EPIC!| FIRST TIME HEARING Status Quo - Down Down REACTION

[@tobortine]

It makes me smile to see a couple of young people rocking out to a band that I rocked out to 50 years ago. Rock doesn't get old, it just get rediscovered.

[@chris25533]

Couldn't agree more @tobortine. I first saw Quo in 1972 at Preston Guildhall in the UK. Their single "Paper Plane" was just entering the charts. They were fantastic. Seen them several times since and they are just as exciting and entertaining as the were 50 years ago.

[@Dave-kw7jq]

@@chris25533 you and me Both at Preston.. Did you see Ritchie Blackmores Rainbow there as well ??

[@paulself8698]

Totally agree - love to see these guys rocking out to the same stuff that we did 50 years ago!

[@jillybrooke29]

@@chris25533 I was on stage with them aged 16, hopping around, going deaf ☺

[@fizzyridertoo]

@@chris25533 1972 was a Preston Guild year so that was a great time to see them. I saw them in Dusseldorf in 1980 something (83, 84?) and they were still rocking hard.

[@nigelmchugh5541]

Back when I was in school, every lad had their album "12 gold bars", probably Slades "Till deaf do us part" and something bt AC/DC and Motorhead. Other popular bands were The Clash, Thin Lizzy, The Boomtown Rats.

[@BrendanAshton]

Love the Quo, they opened live aid and they were the only band who could. They a blues boogie band and they do it so well. Often mocked as a three chord one trick pony, but they do it so well. Not music for pretentious musical snobs. Always 100%.

[@glenchapman3899]

Well any band that releases an album "Search for the 4th Chord" and even has an explanation for why they only apparently know three chords deserves respect.

[@kevinmcfarlane2752]

Three chord one trick pony, but somehow it works. One reason is the melodies they layer on top of their songs.

[@BrendanAshton]

@@kevinmcfarlane2752 if you listen to some of the tracks on dog of two head, they are comparable with Wishbone ash, particularly gerendula

[@kevinmcfarlane2752]

@@BrendanAshton Not heard that. I only owned a handful of their albums. Beyond that I’m familiar with the singles. Albums - Piledriver, Hello, Quo, Blue for You.

[@BrendanAshton]

@@kevinmcfarlane2752 I would call it a transitional album which has elements of the psychedelic pop earlier albums and the down home blue boogie of the later more recognisable quo

[@highlander72b69]

Love this version....they look like they just walk on stage , look at each other and jam out a rock MASTERPIECE......

[@PurpleUnicorn212]

Best live band ever. 2+ hours of non stop music. Nobody could touch them in the 70's. They were at the top of their game here.

[@theodoreritola7641]

U 4 GOT L, Z BOSTON. QUEEN AREWOSMITH ACDC .PINK FLOYED. KANSAS .VAN HALEN ,BTO.To mention a few

[@reality1958]

@@theodoreritola7641yeah there were a lot of great live bands

[@michaelfoster5577]

Brian May had a lot of good things to say about Quo. They were good fun and gave their all at live gigs, no matter how many or how few were in the audience. Great sense of humour too.

[@johnwalsh7578]

Sadly only one of them left .the lad in the white shirt .Francis Rossi...great band.

[@petemanning4672]

They supported Queen on the kind of magic tour in 86

[@michaelfoster5577]

@@johnwalsh7578 John Coghlan is still alive!

[@kevinwilliams8896]

​@@johnwalsh7578I think you will find John Coghlan ( drummer) is still with us.

[@markrich7171]

@@petemanning4672 The concert at Wembley on that tour was the best that I ever went to and saw both bands again at Knebworth 3 week later.

[@tonybarton3746]

Back in the nineties Quo did a concert in Broadstairs Kent , nearly 8 miles from where I was doing a night shift in Sandwich, didn’t have to go to the concert 🎵, could hear every song plainly, brilliant all for Free 😊👍👍👍🎵🎵

[@jeffstevens4262]

The Quo are a UK institution and deservedly so. They've been rockin' all over the world for 50 years and making everyone smile and laugh in the process. So sad to have lost Rick Parfitt a few years ago, but the legendary Quo will always live on.

[@stevefoster6299]

Australia loved the Quo

[@stephenhunt3068]

these americans need to wake up

[@SteveDezzie777]

60 year old sitting in sleepy Wiltshire UK with a huge grin on my face and tears on my eyes absolutely rocking out to this. I danced the foot Jive to this at a scouts disco with my mates and it got everyone up. I just love seeing your reactions to this and your insightful comments, best team doing reaction videos out there, keep it up guys x

[@TC-qd1zw]

I am 76 great show at Newcastle City Hall. They were the best and I mean the BEST.

[@MarkJones-w9d]

Hello old timer , have a good weekend, keep rocking 😎

[@paulmann9154]

ROCK ON!!

[@aussierhino471]

This band was HUGE especially in the first half of the 70s. Been around for half a century and STILL touring, despite two original members passing away. They've sold 120 million albums and opened Live Aid in 1985. Their live shows are just a party!

[@kevinashby291]

'Rockin' All Over The World' was the only song that could start Live Aid, hence why they were chosen to open.

[@stefanconradsson]

Yes, live shows were awesome! Cheers 🍺

[@brianlee7716]

12 Bar Boogie which unfortunately didn't make them popular in the US, said as a Brit living in the US now who lost count of how many times I've been to see 'the Quo' live. The end of the road tour was 'the end' and then they re-formed for live aid and have just kept going ever since.

[@ivanrainbird2416]

it's now 130 million sales i was surprised to see in front of maiden and the who they must have done very very well in 70s and 80s

[@roboi2241]

They were bigger in the second half of the 70s, Rockin All Over The World their biggest hit was released in late 77, they were a mainstay on British radio and tv from 77 up to about 85. They were probably more authentic in the early 70s but became a bit of a British institution later on.

[@paulsmith2516]

Status Quo are GODS here in the UK even Grannies love them. Caroline live at the NEC is a brilliant next song. Then you HAVE TO see them open the Live Aid show with their signature anthem ROCKIN ALL OVER THE WORLD, a more perfect way to open what was the World's first ever global music party couldn't be imagined

[@srodgers66]

"even Grannies love them". Francis Rossi is nearly 74.

[@ollielowe7534]

Well, we're grannies now - but we weren't in the 1960's, duh.

[@EvaLudwig-yf7zm]

Yeah, today's grannies were young in the 60ies and 70ies. My first Quo gig was in 1978, I was 16. Now I 'm 61 and still love Status Quo. Went to one of their shows last year, they're still GREAT!

[@ganndeber1621]

rockin all over rthe world was the end of their golden eara, not their best song anything before it was supurb

[@jcsinca3387]

What a Brilliant band! I'm past 60 and I had thought I heard it all, Blind Faith, Humble Pie, Hot Tuna, Cream...but I can't believe I never heard of this band in America. This is so crazy for me. A new band at 60 from 50 years ago!

[@andrewhinds6560]

Status Quo did actually tour the USA a few times but sadly never made it there.

[@glenchapman3899]

There are a lot of great UK bands never made it in the States. Slade is the most laughable. Four top 10 hits in the US, all covers by US bands, but Slade, couldn't sell a glass of water in Death Valley

[@billperry7633]

You missed out Mate. Quo were excellent in the 70`s.

[@frankraw9991]

Never Too Late is an appropriate Album for anyone to listen to. The title track is brilliant.

[@bagelking6364]

The Quo are a British institution!! Probably the most iconic British rock band ever

[@Skeletron7]

The Beatles? Black Sabbath? Deep Purple? Lol, still great though

[@woodlouse6226]

really glad you liked them , they have got the biggest back catalogue of any band out there, enjoy

[@eviekelpie1]

Huge here in Australia. I bought this single record when I was 12. Would dance in front of the mirror 😁. We've seen them in concert with Deep Purple, in Sydney. RIP Rick Parfait and Alan Lancaster 😢

[@alanstrom2221]

It's PARFITT not PARFAIT.

[@laurenceraines4812]

These were the first and the original heavy metal headbangers.

[@jeanettemccormack1041]

For ever the Quo. Anything they play is fabulous❤

[@richardmathews6236]

150 million albums sold world wide- that is pretty significant

[@kevins2961]

The Quo knew exactly what they were good at and stuck to it. Somone unkindly said that no band had ever gone further on three chords, but they were always entertaining. No one else could have opened Live Aid with a better song than 'Rockin' All Over The World' Rick Parfitt sadly passed a few years ago,

[@tediousmaximus1067]

You may not have heard but Alan Lancaster died last year too.

[@rerenaissance7487]

Francis Rossi replied to the 3 chord comment (it was a letter in a music mag I think) by saying something like "We've introduced a fourth chord on the new album". As you say, they knew their trade, no pretensions. "Got any Quo??" is what every DJ at a wedding dance gets shouted at them. Contrast this with their earlier "Pictures of Matchstick Men and You" from the 60s.

[@alanstrom2221]

Status Quo could and can play all the Guitar chords.

[@holgercraemer5598]

Well, "Don't waste my time" has 5 chords ... but that's one of the few exceptions 😉

[@sueperglue8847]

@@holgercraemer5598 No it's not. Most of their songs in fact have more than three chords.

[@NoName-qv8ko]

The moment John Coghlan kicks in, never over plays it, the man is rock solid its pure magic.

[@pfzt]

Agree, very underrated drummer, very tight and unique groove Just as good as the other brits imho.

[@ganndeber1621]

Never the same after he left. I saw them at Blackpool ion 78 with the frantic 4. 2.5 hours of non stop boogie, bloody awesome

[@normankennith7919]

john used to be at the same school with me!! about 17 years later, i dj'd at his 30th birthday party at the holiday inn, chelsea!!

[@mikeflynn1629]

Power drummer steady tasteful power

[@normankennith7919]

@@mikeflynn1629 JOHN USED TO GO TO MY SCHOOL & I DJ'D AT HIS 30TH BIRTHDAY PARTY AT THE HOLIDAY INN, CHELSEA!!!

[@tommcmanamon8327]

Quo are great live. They bring so much energy to their performance. Saw them many times in Manchester in the 70/80's

[@sveinmjeldheim8241]

The worlds number one Status Quo still rock on!

[@WillM1961]

Wow! Finally You found them! Status Quo is the best band to get a party really started! They got a great sense of humor too: As respond to the fact that they were mocked for only playing three chords, they named one album “In search of the fourth chord” and another one “a few bars more”. If you wanna go further down this rabbit hole, listen to: “Rockin’ all over the world”, “whatever you want”, “Caroline”, “Roll over lay down”, “what you’re proposing” and “Rain”. These are all material for your party-playlist!!! Have fun!

[@waynekasmar4401]

cHords

[@punkfatherd1153]

Yeah, never took themselves seriously either. Legends.

[@srodgers66]

@@punkfatherd1153 They took themselves seriously when they were the Frantic Four. When they stopped taking themselves seriously they put out 'Marguerita Time'.

[@wolfgangscorset2855]

The Best is the Live Version of the Roadhouse Blues in the 70s.

[@steveray9655]

I was re-introduced to Status Quo in the mid-80s when I was stationed in England. They had "recently" released their song "In The Army Now". I highly recommend that song. Also, "Matchstick Men" and "Paper Plane".

[@oldiesgeek454]

@Steve. Before this, Pictures of Matchstick Men is the only song of theirs I knew. That's a trippy song, and I just know Amber would love it. 😊

[@laughinggravyuk]

Doesn't matter if you're a One Trick Pony, when it's such a good trick.

[@oldiesgeek454]

@@laughinggravyuk True, I'd like to see them react to another one hit wonder song called Psychotic Reaction.

[@petemanning4672]

It was written in a toilet influenced by Jimmi Hendrix

[@januzzell8631]

LOVE the Quo - such a joyful band - Thank you for watching

[@NoggintheNog37]

pure rock and roll. There is a reason that this was the group chosen to be first on stage for the live aid concert. The perfect live band

[@PercyPruneMHDOIFandBars]

Never and I mean NEVER listen to Quo whilst driving. You'll be pulled for speeding! Also, Frank that volume to 11!

[@bradparnell614]

The only song of theirs I had ever heard is "Pictures of Matchstick Men" which is from the late 60s psychedelic period. That was their only hit in America, so to a lot of us they are a one hit wonder. It wasn't until many years later with the gift of KZbin allowing me to increase my knowledge of music that I found out that while in America they were mostly unheard of beyond that song, in Europe they were huge throughout the early 1970s. This is probably my favorite of their songs that I listened to after I started digging into their catalog and it turns out even though they had a ton of hits in Britain, Down Down was their only #1.

[@greglegakis4177]

I can see why it wasn't a hit here. It's too one dimensional and repetitive. It definitely rocks but I can see why it didn't cross the pond.

[@MrMambott]

The band are damned near Australians with the number of times they have toured Down Under, have a look and see how many No1 hits or top 10 hits they had in Australia ; )

[@billschwener3709]

If you get a chance listen the the album, Quo. Great songs!

[@iamthecaptainofmysoul2293]

Pictures of matchsticks men is not a bad legacy

[@callelundberg6790]

In the army now? What ever you want? Never heard? They where both major hits in Europe.

[@anthonyhaylock6655]

One of the greatest rock bands the world has ever produced , LOVE THE QUO

[@Topshaman-pk2rx]

Saw them live. A great band to see live. Other tracks to check out include Caroline, Paper Plane, Whatever you Want, Rockin' All over the World, and Roll Over Lay Down.

[@aharon59]

Status Quo were considered a head banger`s band for lightweights at the time but they were great fun and never seemed to take themselves too seriously or be particularly bothered by the label. They had many huge hits and had a broad spectrum of fans of all ages . I loved them but have to admit I never dived deeper than casual listening of the radio and television but their songs were definitely part of the soundtrack of the lives of anyone who grew up in the 70`s , as I did.

[@kevinmcfarlane2752]

Yes, they were part of the gateway out of pop and into hard rock and heavy metal. They were for me. Though I still liked pop. Just that my horizons expanded.

[@cuthalin4976]

It was while reviewing a Quo gig that a music journalist first used the term Headbangers ! One band guaranteed to make anyone move to the music !veve

[@coulterry67]

I've never been to a gig where I had to stand up through all of it, this happened at Status Quo where the audience were mainly males rocking out all dressed in standard Quo gear. Sadly I couldn't see much of them on the stage but they rocked the venue and made it look as if they were just jamming all night, it was so effortless. Rick Parfitt (sadly gone too soon) and Francis Rossi two of the best rockers

[@eirikasbjrnberg8753]

Quo is the Ramones of the early 70s . They basically play a variation of the same melody in hundred great ways . But as with Ramones do not eat them like sugar candy

[@sarahughes6452]

Props to the people requesting the band! My mom passed this band on to me and my brother and we still rock out to them!

[@MichaelBell-iy8jo]

The best performance I ever seen this amazing live band do, was last night of the proms "What ever you want" full orchestra backing them up. They had the crowd jumping and the normally reserved classical performers got carried away. Anyone that's not seen it, start typing "status quo last night of the proms whatever you want". You won't regret it!

[@edwardt1941]

Yep awesome performance from all involved

[@annemariefleming]

It's on my playlist and always will be.

[@fizzyridertoo]

I'd never heard of that but you're right; it's incredible. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJOWYnmhfrFlaLM

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

YES! The mighty Quo. Had all their albums and saw them twice. Great time had by ALL. They were a fun band.

[@petemanning4672]

Only twice ? 100+ for me

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

@@petemanning4672 Well I would have seen them more if I could have. Loved them.

[@aussierhino471]

Living in Australia, I count myself lucky to have seen them 6 times live.

[@folginator]

FINALLY!!! You’ve been Quo’d!🎸🎸

[@sumonjamal1653]

Status Quo is one of the greatest rock bands to come out of the UK... It's almost a crime that they never broke big in America (They have done shows in the US)... They were teenagers when they formed in the 60's, but were playing the typical psychedelic style at first ("Pictures of Matchstick Men" was their first hit) ... The original band consisted of this line-up: Francis Rossi (vocals/ lead guitar), Rick Parfitt (vocals/ rhythm guitar), Alan Lancaster (vocals and bass) and John Coghlan (drums) ... Andy Bown joined in the 70's on keyboards and played guitar as well... Francis Rossi became the most recognizable singer of Status Quo because of songs like 'Down down'... 'Roll over lay down'... while Rick Parfitt became the rock star. The band became centered around the duo of Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt, who became close friends - they said they heard 'Roadhouse blues' by The Doors and loved that sound... So, they went in a "boogie rock" direction in the 70's and struck success in 1972 when their album 'Piledriver' became a hit, and Status Quo was rocking all over Europe w/ their brand of rock music. One of their biggest hits was a cover of John Fogerty (CCR) - "Rocking all over the world"... 🔥🔥🤘🤘Andy Bown made his mark in 1979 when his track w/ Rick Parfitt became the lead single and album title - 'Whatever you want'... Status Quo were known as the 'Frantic Four'. However, the usual drugs and alcohol pitfalls ended Status Quo in the 80's as John Coghlan was out, and Rossi refused to work w/ Alan Lancaster again... Status Quo put aside their differences to open Live Aid in 1985 (This was after the band had broken up)... It was supposed to be their final show, but they got such a response that Rick Parfitt asked Francis Rossi to reconsider. In 1986, Rossi and Parfitt decided to relaunch Status Quo without Lancaster or Coghlan... Andy Bown (keyboards/ guitar) returned, w/ John 'Rhino' Edwards (bass) and Jeff Rich (drums) joining the band and making a comeback w/ the album - 'In the army now'. Status Quo saw their popularity decline in the 90's, but never broke up and kept making music and touring... Jeff Rich left after 2000 and they went through a few drummers. The original Status Quo (Rossi, Parfitt, Lancaster and Coghlan) reunited in 2013 for the 'Frantic Four' shows... but both Rossi and Parfitt preferred the band w/ the current members after the dates were done. After years of alcohol abuse, guitarist Rick Parfitt's health declined and he passed away in late 2016 while taking a break. Original bassist Alan Lancaster passed away in 2021. Francis Rossi is the only original Status Quo member, and has been keeping the band active w/ Andy Bown, John 'Rhino Edwards... w/ Leon Cave (drums) and Ritchie Malone (guitar)... and unlike most older bands, they don't use extra session players to accompany them in concerts!🤘🤘🔥🔥

[@simonatkinson1107]

As Amber said the whole point of this band was about having fun with the music. You often found the band members grinning at each other because they were loving what they were doing. The pair of you shoulder rocking is exactly what this music is for. Their first single, Pictures of Matchstick Men was a bit more serious but they soon moved into this true Rock and Roll style with songs like ‘In the Army Now’, ‘Whatever You Want’ and ‘Rocking All Over the World’. Sadly we lost guitarist Rick Parfitt back in 2016 but the band are still rocking and making thousands of people smile.

[@MrWorfy99]

Finally!! The mighty Status (pronounced stay-tus) Quo. First saw them live in 1977 and have now seen them 67 times, they are an incredible live band. You can’t go wrong with pretty much any of their 70’s hits like Caroline, Rain, Break The Rules or Paperplane. From the 80’s I’d definitely recommend The Power Of Rock live at the NEC…..it’s a great tune with a great message which I think you’d really appreciate.

[@stevemurrell6167]

Not pronounced 'stay-tus'.

[@ganndeber1621]

It's a thing called RAIN

[@kevinmcgeown9727]

only pronounced stay-tus in the UK in oz it's stat-us must be the same in america.

[@MrWorfy99]

@@kevinmcgeown9727 but the band pronounce it Stay-tus so that’s good enough for me.

[@kevinmcgeown9727]

@MrWorfy99 that's because the band is from the UK. It's all about accents. Either way they're a great band.

[@dubsnbuds6668]

I played Quo over and over un my dads car almost wore the cassette out, it was the early 80s i was about 10 loved them ever since

[@paulmargett9360]

Status Quo are legendary here in the UK. You must react to "Rocking all over the World" and "Whatever You Want". This one was surprisingly their only UK number one in 1975. Much love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@keithedwards9337]

And for only one week….can you believe it?

[@wolfgangscorset2855]

Status Quo are Legendary in Germany Too. I saw them three times in the 70s. But the John Fogerty Version of "Rocking all over the World" is much better.

[@simonround2439]

Quo were the first band I ever saw live back in 79 at the Hammersmith Odeon. My ears were ringing for about three days afterwards. They really are national treasures in the UK. You have to react to Rockin All Over the World at Live Aid. They opened the whole thing and it still gives me tingles now.

[@davidpowell8110]

I saw them 2 nights in a row in 79 @ Hammersmith Odeon. Rossi trying to destroy the balcony was a highlight.

[@gunnarjacobsson1049]

Seen them about 35-40 times in Sweden. And the real frantic four i Manchester. Just before Parfitt died 😢 RIP. ❤

[@rechterinnenverteidiger4427]

I am SQ Fan since I´ve heard with 8 years in 1971 the first time "Down the Dustpipe". But if anyone ask me: What is for you a typical SQ song, I play: Down Down. That one is more Rock´n Roll then Rock´n Roll itself.😎😎

[@module79l28]

Finally some Quo! Virtually nobody reacts to them and they have so much to offer.

[@817mikeyh]

One of my biggest influences growing up. Loved them and had all their albums. Brilliant!

[@817mikeyh]

You should really try Mystery Song, Caroline, Again and Again, Rockin all over the World and Whatever you want

[@Vulkus]

Great review. A little known fact: the drummers nickname was Mosquito. It sort of suits him.

[@MTB-Idle]

ah yes, the Quo have a pretty long list of classics. seen them live a number of times and they never disappoint

[@grahamgresty8383]

Saddly Rick Parfett is now longer with us (blond guy). Saw them live in Birmingham with Rick and their acostic tour at Calicott castle (without Rick who never recovered from his heart attack). Great times

[@dcanmore]

this is Status Quo's boogie rock period with the classic line-up. They started their chart success as a psychedelic band with the classic Pictures of Matchstick Men in 1968 (their only big US hit) but went on to sell over 100 million records world-wide. Probably their most famous 15 minutes is when they were the opening act at the Live Aid concert with Rocking All Over The World.

[@DB-kv5mb]

This is one of uk best ever band's who never really conquered the USA, Francis Rossi is still performing with Status Quo.

[@smudger746]

Same with slade. Brilliant music but never made it big in America. But those who covered their songs (like cum on feel the noise) did have success

[@tgcrowson]

They are 12 bar blues, certainly an American influence although they were a psychedelic band to start with. I still have their album Pictures of Matchstick Men from that period. Such an iconic band. I saw them live 3 times. They opened live aid with Rockin all Over The World. The drummer came to my kids primary school one day to give drumming lessons. My daughter was about 10 at the time. She was made up!

[@bannedagain.8334]

Britains biggest headbanging band..the MSM told us we would all be brain damaged..lol

[@PedroConejo1939]

Quo are like a favourite uncle in Britain - they don't change a lot but then they don't need to. Everyone jokes about them, but everyone gets up and boogies to them. Their stuff was a killer to dance to even as a young adult - it's just so high octane. Cracking stuff.

[@manuman27]

2022 in a bar on fathers day, The DJ says hey old men its fathers day ..get rockin, lots get up head bangin air guitar playing to Staus Quo great night

[@SimonSays5]

So great you finally got around to Status Quo. One of our best bands through the 70s & 80s with so many hits. ‘Caroline’ & ‘Rockin all over the world’ are a must 🎸🎸👍

[@wolfgangscorset2855]

I hope you know Rocking all over the World is a Cover Version. The Original is from John Fogerty Ex CCR.

[@alfching2499]

Roll Over Lay Down Reigns A Quo Supremo

[@whiskymacable]

Last time I played that was '79 and always my favourite Quo number 👌

[@debbee0867]

Saw them live many years ago on Christmas Eve with 'Thunder' supporting them. Fantastic concert, they know how to get a crowd rocking. Fell in love with Thunder too, hadn't heard of them before that concert.

[@BlueBarchetta67]

One of the most underrated bands Thunder.

[@Dave062YT]

3 chords are all you need to rule the World .They were mocked in their time for their simplicity but it was also their super power

[@wolfie854]

Brilliant band - one of the best live bands I've ever seen. Such an atmosphere when they play. Nothing like it. The bigger the event the better. Sad to have lost two of the original members though.

[@chrisjackson1998]

As a 69 year old I can say we had the very best of Rock music, all that came after is pale !

[@matthewvade6553]

Until a few years ago, I actually knew pretty much nothing about Status Quo other than they had opened the Live Aid festival with their song "Rockin' All Over the World" which is probably the most appropriate song possible since that show was being broadcast all over the world from concerts in both London and Philadelphia. But a few years ago I stumbled across a documentary on them called "Hello, Quo." That is a documentary well worth watching. It's crazy just how popular they are in England. Between 1972 and 2019, they have released 29 albums. Every one of them has made it onto the British music charts, 20 of them into the top 10, including their most recent five. How many artists that started in the 60's are releasing new material that charts like that? Pretty sure Status Quo has got to be the only one.

[@hawnyfox3411]

^^^ Matt : strangely enough, The Rolling Stones have just released their new 2023 album named "Hackney Diamonds" They launched it at the Hackney Empire, in Hackney (no $hit Batman !) & I'll be surprised "if" it doesn't chart. It's been getting rave reviews = kzbin.infoNSzJhzfDtS4?si=M5zeGAw51Nt9zW4S And here's the lead single...kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZ6odGhqmrmofdksi=rT5FStSz-llZ0FAx so Quo are not alone !!

[@garyballared2077]

what a tune from the mighty quo

[@user-ky6vw5up9m]

Status Quo were directionless and disillusioned after having early early hits as a kind of psychedelic boy band. Then they heard “Roadhouse Blues” by The Doors and thought yes that is the kind of groove we want.

[@norestforthewicked2193]

I went to see them in 1984 end of the road tour was awesome

[@porkypile]

Their 70's albums were fking awesome. Later studio albums were hit and miss with a few good tracks every now and then but live they've always kicked ass and are always a good show even to this day.

[@cesarnarro6013]

I concur

[@porkypile]

@@cesarnarro6013 Cheers mate

[@cesarnarro6013]

@@porkypile They weren't really known here in the states but in my last year of high school in 73,74 i hung out with a girl who usually only bought albums from the import bin at the record store. That's how i heard Quo, Nektar, Budgie and others that wouldn't get played on the radio.

[@porkypile]

@@cesarnarro6013 Great story! :)

[@loganfortune6698]

It is so awesome to see you guys digging this

[@markbro4427]

I've lost count how many times i've seen them live in the UK over the years, always came away with a smile on my face.

[@brianclayton1039]

Rest in Peace Rick, I look forward to jammin' with you in a few years time, I'm 83. I'll bring my Strat.

[@vincentp149]

You started with a banger. Glad you got to Status Quo! It fascinates me how bands that were hugely popular in England and the rest of the world, remain virtually unknown in the U.S. (and vise versa of course). Status Quo should have been huge in the U.S. as well, but it didn't happen for them. Over their career, they've had 57 songs in the Top 40 in the U.K., but only 1 in the U.S. ("Pictures of Matchstick Men," which hit #12 in 1968). Some of their other songs are, "Roll Over, Lay Down," "Rockin' All Over the World," "Rain," and "Whatever You Want." Another band with this "relatively unknown in the U.S." distinction would be Slade. Try, "Run Runaway," "My oh MY," "Take Me Back 'Ome," "Merry Xmas Everyone," or the songs of theirs that Quiet Riot popularized in the 1980's "Cum on Feel the Noize" and "Mama Weer All Crazee Now."

[@andymageen5308]

Thanks, saved me some typing. ✌️

[@PedroConejo1939]

Definitely need to listen to some Slade. They were a cracking band live.

[@chrisnott6146]

Without any further discussion, Quo were simply Britains and Europes finest Hard Rock band. During their mid 1970s peak, they were simply untouchable, especially live. Francis Rossi, John Coghlan, Alan Lancaster (RIP) and Rick Parfitt (RIP) were known to us hardcore Quo fans as the 'Frantic Four' indeed they were. If you are unaware of how good they were, just listen to the Piledriver, Hello,Quo, On The Level and Live 1976 albums/CDs! Or on KZbin find Big Fat Mama live 1974 from Wembley...awesome!

[@paulyjbluey6408]

OHHHHHHH!!!! You 2 just HAVE to go down this road!!!!!!! They were my addiction as an 11-16 yo!! The "Frantic Four " years are hard rock royal history!!!!!!!!!!

[@JohnSpeed-mi7hx]

They were late 1960s and great up until the 2000s . Check out " Rocking all over the World" and " Sweet Caroline" .

[@JohnSpeed-mi7hx]

I meant " Caroline" lol 😂

[@BrendanBoylan-iw7np]

12 Gold Bars. So loud so tight. Truly AWESOME

[@melaniesmith5681]

My mum loved the Quo that much a signed picture of them went into her coffin! She had this song Down Down playing as the coffin was taken out at the end of the service! She thought it'd be funny cause she had a love for quite controversial humour! She wanted to lighten the mood an it worked! Folk left the service smiling and laughing!

[@stefanboskovic4724]

Seen Quo live so many times. They are a fantastic band live and in the studio

[@hayzeebloke]

The greatest rock and roll band.. Live gigs even better, enjoy them. Going to see them on the farewell tour next week, first gig in 1977. Simply the best.

[@theheepster]

Yeah Status Quo. They had more hit singles than any other group in UK chart history (over 60). One of the best live Bands.

[@alanstrom2221]

Status Quo were pioneers and innovators so they influenced other Bands.

[@chrismcdonagh688]

Can't beat Quo, must have seen them about 20 times live , most recently in November. They never let you down, I'm always on a high after every gig.

[@alisondodd9210]

We used to say if you don’t move some part of your body when the Quo plays…… you’re dead!

[@MaxPulse1]

Classic Pub rock. The sort of stuff played on a Saturday night at any pub in the UK. Saw them live twice in Australia and just such fun shows.

[@j0hnf_uk]

Mystery Song is another great song from the Quo. Then, there's always Caroline, Break The Rules, Rain, Big Fat Mama, Paper Plane, Whatever You Want, What You're Proposing, Lies, Ol' Rag Blues, In The Army Now, Dreamin'.... the list goes on.

[@keithjones7390]

Your first song there is my favourite SQ tune.

[@onsesejoo2605]

They changed their musical direction in the early 70's from psychedelic pop to straight forward rock, "Paper Plane " was their first big hit in that if my memory serves me.

[@kaireicjrtokou9117]

My favourite Rock band when I was young and now in 2023 when I listened to one of their songs and it captivate me and remember my good memorable days , thank you Status Quo for a true icon of Rock 🤟🤟🤟

[@jimharris367]

Fantastic band, seen them 42 times and they never disappoint - thus song actually reached NO.1 in the UK singles chart 🤘

[@wolfgangscorset2855]

They were fantastic in the Frantic Aera 1968-1980. After this Time you can forget them.

[@jimharris367]

@wolfgangscorset2855 I'll extend that to 1981, otherwise I'm broadly in agreement, although they remained a decent live band for some time after their albums decended into pop drivel.

[@iainhughes8110]

Next Quo reaction? I totally recommend Rockin all Over the World! The song that opened Live Air 1985!!

[@chrisp8579]

I was 14 and saw them live, so great and extra loud. They were massive here in Australia

[@stevev111]

Really should try Gerdanula or 4500 times for a great Status Quo experience. (pronounced Staytus Quo) This was written by the band's lead singer Francis Rossi with their road manager and sometime harmonica player Bob Young. Once they had the music for the song, the first lyric Rossi wrote was the verse: "I want all the world to see, to see you laughing, and you're laughing at me." Rossi states that "In my mind I was speaking to my ex-wife and the British press at the time." Coming up with a title and developing the chorus were the big challenges in writing this song. Francis Rossi tells us that he kept thinking about the 1968 Tyrannosaurus Rex song "Debora," and wanted to get that D sound in the words. Bob Young came up with the idea for "Down Down," which sounded good, but didn't make any sense. Rossi thought it was a great fit.

[@BulldogMack700rs]

I think if you were brought up in the UK between the late 70s to mid 90s knowing the simple but catchy dance/air guitar moves to the Quo are ingrained in your DNA. I think at one point they held the world record for most shows played on different continents on the same day. Just a super fun group.

[@markbarker6739]

That was rock till you drop a British tour in 24 hours at 4 venues Birmingham Sheffield I think Glasgow then Wembley they said we did it now someone else can kill themselves doing it on paper it looked easy actually doing it was harder than they thought

[@JokerJim23]

YES THE QUO..... seen them live 7 × , now you both felt that , I know ya did. So try these : PAPER PLANE(think LSD), IN MY CHAIR CAROLINE(live at Donnington) AGAIN, AGAIN. WHATEVER YOU WANT, JUNIOR WAILING. BIG FAT MAMA. WILD SIDE OF LIFE. You'll love them all. Thanks from Bonny Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍👍😎🌞🤗🤗🙏

[@waltw4537]

"Pictures of Matchstick Men" was a hit by Status Quo. More sort of psychedelic. Also, Status Quo and the Beach Boys doing "Fun, Fun, Fun", a real banger. Whoa! Just like this banger!! Thanks!

[@smd2169]

The remake by Camper Van Beethoven is also incredible!

[@thenortherner3890]

When the songs kicks in it puts a smile on yer face - power of the Quo!

[@iainsmith2434]

John Fogarty wrote Rockin All Over The World but Status Quo made it theirs for many years. Big hit in Australia in the 70’s.

[@damonhines8187]

Saw them on Toronto Island in 1974. As soon as I heard 'Rockin' All Over the World', the sound, vibe, sunshine and acid told me I was in the right place.

[@alanstrom2221]

'Rockin' All Over the World' was 1977

[@damonhines8187]

@alanstrom2221 😯😐That's weird. Originally by John Fogerty, ex-CCR, off his 2nd solo album, released as a single in '75. When I first heard it again, years later, I was sure it was the same song I'd heard them do in '74. Same or very similar changes, feel, everything. Now I've more digging into their catalog to do. Oh, well, could be worse. Work, work, work. 😮‍💨🙄😊🤙🏼🎶❤️✨️🕊

[@terryallen345]

70's rock? Y'all will love The Angels, start with Take a long line 🇭🇲

[@captainmoretokin2172]

One of my favorite bands back in the 60's. It's cool to see how their music has changed through the years.

[@alanstrom2221]

During their 'transition' period from their psychedelic pop of the 60's, they had two hit songs in 1970. Those songs were "In My Chair" and " Down the Dustpipe" During 1970 & 1971 QUO produced 2 of their best albums. They were "Ma Kelly's Greasy Spoon" & "Dog of Two Head" Those two albums managed to sell in some European countries & Scandinavia which kept the Band afloat financially until they exploded with "Piledriver" in December 1972. For the next 10 years QUO were the best Rock Band in the Universe. Sadly Francis Rossi's Cocaine addiction saw his behaviour cause an acrimonious division within the Band of Brothers. After 20 years in the Band, John 'Spud' Coghlan left QUO, he was replaced by Pete Kircher whose Drum Kit sounded very inadequate with hollow sounding Toms. Alan 'Nuff' Lancaster desperately hung on to the Band he formed and created in 1962. Lancaster was very embarrassed by the direction Rossi was taking his Band. Their "1982" album & "Back to Back" album in 1983 only had a couple of decent Rock songs on each. When Alan left the Band that should've been the end of the road. When the court case handed the name "Status Quo" in favour of Francis Rossi & Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster said it was "like having one of your children abducted and abused" Alan told Francis not to come within arms length of him. The demise of THE GREATEST & BEST ROCK BAND of all time is probably the saddest story in music history. I read an article by a music critic who called Francis Rossi "THE ANTI-QUO" After Alan & John left QUO, the music deteriorated atrociously. 1991's "Rock 'til you Drop" brought some respectability to their name. It wouldn't be until 2002's "Heavy Traffic" that another good album would wear the name of Status Quo. From then onwards they produced some very good Rock albums. I mean extremely good albums. RIP - Alan "Nuff" Lancaster RIP - Rick "Reg" Parfitt

[@rodsinclair2573]

Forgot how good Status Quo actually were back in their day.