Status Quo CD & DVD to get US / Canadian releases!

[cozyal]

Just learned the following, well, yesterday actually!
Read on - Especially you Kim ... Maybe it's just you & I Kim! LOL!

Actually Rory Gallagher 2 CD set too!

Al

2009 EAGLE ROCK ENTERTAINMENT

~August-October 2009~

Rory Gallagher/Crest of a Wave: The Best Of Rory Gallagher/2CD

Rory Gallagher (1948-1995) is remembered most for the searing lead guitar lines he burned on stages all over the world. This 2CD (just following the release of the Live in Cork DVD – March 17) is another deep introspection with material from this blues-rock master, culled from his greatest albums, with some live material thrown in. Be it blues or rock, this is a fond remembrance of an incredible artist who passed away way too early.

Status Quo/In Search Of The Fourth Chord/CD

Originally released in September 2007 overseas, Status Quo’s In Search Of The Fourth Chord is finally getting a State-side release on September 15. Their 33rd album to date, this CD has been a long-awaited return for one of Britain’s well loved bands. It’s been 40 years since their first hit single, “Pictures of Matchstick Men” hit the airwaves, and Status Quo proves with this new release that they’ve still got the chops to produce memorable tunes.

Little Feat anyone?

Little Feat/Skin It Back: Live in Germany/DVD

There have been numerous high quality performances from German television’s Rockpalast series. In 1977, the classic Little Feat line-up, including late vocalist/guitarist Lowell George, hit the stage at the Grugahalle in Essen for this can’t-miss performance. A 30-minute bonus features alternate rehearsal takes, including material that did not make it into the final show. Filmed just days after the completion of their celebrated live album Waiting For Columbus, Skin It Back: Live in Germany captures a moment in which this band were at the peak of their powers.

Status Quo/Live at Montreux 2009/DVD

American Status Quo fans won’t have to wait long after the release of In Search Of The Fourth Chord (see above) for more great material. Gracing the famed Montreux stage earlier this year, they entertained the crowd with a wealth of their classic hits. Live at Montreux 2009 is the perfect addition for both Quo fans, and collectors of the Montreux DVD series.

[kim]

Jul 9, 2009 23:22:54 GMT -5 cozyal said:

Just learned the following, well, yesterday actually!
Read on - Especially you Kim ... Maybe it's just you & I Kim! LOL!

Actually Rory Gallagher 2 CD set too!

Al

2009 EAGLE ROCK ENTERTAINMENT

~August-October 2009~

Rory Gallagher/Crest of a Wave: The Best Of Rory Gallagher/2CD

Rory Gallagher (1948-1995) is remembered most for the searing lead guitar lines he burned on stages all over the world. This 2CD (just following the release of the Live in Cork DVD – March 17) is another deep introspection with material from this blues-rock master, culled from his greatest albums, with some live material thrown in. Be it blues or rock, this is a fond remembrance of an incredible artist who passed away way too early.

Status Quo/In Search Of The Fourth Chord/CD

Originally released in September 2007 overseas, Status Quo’s In Search Of The Fourth Chord is finally getting a State-side release on September 15. Their 33rd album to date, this CD has been a long-awaited return for one of Britain’s well loved bands. It’s been 40 years since their first hit single, “Pictures of Matchstick Men” hit the airwaves, and Status Quo proves with this new release that they’ve still got the chops to produce memorable tunes.

Little Feat anyone?

Little Feat/Skin It Back: Live in Germany/DVD

There have been numerous high quality performances from German television’s Rockpalast series. In 1977, the classic Little Feat line-up, including late vocalist/guitarist Lowell George, hit the stage at the Grugahalle in Essen for this can’t-miss performance. A 30-minute bonus features alternate rehearsal takes, including material that did not make it into the final show. Filmed just days after the completion of their celebrated live album Waiting For Columbus, Skin It Back: Live in Germany captures a moment in which this band were at the peak of their powers.

Status Quo/Live at Montreux 2009/DVD

American Status Quo fans won’t have to wait long after the release of In Search Of The Fourth Chord (see above) for more great material. Gracing the famed Montreux stage earlier this year, they entertained the crowd with a wealth of their classic hits. Live at Montreux 2009 is the perfect addition for both Quo fans, and collectors of the Montreux DVD series.

Thanks a heap Al!

Very interesting information.

Actually, I think that there are at least 3 of us here that are
okay with Quo...Yourself, Drjones and of course "moi".

Interesting to note that ISOTFC is just being released in
North America now? Since I was able to garner a copy of
it upon it's release back in 07', I never really took notice that
it was still unavailable here in the domestic sense rather
than an import venue?

Geez...who knows? Maybe they'll consider another world
tour and decide to hit Toronto again???...haha. I'm in!!!

The Montreaux live release sounds interesting as well.

Once again Al, thanks for the info!

Thanks
Kim

[DrJJones]

Good to see another release from Quo appearing in Stateside shops. Doubt though we will get a tour out of it which is a shame. They seem convinced it is not financially viable for them to play here.

I've always wondered why, after 47 years they have never made any major inroads in America. I thought their music would be well suited for American ears. They remind me of Creedence a little & their biggest hit is a John Fogerty song.

Still they'll just have to be content with the adulation from the rest of the world...

[kim]

Good point Doc..
Is it still okay to call ya "Doc"?...ahh anyway
Good point...Doc!

I recall at the one and only gig I had the pleasure of attending at
the Hard Rock Cafe in 03'

Had a young guy come up to my bro-in-law and I after the gig,
plunked his arse down and proceed to ask us..."where are these
guys from???...this is the greatest music I have ever heard...who are they and why haven't I heard of them till now"?

My stock answer was..."it's The Status Quo...search them out and get the music"!!! Plus, I told him, you have been witness to one of the best gigs that you'll ever get to see!

Canada doesn't get it...and for the most part, neither does the USA!

The Quo, as the good Doc has indicated has been around for over 40 years. The rest of the world knows who they are, which in my mind makes me realize, the world certainly does not revolve around us now does it?
At least in terms of music!!!??

It's unfortunate that the Quo never had their place in the sun so to speak here on this side of the pond. For many reasons...it just never came to be...but...BUT...

Nobody can deny their contribution to the world of rock and roll.
Actually, ask anyone who opened for that World Aid thing back in the 80's...Anyone recall that? QUO!

Anyone else want to contribute to the fact that the Quo has more inclusions on the charts than The Rolling Stones???
(Not that it matters...it's obvious the Stones had a better run...
However, if you ask me and a handfull of other Quo fans...who do you think we are listening to?).
Don't get me wrong...The Rolling Stones along with my buddies, The Beatles are no contest...but I have to say...I'm really a Quo boy!...hahaha

Like Doc has eluded to above...what they have been remembered by is by a Fogerty remake...sad.

I'm here to tell you that they have had many, many more memorable remakes than that one! As good as it is...they have also covered Springsteen, Edmunds, Beach Boys, just to name a few...and with
great success!

Aside from the remakes...Quo is known for their trademark sound, stage presence with either twin or triple guitars blazing along with their own own, home grown, personaly written tracks...and trust me folks...they do in fact play them well...awwwwww...just ask the good Doc how it's so!!! I'd be doubt'n er if he told ya otherwise!!!!!!!!!

Here's a little something regarding Quo... I just happened to come along to a little gem...a little ditty called "Hold You Back"............
What a great track. I could not not for the life of me think of anyone
that would think this track not worthy of at least one listen!
The guitars in this song, as simple as they may come off, are infectious, if not anything?

If I heard this shite on the radio...I'd be hooked!
Typical Quo though.
Search it out folks...you'd like it!!!

What about the #1 Down Down hit waaaaay back in the 70's?
What about Caroline?...What about the next ton of songs I could
list here, whether it's with the current line-up or the original one??

Sadly, the Quo most likely won't be recognized as the next best thing...but I'll tell you this...for me...the Quo has always been and
always will be the best group to ever come along and provide me with the music that I love and will continue to enjoy to the day that I die!

They can quit tomorrow...I still have 40 plus years of their tunes to keep me alive!

Thanks Doc! for mentioning The Quo!
It's not often that we get to discuss the positive attributes of such a great and worthy group such as The Status Quo that have been around for over 40 years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...AND a group that...continues to this day!!!

Thanks
Kim

[DrJJones]

They certainly are an institution.........plus one of the best live bands I have ever seen. The certainly blew bands like Zeppelin, Queen, AC/DC, Deep Purple & Black Sabbath offstage (bands incididentally I love).

Other Quo covers that are better than the original; 'Roadhouse Blues', 'Rockin' All Over The World' & 'Wild Side Of Life'. They have been together long before The Stones, The Who, The Kinks; in fact anyone, apart from geriatric 50's bands. They have more energy & as Kim has stated to me, paid their dues more than any other band I can think of.

If anyone needs educating I suggest downloading, legally or illegally (Ha!Ha!);

'Hello'
'Piledriver'
'On The Level'
'Just Supposin'
'Heavy Traffic'

[cozyal]

Doc & Kim - Sweet words my friends, too true!

I've loved Quo since around '76 ....
What a great live act, totally!
I got to see them 10 times before I came over to the US ...., although I didn't pop my Quo cherry until '79's If You Can't Stand the Heat tour.
Missed the Rockin' tour in '77, but then made up for it, travelling from Portsmouth, to see them in Southampton (Boo! Scummers!), Brighton (Queer town!), London, Glasgow Apollo (Before it was shut down), Selhurst Park (End Of The Road tour) & Donington Park, the year they headlined Monsters of Rock!

Yes, I love the Quo!

It's unlikely they will venture back here as the Doc said, since Mike Paxman told me after the last tour here ... Ooh, back about 5 years back, really didn't do enough to make it worth them doing it again.
Yeah, still beats me that they've never cracked it here & to be honest, it pisses me off that my bandmates bring up about how much they love Pictures of Matchstick Men & they we should cover it ..., that is so NOT Quo!!!

Their version of Roadhouse pisses all over The Doors ....
They made that their own, go & see them live if you question me on that. Live is where Quo is at!
They played Glastonbury this weekend & my brother texted me on Friday to tell me to tune into BBC 4's I-Player online ...
I text him back to say, "thanks but I was at work, but that aside, I tried to get it & of course the Beeb doesn't broadcast those channels outside the UK ... Only the radio channels! Sucks!

Their album Riffs I love, they did some great covers on there too.
ISOTFC is a great release & yeah Kim, I got an import copy back in '07 too. Why bloody release here now, unless they are going to offer some incentive to entice new fans ... Say like Journey did, re-record a new Best of as a 2nd Bonus disc with it, but you know they won't, but it would be a good marketing ploy if you ask me.
Obviously the label isn't THAT interested in pushing them that much, eh?

I also agree Kim that I want to check out the live at Montreux DVD!

Rikki, Sandi & all, want me to review that one for here?
I know Kim & Doc will agree I should!

OK, my rant is over too! It was good to vent though, eh Kim! LOL!

Al