Good song. Has some Softer Ride vibes. The rhythm is similar.
I remember a journalist in some music mag putting that to Francis when it came out and Mr Rossi taking great offence at the question saying it was nothing like Softer Ride. Yeah, right
He should've taken it as a compliment for any song to be compared to such a classic. And we're only really talking about the opening bars anyway.
A marvellous track from an album I still like very much
Yeah, it's not as dynamic as Softer Ride, which has the quiet parts, then the stronger parts. The intro is good, but after that is more straightforward. Nevertheless, has a more classic Quo rhythm. That's a plus, in 2005, I'd say.
Yes, this is one of the best song of the album, had been the rest of the songs like Gotta get up and Go we would be talking maybe of a top ten Quo Album.
I agree that after a great opening the song lacks something to be like Softer ride ( A TRUE CLASSIC) but then comes a great solo . I wish FR would bother in recent albums to work hard and make an effort on solos..he is totally capable to make good solos, I am sure...
The one outstanding track on the Party album .. Could've been turned into something really heavy live - instead of the title song, which is a nice pop tune, but never worked live.
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The one outstanding track on the Party album .. Could've been turned into something really heavy live - instead of the title song, which is a nice pop tune, but never worked live.
You're partially right. It's one of about 13 great tracks on the album
But I agree that, live, it would have been terrific. A very good choice for a single as well I'd have thought. Obviously, those in control 'thought' differently
I really dislike the solo on this song. I think it's awful (the solos on ISOTFC, QPQ and Backbone step all over it IMO). One of the reasons I can never really call this a favourite although it had potential.
"Sauron is gone. So too is Sarumon now. But there are a lot of orcs left to deal with." - Michael E. Mann
Best song with Belavista and You never stop for me. Not a big fan of the album, though. For me GGUAG has a great intro then it gets a bit dull but the solo makes it great again. I quite like the solo. Francis should be doing more of this staff, melodic, long solos...such a pitty he seems not to care much about the solos these days, Backbone being a good example.
You know, I was commenting from memory, and I listened to the track again and played along. Aside from the solo, which I still think sounds pretty uninspired, two other things stood out to me:
1) The "Wait just a minute, there's something in it" section just feels out of place to me; I think this is what really kills the song's momentum 2) The band's dynamics on this track are odd. I suppose this has to do with the way it was recorded, but the final chorus is just sooo amazing with Matt really bashing the hell out of the drums. But why does it happen so late in the game? I don't get it. Had they gone into full throttle mode like this earlier, I think I'd like the song much more.
"Sauron is gone. So too is Sarumon now. But there are a lot of orcs left to deal with." - Michael E. Mann
mortified: Why on earth is that back near the top of the charts? Only thing I can think of is that the concert was broadcast on BBC 4 on Good Friday. Unless I've missed something. Great concert though. It deserves to be up there
May 1, 2022 6:57:18 GMT
LOZ: has everyone fecked off on holibobs or cant anyone be arsed on ere anymore
Jun 8, 2022 20:32:01 GMT
mortified: No idea, Loz. It is very quiet. I just pop in every day to see if anything or anyone needs answered. I think with Quo not doing anything, there are other social media alternatives for people.
Jun 9, 2022 7:27:30 GMT
Isaac Ryan: Shame really
Jun 11, 2022 16:26:07 GMT
mortified: Well, good morning. Welcome to the ghost town
Jul 13, 2022 8:00:41 GMT
pressbutton: I've been ill, so not been on here since last week. But I usually look in when at work as I access the board during my lunch break.
Jul 13, 2022 12:41:15 GMT
mortified: You still banging on about that man flu?
Jul 13, 2022 12:44:20 GMT
Isaac Ryan: Loz is 46 today sorry I mean 64
Jul 24, 2022 9:52:27 GMT
pressbutton: Mortiboy - I'll set Loz on you!
Jul 26, 2022 12:04:06 GMT
frozenhero: Just heard RAOTW in a radio broadcast from Wembley (women's football european championship finale)
Jul 31, 2022 19:13:45 GMT
frozenhero: It's been over a year since anyone posted in the shoutbox. Is there anything that can be done to maybe gently revive this forum?
Aug 10, 2023 21:27:31 GMT
mortified: This message board is almost redundant. I look in every day, just to check on things. But very few come on here any more. The band winding down will be a contributing factor I'm sure. It's not really social media in any other sense.
Aug 24, 2023 10:20:51 GMT
PsychedeliCon: Many other communities that used to operate forums have switched over to using Discord Servers these days, which are a much quicker form of discussion. Also doesn't help that Quo haven't released anything new in quite a while.
Oct 22, 2023 8:48:01 GMT
frozenhero: I use Discord a lot, but somehow I can't see the majority of Quo fans switching to it. It's much more geared towards a younger demographic. Also, things get unwieldy quite quickly. I've always liked forums....
Oct 23, 2023 16:30:33 GMT
percycuted: can't believe i'm still barred from tother site... been about 4 years now, just cos i had an opinion.
Dec 16, 2023 20:06:25 GMT
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