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STATUS QUO
The ‘OFFICIAL ARCHIVE SERIES’
presents
‘VOL.2 – LIVE IN LONDON’
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Photo credit: Mascha Thompson
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Just in time for the holiday season, Status Quo release the soundtrack for your Christmas party!
The Status Quo’s ‘Official Archive Series’ enters a new chapter with the unveiling of the follow-up release to ‘Vol. 1 – Live In Amsterdam’.
‘Vol. 2 – Live In London’ is once again presented as strictly limited and numbered 2CD and 3LP vinyl editions, as well as digital download and streaming.
Like every release in this series, this official and fully endorsed recording features a carefully curated selection of iconic Status Quo performances, including classic hits spanning their extensive catalogue, deep cuts, and fan favourites. ‘Vol. 2 – Live In London’ holds up the standards set with ‘Vol. 1 – Live In Amsterdam’, and is a definite gem in any record collection.
The ‘Official Archive Series’ offers exceptional sound quality and great packaging throughout, featuring photography by Christie Goodwin.
The series has been newly mixed and mastered by Eike Freese and Laurin Halberstadt at Chameleon Studios Hamburg.
‘Vol. 2 – Live In London’ was a hometown show recorded on 19 December 2012 on the band’s ‘Quofestive’ tour, getting people in to the Christmas mood. The setlist at the O2 Arena saw Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andrew Bown, John ‘Rhino’ Edwards and Matt Letley [in his last UK show as Quo drummer] deliver an avalanche of classics, and even features a Christmas Medley, including ‘Walking In A Winter Wonderland’, ‘Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree’ and Quo’s own ‘It’s Christmas Time’
‘Vol. 2 – Live In London’ is a further release of the Status Quo ‘Official Archive Series’ presenting the raw energy and infectious enthusiasm of a Status Quo live performance; no matter where in the world. With their trademark sound, powerful guitar riffs, and irresistible hooks, the band delivers an unadulterated rock ’n’ roll experience. This collectible series is a great way to celebrate one of the greatest live acts of all time.
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STATUSQUO
Track Listing
CD 1
Intro
Caroline
Paper Plane
Hold You Back
Rain
Mystery Song
Rock ‘N’ Roll ‘N’ You
Beginning Of The End
The Proposing Medley
The Oriental
CD 2
Creepin’ Up On You
Marguerita Time
Living On An Island
In The Army Now
Drum Solo
Roll Over Lay
Down Down
Whatever You Want
Rockin’ All Over The World
The Christmas Medle
More information about the “Official Archive Series” and Status Quo here.
Get the album HERE
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“If a live recording really represents the best of you – that’s a real, and even rare success” – Robben Ford
Robben Ford is, without doubt, one of the most exquisite musicians of all-time with a resume of collaborations reading like a veritable “who’s who” of musical greats.
It is for this very reason he can call upon some of the finest musicians out there to create a band that serves the music so well.
That’s also why every album release is greeted with such excitement. Each listen is a musical journey undertaken to discover the wonders of his latest opus.
As a live performer, he is revered, pouring heart and soul into every note that travels from stage to audience.
On his latest release “Night In The City”, this master of his craft is presented like never before.
Recorded at City Winery, Nashville in 2021, it was Ford’s first performance after the Covid lockdown. Something which only added to the excitement and
expectation from both band and crowd.
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As Robben stated: “It had been so long since playing a significant, live show that expectations were very much heightened. There was an edge that kept us all on our toes and the audience was hungry for a good time. They were very supportive, which was great, because we needed that”.
The superlative musicianship throughout is a joy to behold and something Robben in his role as bandleader was able to reflect on: “The fact that I had such a great band is what made the evening for me. Each musician was the perfect man for the job and that helps a band leader relax. All the guys are top, in demand players”.
With a setlist that covers material old and new, an exceptional evening was captured to be enjoyed by all.
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NIGHT IN THE CITY
Track Listing (CD)
Go
Blues For Lonnie Johnson
Cotton Candy
Balafon
Anto’Nate’n’Tate
Just Another Country Road
Pure / White Rock Beer…8cents
At The Apollo
Tracklisting (LP)
Side A
Go
Balafon
Pure / White Rock Beer
Side B
Cotton Candy
Blues For Lonnie Johnson
Anto’Nate’n’Tate
Just Another Country Road
“NIGHT IN THE CITY” is available now via earMUSIC as
CD-digipak, 180g black vinyl in a gatefold sleeve and on all digital platforms.
“Night In The City” is out now HERE
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Website – Instagram – Facebook
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