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Favourite Quo Album: On The Level
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Post by theprogfather on Jun 22, 2024 17:53:03 GMT
I remember Quo playing Fakin' the blues on a chat show program, can't remember the host of the show now, he was Irish. But Francis announced it as the new single. And it was after Can't give you more was a hit. I remember at the time going into my local record shop the week later assuming it would be released, and they haven't heard anything about it. Bit odd really why they pulled the plug on it as I really liked the song. I prefered it to Rock til you drop. But what do we know, we're only the fans 🤔 October 11th, 1991 - The Late Late Show (Host - Gabriel Byrne) "It should be our next single; if not, it's on the album anyway." I got to roadie for them for a day on the 18th November at the Antrim Forum Leisure Centre gig, I went into their production office during the day to talk to Peter Hillier their production manager about meeting Quo. He said they were still sleeping in the hotel but I could meet them later after the soundcheck, so I was getting into the lift to go down to the cafe when I bumped into Dave Salt (tour manager). He asked if I wanted to roadie for the day so I obviously said yes so he told me to wait about and he would come and get me and my friend who was taking photos. We hung about upstairs and Little Egypt appeared, so I spent a bit of time playing pool with them and talking to Nick Rossi about how much I admired his Dad and the band, then Salty came and got us to help with the equipment. I got to wheel amps from the truck and onto the stage, then carry Rossi & Parfitt's main teles onto the stage and Tonto re-strung them and gave me the old strings, then I got to sit behind Jeff's kit, albeit for a minute or so but it was great all the same. Quo appeared at the side of the stage ready for soundcheck so I spoke briefly to Rossi and then myself and my friend went and stood at the back of the hall, some roadies were hanging black sheets to dampen the sound I think. We got some photos and then after soundcheck I got stuff signed and a photo with Francis as the rest of the band disappeared, I told him that I'd seen both Quo shows in the same venue 9 years earlier, then I met the rest of the band individually later on, Rick even making fun of my accent. Marietta was with him, even though he was married to Patty at that time, you know what Rick's like. During the gig I threw my banner on the stage and Rick draped it over his shoulder and took it with him, but luckily one of the roadies gave me it back just before the gig in Belfast the following night. That was probably my 3rd favourite tour after the 1+9+8+2 and End Of The Road tours, especially as they played Like A Zombie.
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theprogfather
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"Now if I lived in Russia, I'd have some Chinese Children"
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Favourite Quo Album: On The Level
Favourite other bands.: Rush, Feeder, Genesis, Yes, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath, Pet Shop Boys, Oasis, Ultra-Sonic, Porcupine Tree
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Post by theprogfather on Jun 22, 2024 22:41:03 GMT
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"Now if I lived in Russia, I'd have some Chinese Children"
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Favourite Quo Album: On The Level
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Post by theprogfather on Jun 22, 2024 22:44:55 GMT
I know the photos aren't great but those are from the Antrim gig I mentioned previously, the top photo is the soundcheck, the bottom one was taken whilst standing beside Tonto as he was getting the guitars ready.
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theprogfather
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Favourite Quo Album: On The Level
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Post by theprogfather on Jun 27, 2024 21:38:06 GMT
Anyone know what the valuations of each of the 2 versions are?
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Favourite Quo Album: On The Level
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Post by theprogfather on Jun 29, 2024 11:56:31 GMT
Am I right in thinking that the only difference between the Millenium Edition and the original CD given away is the cover, the disc is exactly the same?
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Post by Quoincidence on Jun 29, 2024 12:10:11 GMT
Am I right in thinking that the only difference between the Millenium Edition and the original CD given away is the cover, the disc is exactly the same? correct
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Post by 4th Chord on Jun 29, 2024 16:38:08 GMT
Anyone know why Fakin' The Blues was withdrawn anyway? That late in the day I mean. Bit of a waste of money, time and effort all round. BECAUSE IT WAS UTTER SHIT! I hope that answers your question.
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Post by backwater67 on Jun 29, 2024 17:14:14 GMT
Anyone know what the valuations of each of the 2 versions are? Good pictures 👍. I’m not an expert on valuations, although I reckon they’ll be valued between £60 - £100.
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Post by roadhouse on Jun 29, 2024 20:42:44 GMT
Anyone know why Fakin' The Blues was withdrawn anyway? That late in the day I mean. Bit of a waste of money, time and effort all round. BECAUSE IT WAS UTTER SHIT! I hope that answers your question. I actually thought FTB was one of the better ones
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Post by matt on Jun 29, 2024 21:00:01 GMT
The cardboard guitar case had a sticker over the title on the front and a big sticker over the whole track listing on the back. I know because I peeled mine off
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Post by The Lord Flasheart on Jun 29, 2024 23:26:01 GMT
Anyone know why Fakin' The Blues was withdrawn anyway? That late in the day I mean. Bit of a waste of money, time and effort all round. BECAUSE IT WAS UTTER SHIT! I hope that answers your question. The 2 B sides were great, never understood why they were not re-used for the Rock Till You Drop single. I didn't get to hear them until 2000 when I finally got a copy of the CD in the case.
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Post by backwater67 on Jul 1, 2024 11:07:17 GMT
BECAUSE IT WAS UTTER SHIT! I hope that answers your question. The 2 B sides were great, never understood why they were not re-used for the Rock Till You Drop single. I didn't get to hear them until 2000 when I finally got a copy of the CD in the case. RTYD was a good album with a good sound & production (proper Quo). It could’ve been better by dropping a few covers & adding Heavy Daze, Better times & maybe Mysteries from the ball ect. 4500 times is classic.
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Post by jason on Jul 1, 2024 17:51:00 GMT
The cardboard guitar case which came with limited edition of the “Rock til you drop” single was originally planned to be for “Fakin the blues” as there is a small label covering the original one. Wonder if any copies with the original disc on this particular format escaped briefly before being scrapped??? My understanding is that it never reached the stage of CDs being put into sellable covers, hence why the original CDs came in a clear CD single case with no artwork. I don't think the guitar case had the Fakin' The Blues tracklist on it, I was told the Rock 'Til You Drop sticker was placed over Fakin' The Blues on the head of the case, but the tracklisting sticker isn't covering the Fakin' The Blues tracklist. I can't say for sure, that's just what I heard. The tracklisting sticker IS covering the FTB tracklist ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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theprogfather
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Favourite Quo Album: On The Level
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Post by theprogfather on Jul 1, 2024 23:51:16 GMT
My understanding is that it never reached the stage of CDs being put into sellable covers, hence why the original CDs came in a clear CD single case with no artwork. I don't think the guitar case had the Fakin' The Blues tracklist on it, I was told the Rock 'Til You Drop sticker was placed over Fakin' The Blues on the head of the case, but the tracklisting sticker isn't covering the Fakin' The Blues tracklist. I can't say for sure, that's just what I heard. The tracklisting sticker IS covering the FTB tracklist ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) How much are both Fakin' The Blues CDs worth?
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Favourite Quo Album: On The Level
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Post by theprogfather on Jul 2, 2024 11:43:54 GMT
It was actually due to be released as a single on 28th October 1991, then put back to 11th November, then cancelled.
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