Rock Follies of '77 (soundtrack)

The Rock Follies of '77 (soundtrack) is the soundtrack album accompanying the second series of the British television drama Rock Follies. The series, and consequently the soundtrack, continued the story of the fictional all-female rock band "The Little Ladies," picking up from the events of the first series, Rock Follies.

The soundtrack features original songs written primarily by Howard Schuman (who also wrote the series) and Andy Mackay of Roxy Music. Performed by Rula Lenska, Charlotte Cornwell, and Julie Covington, who played the members of The Little Ladies, the album showcased a blend of glam rock, art rock, and musical theatre influences. It explored themes of ambition, betrayal, and the challenges faced by women in the male-dominated music industry of the 1970s.

Musically, the soundtrack moved away somewhat from the overt glam rock sound of the first album, incorporating elements of disco and a more polished production style reflecting the changing musical landscape of the late 1970s. The lyrics often reflected the band's increasing disillusionment with the industry and their personal struggles.

The album was a commercial success in the UK, reaching the top ten. While not as critically acclaimed as the first soundtrack, it further solidified the cult following of Rock Follies and is considered a significant piece of British television and music history. It remains a popular collectible item for fans of the show and of 1970s music. Key tracks include "OK?", "Suzi Quatro," and "The Bitch Is Back."