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Post by dennis on Apr 19, 2024 19:20:47 GMT
Happy Memories of when I first discovered Quo! And achieved at a time when singles sold by the lorry load, so Quo did well to claim a number 1 at that time. I think it was Francis that said a while ago, that he's been puzzled about what was so special about Down Down that led to it becomming number 1, especially as there as been more radio friendly singles like Rockin all over the world, Whatever you want etc. Just seems odd how Quo only had one number 1 with so many great singles. I remember thinking at the time What your proposin and In the army now both were going to go all the way. In the army now got excellent air play on Radio 1,just kept off the top spot by Madonna. Aye, it was an achievement. Pete Townsend must have been pissed as The Who hadn't had a no. 1, still haven't. Incredibly, Elton John took decades to get a solo no. 1.
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Post by dennis on Apr 17, 2024 19:18:23 GMT
I can't even begin to imagine what the lifestyle of a rock/pop star does to someone. Especially someone whose lived through the worst excesses of the 70's, 80's and 90's. Loads of us would probably love to be up on stage in front of adoring fans frothing at the mouth but everything that goes with it you can keep. The glamorous life sure is a pain in the neck....? Living on a bus (and not always luxurious like it became) with the same people day in, day out for years on end. Hell on earth that. Or at least it would be to me. Throw in drugs and alcohol and it's ultimately a recipe for disaster. A mini war brewing every day and no one holding back. Francis and Alan have been at loggerheads on and off almost since the beginning and certainly as they grew into adulthood. Just different personalities. No doubt a clash of egos. Nothing strange about that whatsoever. Often perceived as a fault by many, I suspect it's Francis's stubbornness and strength of character that has seen him - and the band - through. I'm just happy with all the adoring fans I have on the message board. You should encourage some of them to post!
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Post by dennis on Apr 17, 2024 11:58:15 GMT
was it anything to do with cheese? No, you're thinking of Quo 1988-2002. Are you sure that era wasn't Swiss Cheese?
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Post by dennis on Apr 17, 2024 10:37:02 GMT
was it anything to do with cheese?
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Post by dennis on Apr 15, 2024 17:52:28 GMT
Weird!
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Post by dennis on Apr 15, 2024 10:08:37 GMT
Ironically, there's an argument for claiming Rossi peaked 50 years ago & yet he's proved himself the great survivor
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Post by dennis on Apr 12, 2024 21:26:28 GMT
Does say "Touring the UK for first time in 13 years...? Well, the last time Alan & John toured the UK together would have been 1981, so I suppose that's the reasoning there
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Post by dennis on Apr 12, 2024 20:01:19 GMT
All Through The Night was much better than it's a-side, imo
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Post by dennis on Apr 12, 2024 18:03:57 GMT
I know he's a multi-instrumentalist, but I doubt Andy can get much of a tune out of a plant pot!
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Post by dennis on Apr 11, 2024 12:28:07 GMT
Hey dennis, what did you post mate? Didn't work here. Led Zep's Boogie With Stu - sorry to be so underwhelming
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Post by dennis on Apr 9, 2024 20:29:43 GMT
I would buy a 3 vinyl set in a heartbeat. I think it would just complete that reference to 3 chunks of top 20 singles, and draw that line in the sand. I suppose you'd want it to include a limited edition ep containing the 5 Pye top 20 hits too, just for completeness
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Scary
Apr 9, 2024 20:13:09 GMT
Post by dennis on Apr 9, 2024 20:13:09 GMT
40 years since EOTR, 50 years since Quo
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Post by dennis on Apr 9, 2024 14:19:00 GMT
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Post by dennis on Apr 7, 2024 11:23:01 GMT
Will this be the first of many rocked up ballads? "Everything" next?
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Post by dennis on Mar 30, 2024 15:52:17 GMT
Looking back at the Vertigo top ten hits before John was ousted, one could argue that this should be the real 12 Gold bars:
PAPER PLANE No. 8 1972 CAROLINE No. 5 1973 BREAK THE RULES No. 8 1974 DOWN DOWN No. 1 1975 ROLL OVER LAY DOWN (LIVE) No. 9 1975 RAIN No. 7 1976 WILD SIDE OF LIFE No. 9 1976 ROCKIN' ALL OVER THE WORLD No. 3 1977 WHATEVER YOU WANT No. 4 1979 WHAT YOU'RE PROPOSING No. 2 1980 SOMETHING 'BOUT YOU BABY I LIKE No. 9 1981 ROCK 'N' ROLL No. 8 1981
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