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In this episode of The Quo-Cast, Jamie Dyer looks back on the 10th anniversary of Status Quo's 2016 album Aquostic II: That's a Fact. Following the massive success of Aquostic (Stripped Bare), the band returned with a second acoustic outing featuring reworked deep cuts, brand-new original compositions, and more elaborate arrangements. Jamie breaks down the album track-by-track, discussing highlights like the country hoedown take on "That's a Fact", the slowed-down ballad reimagining of "Dear John", Andy Bown's original compositions, and the poignant closing track "Rockers Rollin'"—the final studio album performance featuring the late, great Rick Parfitt. What are your thoughts on Aquostic II: That's a Fact ten years on? Did you prefer it to the first volume, and what is your favorite track on the record? Let us know in the comments!

The 18th of October 2026 marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of Chuck Berry, one of the most influential musicians in Rock and Roll history. His distinctive guitar and songwriting inspired many bands and artists for decades afterwards, including the British Rock Band Status QuoIn this episode, Jamie Dyer discusses the 7 Chuck Berry songs that were recorded by Quo in the studio, noting the release of the originals and Quo's covers. The songs include Bye Bye Johnny, No Particular Place to Go, Rock and Roll Music, Carol, You Never Can Tell, Roll Over Beethoven and Memphis, Tennessee.

In this episode of The Quo-Cast, Jamie Dyer sits down with David and Jack from The Status Quo Songbook—a new tribute project that puts a unique spin on Status Quo's music. David (formerly of The Quo Experience) and Jack discuss why they moved from the traditional tribute format, ditched guitar amps for modern digital amp modellers, and built a setlist designed to surprise casual listeners and die-hard Quo fans alike. We chat about their acoustic medley, tackling deep cuts rarely performed live, power metal crossovers, and their upcoming live tour dates! Status Quo Songbook Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thestatusquosongbook What songs would you love to see in an unconventional Status Quo tribute setlist? Are you in favor of bands digging deep into the back catalogue instead of sticking strictly to the hits? Let us know in the comments below!

In this episode of The Quo-Cast, Jamie is joined once again by Dan T to discuss and review the special Quo Connection gig celebrating original Status Quo drummer John Coghlan's 80th birthday at The Half Moon in Putney! The gig included deep cuts like "I Saw the Light", "Drifting Away", and a unique take on "Spinning Wheel Blues". Then, Dan gives his thoughts on Francis Rossi's The Way We Were Vol 2. Were you at The Half Moon for John's 80th birthday celebrations? What are your favourite memories of seeing John Coghlan live? Let us know in the comments below!

Celebrating 50 years of Status Quo's iconic 1976 album Blue for You! In this episode of The Quo-Cast, Jamie takes a close hands-on look at the brand-new 50th Anniversary reissue released via Demon Records for National Album Day. We unbox and review both the double blue vinyl gatefold LP and the 7-inch packaging 2-CD edition, comparing packaging quality, bonus tracks, and the new remaster by Francis Rossi and Andy Brook. Are you picking up the vinyl, the CD, or both? What are your standout tracks from Blue for You? Share your thoughts and memories in the comments below! This description contains affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you purchase from my link. Affiliate Links: Vinyl: https://link.amazon/B029rGAKx CD: https://link.amazon/B08ta39Ab

In this episode of The Quo-Cast, Jamie Dyer dives deep into The Way We Were: Volume 2, the latest 17-track archival release from Status Quo frontman Francis Rossi (released via earMUSIC). Following up on the success of Volume 1, this collection offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look into Francis Rossi’s songwriting partnership with Bob Young. Jamie gives his thoughts on the demos, most of which would go on to be reworked for Status Quo albums including Heavy Traffic (2002), The Party Ain't Over Yet (2005), In Search of the Fourth Chord (2007) and Quid Pro Quo (2011). Also solo tracks and unreleased compositions. What are your thoughts on The Way We Were: Volume 2? How do you feel it compares to Volume 1, and which demo or unreleased track stood out most to you? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! This description contains affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if any items are purchased via it. Affiliate Links: CD: https://link.amazon/B0bP9wSrZ Vinyl: https://link.amazon/B0bsYUzwZ

In this episode of The Quo-Cast, I’m joined by Lucas Lange from Revox to discuss the brand-new physical tape releases of Status Quo’s Live at Wacken 2017 on both Master Tape (Reel-to-Reel) and Cassette!Check out Revox Music & Order: https://www.revox.comAre you listening to cassettes or reel-to-reel tape? Would you like to see more classic Status Quo albums released on analogue tape formats? Let me know in the comments below!

Status Quo’s classic 1976 UK number-one album Blue For You gets a brand-new 50th-anniversary reissue for National Album Day on 17th October 2026!In this video, I break down everything you need to know about the new Demon Records release—including the translucent blue vinyl 2-LP edition, the CD release, the brand-new remaster by Francis Rossi and Andy Brook, demos, live tracks from Stoke 1975, and live cuts from Osaka, Japan.Please note this description contains affiliate links. This means that if you purchase an item through the provided link, I get a small commission.🛒 Pre-order Blue For You:Vinyl: https://amzn.to/3TiaQWTCD: https://amzn.to/4gZsZSp

In this episode of The Quo-Cast, Jamie Dyer takes a look at the ten most popular Status Quo tracks on Spotify, as of September 2026. With over 2.5 million monthly listeners on the platform, the streaming numbers reveal a really interesting mix across Quo's career. A mix of hit singles, cover versions and live favourites in a surprising order. Join Jamie as he counts down the list from ten to one, breaks down the play counts, and discusses why certain tracks dominate modern streaming playlists.