Status Quo – Dear John
Oldies Songs A Postman’s Lament: The Unseen Heartbreak in Status Quo’s “Dear John” For decades, the name Status Quo has been synonymous with relentless, boogie-rock anthems, a driving force of raw, unpretentious…
Status Quo – Mystery Song
A potent blend of swagger and intrigue, a driving anthem from the masters of boogie rock. There are rock songs that lay all their cards on the table, and then…
Status Quo – Red Sky
A reflective journey under an ominous horizon, capturing the grit and determination of the road. There are songs that capture a fleeting moment, and then there are those that paint…
Status Quo – Living On An Island
A Gentle Drift to Solitude: Status Quo’s Unexpected Island Dream In the vast, churning ocean of Status Quo’s hard-rocking, boogie-infused discography, “Living On An Island” emerges as a surprisingly gentle…
Status Quo – Gerdundula
A Boisterous Blues-Rock Anthem of Unbridled Energy “Gerdundula,” the raw and electrifying instrumental track from Status Quo’s 1970 album, Ma Kelly’s Greasy Spoon, stands as a testament to the band’s…
Status Quo – Mean Girl
A Blues-Rock Cry of Relationship Frustration, Resurrected: Status Quo’s “Mean Girl” “Mean Girl,” Status Quo’s gritty, blues-rock imbued single, is a potent expression of romantic frustration and burgeoning resentment, a…
Status Quo – Marguerita Time
A Sun-Drenched, Slightly Tongue-in-Cheek Ode to Escapism and Romantic Misadventure: Status Quo’s “Marguerita Time” “Marguerita Time,” Status Quo’s breezy, almost calypso-infused single, captures the essence of sun-soaked escapism and the…
Status Quo – Again And Again
A Relentless Boogie Anthem of Repetitive Relationship Cycles: Status Quo’s “Again and Again” “Again and Again,” a quintessential Status Quo boogie-rock anthem, encapsulates the frustrating yet familiar pattern of recurring…
Status Quo – Burning Bridges
A Spirited Blend of Rock and Folk That Bridges Generations With “Burning Bridges (On and Off and On Again)”, Status Quo delivered one of their most infectious and enduring singles,…
Status Quo – Wild Side Of Life
A Rocking Revival of a Country Classic In December 1976, the British rock band Status Quo breathed new life into the classic country tune “The Wild Side of Life.” Originally…