brotherhood Of Man– United We Stand
• 2-01 Huddersfield Transit Authority– Runaway
• 2-02 Alan Lake– Good Times
• 2-03 Iron Cross – Little Bit O' Soul
• 2-04 John Dummer's Famous Music Band– Nine By Nine
• 2-05 Slade– Coz I Luv You
• 2-06 Judge Dread– Big Six
• 2-07 22nd Street – Sunny Sleeps Late
• 2-08 Dave Newman – The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)
• 2-09 Complex (– The Way I Feel
• 2-10 The Tremeloes– Right Wheel, Left Hammer, Sham
• 2-11 Chain Reaction– Working In The City
• 2-12 Brotherly Love – Tip Of My Tongue
• 2-13 Middle Of The Road– Soley Soley
• 2-14 Portrait – Tokaido Line
• 2-15 The Montanas – Uncle John's Band
• 2-16 The U.K.'s – Rule Britannia
• 2-17 Paul Ryan– Born On A Beautiful Day
• 2-18 Clodagh Rodgers– Everybody Go Home, The Party's Over
• 2-19 Tiger Sue– Tease Me
• 2-20 Five Day Rain– Fall Out
• 2-21 Liverpool Echo– You Know It Feels Right
• 2-22 Helicopter (– I Belong To Yesterday
• 2-23 Phillip Goodhand-Tait– You Are
• 2-24 Paul Kent – Do You
• 2-25 Summer Wine– She Is Still A Mystery
• 2-26 Kincade– I Really Mean You
• 2-27 Nemo (– The Sun Has Got His Hat On
• 3-01 The Pipkins– Gimme Dat Ding
• 3-02 Bruce Spelman– 29 Years To Doomsday
• 3-03 Pica – Rainbow Chaser
• 3-04 Rockin' Horse – Julian The Hooligan
• 3-05 Autumn (– Down Down Down
• 3-06 Paintbox – Get Ready For Love
• 3-07 Sons And Lovers– You're Ready Now
• 3-08 Bay City Rollers– Alright
• 3-09 Deep Feeling– Sweat, Dust And Red Wine
• 3-10 Smoky Forbes– My Kind Of Music
• 3-11 Birds Of A Feather – Gimme Shelter
• 3-12 Blackwater Junction– Bring All The Young Men Back Home
• 3-13 Gary Benson– Sausalito
• 3-14 Fairfield Parlour– Bordeaux Rose
• 3-15 American Jam Band– Jam Jam
• 3-16 Greyhound – Black And White
• 3-17 Velvet Opera– She Keeps Giving Me These Feelings
• 3-18 Simon Turner – Do You Know What I Mean
• 3-19 Muff – Hurdy Gurdy
• 3-20 John Carter – One More Mile To Freedom
• 3-21 Dave MacTavish – Ooh La La
• 3-22 Boots (– You Better Run
• 3-23 Hotlegs– Lady Sadie
• 3-24 Holy Mackerel – Rock 'A' Bye
• 3-25 Shakane– San Jose
• 3-26 Hooters – Tossing And Turning
• 3-27 Lieutenant Pigeon– Mouldy Old Dough