Ol' Rag Blues

Status Quo

About Ol' Rag Blues

"Ol' Rag Blues" is a song recorded by the British rock band Status Quo. It was included on the album Back to Back in 1983, and also released as a single."Ol' Rag Blues" originally had a lead vocal by Alan Lancaster; however, the final recording used for this single featured a lead vocal performance by Francis Rossi. Lancaster wrote the song with Keith Lamb, lead singer of British bands The Kase, Sleepy Talk and Mr. Toad, and founder and lead singer of Australian glam rock band Hush.  


Year:
1984
2:48
80 
#1

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When you look into a mirror tell me what do you see?
Is it Pictures of Lily crying, you know what I mean?
I've been livin' high, I've been livin' low
Like a bird in the sky this is the way to go

What you gonna do with those faded blues you wear?
What you gonna do with those ol' rag blues?
What you gonna do with those ol' blue jeans you wear?
Ol' rag blues, ol' rag blues, ol' rag blues

Did you think it was forever? Well now you know
The summer sun keeps shining, shine through the blue
I've been livin' high, I've been livin' low
Never give up tryin', oh no, no, no

What you gonna do with those faded blues you wear?
What you gonna do with those ol' rag blues?
What you gonna do with those ol' blue jeans you wear?
Ol' rag blues, ol' rag blues, ol' rag blues

I can hear you callin' somewhere in the blue
Can you hear me callin' for you? For you?

What you gonna do with those ol' blue jeans you wear?
Ol' rag blues, ol' rag blues, ol' rag blues

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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: ALAN LANCASTER, KEITH LAMB

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9 facts about this song

Artist Information
"Ol' Rag Blues" is a song by the British rock band Status Quo, which has been known for its brand of hard-driving boogie rock since its formation in 1962.
Song Release
The song was released as a part of the band’s 1983 album "Back to Back".
Chart Performance
It reached number nine in the UK Singles Chart in September 1983, making it one of the band's top 10 hits.
Songwriters
Status Quo's members - Alan Lancaster and Keith Lamb are the songwriters for "Ol' Rag Blues".
Noteworthy Instrumentation
The song showcases typical Status Quo elements, like hard-edged guitars and driving drums, but also has a prominent piano part.
Vocal Detail
Unlike most Status Quo songs which are sung by Francis Rossi, "Ol' Rag Blues" features Alan Lancaster on lead vocals.
Unique Feature
It is unique for its upbeat, country-inspired sound, which diverges from the band’s usual heavy rock style.
Record Label
The song was released under the record label Vertigo, which is also home to other big names like Metallica and Dire Straits.
Video Appearance
The music video for "Ol' Rag Blues" showcases the band's enthusiastic performance, capturing their high-energy rock 'n' roll spirit.

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