1984 proved their most succesful year, with a sell-out Twice Nightly tour, and their first Dutch chart-topping hit, Love Me Just A Little Bit More. A lot of merchandise was made, incl. the infamous Dolly Dots-dolls. In 1985, Anita left the band due to her pregnancy. In 1986 the Dots shot their Hollywood movie Dutch Treat, but it was not the smash hit they'd hoped for.
In 1987 the girls teamed up with producers Stock, Aitken and Waterman, in hope to crack the British charts. The song "What A Night" proved to be their last original single. The band split up in 1988. In 1993 a Disco remix of "Love Me Just A Little Bit More" was released to promote the Gold album, but the girls did not participate at all themselves. In 1998 all six girls gave a full concert again to promote their double CD The Collection and a R&B remix of What A Night.
In 2004 a musical featuring their best loved songs toured the Netherlands, but did not feature any of the members of the group. In 2007, the band reunited once more to perform during a concert series also featuring other Dutch bands. They also decided to give three (already) sold-out reunion concerts in May 2007. Angela, Ria and Anita were the only members of the band to release solo records, but none were as succesful as their joint efforts as the Dolly Dots. On July 20, 2009, Ria died of cancer. She was only 52 years old.
The Dolly Dots are still listed in the Dutch Guiness Book of Records as the longest running Dutch Girl Band.
Biggest hits: Love Me Just A Little Bit More, Radio, Do Wah Diddy Diddy, Hela-Di-ladi-Lo, PS, S.T.O.P., Don't Give Up, She's A Liar, Do You Wanna Wanna, Boys, Leila and All the Roses.
Rollerskating
Dolly Dots Lyrics
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Have you ever gone dancing
Where they're not only dancing
Look at that
They are skating
It looks just like a disco
But it's more than a disco
They are skating
Skating
Roller roller roll
Rollerskating
We move to the music
You should see how we do it
Look at us
We are skating
Try to spin in a spotlight
Look at him he is all right
Oh boy!
Watch him skating
Skating
Roller roller roll
Rollerskating
Roll
Don't be late (Rolling rolling)
And be sure to wear your rollerskates
We'll be waiting at the gate
On our date (Rolling rolling)
Everyone is wearing rollerskates
Hurry up 'cause we can't wait
We can't wait
Aaaah wooooow
You'd all have to try it
We're sure you will like it
It's fun
When you're skating
Once you know how to do it
There is not that much too it
But it's fun
To be skating
Skating
Roller roller roll
Rollerskating
Roll
Don't be late (Rolling rolling)
And be sure to wear your rollerskates
We'll be waiting at the gate
On our date (Rolling rolling)
Everyone is wearing rollerskates
Hurry up 'cause we can't wait
We can't wait
Don't be late (Rolling rolling)
And be sure to wear your rollerskates
We'll be waiting at the gate
On our date (Rolling rolling)
Everyone is wearing rollerskates
Hurry up 'cause we can't wait
We can't wait
The Dolly Dots' song "Rollerskating" is a fun and upbeat track that encourages listeners to try out one of the most popular activities of the 80s - rollerskating. The song describes the playful atmosphere at a rollerskating rink, where people are not only dancing but also gracefully gliding in their roller skates. The lyrics describe the scene as something similar to a disco but with more movement and excitement.
The chorus encourages listeners to come and join in on the fun - "Don't be late and be sure to wear your rollerskates. We'll be waiting at the gate on our date. Everyone is wearing rollerskates, hurry up 'cause we can't wait." The song emphasizes the care-free and fun-loving spirit of rollerskating and encourages everyone to give it a try.
Overall, "Rollerskating" is a lively and catchy track that celebrates the joy of moving to music while skating on wheels.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever gone dancing
Where they're not only dancing
Look at that
They are skating
It looks just like a disco
But it's more than a disco
Look at that
They are skating
Skating
Roller roller roll
Rollerskating
Have you seen people dance on roller skates? It's like a disco, but with roller skating. Look at them go! It's amazing! They're all rollerskating and having fun!
We move to the music
You should see how we do it
Look at us
We are skating
Try to spin in a spotlight
Look at him he is all right
Oh boy!
Watch him skating
Skating
Roller roller roll
Rollerskating
Roll
As we move to the music, we're showing off our moves on roller skates! Watch us spin in the spotlight, it's so cool! That guy over there is doing a great job, everyone is having a blast skating!
Don't be late (Rolling rolling)
And be sure to wear your rollerskates
We'll be waiting at the gate
On our date (Rolling rolling)
Everyone is wearing rollerskates
Hurry up 'cause we can't wait
We can't wait
Don't be late to our date, and make sure to wear your rollerskates! We'll be at the gate waiting for you, and everyone else will be wearing their skates too. Hurry up, we're excited and can't wait to get started on the fun!
You'd all have to try it
We're sure you will like it
It's fun
When you're skating
Once you know how to do it
There is not that much too it
But it's fun
To be skating
Skating
Roller roller roll
Rollerskating
Roll
You really have to try this roller skating thing, we're positive that you'll enjoy it! It's so much fun skating around, once you get the hang of it. There's not too much to it. It's just really fun to skate around!
Contributed by Jonathan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@halloweenville1
Back when there was a buzz in the air, and people were happier. I miss these days so much.
This just doesn't exist anymore.
@matthewprince9705
Probably the most joyful song I've heard - makes you forget your worries for 3 minutes! And that's all you need!
@fuseblower8128
Love it, Angela looks like the only one who has been skating
before this recording ;)
@jakobhopfer1997
Love it. We miss you Ria.
@anndebondt2393
Ik kijk al uit naar hun concert in Antwerpen op 08/10/2022. Nostalgie ten top!! ❤❤❤
@user-si3tm7uu4p
I LOVE DISCO !!! 🎉😊🎉 Всегда легкость, радость и любовь к жизни! Браво. ⭐💥⭐💥⭐
@neo6709
Best girl band ever
@erwinstada1811
Suppose your just joking, it's a terrible kind of "music". It really s☆cks hard....
@user-vv8og9qu9c
@@erwinstada1811 please write this song in English
@tomstieve
Love the handbags.