Status Quo - Down down (Single 1974, Album On the Level 1975) Francis Rossi - Guitar, Vocals Rick Parfitt - Guitar, Vocals Alan Lancaster - Bass John Coghlan - Drums
I was 15 in 74, when I first heard this song, now I'm 64 and still listen to status Quo and so do my neighbours 😂, a timeless classic from one of the greatest bands you'll ever hear.
🎉I can't find anything better to nod too😊😂❤ QUO FOREVERMORE XXXX HELLO AGAIN I'M NEARLY 79 NOW AND I KNOW ALL THE WORDS QUO NEED TO WRITE MORE SONGS BEFORE 6TH MARCH 😢 PS I don't know what happens on 6TH March !!
Bought every album on the day of release in the seventies. Saw Status Quo countless times. Only when I tried to learn guitar in my fifties did I finally realise what an utter genius powerhouse guitarist was Rick Parfitt. The Rossi/Parfitt Telecaster frontline is one of the greatest ever.
you can't keep a good song down down!! ps, john coglan & i used to go to the same school, kingsdale & 15 years later, i dj'd at his 30th birthday party at the holiday inn chelsea in 1979!!
I love the Quo because of my dad and David Fox. David died during Covid so I wasn't allowed to go his funeral. This man loved the Quo, ACDC. There are so many stories about this legend of a man but all in all we loved David Fox.
ALAN CHARLES LANCASTER otherwise known as NUFF, has passed away in Sydney, his home for 45 years. The founding member and the backbone of STATUS QUO had been suffering from Multiple Sclerosis for many years. Alan battled on bravely, performing at QUO's Reunion gigs in 2013 and 2014. Even though he had MS, Alan's performance and his vocals were the strongest of the three. My favourite member of QUO is Alan Lancaster. I had the pleasure of having a beer and a smoke with Alan at a Sydney pub gig, in Five Dock, when he had The Lancaster Bombers and The Lancaster/Brewster Bands in the late 80's. We had a longer chat at The Lewisham Hotel as well. These were dirty, grungy hotels, though this didn't phase the great man of the people. Alan was the most beautifil man, very humble, down to earth and a great guy to talk with and have a laugh. Vale Alan ( Nuff ) Lancaster RIP mate, you were one of the greatest Rockers of all time.
You know how it goes. Vaccine take its toll. I'd rather see a rock'n'roller die after alcohol and heroine. Now crucify me, assholes! OMG, we'll all get the flu in the end.... WTF!!!!!
I agree, I"m a later in life convert, from the States, and they were never played much on the radio here other than "Matchstick Men." I honestly discovered them through TH-cam. This tune is balls out Chuck Berry meets The Zombies with a Quo twist, probably one of the best rock 'n' roll numbers of the 1970s, to be frank (when I was wee lad). Also made me dig deeper into their catalog. What a great group!
Written by Francis Rossi and Bob Young and produced by Status Quo, "Down Down" was Status Quo's only number one single on the UK Singles Chart. Released on 29th November 1974 on the Vertigo label. "Down Down" was inspired by T. Rex's debut single "Debora". John Peel was known for playing "Down Down" as part of his eclectic DJ sets. In July 2012, Status Quo reworked the lyrics to create a three-minute promotional song for the Australian supermarket chain Coles. The chorus chants, "down down, prices are down". And that's why we shop at Woolworth's.
I'm a 51 year old American living in the state of Kentucky and this is my introduction to Status Quo outside of Picture Of Matchstick Men.....WOW! I'M THROWING CHAIRS AGAINST THE WALL OUT OF SHEER HAPPINESS!
I'm a huge fan of 70's complicated Prog Rock and I love the Quo. I never understand why some people juge their music as "basic" and "simple" (not to say "stupid"). Their vocal harmonies and instrumental arremgements were just brillant. They found so many great melodies on the 3 blues chords. Nobody ever done that. They were just genius. It sounds easy music untill you try to play it.
I could watch John Coghlan play drums all day long and in all honesty, Quo were greatly diminished after he left. His was an essential component of their combined magic.
I'm 35 and I bloody love this song too, as well as my father does. I'll be always thankful to my father, who's now in your age, for introducing me all the great classic rock and hard rock bands, when I was a young boy.
Hi Aussie, that's cool, I was 14 in 1974, and I loved the "down to earth" feeling of this one. Still the only one in my class of High School, all the guys were into the ProgRock.
If everything come’s together! And i think that the bass line from mr Lancaster is the main leader for this song!💪🏼 9 years in 1974. But oh man what an impact on my life. And.... the intro....... when mister Lancaster kick’s in with the bass... life is Good!
65 here, met rick at house of blues la, beforehand the show. We snuck in a back door a couple of hours before the show. Brother johntook a picture of us looking like we might have been friends.
I stumbled across a used 8 track tape in 1975 from Status Quo in the US for .99 cents. I love this song. We are so lucky to have this music video. Thank you for all the memories. 50 years old.
Love this song. I was 14 in 1974 and bought the single as soon as it was available in my record store. So many great songs from Status Quo over the time. Horrible camera in this video though. Classic 70's camera work....
@@Bellocks1 I watched it a couple of weeks ago Thought yeah haven't Heard QUO for ages Love that track. Got on on here . Your comment made me laugh..my Bellocks off.. Nice one mate.
I lost my Dad when I was just turned 16, this was his favourite song. That was back in 1983. I never got to say goodbye to my Dad. He was ex RN, I knew I would follow in his footsteps and he would be with me forever, I waited 18 months for my date to join. When I got my letter of exception and the date to join, 1985. 25/2/85 the 25/2 was my Dads birthday. He was there
@@TimLondonGuitarist Tim, I am an old dog, but I never heard Quo on the radio in the US, and that is a shame because I like their songs. I guess the internet earned its pay.
@@tomtoss2463 Quo were huge in UK in the 70s, most boys around me had at least 4 of their albums and we'd all hire a bus to take us over the hills to see them play live once a year
I must have been 14 when I saw them in Düsseldorf in concert. First line, direct in front of the stage, masses squezzed us against the barriers. What a great evenin,what a great band, what a great memory.
Like the quo, from the 70s as a kid, born May 23rd 1968,, from northern Ireland UK, 🇬🇧♥️🇬🇧 , and say my late gran liked them as well,,! RIP, Gran, 1989,,! 😢 , add , RIP, Rick and Alan
@@tomasvanecek8626 You are correct they are both equally awesome , just a bad choice of word on my part . However , Keith Richards had the choice of any guitar & he preferred the Telecaster .
Was at the Glasgow Apollo when they recorded their first live album.I Mid 70s,I was 17,I'd never expeienced anything like them,still haven't. Got all their albums on CD now,still play them regularly.
I was 15 in 74, when I first heard this song, now I'm 64 and still listen to status Quo and so do my neighbours 😂, a timeless classic from one of the greatest bands you'll ever hear.
me too
Brilliant stuff xx
The Quo will always be the best band there ever was in the world if it ever stops it will be the end of good music.
Thete is only one volume to play the quo at.. flat out!!
Будем слушать пока живы
I love it when the drums and bass kick in 🎸🇬🇧
They were an insanely tight band.
@@pfzt And the band suffered from it when the drummer was gone.
@@bowelrupture Yes. Coughlan was a beast, almost as perfect as Phil Rudd.
Heute so geil wie gestern ❤
Played Quo at my dads funeral last month he was a massive fan hope your rockin in heaven
As a 12 year old black boy in a predominately black neighbourhood, i was snubbed for my love of Quo. 🎸
Beats monotonous Rap any day.
@garypautard1069 Nah, i love a bit of RAP too.
@@earlbrowne6779 He should have said... makes a nice change from listening to rap... give Blondies "Rapture" a listen, I love that track 😀
@robertmitchell9415 i don't this he's as well versed as what we is 😅
I loved Blondie...period
I could be wrong, but is this the best head nodding song of all time? Absolute class!!!!
Correct . Impossible not to nod heads like in Wayne's world movie
🎉I can't find anything better to nod too😊😂❤
QUO FOREVERMORE XXXX
HELLO AGAIN I'M NEARLY 79 NOW AND I KNOW ALL THE WORDS QUO NEED TO WRITE MORE SONGS BEFORE 6TH MARCH 😢
PS I don't know what happens on 6TH March !!
Bought every album on the day of release in the seventies. Saw Status Quo countless times. Only when I tried to learn guitar in my fifties did I finally realise what an utter genius powerhouse guitarist was Rick Parfitt. The Rossi/Parfitt Telecaster frontline is one of the greatest ever.
Seen quo twice in the 70,s brilliant,that was there best stuff.
So many memories to this: in 74 I was 4. My father was 26. We rocked. Now i'm 50 and my father 72. We still rock.
Like you my Dad exposed me to rock n roll
Dad has passed now but I’m still rocking for both of us!
Totisesti!
@@lindareynolds659 our dads are rockin heaven!
I love this. You guys are so cute. God bless you and your dad. And Quo!
I Love the QUO full stop
Unashamed, unpretentious, no nonsense, straight forward, nob-out ROCK!
Wow nearly 50 years,and still sounds fresh . Timeless.
you can't keep a good song down down!! ps, john coglan & i used to go to the same school, kingsdale & 15 years later, i dj'd at his 30th birthday party at the holiday inn chelsea in 1979!!
I've turned 60, always been a fan of late 60s 70s music, Deep purple, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, The Doors, Status Quo, The Animals. 👍
Music is not dead yet the black crows are a good band
Old music can be so refreshing
I was 15 in 1974. I absolutely worshipped Status Quo. I still love them.
I was 15 too , they were fantastic
Hey Whippy i to was 15 in 1974 and today im going through many 1970 hits it makes me feel so nostalgic i so wish i had a time machine!!!
@@martinwilliams5681 Oh, wouldn’t that be awesome?! The 70s were wild 😜
@@Whippy99 Whippy wild was the word!! lets make that time machine and gooooo! 😁
Same here. 🥰😊
I love the Quo because of my dad and David Fox. David died during Covid so I wasn't allowed to go his funeral. This man loved the Quo, ACDC. There are so many stories about this legend of a man but all in all we loved David Fox.
This song just kicks so much arse. Simplicity, arrangement, production and performance gold standard.
If james last would had covered motörhead, it would be this sound.
One of the best rock bands ever formed in my opinion.
RIP Richard Parfitt.
I respect your opinion but there are super better bands.
No gimmicks or gadgets .. just three guitars and a ten piece drunset
R.I.P ALAN LANCASTER
Quo concerts were so much fun. Awesome band and definitely one of the best.
@@javierruiz6792 THATS RIGHT, BUT YOUR ANSWER IS OUT CONTEXT, HE SAID (ONE OF THE BEST) NO THE BEST, SO, YOUR ANSWER IS INNECESSARY
ALAN CHARLES LANCASTER otherwise known as NUFF, has passed away in Sydney, his home for 45 years.
The founding member and the backbone of STATUS QUO had been suffering from Multiple Sclerosis for many years.
Alan battled on bravely, performing at QUO's Reunion gigs in 2013 and 2014.
Even though he had MS, Alan's performance and his vocals were the strongest of the three.
My favourite member of QUO is Alan Lancaster.
I had the pleasure of having a beer and a smoke with Alan at a Sydney pub gig, in Five Dock, when he had The Lancaster Bombers and The Lancaster/Brewster Bands in the late 80's.
We had a longer chat at The Lewisham Hotel as well.
These were dirty, grungy hotels, though this didn't phase the great man of the people.
Alan was the most beautifil man, very humble, down to earth and a great guy to talk with and have a laugh.
Vale Alan ( Nuff ) Lancaster
RIP mate, you were one of the greatest Rockers of all time.
Thanks for a fantastic comment A VERY VERY SAD DAY, hope he and rick can find peace in heaven.
RIP ALAN LANCASTER.
Another legend has left us but will never be forgotten 😢
Well said, very very sad day, a valuable member of a fantastic band.
@@andymatthews7617 the founding member of Quo.
RIP Alan.
i've only just found this out reading this comment 😞RIP allan rest easy mate
You know how it goes. Vaccine take its toll. I'd rather see a rock'n'roller die after alcohol and heroine. Now crucify me, assholes! OMG, we'll all get the flu in the end.... WTF!!!!!
Рок от Статус кво -шедевр мировой эстрады !!!
👍
Probably one of the most under-rated bands ever, a sound all of their own
Too much
The Beach Boys with an edge.
Their best song is a cover
I agree, I"m a later in life convert, from the States, and they were never played much on the radio here other than "Matchstick Men." I honestly discovered them through TH-cam. This tune is balls out Chuck Berry meets The Zombies with a Quo twist, probably one of the best rock 'n' roll numbers of the 1970s, to be frank (when I was wee lad). Also made me dig deeper into their catalog. What a great group!
Lemmy K. made a whole career out of this song.
Das war unser Universum vor ca. 50 Jahren 👌👍🎼, kommt nie wieder zurück. Wir waren dabei 😊
Written by Francis Rossi and Bob Young and produced by Status Quo, "Down Down" was Status Quo's only number one single on the UK Singles Chart. Released on 29th November 1974 on the Vertigo label. "Down Down" was inspired by T. Rex's debut single "Debora". John Peel was known for playing "Down Down" as part of his eclectic DJ sets. In July 2012, Status Quo reworked the lyrics to create a three-minute promotional song for the Australian supermarket chain Coles. The chorus chants, "down down, prices are down". And that's why we shop at Woolworth's.
I'm a 51 year old American living in the state of Kentucky and this is my introduction to Status Quo outside of Picture Of Matchstick Men.....WOW! I'M THROWING CHAIRS AGAINST THE WALL OUT OF SHEER HAPPINESS!
Well, better late than never....:-) you have a lot of catching up to do. Quo have an immense back catalogue.
oh my god!!
you have So many amazing head banging twelve bar songs to get into
nice hits album called twelve gold bars 🙂
I'm 72 and still love listening to em and guarantee if at a boring party put this on the whole room will come alive PROMISE YOU😅😅😅
Down Down and Nutbush City Limits. GET IN !!!
I concur!
Don't believe it!!!!!
I'm a huge fan of 70's complicated Prog Rock and I love the Quo. I never understand why some people juge their music as "basic" and "simple" (not to say "stupid"). Their vocal harmonies and instrumental arremgements were just brillant. They found so many great melodies on the 3 blues chords. Nobody ever done that. They were just genius. It sounds easy music untill you try to play it.
So true mate they were brilliant musicians 👍
Spot on mate!!
not exactly true
If I was a darts player....:)
Well said... ✌️😎
I could watch John Coghlan play drums all day long and in all honesty, Quo were greatly diminished after he left. His was an essential component of their combined magic.
Yeaaah, no doubt
True, can't blame him, Rossi gave him side eye and head shakes nearly every gig.
When the bass and drums kick in at 00:38. One of the classic moments of rock music in Quo’s best song.
Agree
Yeah, I know - one snare drum crack and DER NER NER NER NER NER NER NER, DER NER NER NER NER NER NER NER!
Now that i'm 62 i'm feeling me young again.
I bloody love that song.
65 and f45king rocking to the Quo.
I'm 35 and I bloody love this song too, as well as my father does. I'll be always thankful to my father, who's now in your age, for introducing me all the great classic rock and hard rock bands, when I was a young boy.
I’m 62 and I can’t get enough
I'm 23 and have bought 7 of their albums! Now I know why my stepdad loves the quo!
Said it before and I will say it again , class never fades……………..
I had the extraordinary good luck of growing up with this...
Great rock band then and now ! !
We all did ! : )
@@spanishpeaches2930 Haha yes indeed
Same quo just doesn't age
me too
comes on like a tidal wave!
Cant beat the long-haired original rockers!!!!❤❤❤❤
I was 13years old in 1974, Status Quo was one of my favorite bands then and still are.
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Hi Aussie, that's cool, I was 14 in 1974, and I loved the "down to earth" feeling of this one. Still the only one in my class of High School, all the guys were into the ProgRock.
5g hup
The original status quo with Rick, Francis, John and Alan. Alan was gorgeous ❤ 😘
Wow that is so interesting!! Original Quo lucky you xx
@norman smithers wow !!
IMO the only Quo
Played this when i was 13 64 now still playing it
R.I.P. Rick Parfitt 😔😔😔😔😭😭🌟🌟🌟🌟🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼in 2016 🖤🖤
R. I. P Rick and Alan. Thanks for the music guys.
This is what my dad has grown up with, now I’m listening it. Music never gets old
If you ever get a chance get it on vinyl. 8 track is great too. My Dad introduced me to them too 😄
Great comment, good for you 👍
It's what I grew up to am I that old lol
Me too although i am 58 now
Just fantastic music from these lads! ❤
If everything come’s together! And i think that the bass line from mr Lancaster is the main leader for this song!💪🏼 9 years in 1974. But oh man what an impact on my life. And.... the intro....... when mister Lancaster kick’s in with the bass... life is Good!
60 years old, still loving the quo!!
65 here, met rick at house of blues la, beforehand the show. We snuck in a back door a couple of hours before the show. Brother johntook a picture of us looking like we might have been friends.
So do I
Das wird sich auch nie ändern , ich bin 61 und denke genau so 👍
The definitive Quo song🙂👍
Coughlan, Lancaster, Parfitt, Rossi; the only Quo! ♥️🙂👍♥️
SO SAD, ALANS PASSING.😢😢😢😥😥😢😥😢😢😢😢
I stumbled across a used 8 track tape in 1975 from Status Quo in the US for .99 cents. I love this song. We are so lucky to have this music video. Thank you for all the memories. 50 years old.
Definitely the best ever band😊
Lancaster's bass playing in this song ripped me off totaly. How much I loved this band in this original lineup...
The groove in this song is unbelievable! Timeless rock genius!
This is easily the Quo's best song. It bangs hard. This song embalms everything else they've done. I love this song.
Like what Mr Big Nose?? Just saying lol 😉👍
Loved by the late, great, John Peel too.
I remember this song in my childhood was my favourite quo song . Great memories ✌️🇭🇲
Love this song. I was 14 in 1974 and bought the single as soon as it was available in my record store. So many great songs from Status Quo over the time. Horrible camera in this video though. Classic 70's camera work....
Ich bin 59 Jahre jung und finde wieder spaß an der alten Zeit und der tollen Musik.
Max and Paddy brought me here.
IT FLASHED! IT FLASHED!
@@Bellocks1
I watched it a couple of weeks ago
Thought yeah haven't
Heard QUO for ages
Love that track.
Got on on here .
Your comment made me laugh..my Bellocks off..
Nice one mate.
How dare you! 😂
@@Boyzfan
Sponging for a living
Checkin' out the women..
Wanna buy a pig ?
Same ere good ol max and paddy 😂
How in hell did these guys not get huge in the USA. WTF it's just like Slade. Our loss!
❤❤I love Status Quo xxy
I died 6 years ago but can still hear this.
Classic rock never gets old.
seen at Cologne 1976
rock in peace,nuff back with rick in rock heaven from shaz in the uk.
No 1 drummer john
I was 18 now am 66 and still belting this out
Even after all these years, this song still makes me grin from ear to ear all the way thorough.
It's because they use 'happy' chords
@@sexobscura Would that it were that simple!
I was grinning when I read that.
when they were at their best.those were the days.yes my son
Loved the Quo.. many a head banging night i had with them.. 🎸🎶
I lost my Dad when I was just turned 16, this was his favourite song. That was back in 1983. I never got to say goodbye to my Dad. He was ex RN, I knew I would follow in his footsteps and he would be with me forever, I waited 18 months for my date to join. When I got my letter of exception and the date to join, 1985. 25/2/85 the 25/2 was my Dads birthday. He was there
До чего же хороши!
Сегодня те же чувства, что почти 40 лет назад!
I was 16 in 1974 played their music then an still do in Sydney Australia 🇦🇺
Best Quo song of all IMP
This is actual straight old fashioned rock n roll.
Down the pub with the head bangers & great attmosphere. Even grand dads shuffling around to the music. 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@patricaoreilly2143 I wish I had found them sooner.
Its not typical old fashioned rock n roll, no real solos for example, up tempo 12-bar blues riff in most songs, quite distinct
@@TimLondonGuitarist Tim, I am an old dog, but I never heard Quo on the radio in the US, and that is a shame because I like their songs. I guess the internet earned its pay.
@@tomtoss2463 Quo were huge in UK in the 70s, most boys around me had at least 4 of their albums and we'd all hire a bus to take us over the hills to see them play live once a year
Had to relive my childhood after hearing of Alan Lancaster's passing. Status Quo still rock. ❤️
If u r feeling a little down down, cant beat a bit of quo to pick u up. Fab tune.
Dont think rossi cared that much that rick passed, his interview seemed to speak volumes, VERY SAD.
Coughlan was a beast. Seriously under-rated.
50 years of this great album On the Level. Superb!
I must have been 14 when I saw them in Düsseldorf in concert. First line, direct in front of the stage, masses squezzed us against the barriers. What a great evenin,what a great band, what a great memory.
So much great heavy boogie from this era. The Quo is right there with The Pie, Budgie, Foghat, Trapeze, etc.
Budgie. Yes Sir!!
50 years young 🏆🏆🏆
Einfach super Zeit
Head banging to this at the Broadway in Morecambe in the early eighties.
Toute mon adolescence 😢
Merci 🙏
J’adore 😻
One of the greatest rock bands ever. The end.
I hit 5 on the 13th of November 1974! THAT'S WHEN I DISCOVERED QUO!
What a perfect sound...Down,down...but up,up andup for this song! Thank you and God bless you, Status Quo!
Hard Rock royalty...so much inspiration - never forget!
Down Down der grosse Song meiner Jugend Ich war13, es war einfach alles nur geil
61 but feeling 16, Quo was always my favorite :-)
Absolute classic.
In 1974 I worked in a concert hall, saw Quo support Hawkwind and also their Hello tour, happy memories, I'm now 65 and still rockin 😃🤩😁
Like the quo, from the 70s as a kid, born May 23rd 1968,, from northern Ireland UK, 🇬🇧♥️🇬🇧 , and say my late gran liked them as well,,! RIP, Gran, 1989,,! 😢 , add , RIP, Rick and Alan
Born 62 and i love it until now😍
Great song! Great group!
I was 9 years old, when this was played in the radio. And now this song is still getting played by me here on youtube.
Sackgeiler Sound schon in den 70ern, klingt für mich als Altrocker heute sogar noch besser!
DAMN IT ... that's what i call , some heavy boogie ROCKIN ' !!!
Status Quo always had an excellent Telecaster sound all of them great musicians!
Awesome tune to this day!
Rick Parfitt probably ditched the Gibson realizing Telecasters are superior . Awesome Tune , one of the best .
@@-Atmos1 Theres no superior between LP Special and Tele...
@@tomasvanecek8626 You are correct they are both equally awesome , just a bad choice of word on my part . However , Keith Richards had the choice of any guitar & he preferred the Telecaster .
Teles can take more of a beating and hold their tuning better than most Les Pauls, I have both but both sounds awesomely different!
I was wondering where the faithfull telecasters they always had, where on this!? - dont ever remember seeing them without
Rick my friend, you deserve a well deserved place in music history.
Was at the Glasgow Apollo when they recorded their first live album.I
Mid 70s,I was 17,I'd never expeienced anything like them,still haven't.
Got all their albums on CD now,still play them regularly.
Lucky lucky bastard!
I know.
This was not the tune I deserved....but the tune I needed.
Still one of the best band in the world...
My time and it's never coming back - BUT, I've experienced it. And that's all that counts❗
This is still in my opinion the very best Quo record and sums up just how good they were ..... brilliant song 👍
Got to see these guys in concert May 1-1976 in St.Louis got in free because it was my Birthday
Eine wunderschöne metamorfose
🎉❤🎉❤🎉
Glückwunsch ❣️
I was 22 in 1974, but just leaving my Rod Stewart stage ! Status Quo were too much rockers for me then, but ironically at 69 I can rock with them !!
The bit where the song picks back up after the breakdown just hit perfectly here.
Best band I ever saw live
Ladies and Gentlemen; This is Rock n Roll!
This band is one of the best awesome xoxo 👍❣️