Down the Dustpipe
Status Quo
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Heading down the back turnpike, signposts are pointing west Fell into the lonely dustpipe, hope my pick-up can stand the test But I'm doing all right now Rolling down the dustpipe, na-na-na-na nana-na-nana-na Rolling down the dustpipe now, got a ten dollar bill in my jeans Because there ain't no room for a kosher cowboy in a town like New Orleans But I'm doing all right now Rolling down the dustpipe, na-na-na-na nana-na-nana-na Guess I didn't make it in the city, but that's just the way that it goes 'Cos there's a lotta lunatics, crazy ghostmen, baby, don't like the shape of my nose But I'm doing all right now Rolling down the dustpipe, na-na-na-na nana-na-nana-na Rolling down the dustpipe now, got a ten dollar bill in my jeans Because there ain't no room for a kosher cowboy in a town like New Orleans But I'm doing all right now Rolling down the dustpipe, na-na-na-na nana-na-nana-na Rolling down the dustpipe now, got a ten dollar bill in my jeans Because there ain't no room for a kosher cowboy in a town like New Orleans But I'm doing all right now.....
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Written by: CARL ARNOLD GROSZMANN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Down the Dustpipe" is a popular song performed by Status Quo, a British rock band. The single was written by Australian country musician Carl Groszman, making it one of the band's early hits not composed by a member of the band.
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Release & SuccessThe song was first released in 1970 and reached no. 12 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Recording Label"Down the Dustpipe" was released under the record label Pye Records, which was Status Quo's recording label at the beginning of their career.
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Genre Shift"Down the Dustpipe" marks a shift in Status Quo's musical style. While the band's previous work was more psychedelically inclined, this song leaned towards a more heavy rock and boogie-woogie style that the band became notable for.
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LengthThe track runs for 2:06 minutes, making it one of the shorter songs by Status Quo.
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Album InclusionDespite its popularity, "Down the Dustpipe" was not included on an album until 1973 when it appeared on the compilation album "Status Quo". It was also included on several other compilation albums such as "Ma Kelly's Greasy Spoon" and "Dog of Two Head".
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Prominent InstrumentsThe song features a distinctive harmonica intro and an aggressive guitar riff which were innovative for the band as their style continues to evolve.
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CriticismThe song had its share of criticism with some music critics saying its sound was too rough and alienating for the mainstream audience of the time.
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Live Performances"Down the Dustpipe" has become a staple in Status Quo's live performances. The band often opens their concerts with this song.
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Band MembersThe key band members performing on "Down the Dustpipe" were Francis Rossi (vocals and lead guitar), Rick Parfitt (rhythm guitar and vocals), Alan Lancaster (bass guitar and vocals) and John Coghlan (drums).
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