Mystery Song
Status Quo
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I see that look on your face I see that look on your face I see that look on your face The boys know what you're giving You give the boys such a lot of fun And by the way that you make a living You've got the boys all on the run S.T's showing, you really got me going Maybe you can give me a price I want to try it, yeah i want to buy it Tell me would you treat me nice Oh my legs are shaking Oh my heart is breaking I'm just feeling like a boy Now i just can't slow down Gotta get in go down Have my share of pride and joy Now I've got your name and number I like to look upon your face And now you know that i want to take you Give me the time you can name the place Call me honey, you can take my money Maybe we can make a deal I really mean it, gotta get between it Do you know the way i feel Oh I'm feeling kinda Like I've gotta find A way to make you understand Oh i know you're lying And your love I'm buying Oh I'm feeling like a man The boys know what you're giving You give the boys such a lot of fun And by the way that you make a living You've got the boys all on the run S.T's showing, really got them going You can even say the price They'll want to try it, even want to buy it If you really treat them nice But I'd rather take you Show that i can make you Good enough for just one man Oh I'm feeling kinda Like I've gotta find A way to make you understand
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Written by: PHILIP PARRIS LYNOTT
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15 facts about this song
Album Information"Mystery Song" is a track on the album "Blue For You" which is the ninth studio album by English rock band Status Quo, released in March 1976.
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Chart RankingsThe song reached No. 11 on UK Singles Chart, making it one of the band's most successful songs.
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Song Genre"Mystery Song" fits into the hard rock and boogie rock genre which Status Quo popularised in the '70s.
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Album Sale"Blue For You", the album that includes "Mystery Song", went on to become the band's high-selling original album, earning them a dedicated following and some commercial success.
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SongwritersThe song was penned down by the band's lead vocalist Francis Rossi and Bob Young, a harmonica player, and unofficial member and lyricist for the band.
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Release Date"Mystery Song" was released as a single on 16th July 1976.
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InfluenceThe song is said to reflect the influence of American southern rock but with a distinctly British feel.
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DurationThe single version of "Mystery Song" spans 4:00 minutes, however, the album version takes up to 6:44 minutes.
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B-side SongThe B-side track of the "Mystery Song" single is "Drifting Away".
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Band LineupDuring the time of recording "Mystery Song", the band consisted of members, Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, and John Coghlan.
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Recording VenueThe main recording and production of "Mystery Song" took place at Phonogram Studios in London, UK.
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RiffThe song’s engaging riff, in particular, has been cited as a highlight that durably impresses listeners.
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Unique AspectUnlike most other Status Quo songs, the 'Mystery Song' lyrics tell a quite complex story, adding a unique narrative aspect to the music. The story reportedly revolves around a waking dream after a night out.
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Cover VersionMetal band "Laaz Rockit" covers "Mystery Song" on their album "No Stranger to Danger".
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ReissuesThe song has been reissued multiple times, most notably in a double pack along with their earlier hit "Rain" in 1985, and again in 1992, as part of the "Rock 'Til You Drop" campaign.
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