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Status Quo: Whatever You Want

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On October 12, 1979, “Vertigo” label released “Whatever You Want”, the twelfth Status Quo studio album. It was recorded in December 1978, at “Wisseloord Studios” in Hilversum, Netherlands, and was produced by Pip Williams.

Personnel:

  • Francis Rossi – vocals, guitar
  • Rick Parfitt – vocals, guitar
  • Alan Lancaster – vocals, bass
  • John Coghlan – drums
  • Andy Bown – keyboards
  • Bob Young – harmonica

Track listing:

  1. Whatever You Want – Rick Parfitt, Andy Bown
  2. Shady Lady – Francis Rossi, Bob Young
  3. Who Asked You – Alan Lancaster
  4. Your Smiling Face – Rick Parfitt, Andy Bown
  5. Living on an Island – Rick Parfitt, Bob Young
  6. Come Rock with Me – Francis Rossi, Bernie Frost
  7. Rockin’ On – Francis Rossi, Bernie Frost
  8. Runaway – Francis Rossi, Bernie Frost
  9. High Flyer – Alan Lancaster, Bob Young
  10. Breaking Away – Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andy Bown

Status Quo: Piledriver

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On December 15, 1972, “Vertigo” label released “Piledriver”, the fifth Status Quo studio album. It was recorded September – October 1972, at “IBC Studios” in London, and was produced by Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster and John Coghlan.

Personnel:

  • Francis Rossi – vocals, guitar, arrangements
  • Rick Parfitt – vocals, guitar, piano, organ, arrangements
  • Alan Lancaster – vocals, bass, 12 string acoustic guitar, arrangements
  • John Coghlan – drums, percussion, arrangements
  • Jimmy Horowitz – piano
  • Bob Young – harmonica 
  • Damon Lyon-Shaw – engineer
  • Richard Manwaring – engineer
  • Paul Robert Lodge – technician
  • Malcolm George Kingsnorth – technician

Track listing:

  1. Don’t Waste My Time – Francis Rossi, Bob Young
  2. Oh Baby – Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt
  3. A Year – Alan Lancaster, Bernie Frost
  4. Unspoken Words – Francis Rossi, Bob Young
  5. Big Fat Mama – Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt
  6. Paper Plane – Francis Rossi, Bob Young
  7. All the Reasons – Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster
  8. Roadhouse Blues – Jim Morrison, John Densmore, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek

Status Quo: Backbone

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On September 6, 2019, “earMusic” label released “Backbone”, the 33rd Status Quo studio album. It was recorded 2018 – 2019, at “ARSIS Studios”, and was produced by Francis Rossi.

Personnel:

  • Francis Rossi – vocals, lead guitar, mixing
  • Richie Malone – vocals, rhythm guitar
  • John “Rhino” Edwards – vocals, basses, guitars
  • Andy Bown – vocals, keyboards, guitar
  • Leon Cave – drums, percussion
  • Andy Brook – engineer, recording, mixing, mastering

Track listing:

  1. Waiting For a Woman – Francis Rossi, Robert Keith Young
  2. Cut Me Some Slack – Francis Rossi – John “Rhino” Edwards
  3. Liberty Lane – Francis Rossi, John “Rhino” Edwards
  4. I See You’re in Some Trouble – Francis Rossi, Robert Keith Young
  5. Backing Off – Andy Bown, Francis Rossi
  6. I Wanna Run Away with You – Francis Rossi, Robert Keith Young
  7. Backbone – Francis Rossi, John “Rhino” Edwards
  8. Better Take Care – John David
  9. Falling Off the World – Leon Cave
  10. Get Out of My Head – Richie Malone
  11. Running Out of Time – Andy Bown, Francis Rossi

Status Quo: Quo

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On May 3, 1974, “Vertigo” label released “Quo”, the seventh Status Quo studio album. It was recorded in 1974, at “IBC Studios” in London, and was produced by Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster and John Coghlan.

Personnel:

  • Francis Rossi – vocals, guitar
  • Rick Parfitt – vocals, guitar
  • Alan Lancaster – vocals, bass
  • John Coghlan – drums
  • Bob Young – harmonica
  • Tom Parker – keyboards
  • Damon Lyon-Shaw – engineer, mixing
  • Richard Manwaring, Andy Miller – engineer assistant
  • Dave Field – illustration, design

Track listing:

  1. Backwater – Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster
  2. Just Take Me – Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster
  3. Break the Rules – Fracis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, Bob Young
  4. Drifting Away – Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster
  5. Don’t Think it Matters – Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster
  6. Fine Fine Fine – Francis Rossi, Bob Young
  7. Lonely Man – Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster
  8. Slow Train – Francis Rossi, Bob Young

John McKenzie

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On May 10, 2020, John Michael McKenzie died aged 64. He was musician (bass, guitar, backing vocals), member of the bands Global Village Trucking Company and Man. He recorded and performed with Eurythmics, The Pretenders, Alison Moyet, Lionel Richie, Dr. John, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Annette Peacock, Steve Hillage, Noel McCalla, Bob Young, Shusha Guppy, Wham!, Deke Leonard, Morrissey-Mullen, Claire Hamill, Space Monkey, Jim Diamond, Bob Dylan, Al Corley, Jeffrey Lee Pierce, Microdisney, Five Star, Endgames, John Mizarolli, Gary Moore, Ian Paice, Jaki Graham, Don Airey, Richard Bailey, Peter Auty, Billy Bremner, Terry Stannard, Simon Kirke, Earl Slick, Graham Lyle, Chris Thompson, Patti Austin, Latin Quarter, Phil Manzanera, Matt Bianco, Pete Brown, Helen Watson, Kevin Rowland, Shakira, David Bowie, Tina Turner, Eric Burdon, Kajagoogoo, Johnny Mathis, Everything But The Girl, Todd Sharpville, Branford Marsalis, Rui Veloso, Tim Finn, Ive Mendes, Tom Scott, David Dundas, Danny Tenaglia, The Christians, Phenix Horns, Duran Duran’s Andy Taylor, Jimmy Iovine, Dave Stewart, Wild, Leon Ware, Eternal, James Ingram, Francis Rossi, Karl Jenkins, Albert Lee, Barbara Dickson, Davy Spillane, Charles Aznavour, Raw Stylus, Linda Taylor, Blair Cunningham, Andy Newmark, Teresa Teng, Annabel Lamb, Nadirah X, Bob Clearmountain, Mitchell Froom, Arthur Louis, and Reggae Philharmonic Orchestra.

Status Quo: Riffs

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On December 23, 2003, “Universal” label released “Riffs”, the twenty-sixth Status Quo studio album. It was recorded in 2002, at “Ridge Farm Studios” in Rusper, UK, “State of The Ark Studios” in Richmond, UK, and was produced by Mike Paxman.

Personnel:

  • Francis Rossi – vocals, lead guitar
  • Rick Parfitt – vocals, guitar
  • Andy Bown – keyboards
  • John Edwards – vocals, bass
  • Matt Letley – drums

Track listing:

  1. Caroline – Francis Rossi, Bob Young
  2. I Fought The Law – Sonny Curtis
  3. Born To Be Wild – Mars Bonfire
  4. Takin’ Care of Business – Randy Bachman
  5. Wild One – Johnny O’Keefe, David Owens, Johnny Greenan
  6. On The Road Again – Floyd Jones, Alan Wilson
  7. Tobacco Road – John D. Loudermilk
  8. Centerfold – Seth Justman
  9. All Day And All Of The Night – Ray Davies
  10. Don’t Bring Me Down – Jeff Lynne
  11. Junior’s Wailing – Kieran White, Martin Pugh
  12. Pump It Up – Elvis Costello
  13. Down the Dustpipe – Carl Grossman
  14. Whatever You Want – Rick Parfitt, Andy Bown
  15. Rockin’ All Over The World – John Fogerty

Camper Van Beethoven: Key Lime Pie

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On September 5, 1989, “Virgin” label released “Key Lime Pie”, the ninth and final  Camper Van Beethoven studio album. It was recorded February – July 1989, and was produced by Dennis Herring.

Personnel:

  • David Lowery– vocals,, guitar, harmonica, keyboards
  • Victor Krummenacher– vocals, bass
  • Greg Lisher– vocals, guitar
  • Chris Pedersen– vocals, percussion, drums
  • Tim Cook – pedal steel
  • Morgan Fichter – vocals, violin
  • Garth Hudson- organ, talking
  • Hammer Smith – harmonica
  • Don Lax – fiddle, strings
  • Danny Faragher – backing vocals
  • Davey Faragher- backing vocals
  • Wally Sound – backing vocals
  • Mary O’Neil – backing vocals
  • Dennis Herring– engineer
  • Charles Paakkari – engineer, second engineer
  • Csaba Petocz – engineer, mixing
  • Peter Doell – engineer
  • Shawna Stobie – mixing
  • Mark Herman – mixing
  • Vince Zermeno – mixing
  • Howie Weinberg– mastering
  • Bruce Licher – design
  • Greg Allen – photography
  • Andre Lansel – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Victor Krummenacher, Greg Lisher, David Lowery and Chris Pedersen, except where noted.

  1. Opening Theme
  2. Jack Ruby
  3. Sweethearts
  4. When I Win the Lottery
  5. (I Was Born in a) Laundromat
  6. Borderline
  7. The Light from a Cake
  8. June
  9. All Her Favorite Fruit
  10. Interlude – Brandon Flowers, David Lowery, Eric Curkendall, Chris Hart
  11. The Humid Press of Days
  12. Pictures of Matchstick Men – Francis Rossi
  13. Come on Darkness

Status Quo: Famous in the Last Century

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On April 5, 2000, “Mercury” label released “Famous in the Last Century”, the twenty-fourth Status Quo studio album. It was recorded in 1999 – 2000, at “Astria Studios” and “ARSIS Studios”, and was produced by Mike Paxman.

Personnel:

  • Francis Rossi– vocals, lead guitar
  • Rick Parfitt– vocals, guitar
  • Andy Bown- keyboards
  • John Edwards- bass
  • Jeff Rich- drums

Track listing:

  1. Famous in the Last Century – Andy Bown
  2. Old Time Rock and Roll – George Jackson, Thomas E. Jones III
  3. Way Down – Martine
  4. Rave On! – Petty, William “Billy” Tilghman, Sunny West
  5. Roll Over Beethoven – Chuck Berry
  6. When I’m Dead and Gone – Benny Gallagher, Graham Lyle
  7. Memphis, Tennessee – Chuck Berry
  8. Sweet Home Chicago – Johnson
  9. Crawling from the Wreckage – Parker
  10. Good Golly Miss Molly – Blackwell, Marascalco
  11. Claudette – Roy Orbison
  12. Rock’n Me – Miller
  13. Hound Dog – Leiber, Stoller
  14. Runaround Sue – DiMucci, Maresca
  15. Once Bitten Twice Shy – Ian Hunter
  16. Mony Mony – Bloom, Bo Gentry, James, Ritchie Cordell
  17. Famous in the Last Century – AndyBown

Status Quo: Rockin’ All Over The World

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In November 1977, “Vertigo” label released “Rockin’ All Over the World”, the tenth Status Quo studio album. It was recorded in 1977, at “Studio Bohus” in Sweden, and was produced by Pip Williams.

Personnel:

  • Francis Rossi– vocals, guitar
  • Rick Parfitt– vocals, guitar
  • Alan Lancaster– vocals, bass
  • John Coghlan– drums
  • Andy Bown– keyboards, backing vocals
  • Frank Ricotti- percussion

Track listing:

  1. Hard Time – Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt
  2. Can’t Give You More – Francis Rossi, Bob Young
  3. Let’s Ride – Alan Lancaster
  4. Baby Boy – Francis Rossi, Bob Young
  5. You Don’t Own Me – Alan Lancaster, Mick Green
  6. Rockers Rollin’ – Rick Parfitt, Jackie Lynton
  7. Rockin’ All Over the World – John Fogerty
  8. Who Am I – Pip Williams, Peter Hutchins
  9. Too Far Gone – Alan Lancaster
  10. For You – Rick Parfitt
  11. Dirty Water – Francis Rossi, Bob Young
  12. Hold You Back – Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Bob Young

Status Quo: Spare Parts

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In September 1969, “Pye” label released “Spare Parts”, the second Status Quo album. It was recorded January – September 1969, at “Pye Studios” in London, and was produced by John Schroeder.

Personnel:

  • Francis Rossi – vocals, guitar
  • Rick Parfitt – vocals, guitar
  • Alan Lancaster- vocals, bass
  • John Coghlan- drums
  • Roy Lynes – vocals, organ

Track listing:

  1. Face Without a Soul – Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt
  2. You’re Just What I Was Looking for Today – Gerry Goffin, Carole King
  3. Are You Growing Tired of My Love – Anthony King
  4. Antique Angelique – Alan Lancaster, Bob Young
  5. So Ends Another Life – Alan Lancaster
  6. Poor Old Man – Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt
  7. Mind Detector – A. King
  8. The Clown – Alan Lancaster, Bob Young, Paul Nixon
  9. Velvet Curtains – King
  10. Little Miss Nothing – Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt
  11. When I Awake – Alan Lancaster, Bob Young
  12. Nothing at All – Alan Lancaster, Roy Lynes, Bob Young