Beginning of the End
Status Quo
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Happy days are here again Its official, from number ten We're movin' in, we're movin out All change on the roundabout Looking good, for the press Gucci or Prada? Let me guess The champion is a wonder horse, Favourite to make it round the course Is this the beginning of the end Or the end of the beginning The way you got me goin' Tells me I don't know I don't understand any Song that you are singin' The jurys out, we're gonna let you know Beginning of the end Or the end of the beginning The way you got me goin' Tells me I don't know I just can't believe all the records You are spinning The jurys out we're gonna let you know Oo-la-la, a song and dance Push to the front, and take a chance Looking out for number one See the picture in The Sun New improved and feelin' good Maybe a move to Hollywood Party on, all of the time Who cares about the mess you leave behind? Is this the beginning of the end Or the end of the beginning The way you got me goin' Tells me I don't know I don't understand any Song that you are singin' The jurys out, we're gonna let you know Beginning of the end Or the end of the beginning The way you got me goin' Tells me I don't know I just can't believe all the records You are spinning The jurys out we're gonna let you know From beginning to end I just don't understand Is this the beginning of the end Or the end of the beginning The way you got me goin' Tells me I don't know I don't understand any Song that you are singin' The jurys out, we're gonna let you know (beginning of the end) We'll let you know (beginning of the end) We're gonna let you know (beginning of the end)
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Written by: JOHN EDWARDS, FRANCIS DOMINIC MICHAEL NICOLA ROSSI
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Beginning of the End" is a song by the English rock band Status Quo. It was released in 2007 as a single from their 28th studio album "In Search of the Fourth Chord."
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 48 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of the band's few singles of the 2000s to reach the Top 50.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Beginning of the End" features the band performing on a large stage intercut with scenes of destruction, hinting at the song title's theme.
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Band LineupThe band's lineup during the recording of "In Search of the Fourth Chord" included Francis Rossi (lead vocals, guitar), Rick Parfitt (guitar, vocals), Andy Bown (keyboards), John 'Rhino' Edwards (bass), and Matt Letley (drums).
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ExperienceBy the time "Beginning of the End" was released, Status Quo had been performing together for over 40 years, lending a great deal of experience and chemistry to the recording and performance of the song.
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Genre ClassificationAs with most of Status Quo's output, "Beginning of the End" is classified as rock, more specifically boogie rock, featuring the band's distinctively upbeat and rhythmic style.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Status Quo frontmen Francis Rossi and Bob Young. Young had been a frequent collaborator and songwriter with the band since the 1960s.
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Performance Style"Beginning of the End" features the classic Status Quo performance style with powerful guitar riffs and a high-energy rhythm section.
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AvailabilityThe song, along with the whole album "In Search of the Fourth Chord", is widely available on all major streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
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Lyrical ThemesThe lyrics of "Beginning of the End" touch on themes of change, uncertainty, and a sense of an ending, fitting with the song's title. It is open to interpretation whether the band intended this as a reflection on their own longevity in the music business.
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