Status Quo - Caroline Live Reaction

[@gaz8177]

I’ve seen them live three times over the years, they put on an unreal show.. was my fathers favourite band. R.I.P Rick Parfitt

[@Manc-king]

Same I’m only in my 30s and when I seen them can remember loosing my earring was that loud

[@bobpeake968]

I was the lead singer in Rick Parfitt's first ever Rock n Roll band "The Demons" Rick was only 14 years of age at the time and I was 19 in 1962 we were just a local band in our town of Woking in Surrey England. I emigrated to Australia in 1970 and continued to follow Rick's career in Status Quo and was privileged to be able to meet with Rick and the guys backstage several times when they were in concert here in Melbourne...I have great memories of times spent with Rick over the years and was in touch with him only weeks before he died, he told me he was working on his new solo album...R.I.P. my good friend Rick.

[@FenderTele]

I wish I could have saw your band Bob. I always liked quos encore pure British beat rock and roll it was like the early 60s. I can just picture your band with the hofners, Watkins rapiers and cooking selmar truvoice amps. Can I ask what was a typical set list back then? I can picture Rick ripping into rock n roll music and then bye bye Johnny!

[@bobpeake968]

@@FenderTele Yes I do remember Watkins guitars and amps being used and a Copycat echo chamber which used an audio tape in a loop (The tapes would break very often in the middle of a number...Bummer!) I started out as the drummer in the band for a short period as I did not play guitar and I ended up as the lead singer. We were not a well known band as we only played locally in Woking, I can't give you a set list but we played a variety of the popular songs of those times including The Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, Cliff Richard and The Shadows, (The lead guitarist Jim Blanchard was a big fan of Hank Marvin and we always included a couple of instrumentals in the sets.) The Troggs, The Animals, The Nashville Teens (another Woking band) we were influenced by many other performers like Marty Wilde and Billy Fury. My introduction into the Music scene began in the early to mid 1950s when I played drums in a Skiffle Band, we weren't very good but had so much fun.

[@FenderTele]

It sounds like you guys had a blast! I know all too well the joys of the copicat and tape oxide on the heads they really were temperamental!!

[@secysb2910]

Brilliant Bob 👍 One of my first ever concerts, Slade, Status Quo and Lindisfarne at the Melbourne Showgrounds.

[@aussierhino471]

Been a fan since 1974 and seen every concert tour they did of Australia - i still listen to them at age 61 - such a fun, feel good band.

[@bjarneandresen3255]

Hello from Denmark. Have seen Status Quo first time in Kieler Ostseehalle in Germany 1973 and have seen them 65 times since, a party every time,love them.

[@bxkid7]

These guys are an absolute blast. I'm late to the party but man they make some wonderful music

[@timspeakman4555]

The late great Rick Parfitt on rhythm guitar up there with Malcolm Young of ACDC as great rhythm guitarists.

[@callumwright36]

Both rick and Malcom just hit those strings with all they had such losses

[@jimharris367]

Could not agree more 🤘

[@jeffstevens4262]

You always knew what you were gonna get from Quo and they delivered it in bucket fulls every time. Legends of rock and heroes to so many of us back in the UK.

[@Tubs34]

One of the best rock and roll bands of all time

[@leesloan8216]

I've seen Quo live every year since 1986 up till Ricks death in 2016, one of the best live bands I've ever seen, and very loud, I went to both reunion tours in 2013 &2014 and net the band a few times, really genuine blokes very down to earth and gracious to fans. For me one of their best tracks and only number one hit was Down Down, oh and Paperplane.check those out!

[@jimharris367]

Seen them 43 times since '81, really special band 🤘

[@karendedman4410]

Wow, 43 times that is brilliant. I saw them 35 times

[@alanstrom2221]

Luckily, I saw THE FRANTIC FOUR in 1978.

[@axelusul]

I was brought up with Quo from being a kid, but kind of took them for granted. I remember them opening Live Aid and showing the rest how its done. Now looking back at their performances these guys were a talented and fun loving set of guys who at heart were good musicians and performers who could do it live as well as any contemporaries then and anyone today. Great to see Rick and Francis in effect.

[@FenderTele]

I'll always have that memory of Rick Kicking off Caroline,that touch of feedback as he hit that downstroke with the red glow of the Marshall switches in the background.

[@renemere4362]

I am a French fan since ... 1975! I saw them 20 times in France and in Germany. The first time it was in 1981, i was 20 years old, the sound level was DEAFENING! My ears were ringing night and day during 4 days, impossible for me to sleep! There were no limit at the time!

[@orbitdist]

Quo are so underrated.. actually met Ricky backstage 6 weeks before we sadly lost him.. that guy is a monster rhythm player.. RIP Rick..

[@j0hnf_uk]

Status Quo, or simply Quo, as they're more commonly know, are a British institution. They've been around since the 60's and had constant hits throughout the 70's and 80's. They even had a few in their later years, too! A no nonsense, hard-working band that were very down to earth and played a unique brand of 12 bar boogie styled rock 'n' roll. Their songs were unmistakable when you heard them on the radio. Hugely popular but totally unfashionable. Which is why they were constantly chided by the music press and media for being, '3 chord wonders', 'rock dinosaurs', etc. They were very much a, 'take us or leave us', band with no pretentions whatsoever. Their live performances are legendary. Some of their other songs are:- Big Fat Mama Don't Waste My Time Forty-five Hundred Times Mystery Song Slow Train Roll Over Lay Down There's many, many more, too.

[@christinestromberg4057]

Nice to see people starting to reacto to Quo, an old favourite band of mine. By this stage of their career the long hair is gone, but the beat goes on.... Rocking All Over The World Get Down, Whatever You Want, so many great songs. Even the much later InThe Army Now,

[@humptydumpty9177]

Seen them play live many times over the decades, awesome entertainment, awesome band!

[@chrisduncan5842]

RIP Rick Parfitt. Seen them live twice. The band have been around since 1962 and still going. If you want proper Quo live check out their their first live in Glasgow album

[@leiper72]

I went to Wembley last december (2022) and it was great! Have seen them live since 1992 in Sweden many time, they are the best!

[@tormodfraser3664]

My favourite Live intro, love this band. Would go every year whenever i could since 1981. Sadly my hero Rick Parfitt passed in 2016, for me now sadly not the same, but thanks for the memories boys. 70 to 76/77 there best period. The Mighty Quo!✌️

[@karendedman4410]

I agree, not the same without Rick .

[@stevenmccart5455]

Status Quo!!!! Now you're talking!!! In they 70s the were so much fun to see.

[@donmurray3638]

Opened every quo gig for the last few decades! That bass note vibrating your bones before they're on stage!

[@kellyfinch5257]

I hear they opened with Paper plane in 95. I can't stand them myself but my Brother loves them and said mid 90s were low point ?

[@francislester6327]

Love the Quo , seen them I N 1976 when they recorded the live album with the original line up at the Glasgow Apollo in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻top class

[@Traillblazer]

Been a fan of the Quo for 36 years, they're THE best rock band UK has to offer. Just a shame they never broke the US apart from their first hit Pictures of Matchstickmen back in the 60's. Hope you listen to more from them because they have done better. For instance there's a song called Forty-Five Hundred Times and the live version of that is epic especially back in the 70's and early 80's it was 20 minutes long! 🤘

[@2opler]

Last time saw them live was with Queen on their Kind of Magic tour at Knebworth. A wonderful gig.

[@cuthalin4976]

My favourite day of music, Big Country, Quo and Queen. Awesome day :)

[@evar7816]

I have status quo to thank for my tinnitus Seeing them live many times and I would stand next to the amps 😱

[@stevev111]

I too have tinnitus, and the doctor says it was probably caused also by standing too close to the amps & speakers at many Quo gigs over the years.

[@FenderTele]

I have the exact same issue!! I 9 times out of 10 was on the front row feeling the power of the amps!

[@Kazza_8240]

Nice wee blast from the past, I've not heard these guys in years 😁💛

[@frehley80]

I was at this show, glad you enjoyed it.. Loved your reaction, you were really rocking out there

[@bxkid7]

Thank you so much! This one was so good.

[@joannedwyer3595]

My stepdad loved this so it reminds me of him. He was a great stepdad an like a real dad rip to him 💜 great vid an had me boogieing 😂👍

[@malafor7454]

I have seen the Quo many times UK and Europe , And after Rick passed i just could'nt go and see them again. And they have sold over 125 mil records world wide. My wife got me VIP tickets to see Francis Rossi in 2020 but covid stopped that . And just for the record its pronounced STATEUS Quo lol.

[@bxkid7]

thanks!

[@gemmaaaxx]

I spent most of my childhood going to Status Quo concerts. My Dad was actually at this particular concert in Birmingham 🙂💞 RIP Rick Parfitt 🎸❤ xx

[@bxkid7]

awesome. one day ill be happy to say i actually went to a concert one day lol

[@stephengordon1024]

Welcome to the Quo family. Huge back catalouge.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@celine4evauk]

Can't beat a bit of The Quo! You should check out Live Aid 1985. They opened the show! Was a brilliant start to an epic concert.

[@GenialHarryGrout]

That was a day I'll never forget. Freddie Mercury was at his best that day

[@SuperKevin57]

Masters of the telecaster

[@WAYNECBRRRSPOHYEHH]

Quo are like an heart beat,we need it ❤

[@scottcrosby-art5490]

British Rock and Roll at its best

[@colinrichardson23]

Seen them many many times. Watching Rick Parfitt giving his Tele stick is something to behold.

[@ryanrysdale2214]

I don’t know why, but status quo are a real marmite band. Some people love them, some hate them. I love status quo. I’ve personally seen them twice, both times at Hyde Park. The last time was the best one in 2019, it might be worth checking out that full gig, it’s about 45 mins to an hour long.

[@drsardonicus2491]

Seen the quo live, utterly fantastic

[@tyresesmith6799]

Yay finally I’ve been waiting for this one kid

[@larsolofgustafsson]

Great great caroline is soo good musicc its like a party song when you eating chips and drinking cocacola thank you soo much for this is rock and roll oh what a band lovely oh my goodness what rocker thank you once again ❤❤❤❤❤

[@roosterb78]

ah cant beat a bit of Status Quo. Love the following songs by them, - 1 rocking all over the world, 2 Whatever you want, 3 You're in the army now. They often play in Glasgow in the lead up to Xmas.

[@bxkid7]

have u gone to see them live?

[@roosterb78]

@@bxkid7 not yet. I know 1 of them died. But if they're still touring with new member might book some tickets.

[@gaz8177]

Definitely go Rooster, I’ve seen them a few times at The Armadillo and SECC.. it was Rick Parfitt who died.. the one in the blue denim top blonde hair

[@stevo728822]

If you like that, listen to the 1974 album Quo Live At The Apollo Glasgow.

[@jozefhatert6231]

This band knew how to party

[@royferguson2297]

Think it was the O2 in London i was there it holds 20,000.

[@defender1006]

You got it, that's 'The "Quo" for you, full on and in your face, no if's, but's or maybe's, just the real thing!

[@bristolsonic]

Check out Whatever You Want-Status Quo live at The Proms.Quo backed by a full orchestra..... it's awesome.

[@Frank75288]

React to Chas and Dave , they had some great songs

[@GenialHarryGrout]

There's just ain't no pleasing you

[@lovelybitofbugle219]

Snooker loopy 😄👌

[@braceuself]

Yep get a chas n dave reaction on.rabbit rabbit rabbit

[@tonycasey3183]

3 chords, 12 bars, head down, no nonsense rock 'n' roll.

[@keithshop1]

Class!

[@Andy-hb8kl]

The proper Quo ended in 1982!!

[@michaelharvey1197]

Agree

[@sood9876]

Status Quo are my guilty pleasure! Hopefully, after the success you've had getting other people to react to Madness (there's been loads of them!) you'll have the same luck with the Quo.

[@darrencooke4207]

I was there in the crowd 🙂 xxx

[@stephielulu9096]

Hey Kid, please do Status Quo with Cannon & Ball. Bobby Ball's quadruple head bang is something else! 😂😂😂

[@dimitrispapadimitriou3883]

The one and only Quooooooo

[@tonyhemphill5366]

The greatest 12 bar blues and live they really put on a show, one of the UKs best huge everywhere APART from the US !

[@61js]

Grew up on this stuff. In fact was my first 'proper' gig. 1975 Leicester UK. Maybe a video from the 70's would have been a better choice, much rawer.

[@bxkid7]

feel free to link one if you want. I go based on what people suggest/link.

[@davidkettell6236]

The one and only rock and roll band ,maybe only matched by C.C.R.

[@gosccc]

But glad to see an American getting into the greatest British Rock and Roll band ever :-). Do you want some recommendations?

[@Lynn-qv2xj]

Yeah Status Quo let's go.

[@TheOverlord2010]

Yea, bring on the mighty Quo. RIP Rick Parfitt, (blond one).

[@cyberash3000]

RIP live music

[@jeffstevens4262]

Please try reacting to 'Down Down' it's my fave. Classic Quo.

[@paulhorgan6152]

How on earth did Americans not get this band?

[@Eriiicksonn]

Hey buddy, you should react to more Status Quo songs, grow your channel. luck

[@peterfromgermany2431]

Status Quo were so Big in Europe in 30 Years! Why not in America?

[@KevinPugh-hq8rc]

The Quo ... what else to say.

[@ssj4umigame]

Never heard of them are they like an offshoot of queen or rolling stones or something? Did they have any hits?

[@robertmiller3750]

Not a clue these yanks Rick is god 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸😀

[@bxkid7]

What is more important is that you enjoy the music. Not every artist i have heard but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy their music now. That's the great thing about music however it seems to offend people when they haven't heard their favorite artists but new people will continue to discover their music. Don't be a gatekeeper. Now rock on man!

[@robertmiller3750]

@@bxkid7 I apologize you are quite right it's the music that counts Rock on buddy !🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸👍

[@bxkid7]

@@robertmiller3750 much love id like to think the artists would be happy to know new people discovering their music.

[@franohmsford7548]

Now you've heard two songs with Francis Rossi singing you should check out one of the ones with Rick Parfitt on Lead Vocals....I'd suggest "Rain" kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJDQeYZ9od6Fl5I

[@lenahedlund1993]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤so f....ng good Rick Parfitt ♡

[@alangriggs6355]

Love quo how about some more Lee Evans

[@himarkburdett9378]

Try looking up the Monty Python sketch Mr Creosote

[@bxkid7]

I got u mark will make it happen.

[@gosccc]

It is not Statos Quo, it is Sta-tus Quo

[@SQ773]

It's NOT Stettus Quo but StAtus Quo.

[@bxkid7]

Correct

[@SQ773]

@@bxkid7 ok thank you 👍

[@bxkid7]

@@SQ773 :)

[@baylessnow]

"Stay tus Quo" not "Stat us". ;¬)

[@bxkid7]

k

[@baylessnow]

@@bxkid7 No probs, just me being pedantic. ;¬)

[@spritbong5285]

Is Rhino tickling his base ? No passion.