Ice in the Sun

Status Quo

About Ice in the Sun

"Ice in the Sun" is a song by the band Status Quo. The track was recorded in 1968, and appeared on Picturesque Matchstickable Messages from the Status Quo, an album by Status Quo that was released in August that year."Ice in the Sun" was also released as a single in the UK in August 1968. Written by Marty Wilde and Ronnie Scott (not the famous jazz musician), and produced by John Schroeder, the song was Status Quo's second hit single. It reached number 8 in the UK Singles Chart, spending twelve weeks in the listing, and number 29 in the Canadian RPM charts. In the U. S., the song peaked at number 70 on the Billboard Hot 100 and it was to be their last appearance in the U. S. charts. The track has appeared on numerous compilation albums including XS All Areas - The Greatest Hits, Whatever You Want - The Very Best of Status Quo and From the Makers of.... 


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1968
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I'm not a little boy, I've lived alone and never loved so more
But when she touches me I'm on the way, I'm underneath the floor

Like ice in the sun I melt away
Whenever she comes I melt away
Like in in the sun I melt away

I sit down in a chair and read a book as if I couldn't there
But she is in a room and I must look I see her everywhere

Like ice in the sun I melt away
Whenever she comes I melt away
Like in in the sun I melt away

She opens up her eyes as if to speak
She looks at me and I am weak
Her eyes they seem much bigger than before
I cannot think anymore

Like ice in the sun I melt away
Whenever she comes I melt away
Like in in the sun I melt away

Like ice in the sun I melt away
Whenever she comes I melt away
Like ice in the sun I melt away

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Status Quo

Status Quo, also colloquially known as The Quo or just Quo, are an English rock band whose music is characterized by their distinctive brand of boogie rock. more »

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Written by: MARTY WILDE, RONNIE SCOTT

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11 facts about this song

Release Information
"Ice In The Sun" was released by the band Status Quo in the year 1968 as a single. It was their second single release.
Success and Rankings
The song was one of their early hits and reached number 8 in the UK Singles chart.
Song Composition
Unlike many of Status Quo's later songs, which are more classic rock, "Ice In The Sun" has a distinctly psychedelic pop sound.
Band Members
The song features Francis Rossi on lead vocals who was a founding member of the band.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Ice in The Sun" were written by Marty Wilde, who was then a popular British singer-songwriter, and Ronnie Scott, a British music producer.
Album Inclusion
The song leads off the second side of the band's debut album, "Picturesque Matchstickable Messages from the Status Quo".
Musical Style
It showcases the band's early style, which was characterized by a lighter guitar sound and more pop-oriented songs.
Transition
"Ice In The Sun" is noted for being one of the last Status Quo songs in the psychedelic genre, before the band transitioned to more hard rock and blues.
Music Video
The music video for the song famously shows the band wearing matching red coats with large silver buttons, signifying their early “mod” style.
Cover Versions
"Ice in the Sun" has been covered by a number of artists. Despite this, Status Quo's version remains the most famous and celebrated.
Live Performances
Although the song was a hit, it was rarely performed live by the band in their later career.

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