* indicates recordings performed by individual members of the band
# indicates other Quo-related releases
Railroad
(Francis Rossi/Bob Young)
Produced by John Schroeder
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, Bob YoungThis track was originally recorded for the "Dog Of Two Head" album. For 7"-release in Germany it was split into parts 1 and 2 using the break within the song. A full live version was cut for the BBC in March 1972.
A much shorter version of "Railroad" was performed for "The Milton Keynes Medley". In recent years parts of "Railroad" were often included for the live medley.
Full version
Album:
Dog Of Two Head [5:32]
UK: Pye NPSL 18371, December 1971.Part 1
Single:
Railroad [2:22]
D: PYE 10973 AT, 197?Part 2
Single:
Railroad [3:12]
D: PYE 10973 AT, 197?
Live Recordings
In 1971 Status Quo did a live session for Swedish radio in Stockholm. Castle Music planned to release these recordings in early 2002 but cancelled the CD at short notice.
Live line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan
Swedish Radio Sessions [5:37]
UK: Castle Music CMRCD490, February 2002 (cancelled!)Live at the BBC
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, Bob YoungCD:
Dog Of Two Head [5:32]
UK: Castle CMQCD 755, July 2003Live 2004
as part of the Mystery Medley
Railroad
performed by Time Machine
Produced by B. Somerville Large; Arranged by L. Hurley
Line-up: unknownThis recording of "Railroad" might be the first A-side release of a Status Quo recording. As early as 1972 it appeared on the Irish "Play" label. Funnily enough this release is omitted from most Status Quo tribute discographies. One reason might be the misleading credit to "M. Rossi", referring to Francis' first artist name "Mike Rossi".
Single:
Railroad [?:??]
IRE: PLAY 41, 1972Other cover versions:
Status Quiz (year unknown)
Unk Tribute Band (year unknown)
Rain
(Rick Parfitt)
Produced by Status Quo, Co-Produced by Damon Lyon-Shaw
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan"Rain" is one of the most successful tracks recorded by Status Quo (and one of the very few tracks credited to Rick Parfitt without co-authors). First released as a single and on the "Blue For You" album the song soon became a live standard.
Single:
Rain [4:33]
UK: Vertigo 6059 133, February 1976Album:
Blue For You [4:20]
UK: Vertigo 9102 006, February 197612 Gold Bars [4:33]
UK: Vertigo TV1, March 1980Rocking All Over The Years [4:24]
UK: Vertigo 846 797-1, October 1990Whatever You Want - The Very Best Of Status Quo [4:34]
UK: Polygram TV 553 506-2,September 1997XS All Areas [4:34]
UK: Universal 9824883, September 2004 (also as Digipack 9824179)
Live Recordings
Status Quo Live [4:10]
Produced by Status Quo
Live line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, Andrew Bown, Bob Young
UK: 6641 580, March 1977Tokyo Quo [4:37]
Produced by Takashi Kitazawa
Live line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan
JP: Vertigo PHCR-4171, 1993 (original release: 1977; both: Japan only)Live At The N.E.C [4:28]
"Rain" had been performed at the NEC concert in 1982. Though the recording was prepared for release it was never available officially but on bootleg recordings only.
Live line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, Andrew Bown, Pete Kircher
Another live version of "Rain" appeared as a bonus track on the single "Old Time Rock And Roll". It was recorded at "The Shepherds Bush Empire" in 2000, which was the last concert to feature Jeff Rich on drums.
Live line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff Rich
Single:
Old Time Rock And Roll [4:30]
UK: Universal Music TV 159 793-2, October 2000Another live version - recorded at TOTP in 2002 - of "Rain" appeared on the Time Life Collection. Details to follow.
Live 2005:
Live line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Matt LetleyTo celebrate Status Quo's 40th anniversary the "Daily Mirror"/"Sunday Mirror" came with two free CDs in September 2005 featuring live recordings from the band's concert in Liverpool on the 23rd July 2005.
CD:
40th Anniversary Souvenir [4:43]
UK: Trinity Mirror SMSQCD01, September 2005Live 2006:
Live line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Matt Letley
Produced by Mike PaxmanAfter Rick Parfitt's throat problems a concert at the Birmingham N.E.C. was filmed for DVD release. A box set edition of the "Just Doin' It Live" release came with a bonus CD which contains selected audio tracks of the gig.
CD:
Just Doin' It Live [4:48]
EU: Warner Music Vision 256463794-2, November 2006Ode Aan De Bouw (Sjouwen, Bouwen)
Dutch version by Bertus Staigerpaip
(Special lyrics by R. Broeders)
In 1995 the Bertus Staigerpaip recorded "Quo Bertus Quo", an album of Status Quo songs with special Dutch lyrics (and original Quo sound).Album:
Quo Bertus Quo [4:27]
NL: Bunny Music BUCD 9315, 1994Other cover versions:
Break Even (year unknown)
Quomania (year unknown)
Spider (?, medley feat. Rain)
Thunder Road (1981)
Spectres Of Quo (1986)
Mud Slick (1992)
Helloween (1996)
4500 Times (1999)
John Coghlan's Quo (2001)
Studio 99 (2001)
Raining
In My Heart
(Boudleaux Bryant/Felice
Bryant)
Performed by Status Quo
with special guest: Brian May
Produced by Pip Williams
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff Rich, Brian May (G)This classic rock song was not only released on the "Don't Stop" album but also a bonus track on the Australian version of the "Famous In The Last Century" album. Like many other cover versions of Status Quo this song became famous for first time when Buddy Holly recorded it. In return for Brian May sitting in for this recording Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt joined Brian on his recording of "F.B.I.".
Album:
Don't Stop [3:37]
UK: Polygram TV 531 035-2, February 1996Famous In The Last Century [?:??] (Australian release only)
AUS: FESTIVAL D32247, 2000
Rave
On
(Norman Petty/William "Billy"
Tilghman/Sunny West)
Produced by Mike Paxman
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff Rich"Rave On" was first released in 1958 by Buddy Holly. His manager Norman Petty co-wrote this track.
Album:
Famous In The Last Century [2:51]
UK: Universal Music TV 157 814-2, April 2000
Real Wild Child
Look up under (other title):
Wild
One
Rearrange
(Francis Rossi/Bernie Frost)
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, Andrew Bown"Rearrange" has been recorded by Status Quo ca. 1978 as a demoversion. Despite being available on several bootlegs, the song did not appear on a regular release until the demo version became available through the anthology.
Album:
Rockers Rollin' (Quo In Time) [3:06]
UK: Mercury 07314 589 216-2, November 2001
Reason For
Living
Look up under (other title): A
Reason For Living
Red
River Rock
(Tom King/Ira Mack/Fred
Mendelsohn)
"Red River Rock" was recorded by Status Quo as a part of "The Anniversary Waltz".
Produced by Dave Edmunds
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff RichLike "Rollin' Home", the first single of the "In The Army Now" album, "Red Sky" was produced by Dave Edmunds and written by the bass player of his band, John David.
Single:
Red Sky [4:13]
UK: Vertigo QUO19, July 1986 (also: 12" QUO1912)Album:
In The Army Now [4:13]
UK:VERH36, August 1986Whatever You Want - The Very Best Of Status Quo [4:10]
UK: Polygram TV 553 506-2,September 1997
Republican
(John 'Rhino' Edwards)
Performed by Rhino
Produced by Mike Paxman
Line-Up: Matt Letley (D), 'Rhino' Edwards (B,V,G), Rick Parfitt (G), Steve Byrd (G), Jamie Muggleton (V), Paul Muggleton (V), Peter Cox (V), John Savannah (V)Album:
Rhino's Revenge [3:29]
UK: EAGCD 143, September 2000
Restless
other title: I'm
Restless
(Jennifer Warnes)
Produced by Francis Rossi
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff RichIn 1979 Jennifer Warnes' song "I'm Restless" was released for the first time. Status Quo recorded their own version (now titled "Restless") for the "Thirsty Work" album in 1994. To the surprise of most fans the recording was presented live as well as released as a single. The recording is exceptionally soft and slow and sometimes it is noted by fans that Francis Rossi fails to hit some of the high notes when singing.
Single:
Restless [4:08]
UK: Polydor QUO36, November 1994 (also on MC QUOMC 36 and CD QUOCD36)CD-digipack:
Restless orchestral version [4:10] part two of the digipack only
UK: Polydor QUODD36, November 1994Album:
Thirsty Work [4:08]
Int: Polydor 523 607-2, August 1994Thirsty Work (Remastered) [4:10]
INT: Polydor 983 412-2, January 2006
Resurrection
(Andrew Bown/Rick Parfitt)
Produced by Status Quo
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, Andrew Bown, Pete Kircher, Bernie FrostAlthough Andy Bown had written many songs for Status Quo before this was the first time his name was credited in first place (probably because he had just become a full member of the band?).
Album:
1+9+8+2 [3:46]
UK: Vertigo 6302 189, April 1982Single:
Marguerita Time [3:46]
UK: Vertigo QUO14, December 1983
Rhythm
Of Life
(Francis Rossi/Bob Young)
Produced by Mike Paxman
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Matt Letley, plus Bob Young (?)“Rhythm Of Life” is the closing track of the “Heavy Traffic” album.
CD:
Heavy Traffic [5:04]
UK: Universal Music TV 018790-2, September 2002
Richard's
Song
other title: Living
My Life Without You
(unknown)
Demo recording by Rick Parfitt
Produced by: Pip Williams (& Rick Parfitt)
Line-up: Rick Parfitt, Mick Moody (g), Andrew Bown, Pip Williams (G), John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff RichAccording to David J. Oxley's Book "Rockers Rollin' - The Story of Status Quo", this was one of the songs recorded around 1985 for Rick Parfitt's unreleased solo album "Recorded Delivery". In 2002 bootleg recordings popped up making these tracks available as a collector's item - with poor sound quality.
Album:
Recorded Delivery [3:32]
Bootleg, 2002
Ring
Of A Change
(Francis Rossi/Bob Young)
Produced by Status Quo, Co-Produced by Damon Lyon-Shaw
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan"Ring Of A Change" first appeared on the "Blue For You" album. It made it's claim to fame when it later was chosen as the flipside to the top-selling "Rockin' All Over The World" single in 1977.
Single:
Rockin' All Over The World [4:21]
UK: Vertigo 6059 184, September 1977Album:
Blue For You [4:21]
UK: Vertigo 9102 006, February 1976
Rising
Star
(Alan Lancaster/John Brewster)
Performed by The Party Boys
Produced by Alan Lancaster and John Brewster
Line-up: Kevin Borich (g,v), John Brewster (g,v), Paul Christie (d), Richard Harvey (d), Alan Lancaster (b,v), John Swan (v), Sunil De Silva (perc), Rick Brewster (g)The Party Boys were Alan Lancaster's new haven after he left Status Quo. This Australian "all-star" band was quite successful down under but they didn't make it in Europe.
Album:
The Party Boys [4:16]
D: Epic 460 485 1, 1987
River Of Love
(Paul Camilleri/Francis Rossi)
Performed by Paul Camilleri
Produced by Francis Rossi
Line-up: Paul Camilleri (V, G), Francis Rossi (G), Felix Müller (B), Tom Beck (D), Paul Hirsh (K)Francis Rossi produced the fourth album of Paul Camilleri, who had supported Status Quo on tour earlier. Paul Hirsh, who stood in for Andy Bown as Status Quo's live keyboarder from 2000 to 2002, played keyboard on this recording. Francis Rossi also co-wrote a number of songs for this album.
Album:
4 [5:22]
CH: Disques Office 65634, 2007
River
Of Tears
(Diesel Band)
Performed by John Coghlan's
Diesel Band
Produced by Diesel Band
Line-up: John Coghlan (d), Bob Young (harm,voc), Ray Minhinnett (g,voc), Chris Stewart (b), Hilly Briggs (keys), Phil May (g,voc)Diesel started in the late 1970s as John Coghlan's second band for the times he wasn't on the road with Status Quo. He kept Diesel going after leaving Quo with being the only fix member of the band (although Bob Young usually was in the line-up as well). In 1992 Diesel recorded an album which remained unreleased although some bootleg recordings appeared. Nevertheless "River Of Tears" was released as a single in Scandinavia.
CD-Single:
River Of Tears [3:53]
S: Vastfront VF CD 1Album:
Flexible Friends [3:46]
unreleased
Riverside
(Francis Rossi/Bernie Frost)
Produced by Status Quo And John Eden
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, Andrew Bown, Bernie Frost"Riverside" was the longest track on the "Never Too Late" album, on which it was first released in 1981. The recording was also chosen as the flipside to the Spanish release of the "Jealousy" single.
Album:
Never Too Late [5:04]
UK: Vertigo 6302 104, March 1981
Never Too Late [5:05] (remastered version)
INT: Mercury 982 584-3, March 2006Single:
Jealousy [?:??]
E: Vertigo 6000 856, 1982
Roadhouse
Blues
(Jim Morrison/Robbie Krieger/Ray
Manzarek/John Densmore)
Produced by Status Quo
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan (Bob Young, Jimmy Horowitz (P))This song was originally recorded by The Doors. Status Quo's version first appeared on the Piledriver album. Many different live versions also made their way onto record. Originally Alan Lancaster had been the lead vocalist. When 'Rhino' Edwards took over the bass lead vocals were performed by Rick Parfitt.
Album:
Piledriver [7:28]
UK/D: Vertigo 6360 082, January 1973Piledriver (Remastered Edition CD) [7:28]
EU: Mercury 982 597-7, January 2005
Live Recordings
Status Quo Live [14:14]
Produced by Status Quo
Live line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, Andrew Bown, Bob Young
UK: 6641 580, March 1977A different recording was made live at the Kursaal in Southend in 1975. During the same concert the live EP (featuring Roll Over Lay Down) was recorded. The whole concert might be somewhere in the vaults at Vertigo/Universal, but so far only the Roadhouse Blues was rediscovered (for the anthology). The recording of "Roadhouse Blues" was first released on the "Rockers Rollin'" anthology and later included on the remastered version of the "On The Level" album.
Rockers Rollin' (Quo In Time) [12:23]
Produced by Status Quo
Live line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan
UK: Mercury 07314 589 216-2, November 2001On The Level (Remastered) [12:48]
UK: Mercury 9825910, January 2005In 1971 Status Quo did a live session for Swedish radio in Stockholm. Castle Music planned to release these recordings in early 2002 but cancelled the CD at short notice.
Live line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, Bob YoungSwedish Radio Sessions [8:11]
UK: Castle Music CMRCD490, February 2002 (cancelled!)
Roadhouse Blues
Performed by The Lancaster
Bombers
Produced by Alan Lancaster
Line-up: Alan Lancaster (B, Voc), Tyrone Coates (G/voc,sax,harp), Peter Heckenberg (D), Steve Crofts (G)Alan Lancaster and his band The Lancaster Bombers recorded their own (shorter) version of the "Roadhouse Blues". Up to date this was the last new recording by Alan Lancaster.
CD-Single:
Matchstickmen E.P. [3:45]
A: P.J. Rocks PJRCD 002, 1997
Roadhouse
Medley
other title: The
Anniversary Waltz, Pt. 25
(Various)
No producer credits
Live line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff RichWhile the original "Anniversary Waltz" consists of Rock'n'Roll classics, the "Roadhouse Medley" features Quo live classics. "Pt. 25" indicates that it was recorded at a festival celebrating 25 years of BBC Radio 1.
The complete medley consists of the following songs:
Roadhouse Blues (Jim Morrison/Robbie Krieger/Ray Manzarek/John Densmore)
The Wanderer (Ernesto Maresca)
Marguerita Time (Francis Rossi/Bernie Frost)
Living On An Island (Rick Parfitt/Bob Young)
Break The Rules (Francis Rossi/Rick Parfitt/Bob Young/Alan Lancaster/John Coghlan)
Something 'bout You Baby I Like (Richard Supa)
The Price Of Love (Don Everly/Phil Everly)
Roadhouse Blues (Jim Morrison/Robbie Krieger/Ray Manzarek/John Densmore)Radio Edit
From "The Wanderer" to "Something 'bout You Baby I Like"
Single:
Roadhouse Medley [4:40]
UK: Polydor QUO33, September 1992 (alsoon MC QUOMC33 and CDs QUOCD33 and QUODD33)Extended Version
From "The Wanderer" to "Roadhouse Blues (excerpt)"
Single:
Roadhouse Medley [7:34]
UK: Polydor QUO33, September 1992 (alsoon MC QUOMC33 and CDs QUOCD33 and QUODD33)Roadhouse Mix
From "The Wanderer" to "Roadhouse Blues (full)"
CD Digipack:
Roadhouse Medley [13:27] (Part two of the digipack only)
UK: Polydor QUODD33, September 1992Full Version
Album:
Live Alive Quo [20:19]
Int: Polydor 517367-2, November 1992
Rock
'til You Drop
(Andrew Bown)
Produced by Francis Rossi
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff RichSingle:
Rock 'til You Drop [3:13]
UK: Vertigo QUO32, January 1992 (also on 12" QUO3212 and CD QUOCD32)Album:
Rock 'til You Drop [3:21]
Int: Vertigo 510 341-1, September 1991
Rock'n'
Me
(Steve Miller)
Produced by Mike Paxman
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff RichThe Steve Miller Band recorded "Rock'n' Me" in the mid 1970s. In comparison Status Quo's version sounds rather energetic.
Album:
Famous In The Last Century [2:46]
UK: Universal Music TV 157 814-2, April 2000
Rock'n'Roll
(Francis Rossi/Bernie Frost)
Produced by Status Quo and John Eden
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, Andrew Bown, Bernie FrostAccording to David J. Oxley's book "Tuned to the Music of Status Quo" this ballad originally was not intended to be recorded by Status Quo. During the joint studio sessions for the "Just Supposin'" and "Never Too Late" album Status Quo did record their version of the song.
An edited version of this song was chosen to be released as a single in 1981, despite the fact that the follow-up album had already been out on the market for a couple of weeks at the time of the single's release. For this reason the edited version was included on the remastered version of the "Never Too Late" album in 2006.
Single:
Rock'n'Roll [4:04]
UK: Vertigo QUO6, November 1981Album:
Just Supposin' [5:39]
UK: Vertigo 6302 057, October 198012 Gold Bars Vol. II [4:05]
UK: Vertigo 822 985-2, November 1984Rocking All Over The Years [3:48]
UK: Vertigo 846 797-1, October 1990Whatever You Want - The Very Best Of Status Quo [4:04]
UK: Polygram TV 553 506-2,September 1997XS All Areas [4:04]
UK: Universal 9824883, September 2004 (also as Digipack 9824179)Never Too Late [4:04] (remastered version)
INT: Mercury 982 584-3, March 2006Cover versions:
Studio 99 (2001)
Rock'n'Roll
Floorboards
(Rick Parfitt/Pip Williams)
Produced by Pip Williams
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff Rich"Rock'n'Roll Floorboards" was recorded in 1985 for the original "Naughty Girl" single which remained unreleased. It's origin was the first recording session after Alan Lancaster's departure.
Single:
Naughty Girl [4:14]
UK: Vertigo QUO17 (unreleased)
Rock'n'Roll
Music
(Chuck Berry)
"Rock'n'Roll Music" was recorded by Status Quo as a part of "The Anniversary Waltz".
Rocker
(John 'Rhino' Edwards)
Performed by Rhino
Produced by Mike Paxman
Line-Up: Charlie Morgan (D), 'Rhino' Edwards (B,V,G, Rock Egg), Andrew Bown (K), Paul Muggleton (V), John Savannah (V), Andy Hamilton (Horns), Steve Hamilton (Horns), Richard Sidwell (Horns)Album:
Rhino's Revenge [3:23]
UK: EAGCD 143, September 2000
Rockers
Rollin'
(Rick Parfitt/Jackie Lynton)
Produced by Pip Williams
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, Andrew BownThis song title describes what Status Quo are like: Rockers Rollin'. Consequently it also became the title of the Status Quo anthology and a book on Status Quo by David J. Oxley. It was one of the most "traditional" songs on the "Rockin' All Over The World" album on which it first appeared.
Co-writer Jackie Lynton, who did the famous introduction speech on the 1977 "Live!" album, recorded his own (live) version in 1981.
Single:
Rockers Rollin' [4:16]
D: Vertigo 6059 193, ca. 1977/1978Album:
Rockin' All Over The World [4:16]
UK: Vertigo 9102 014, November 1977
Rockin' All Over The World [4:19] (remastered version)
INT: Mercury 982 596-9, March 2007Cover versions:
Jackie Lynton (1981)
Rockin'
All Over The World
(John Cameron Fogerty)
Produced by Pip Williams
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, Andrew Bown"Rockin' All Over The World" is probably Status Quo's best known song. It was originally written and recorded by John Fogerty (of Creedence Clearwater Revival fame) for his solo debut. Status Quo have re-recorded this song as "Running All Over The World" and for US-release (as "Rockin' All Over The World").
Another re-recorded version appeared on the "Riffs" album in 2003. Alongside various cover versions Status Quo also re-recorded some tracks which had appeared on earlier releases. This version was also chosen for the 4-track promo sampler of "Riffs".
Single:
Rockin' All Over The World [3:33]
UK: Vertigo 6059 184, September 1977Album:
Rockin' All Over The World [3:33]
UK: Vertigo 9102 014, November 1977
Rockin' All Over The World [3:33] (remastered version)
INT: Mercury 982 596-9, March 2007
12 Gold Bars [3:33]
UK: Vertigo TV1, March 1980Rocking All Over The Years [3:24]
UK: Vertigo 846 797-1, October 1990Whatever You Want - The Very Best Of Status Quo [3:32]
UK: Polygram TV 553 506-2,September 1997XS All Areas [3:32]
UK: Universal 9824883, September 2004 (also as Digipack 9824179)CD-Single:
I Didn't Mean It [3:38]
UK: Polydor QUOCD34, July 1994
Live Recordings
Live 1982:
Produced by Status Quo
Live line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, Andrew Bown, Pete KircherLive At The N.E.C [3:38]
INT: Vertigo 818 947-1, August 1984
(available in the UK as import or as part of the "From The Makers Of..." collection)Dreamin [3:30] (Same recording as "Live At The N.E.C.")
Produced by Status Quo
D: Vertigo 888 309-1 (12" single)Live 1990:
Live line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff Rich
Another live version was recorded at the Nordoff-Robbins charity concert at Knebworth, on the 30 June 1990.Knebworth The Album [?:??]
UK: Polydor 843 921-1, August 1990Live 1992:
Live line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff Rich
No producer credits
Live Alive Quo [3:36]
Int: Polydor 517367-2, November 1992Live 2000:
Live line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Matt Letley, Paul HirshAlongside “Down Down” this is the first official live recording featuring Matt Letley on drums and one of the rare recording with Paul Hirsh, who temporarily replaced Andrew Bown on tour in 2000/2001.
CD-Single:
Jam Side Down [5:00]
UK: Universal Music TV 019 235 2, August 2002 (CD2)Live 2005:
Live line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Matt LetleyTo celebrate Status Quo's 40th anniversary the "Daily Mirror"/"Sunday Mirror" came with two free CDs in September 2005 featuring live recordings from the band's concert in Liverpool on the 23rd July 2005.
CD:
40th Anniversary Souvenir [3:58]
UK: Trinity Mirror DMSQCD01, September 2005Live 2006
Live line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Matt Letley
Produced by Mike PaxmanAfter Rick Parfitt's throat problems a concert at the Birmingham N.E.C. was filmed for DVD release. A box set edition of the "Just Doin' It Live" release came with a bonus CD which contains selected audio tracks of the gig.
CD:
Just Doin' It Live [4:03]
EU: Warner Music Vision 256463794-2, November 2006Re-Recorded Version 1988/1989
Produced by Pip Williams
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff RichThis version was recorded during the same session as "Running All Over The World". The backing track is identical, but this version features the original lyrics. This new version was released on the US-only album "Status Quo" which otherwise consisted of tracks that had been included on the European albums "In The Army Now" and "Ain't Complaining".
Album:
Status Quo [3:30]
US: Mercury 836651-2, 1989 (US-only)Re-Recorded Version 2003
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Matt LetleyCD:
Riffs (Promo CD) [3:51]
UK: Universal TV RIF2, October 2003CD:
Riffs [3:51]
UK: Universal TV 9813909, November 2003Rocken Op De Hollandse Klei
Dutch version by Bertus Staigerpaip
(Special lyrics by R. Broeders)
In 1995 the Bertus Staigerpaip recorded "Quo Bertus Quo", an album of Status Quo songs with special Dutch lyrics (and original Quo sound).Album:
Quo Bertus Quo [3:34]
NL: Bunny Music BUCD 9315, 1994
Rockin'
On
(Francis Rossi/Bernie Frost)
Produced by Pip Williams
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, Bob Young, Andrew BownMany people say that Quo songs all sound the same. Nonsense! This song proves, that even the same song can sound different. The first half is presented as "Come Rock With Me", while the second half is titled "Rockin' On".
Album:
Whatever You Want [6:41, incl. Come Rock With Me]
UK: Vertigo 9102 037, October 1979
US: Riva RVL 7402, August 1980 (US album title: Now Hear This)
Rockin'
The Stage
(Roy Wood/Philip Lynott)
Performed by The Rockers
Produced by Roy Wood and Phil Lynott
Line-up: Roy Wood, Phil Lynott, John Coghlan, Chas HodgesThe all-star line-up of Roy Wood (ex-Electric Light Orchestra, ex-The Move), Phil Lynott (ex-Thin Lizzy) and Chas Hodges (Chas & Dave) also included Status Quo's original drummer John Coghlan. The band recorded a one-off single entitled "We Are The Boys (Who Make All The Noise)" to which "Rockin' The Stage" was the flipside.
Single:
We Are The Boys (Who Make All The Noise) [?:??]
UK: CBS A 3929, 1983 (also available on 12" CBS TA 3929)
Roll
Over Beethoven
(Chuck Berry)
Produced by Mike Paxman
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff RichChuck Berry wrote this classic Rock'n'Roll tune in the 1950s making him the artist providing the most songs to be covered by Status Quo.
Album:
Famous In The Last Century [3:07]
UK: Universal Music TV 157 814-2, April 2000
Roll
Over Lay Down
(Francis Rossi/Bob Young/Alan
Lancaster/Rick Parfitt/John Coghlan)
Produced by Status Quo
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan (Steve Farr (Sax), Stewart Blandamer (Sax))The original version of "Roll Over Lay Down" appeared on the "Hello!" album. Later it became the a-side to the "Live!"-EP. The live version wasn't available anywhere else until it appeared on the anthology, as all "Best-Of"-compilations feature the original studio recording. In 2005 the EP version was included on the remastered version of the "On The Level" album as a bonus track.
Album:
Hello! [5:41]
Produced by Status Quo
UK/D: Vertigo 6360 098, September 197312 Gold Bars [5:41]
UK: Vertigo TV1, March 1980Rocking All Over The Years [5:41]
UK: Vertigo 846 797-1, October 1990Whatever You Want - The Very Best Of Status Quo [5:41]
UK: Polygram TV 553 506-2,September 1997XS All Areas [5:41]
UK: Universal 9824883, November 2004 (also as Digipack 9824179)
Live Recordings
Status Quo Live! EP [5:40]
Produced by Status Quo
Live line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan
UK: Vertigo QUO13, May 1975On The Level (Remastered) [5:59]
UK: Mercury 9825910, January 2005Status Quo Live [5:58]
Produced by Status Quo
Live line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, Andrew Bown, Bob Young
UK: 6641 580, March 1977Tokyo Quo [5:08]
Produced by Takashi Kitazawa
Live line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan
JP: Vertigo PHCR-4171, 1993 (original release: 1977; both: Japan only)Live At The N.E.C [5:38]
Produced by Status Quo
Live line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, Andrew Bown, Pete Kircher
INT: Vertigo 818 947-1, August 1984
(available in the UK as import or as part of the "From The Makers Of..." collection)Dreamin [5:31]
Produced by Status Quo
D: Vertigo 888 309-1 (12" single)
(Same recording as "Live At The N.E.C.")Live 2005:
Live line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Matt LetleyTo celebrate Status Quo's 40th anniversary the "Daily Mirror"/"Sunday Mirror" came with two free CDs in September 2005 featuring live recordings from the band's concert in Liverpool on the 23rd July 2005.
CD:
40th Anniversary Souvenir [5:46]
UK: Trinity Mirror DMSQCD01, September 2005Live 2006
Live line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Matt Letley
Produced by Mike PaxmanAfter Rick Parfitt's throat problems a concert at the Birmingham N.E.C. was filmed for DVD release. A box set edition of the "Just Doin' It Live" release came with a bonus CD which contains selected audio tracks of the gig.
CD:
Just Doin' It Live [5:54]
EU: Warner Music Vision 256463794-2, November 2006Wat Doet 'ie 't Goed
(Special lyrics by R. Broeders)
Dutch version by Bertus StaigerpaipIn 1995 the Bertus Staigerpaip recorded "Quo Bertus Quo", an album of Status Quo songs with special Dutch lyrics (and original Quo sound).
Album:
Quo Bertus Quo [4:38]
NL: Bunny Music BUCD 9315, 1994Other cover versions:
4500 Times (year unknown)
Blue Cat Prod. (year unknown)
Break Even (year unknown)
Lekker Fris (year unknown)
Rockers Rollin' (year unknown)
Roll Over (?, includes intro with "Make Me Stay A Bit Longer)
Quo (Germany, ?, live version)
Quo (Denmark, ?)
Stare (year unknown)
State Us Quo (year unknown)
Eddie Wilson (year unknown)
Top Of The Pops Band (1975?)
Fatty Jack (1975, as "Anna mach kein' Scheiß")
Thunder Road (1981)
Kari Peitsamo Revival (1993, as "Rokkiletti")
The Lancaster Bombers (1994)
Piledriver (1997)
Dustpipe (1997, live version)
Vincent And Quo (1999, live version)
4500 Times (1999)
Status Quo Revival Band (1999, live version)
Quo Vadis (2000)
Cheers! (2000)
John Coghlan's Quo (2001)
Roll The Dice
(Francis Rossi/Bernie Frost)
Produced by Mike Paxman
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff Rich, Bernie Frost (V)Album:
Under The Influence [4:05]
UK: Eagle Records EAG CD 076, 1999
Rollin'
Home
(John David)
Produced by Dave Edmunds
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff RichRollin' Home was the first release of the then "new" line-up featuring Jeff Rich on drums and John 'Rhino' Edwards on bass. The song was written by John David, who was a member of producer Dave Edmunds' band at the time. In the following years John David wrote several songs for Status Quo.
Single:
Rollin' Home [3:56]
UK: Vertigo QUO18, May 198612" Single:
Rollin' Home [4:24]
UK: Vertigo QUO1812Album:
In The Army Now [4:24]
UK:VERH36, August 1986Rocking All Over The Years [3:58]
UK: Vertigo 846 797-1, October 1990Whatever You Want - The Very Best Of Status Quo [4:00]
UK: Polygram TV 553 506-2,September 1997
Live Recordings
Live 2004
as part of the Mystery MedleyCover versions:
Hollywood Hunters (year unknown)
Radio PSR Band (1996, as "Heim nach Sachsen")
Smiledriver (2006)
Rolling
Home
(Alan Lancaster/Francis
Rossi)
Produced by Status Quo, Co-Produced by Damon Lyon-Shaw
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, Bob Young"Rolling Home" is a completely different song and may not be mistaken for "Rollin' Home" from the "In The Army Now" album. Furthermore "Rolling Home" is one of the very few tracks jointly written by Alan Lancaster and Francis Rossi.
Album:
Blue For You [3:05]
UK: Vertigo 9102 006, February 1976Cover versions:
Rockers Rollin' (year unknown)
Rotten
To The Bone
(Francis Rossi/Andrew Bown)
Produced by Pip Williams
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff RichThis song, the b-side to the “Little Dreamer” single, had not been included on the original "Perfect Remedy" album. It later appeared on "The Other Side Of Status Quo" and became a bonus track on the remastered version of the "Perfect Remedy" album in 2006.
Single:
Little Dreamer [3:39]
UK: Vertigo QUO27, December 1989 (also on 12" QUO2712, QUOCD27 and QUOMC27)Album:
The Other Side Of Status Quo [3:43]
UK: Connoisseur Collection VSOP CD213, 1995
Perfect Remedy [3:41] (Remastered Version)
Int: Mercury 983 412-3, January 2006
Round
And Round
(Andrew Bown/John 'Rhino' Edwards)
Produced by Mike Paxman
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff Rich, Bernie Frost (V)Album:
Under The Influence [3:25]
UK: Eagle Records EAG CD 076, 1999Cover versions:
Quo (?, DK)
Rude
Awakening Time
(Francis Rossi/Bernie Frost)
Produced by Francis Rossi
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff RichLike most tracks from the "Thirsty Work" album this track - written and sung by Francis Rossi - was overlooked to a large extend. Despite this "Rude Awakening Time" is probably one of the better tracks on "Thirsty Work".
Album:
Thirsty Work [4:11]
Int: Polydor 523 607-2, August 1994Thirsty Work (Remastered) [4:14]
INT: Polydor 983 412-2, January 2006
Run
To Mummy
(Francis Rossi/Andrew Bown)
Produced by Status Quo and John Eden
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, Andrew Bown, Bernie FrostAlbum:
Just Supposin' [4:16]
UK: Vertigo 6302 057, October 1980
Runaround
Sue
(Dion DiMucci/Ernesto Maresca)
Produced by Mike Paxman
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff RichCo-writer Dion (DiMucci) recorded the first version of "The Wanderer", which was also written by Ernesto Maresca. Trivia: "Josie"/"Jose" is another Dion-written track recorded by Status Quo.
Album:
Famous In The Last Century [2:29]
UK: Universal Music TV 157 814-2, April 2000
Runaway
(Francis Rossi/Bernie Frost)
Produced by Pip Williams
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, Bob Young, Andrew BownSingle:
Living On An Island [4:32]
UK: Vertigo 6059 248, November 1979Album:
Whatever You Want [4:38]
UK: Vertigo 9102 037, October 1979Remixed US-Version
Now Hear This [4:54] (remixed by Steve Klein)
US: Riva RVL 7402, August 1980
Running
All Over The World
(John Cameron Fogerty)
Produced by Pip Williams
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff RichStatus Quo re-recorded their 1977's hit "Rockin' All Over The World" with slightly changed lyrics to promote the Sport Aid festival "The Race Against Time" which took place on September 11, 1988 "all around the world".
Single:
Running All Over The World [3:30]
UK: QUAID1, August 198812" single:
Running All Over The World (extended version) [5:43]
UK: QUAID112, August 1988 (also on CD single QAUCD1)
Running
In The Shadows
(John Brewster/Alan Lancaster/Tyrone
Coates)
Performed by The Bombers
Produced by Alan Lancaster & John Brewster
Line-up: Tyrone Coates (Voc, Sax), Steve Crofts (G), John Brewster (G, Voc), Alan Lancaster (B, Voc), Peter Heckenberg (D)The Bombers were Alan Lancaster's second band after leaving Status Quo. This band, consisting of Australian musicians, released one album entitled "Aim High".
Album:
Aim High [5:19]
NL: A&M 395 292-1, 1990
Saddling Up
(Francis Rossi/Andrew Bown)
Produced by Pip Williams
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Matt Letley + Pip Williams (g)"Saddling Up" is one of the tracks from the new "In Search Of The Fourth Chord" album.
CD:
In Search Of The Fourth Chord [3:42]
UK: Fourth Chord Records QUOCD001, September 2007
F: XIII Bis Records 680, August 2007
D: Edel Records 0184392, September 2007
Safety
Dance
other title: The
Safety Dance
(Ivan Doroschuk)
Produced by Pip Williams
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff Rich, Geraint Watkins (Accordion), Tessa Niles (V)In 1982 the Canadian band "Men Without Hats" recorded "The Safety Dance" which became a hit throughout Europe. Status Quo did their cover version (now shortened to "Safety Dance") with the addition of an accordion, provided by Geraint Watkins. Tessa Niles added female vocals - unusual for a Status Quo recording.
Album:
Don't Stop [3:50]
UK: Polygram TV 531 035-2, February 1996
Sail
Away
(Francis Rossi/Bernie Frost)
Produced by Francis Rossi
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff RichThe Rossi/Frost written track "Sail Away" was first released on the 1994 album "Thirsty Work" although the origins of this track probably trace back to the tax exile period in 1979/1980, when Francis Rossi spent some time in Ireland.
Album:
Thirsty Work [3:34]
Int: Polydor 523 607-2, August 1994Thirsty Work (Remastered) [3:35]
INT: Polydor 983 412-2, January 2006
San
Francisco Bay Blues
(Jessie Fuller)
Performed by Young &
Moody
Produced by Roger Glover
Line-up: Bob Young (V, Harm), Micky Moody (G), Dave Markee (B), Graham Preskett (K), Terry Stannard (D)This recording is available on the almost "Greatest Hits" collection. Eric Clapton's unplugged version sounds similar, but was recorded later.
Album:
The Nearest Hits Album [2:13]
UK: Revival Music & Productions TROV1, 1995
Save
Me
(Francis Rossi/Rick Parfitt)
Produced by Pip Williams
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff RichAlbum:
In The Army Now [4:23]
UK:VERH36, August 1986
Say
That You Need Me
(Roy Lynes)
Performed by The Spectres
Produced by ?
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, Roy LynesIn 2003 a British vinyl collection - limited to only 400 copies - presented two previously unknown recordings credited to The Spectres. The origin of these recordings is unclear (probably from John Coghlan's collection), but keyboarder Roy Lynes confirmed to have recorded these tracks in January 1966. This makes them the earliest known recordings from the pre-Status Quo era.
Album:
Riots Of The Amphetamine Generation [?:??]
UK: Dig The Fuzz Records DIG 048, August 2003
Sea
Cruise
(Huey Smith)
Produced by Mike Paxman
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff Rich, Bernie Frost (V)"Sea Cruise" is a rock classic which has been covered by many artists. The Status Quo recording has also been included in the German TV-series soundtrack "Benzin Im Blut". On the Australian release of "Under The Influence" this recording is included as a bonus track.
Trivia: John Fogerty recorded this song for his solo debut, which also features the original version of "Rocking All Over The World".
CD-Single:
The Way It Goes [3:14]
UK: Eagle Records EAGXS 075, March 1999
INT: Eagle Records GAS 00000075 EGX, March 1999
Furthermore this song could be purchased as MP3-file on the Internet.Album:
Benzin Im Blut (soundtrack) [3:08]
D: Polydor 547 501-2, 1999Under The Influence [?:??] (Australian release only)
AUS: EastWest 8573806092, 1999
Shady
Lady
(Francis Rossi/Bob Young)
Produced by Pip Williams
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, Bob Young, Andrew BownAlbum:
Whatever You Want [3:00]
UK: Vertigo 9102 037, October 1979
US: Riva RVL 7402, August 1980 (US album title: Now Hear This)Demo version
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, Bob Young, Andrew BownThis previously unreleased demo version of "Shady Lady" saw the light on some bootleg before it finally was included in the anthology.
Album:
Rockers Rollin' (Quo In Time) [3:06]
UK: Mercury 07314 589 216-2, November 2001
Shady Lady
Performed by Bob Young
Produced by Micky Moody & Stuart Taylor
Line-up: Bob Young (V, Harm), Micky Moody (G), Albert Lee (G), Billy Bremner (G), Mo Foster (B), John McKenzie (B), Dave Markee (B), Terry Stannard (D), B.J. Cole (Pedal Steel G), Pete Wiltshire (Pedal Steel G), Gavin Povey (K), Graham Preskett (K, violin), The Pete Thoms Horns (horns), Frank Ricotti, Gus Campbell, Bill Clancy (all percussion), Kim Goody, Rick Parfitt, Ed Hamilton, Fastbuck (all BVoc)In 1985 Bob Young recorded an album of classic Quo songs in country-style, which included this song.
Album:
In Quo Country [3:00]
UK: Making Waves SPRAY CD105, 1992(Tex Axile Rides Again) In Quo Country [2:59]
D: Repertoire Records REP 4638-WY, 1997Other cover versions:
Rockers Rollin' (year unknown)
John Coghlan's Quo (2001)
Shame
(John 'Rhino' Edwards)
Performed by Rhino
Produced by Mike Paxman
Line-Up: Charlie Morgan (D), 'Rhino' Edwards (B,V,G), Steve Byrd (G), Paul Muggleton (V), John Savannah (V), Andy Hamilton (Horns), Steve Hamilton (Horns), Richard Sidwell (Horns)Album:
Rhino's Revenge [4:04]
UK: EAGCD 143, September 2000
She
Don't Fool Me
(Rick Parfitt/Andrew Bown)
Produced by Status Quo
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, Andrew Bown, Pete Kircher, Bernie FrostSingle:
She Don't Fool Me [4:30]
UK: Vertigo QUO8, June 1982Album:
1+9+8+2 [4:30]
UK: Vertigo 6302 189, April 1982
She
Knew Too Much
(Francis Rossi/Andrew Bown)
Produced by Francis Rossi
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff Rich"She Knew Too Much" was initially released on the (limited edition) second disk of the "I Didn't Mean It" digipack. For this reason the recording has been a sought-after item until it was included as a bonus track on the 2006 re-release of the "Thirsty Work" album.
CD-Single:
I Didn't Mean It (digipack, part 2) [3:45]
UK: Polydor QUODD34, July 1994
Thirsty Work (Remastered) [3:47]
INT: Polydor 983 412-2, January 2006
She's
A Mystery
(Alan Lancaster/John Brewster)
Performed by "The Party
Boys"
Produced by Alan Lancaster and John Brewster
Line-up: Kevin Borich (g,v), John Brewster (g,v), Paul Christie (d), Richard Harvey (d), Alan Lancaster (b,v), John Swan (v), Sunil De Silva (perc), Chris Turner (g)Alan Lancaster later recorded "She's A Mystery" with his new band "The Party Boys" (writer credits now: Alan Lancaster/John Brewster). He must have liked this song very much as it appeared as a b-side to both Party Boys singles. Furthermore he recorded yet another version later with his next band The Bombers.
A demo version of "She's A Mystery" was included on the Status Quo bootleg "Demos", but this recording didn't include any other band members and was made after Alan Lancaster left Status quo.
Single:
He's Gonna Step On You Again [?:??]
UK: Epic 651 230 7, 1987 (also on 12" Epic 651 230 6)
AUS: CBS 650 906 7, 1987Single:
Hold Your Head Up [?:??]
AUS: CBS 651 124 7, 1987Album:
The Party Boys [4:08]
D: Epic 460 485 1, 1987
She's A Mystery
Performed by The Bombers
Produced by Alan Lancaster and John Brewster
Line-up: Alan Lancaster, John Brewster, Peter Heckenberg, Steve Crofts, Tyrone Coates, A. Mansfield, P. Quinn, W. MillerAnother recording of "She's A Mystery" was performed by Alan Lancaster's second band "The Bombers", originally released on the Bomber's "Aim High" album in 1990.
Album:
Aim High [3:28]
NL: 395 292-1, 1990CD:
Life After Quo [3:28]
A: PJ Rocks PJR001CD, 1996
She's
Got Eyes
(Mark DeVanchque/Noel McCalla)
Performed by Partners In
Crime
Produced by John Eden
Line-up: Noel McCalla (v, perc), John Coghlan (d, perc), Mac McCaffrey (b), Ray Majors (g), Mark DeVanchque (keys)A couple of years after leaving Status Quo John Coghlan joined Partners In Crime for one album. This album, entitled "Organised Crime", was produced by John Eden who worked also with Status Quo in the early 1980s.
Album:
Organised Crime [?:??]
UK: Epic EPC 26356, 1985
She's My Woman
Look up under (other title):
Oh
She Oh She's My Woman
Sheila
(Tommie Roe)
Produced by John Schroeder
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, Roy Lynes"Sheila" was a major hit for Tommie Roe in 1962, who'd also written this track. Status Quo's version appeared on their debut album "Picturesque Matchstickable Messages From The Status Quo". With a running time of less than two minutes this was the shortest song on the original album.
Album:
Picturesque Matchstickable Messages From The Status Quo [1:55]
UK: Pye NPSL 18220, September 1968.In April 2003 - celebrating the 35th anniversary of the original album release - Castle Music reissued a remastered version of the album, containing the original mono and stereo-mixes.
Remastered CD:
Picturesque Matchstickable Messages From The Status Quo [1:56] (mono)
Picturesque Matchstickable Messages From The Status Quo [1:57] (stereo)
UK: Castle Music CMEDD 718, April 2003
Sherri
Don't Fail Me Now!
(Andrew Bown/John 'Rhino' Edwards)
Produced by Francis Rossi
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff Rich"Sherri Don't Fail Me Now!" was the second single from the "Thirsty Work" album and the first ever which was co-written by Rhino Edwards. The album version was slightly longer than the single while an extend version was released on a limited CD Digipack.
Trivia: The 7" single appeared on red vinyl.
Single:
Sherri Don't Fail Me Now [2:51]
UK: Polydor QUO35, October 1994 (also on MC QUOMC35 and CD QUOCD35)CD-Digipack:
Sherri Don't Fail Me Now [3:45] (part two only)
UK: Polydor QUODD35, October 1994Album:
Thirsty Work [3:18]
Int: Polydor 523 607-2, August 1994Thirsty Work (Remastered) [3:20]
INT: Polydor 983 412-2, January 2006
Shifting
Sand
(Francis Rossi/Bob Young)
Demo recording performed by Francis Rossi and Bob Young
Produced by ?
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Bob Young"Shifting Sand" was written by Francis Rossi and Bob Young ca. 1971, at roughly the same time "Caroline" was created. It remained unreleased until the (poor quality) demo version appeared on the "This & That" CD which came with the 40th Anniversary Book (Ltd. Edition).
Album:
This & That [3:00]
UK: Duroc Media/Octopus Press, October 2006
Shine
On
(Rick Parfitt/John 'Rhino' Edwards)
Produced by Mike Paxman
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff Rich, Bernie Frost (V)Album:
Under The Influence [4:49]
UK: Eagle Records EAG CD 076, 1999
Ships
In The Night
(Bob Mitchell/Steve Coe)
Performed by Mitchell/Coe Mysteries
Produced by: ?
Line-up: Francis Rossi (voc) and Bernie Frost (voc), backed by (most likely) Delisle M Harper (bass), Robin Lumley (keys), Chris Parren (keys), Dave Lawson (keys), Ray Russell and others."Exiled" was a project album by Bob Mitchell and Steve Coe who invited a number of well-known artists to participate in the recording. Alongside Francis Rossi and Bernie Frost, who sang lead vocals for "Ships in the Night", other guest artists included Colin Blunstone, Dan McCafferty, Lesley Duncan, Terry Cassidy (all:vocals), Joe Jammer (guitar), Laurence Juber (guitar, from Wings), Paul Keogh (guitar), Ray Russell (guitar), Mitch Dalton (guitar), John Giblin (bass), Andy Pask (bass), Sonny LeMaire (bass), Tommy Eyre (keyboards), Steve Coe (keyboards), Marlon Hargis (keyboards), Craig Pruess (keyboards), John Earle (sax), Lee Greenwood (sax), Ricky Skaggs (mandolin, violin), Louis Jardim (percussion), Terry McMillan (percussion), Stuart Elliott (drums), Paul Thompson (drums), Steve Goetzman (drums) and Nigel Martinez (drums).
Trivia: Craig Pruess, who contributed on keyboards, was the producer of the records released by Rick Parfitt's former wife Marietta.
Album:
Exiled [3:46]
UK: RCA PL 25 297, August 1980
Show
Me The Way
(unknown)
Demo recording by Rick Parfitt
Produced by: Pip Williams (& Rick Parfitt)
Line-up: Rick Parfitt, Mick Moody (g), Andrew Bown, Pip Williams (G), John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff RichAccording to David J. Oxley's Book "Rockers Rollin' - The Story of Status Quo", this was one of the songs recorded around 1985 for Rick Parfitt's unreleased solo album "Recorded Delivery". In 2002 bootleg recordings popped up making these tracks available as a collector's item - with poor sound quality.
Album:
Recorded Delivery [3:46]
Bootleg, 2002
Shy
Fly
(Francis Rossi/Bob Young)
Produced By John Schroeder
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, Roy LynesAlbum:
Ma Kelly's Greasy Spoon [3:50]
UK: Pye NPSL 18344, October 1970.
Singing
The Blues
(Melvin Endsley)
"Singing The Blues" was recorded by Status Quo as a part of "The Anniversary Waltz".
Slow
Train
(Francis Rossi/Bob Young)
Produced by Status Quo
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John CoghlanThe ending of the epic track was part of the Mystery Medley of the 80's and 90's. The full version on the "Quo" album features a brilliant guitar double play by Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt and also a drum solo by John Coghlan.
Album:
Quo [7:55]
UK: Vertigo 9102 001, May 1974Quo (Remastered) [7:55]
UK: Mercury 9825940, January 2005
Live Recordings
Live 2004
as part of the Mystery Medley
Small
Talk
(John Brewster/Neeson/Rick
Brewster)
Performed by The Party Boys
Produced by Alan Lancaster and John Brewster
Line-up: Kevin Borich (g,v), John Brewster (g,v), Paul Christie (d), Richard Harvey (d), Alan Lancaster (b,v), John Swan (v), Sunil De Silva (perc)The Party Boys were Alan Lancaster's new haven after he left Status Quo. This Australian "all-star" band was quite successful down under but they didn't make it in Europe.
Album:
The Party Boys [3:15]
D: Epic 460 485 1, 1987
Sneakin'
Sally Thru The Alley
(Allen Toussaint)
Performed by Robert Palmer
Produced by: Steve Smith
Line-up: Robert Palmer (V), Rick Parfitt (G) + The Meters & Lowell GeorgeThe official line-up for the Robert Palmer album "Sneakin' Sally Through The Alley" does not list Rick Parfitt's name. According to constant rumours he did play on this track though but could not be credited for contractual reasons.
Album:
Sneakin' Sally Through The Alley [4:21]
UK: Island 9294, 1974
So
Ends Another Life
(Alan Lancaster)
Produced by John SchroederSo Is It Really Me
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, Roy Lynes"So Ends Another Life" was first issued as the flipside to "Are You Growing Tired Of My Love" in April 1969. Both tracks were later included on the second Status Quo album "Spare Parts".
Single:
Are You Growing Tired Of My Love [3:38]
UK/D/N/NL: Pye 7N17728, April 1969
AUS: Astor AP-1613, April 1969Album:
Spare Parts [3:12]
UK: Pye NPSL 18301, August 1969.In April 2003 - celebrating the 35th anniversary of "Picturesque Matchstickable Messages", the first Status Quo album release - Castle Music reissued a remastered version of "Spare Parts", containing the mono and stereo mixes of the original album.
Remastered CD:
Spare Parts [3:13] (mono)
Spare Parts [3:13] (stereo)
UK: Castle Music CMEDD 717, April 2003
So Little Time To Fly
So Where's The Show?
Soft
In The Head
(Francis Rossi/Bernie Frost)
Produced by Francis Rossi
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff Rich"Soft In The Head" first appeared on the "Thirsty Work" album. The band included this track in the set list of the 1994 tour.
Album:
Thirsty Work [3:19]
Int: Polydor 523 607-2, August 1994Thirsty Work (Remastered) [3:20]
INT: Polydor 983 412-2, January 2006
Softer
Ride
(Alan Lancaster/Rick Parfitt)
Produced by Status Quo
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan (Steve Farr (Sax), Stewart Blandamer (Sax))Softer Ride was the B-side to "Paper Plane". Unlike the A-side, the track wasn't included on the "Piledriver"-album. It appeared later on the "Hello!" album. Finally, in 2004 it was featured on the "XS All Areas" Greatest Hits album though this track had never been a single in its own right.
Single:
Paper Plane [?:??]
UK: Vertigo 6059 071 (Single-B) November 1972Album:
Hello! [4:00]
UK/D: Vertigo 6360 098, September 1973.XS All Areas [4:02]
UK: Universal 9824883, September 2004 (also as Digipack 9824179)Cover versions:
Vincent And Quo (1999, live version)
Staus Quo Revival Band (1999, live version)
Solid
Gold
(Francis Rossi/ Bob Young)
Produced by Mike Paxman
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Matt Letley“Solid Gold” is one of the tracks of the “Heavy Traffic” album. It made it into the set list during the “Never Say Never” tour in 2001 as a first sign of Bob Young’s return as co-writer with Francis Rossi. The demo version (recorded 2001 at ARSIS studio) appeared on the "This & That" CD in 2006.
CD:
Heavy Traffic [4:12]
UK: Universal Music TV 018790-2, September 2002Demo Recording
This & That [3:39]
UK: Duroc Media / Octopus Press, October 2006
Someone
Else's Door
(Bob Young/Micky Moody)
Performed by Young &
Moody
Produced by Roger Glover
Line-up: Bob Young (V, Harm.), Micky Moody (G, BVoc), Graham Preskett(Violin, K, B), Terry Stannard (D), Clare Torry, Key Carner, Jean Hawker, Ed Hamilton (all BVoc)This recording appeared on the "Young & Moody" album by Young & Moody.
Album:
Young & Moody [3:44]
UK: Magnet MAG 5015, 1977
D: Repertoire Records REP 4633-WY, 1996 (CD-Release)
Someone
Show Me Home
other title: Someone
Show Me
(Francis Rossi/Bernie Frost)
Produced by Pip Williams
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, Andrew Bown, Frank Ricotti (Perc), Jacquie Sullivan (b-voc), Stevie Lange (b-voc), Joy Yates (b-voc)Status Quo's version of "Someone Show Me Home" appeared on the "If You Can't Stand The Heat..." album featuring a prominent organ by Andy Bown. Francis Rossi cut a re-take as "Someone Show Me" for his solo "King Of The Doghouse" in 1996. Phonogram in Spain released "Someone Show Me Home" as the b-side to the rare "Like A Good Girl" single.
Single:
Like A Good Girl [?:??]
E: Vertigo 6059 228, 1978Album:
If You Can't Stand The Heat... [3:52]
UK: Vertigo 9102 027, October 1978
Someone Show Me
Performed by Francis Rossi
Produced by Tony McAnaney
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Marcus Brown (keybs., programming, backvocs.), Nigel Hitchcock, Nigel Sidwell, Steve Sidwell (all brass), Gerard Precencer (trumpet), Anthony Macastoptalhiss (bazooke, guitars), Danny Cummins (perc.), Sonia Jones, Dave Taggart, Simon Rossi, Nick Rossi, Carole Kenyan (all backvocs.)Album:
King Of The Doghouse [3:36]
UK: Virgin CDV2809, 1996
INT: Virgin 7243 8 42201 2 9, 1996Single:
Give Myself To Love [3:37] (Skunk Mix)
UK: Virgin VSP 1594, 1996 (also on CD-Single VSCDT1594)
INT: Virgin 7234 8 93651 7 7 (CD-Single: 7234 8 93651 2 2)
Produced by John Schroeder
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John CoghlanAlbum:
Dog Of Two Head [3:55]
UK: Pye NPSL 18371, December 1971.Live:
In 1971 Status Quo did a live session for Swedish radio in Stockholm. Castle Music planned to release these recordings in early 2002 but cancelled the CD at short notice.
Live line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, Bob YoungSwedish Radio Sessions [7:57]
UK: Castle Music CMRCD490, February 2002 (cancelled!)
Produced by Status Quo And John Eden
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, Andrew Bown, Bernie Frost"Something 'Bout You Baby I Like" was written and originally released by a certain Richard Supa in the early 1970s. The most famous versions of this song before Status Quo's recording were released by Tom Jones and the duet of Glen Campbell & Rita Coolidge.
Status Quo's version originally appeared on a single release and was included on the "Never Too Late" album as well.
Trivia: Richard "Richie" Supa is reknowned for writing and recording with Aerosmith, for whom he temporarily even replaced Joe Perry. Supa also co-wrote songs with Bon Jovi's Richie Sambora.
Single:
Something 'Bout You Baby I Like [2:57]
UK: Vertigo QUO5, February 1981Album:
Never Too Late [2:50]
UK: Vertigo 6302 104, March 1981
Never Too Late [2:49] (remastered version)
INT: Mercury 982 584-3, March 200612 Gold Bars Vol. II [2:50]
UK: Vertigo 822 985-2, November 1984Rocking All Over The Years [2:38]
UK: Vertigo 846 797-1, October 1990Whatever You Want - The Very Best Of Status Quo [2:50]
UK: Polygram TV 553 506-2,September 1997XS All Areas [2:50]
UK: Universal 9824883, September 2004 (also as Digipack 9824179)CD-digipack:
Restless [2:50] part two of the digipack only
UK: Polydor QUODD36, November 1994
Live Recordings
Live 2004:
Produced by Mike Paxman
Live line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Matt LetleyThis live recording of "Something 'Bout You Baby I Like" was released on the 7" picture disk of "Thinking Of You" only.
Single:
Thinking Of You [?:??]
UK: Universal 9825823, November 2004Live 2005:
Live line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Matt LetleyTo celebrate Status Quo's 40th anniversary the "Daily Mirror"/"Sunday Mirror" came with two free CDs in September 2005 featuring live recordings from the band's concert in Liverpool on the 23rd July 2005.
CD:
40th Anniversary Souvenir [2:12]
UK: Trinity Mirror SMSQCD01, September 2005Live 2006:
Live line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Matt LetleyAfter Rick Parfitt's throat problems a concert at the Birmingham N.E.C. was filmed for DVD release. A box set edition of the "Just Doin' It Live" release came with a bonus CD which contains selected audio tracks of the gig.
CD:
Produced by Mike Paxman
Just Doin' It Live [2:14]
EU: Warner Music Vision 256463794-2, November 2006Cover versions:
Benny & The Teens (1981, as "Du bist so cool")
Quo Vadis (2001)
John Coghlan's Quo (2001)
Produced By John Schroeder
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan"Something Going On In My Head" was first published on the "Dog Of Two Head" album. A different version titled "There's Something Going On In My Head" was released on Castle Master's "Singles Collection".
Album:
Dog Of Two Head [4:44]
UK: Pye NPSL 18371, December 1971.There's Something Going On In My Head
Produced by John Schroeder
Album:
The Singles Collection 1966-73 [4:56] (previously unreleased version)
UK: Castle CCS CD 821, 1998
Sorrow
(Bob Feldman/Jerry Goldstein/Richard
Gottehrer)
Produced by Pip Williams
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff Rich, Gary Barnacle (Sax)"Sorrow" is most remarkable for the addition of Gary Barnacle's saxophone, an instrument uncommon for a Status Quo recording.
The rather unknown original version of "Sorrow" was the b-side to the McCoy's single "Fever" in 1965 and featured Rick Derringer on guitar. Trivia: "Fever" was the follow up to McCoy's legendary "Hang On Sloopy".
The best known version of "Sorrow", falsely credited to be the original, was recorded by "The Merseys", a band formed by former "The Merseybeat" members, and hit #4 in the UK charts in April 1966. David Bowie released his own version on his album "Pin Ups".
Album:
Don't Stop [4:12]
UK: Polygram TV 531 035-2, February 1996
Sorry
(Francis Rossi/Bernie Frost)
Produced by Francis Rossi
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff Rich"Sorry" had been written by Francis Rossi and Bernard Frost around 1980 in Ireland. It was released by Demis Roussos years in 1981 with Rossi and Frost joining as backing vocalists. Status Quo's own version finally appeared on the "Thirsty Work" album in 1994.
Album:
Thirsty Work [3:29]
Int: Polydor 523 607-2, August 1994Thirsty Work (Remastered) [3:30]
INT: Polydor 983 412-2, January 2006Cover versions:
Demis Roussos (1980)
Spacemaker
(John 'Rhino' Edwards)
Performed by Rhino
Produced by Mike Paxman
Line-Up: Charlie Morgan (D,Perc), 'Rhino' Edwards (B,V,G,K), Steve Byrd (G), Freddie Edwards (V)Album:
Rhino's Revenge [4:10]
UK: EAGCD 143, September 2000
Speechless
(Ian Hunter)
Produced by Pip Williams
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff RichAlbum:
In The Army Now [3:39]
UK:VERH36, August 1986
Spend
Spend Spend
(John 'Rhino' Edwards)
Performed by Rhino
Produced by Mike Paxman
Line-Up: Matt Letley (D), 'Rhino' Edwards (B,V,G), Francis Rossi (G), Mike Paxman (K)"Spend Spend Spend" is the first recording of Francis Rossi together with Status Quo's new drummer, Matt Letley.
Album:
Rhino's Revenge [3:29]
UK: EAGCD 143, September 2000
Spicks
And Specks
(Barry Gibb)
Produced by John Schroeder
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, Roy Lynes"Spicks And Specks" was a hit for the Bee Gees in 1966. Status Quo released their version of this track on their debut album. An earlier recording (from the Spectres era, thus without Rick Parfitt) had remained unreleased at that time (see below).
Single:
Technicolor Dreams [2:42]
USA: CADET CONCEPT 7010, November 1968
D: VOGUE DV 14821, November 1968Album:
Picturesque Matchstickable Messages From The Status Quo [2:42]
UK: Pye NPSL 18220, September 1968.In April 2003 - celebrating the 35th anniversary of the original album release - Castle Music reissued a remastered version of the album, containing the original mono and stereo mixes.
Remastered CD:
Picturesque Matchstickable Messages From The Status Quo [2:46] (mono)
Picturesque Matchstickable Messages From The Status Quo [2:54] (stereo)
UK: Castle Music CMEDD 718, April 2003
Live Recordings
Live At The BBC
Live line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, Roy LynesStatus Quo performed this track live at the BBC on February 12th 1968. The recording remained unreleased on record until it appeared as a bonus track on the anniversary issue of "Picturesque Matchstickable Messages From The Status Quo". Nevertheless the BBC recording was available on some bootlegs for years.
CD:
Picturesque Matchstickable Messages From The Status Quo [2:11]
UK: Castle Music CMEDD 718, April 2003
Spicks And Specks
Performed by "The Spectres"
Produced by John Schroeder
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, Roy LynesA different version of this title had been recorded earlier when the band called themselves "The Spectres". It remained unissued until released on Castles Records "Singles Compilation".
Album:
The Singles Collection 1966-73 [2:40]
UK: Castle CCS CD 821, 1998
Spicks And Specks
Performed by "Traffic Jam"
Live At The BBC
Produced by Bill Bebb
Live line-up: Francis Rossi, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, Roy LynesOn June 20th, 1967 Traffic Jam recorded another live version of "Spicks And Specks" for the BBC programme "Saturday Night" which was broadcasted on June 24th. Like the Status Quo recording it remained unreleased on record until it appeared as a bonus track on the anniversary issue of "Picturesque Matchstickable Messages From The Status Quo".
CD:
Picturesque Matchstickable Messages From The Status Quo [2:47]
UK: Castle Music CMEDD 718, April 2003
Spinning
Wheel Blues
other title:
Spinning Wheel
(Francis Rossi/Bob Young)
Produced By John Schroeder
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, Roy Lynes, Bob Young"Spinning Wheel Blues" was the opener for Status Quo's third album "Ma Kelly's Greasy Spoon". Critics described as being in a Canned Heat vein. On some copies the track title was shortened to "Spinning Wheel".
Album:
Ma Kelly's Greasy Spoon [3:20]
UK: Pye NPSL 18344, October 1970.
Live Recordings
Live at the BBC
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, Roy Lynes, Bob YoungIn early autumn 1970 Status Quo did a session for the famous John Peel Show, recording four tracks which were aired in October 1970. The recordings remained unreleased until being included on the 2003 remaster of the "Ma Kelly" album.
CD:
Ma Kelly's Greasy Spoon [2:13]
UK: Castle CMQCD 754, July 2003
Status
Rock
(various)
Released by "The Headbangers"
Produced by Biddu
Line-up: Peter French (voc) and others"Status Rock" was a medley of eight classic Status Quo recordings performed by ex-Atomic Rooster member Peter French and others.
(additional information needed)Single:
Status Rock [?:??]
UK:???, ca. 1982
Stay
The Night
(Francis Rossi/Bernie Frost/Andrew
Miller)
Produced by Status Quo
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, Andrew Bown, Pete Kircher, Bernie FrostSingle:
Ol' Rag Blues [3:02]
UK:Vertigo QUO11 (also 12" QUO 1112), September 1983Album:
Back To Back [3:02]
UK: Vertigo VERH10, November 1983
Steamy
Windows
(Tony Joe White)
Performed by John Coghlan's
Diesel Band
Produced by Diesel Band
Line-up: John Coghlan (d), Bob Young (harm,voc), Ray Minhinnett (g,voc), Chris Stewart (b), Hilly Briggs (keys), Phil May (g,voc)Diesel started in the late 1970s as John Coghlan's second band for the times he wasn't on the road with Status Quo. He kept Diesel going after leaving Quo with being the only fix member of the band. Their unreleased 1992 album "Flexible Friends" included a version of this track, which was a major success for Tina Turner.
Album:
Flexible Friends [4:06]
unreleased
Stones
(Alan Lancaster)
Produced by Pip Williams
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, Andrew Bown, Frank Ricotti (Perc), Jacquie Sullivan (b-voc), Stevie Lange (b-voc), Joy Yates (b-voc)"Stones" is another of the few Status Quo tracks with female backing vocals which - according to many fans - ruined the "IYCSTH" album.
Album:
If You Can't Stand The Heat... [3:55]
UK: Vertigo 9102 027, October 1978
Street
Strutter
other title: Let
Me Go - Let Me Go
(John DuCann)
Released as John DuCann
& Status Quo (members)
Produced By Francis Rossi
Line-Up: John DuCann (G,V), Francis Rossi (G), Andy Bown (K), Pete Kircher (D), JohnMcCoy (B)"Street Strutter" was recorded in 1977 by former Atomic Rooster and Thin Lizzy-member John DuCann with the help of Francis Rossi and Andy Bown as b-side to his single-debut "Throw Him In Jail". Later Quo drummer Pete Kircher sat in as well. The finished album remained unreleased until 1992 when German label Repertoire Records released them under the name of "John DuCann and Status Quo members", who changed the track title to "Let Me Go - Let Me Go". When the album was re-released on Angel Air records the track title changed to "Street Strutter" again.
Single:
Throw Him In Jail [?:??]
UK: Arista 128, 1977Album:
Nothing Better [2:22]
D: Repertoire Records REP 4502-WY, 1992.CD:
The World's not big enough [2:21]
UK(?): Angel Air SPJCD043, 1999
Strike
Like Lightning
(Francis Rossi/Bob Young)
Performed by Paul Camilleri
Produced by Francis RossiSuch A Terrible Shame
Line-up: Paul Camilleri (V, G), Francis Rossi (G), Felix Müller (B), Tom Beck (D), Paul Hirsh (K)Francis Rossi produced the fourth album of Paul Camilleri, who had supported Status Quo on tour earlier. Paul Hirsh, who stood in for Andy Bown as Status Quo's live keyboarder from 2000 to 2002, played keyboard on this recording.
This is one of two songs which Francis Rossi and Bob Young wrote for this album.
Album:
4 [5:22]
CH: Disques Office 65634, 2007
Sunny
Cellophane Skies
(Alan Lancaster)
Produced by John Schroeder
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, Roy LynesThis track from Status Quo debut album was one of the few tracks not to be released on single a- or b-side. Probably for this reason it didn't appear on samplers as often as other tracks from the PYE era.
Album:
Picturesque Matchstickable Messages From The Status Quo [2:41]
UK: Pye NPSL 18220, September 1968.In April 2003 - celebrating the 35th anniversary of the original album release - Castle Music reissued a remastered version of the album, containing the original mono and stereo mixes.
Remastered CD:
Picturesque Matchstickable Messages From The Status Quo [2:47] (mono)
Picturesque Matchstickable Messages From The Status Quo [2:48] (stereo)
UK: Castle Music CMEDD 718, April 2003
Sunrise
To Sunset
(David Coverdale)
Performed by Young &
Moody
Produced by Roger Glover
Line-up: Bob Young (V, Harm), Micky Moody (G), Graham Preskett (B), Graham Preskett (K), Terry Stannard (D)This recording is available on the almost "Greatest Hits" collection.
Album:
The Nearest Hits Album [3:57]
UK: Revival Music & Productions TROV1, 1995
Survival
(Francis Rossi/Andrew Bown)
Produced by Francis Rossi
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff Rich"Survival" originally appeared as a bonus track on the limited edition second CD disk of the 1994 single "I Didn't Mean It". As this single was released in the UK only the recording was sort of a rarity in the other parts of the world. The 2006 re-release of the "Thirsty Work" finally made the track available to everyone.
CD-Single:
I Didn't Mean It (digipack, part 2) [3:24]
UK: Polydor QUODD34, July 1994
Album:
Thirsty Work (Remastered) [3:26]
INT: Polydor 983 412-2, January 2006
Suzie
(Andrew Bown/Trevor Preston)
Performed by Andy Bown
Produced by Jimmy Horowitz
Line-up: Andy Bown (V, Keys, G), Nico Ramsden (G), Barry de Sousa (D), Chris Belshaw (B), Jimi Horowitz (Celeste)"Suzie" appeared on Andy Bown's second solo album "Sweet William". The album is still unavailable on CD.
Album:
Sweet William [?:??]
UK: GM GML 1001, June 1973
USA: Mercury, SRM 1-656, 1973
Svensk
Blues
(Bob Young/Micky Moody/Ray
Minhinnet)
Performed by Young &
Moody
Produced by Ray Minhinnet, Bob Young & Micky Moody
Line-up: Bob Young (V, Harm), Micky Moody (G), Ray Minhinnett (V) + ???This recording is available on the almost "Greatest Hits" collection.
Album:
The Nearest Hits Album [4:23]
UK: Revival Music & Productions TROV1, 1995
Sweet
Home Chicago
(Robert Johnson/Woody Payne)
Produced by Mike Paxman
Line-up: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Jeff Rich"Sweet Home Chicago" must be considered as one of the best known blues tracks of all time. It has been recorded or performed by too many artists to count. One of the most prominent versions has been recorded by the Blues Brothers Band (for their movie "Blues Brothers").
It is unclear who actually wrote the original "Sweet Home Chicago". The first mentioning of the song appears to be when Robert Johnson recorded it in 1936. One theory is that Woody Payne (to whom the song is attributed) claimed rights to the song and thus he gets credit as its author (quote from Bluesweb Chicago). So this might be just another example of exploitation of black blues music.
Album:
Famous In The Last Century [2:44]
UK: Universal Music TV 157 814-2, April 2000
Sweet
Soul Music
(Arthur Conley/Sam Cooke/Otis
Redding)
"Sweet Soul Music" has not appeared on any official Status Quo recording (yet), but it was a standard in the live set in the 1990's, usually played during the encore as an extension to "The Anniversary Waltz".
Sweet
William
(Andrew Bown/Peter Frampton)
Performed by Andy Bown
Produced by Jimmy Horowitz
Line-up: Andy Bown (V, Keys, G), Nico Ramsden (G), Barry de Sousa (D), Chris Belshaw (B), Glen LeFleur (D), Lesley Duncan (BVoc), Sue and Sonny (BVoc)Originally recorded by The Herd, Andy Bown chose "Sweet William" also as the title track for his second solo album. Unlike The Herd's version this recording hasn't been published on CD yet..
Album:
Sweet William [?:??]
UK: GM GML 1001, June 1973
USA: Mercury, SRM 1-656, 1973
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