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Francis Rossi

The Way We Were - Volume 1

£29.99

Released: 2nd May 2025. Francis Rossi is the founder, songwriter, guitarist, and singer of Status Quo, as well as a solo artist. Together with Rick Parfitt, he has been part of one of the most successful and iconic duos in rock and roll history for decades. With a career built on remarkable success, the music of Status Quo has remained true to its essence over the years. Francis Rossi and Status Quo have often joked about rock and roll being centered around the notorious 'three chords'. However, the art and magic of songwriting - along with the quality of the storytelling in the lyrics - have always been a serious matter for Rossi and the band. For this reason, Francis has decided to open his home studio archives and share the earliest recordings and songwriting sessions of tracks that would later appear on Status Quo albums or his solo projects. 'The Way We Were Vol. 1' offers a chance to experience how these songs were born - raw, sincere, and performed straight from the heart, without the influence of studio refinement or commercial considerations.

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  • Details

    Released:
    2nd May 2025
    Category:
    Rock & Pop
    Format:
    Vinyl 12" Album
    Barcode:
    4029759205999
  • Description

    Francis Rossi is the founder, songwriter, guitarist, and singer of Status Quo, as well as a solo artist. Together with Rick Parfitt, he has been part of one of the most successful and iconic duos in rock and roll history for decades. With a career built on remarkable success, the music of Status Quo has remained true to its essence over the years. Francis Rossi and Status Quo have often joked about rock and roll being centered around the notorious 'three chords'. However, the art and magic of songwriting - along with the quality of the storytelling in the lyrics - have always been a serious matter for Rossi and the band. For this reason, Francis has decided to open his home studio archives and share the earliest recordings and songwriting sessions of tracks that would later appear on Status Quo albums or his solo projects. 'The Way We Were Vol. 1' offers a chance to experience how these songs were born - raw, sincere, and performed straight from the heart, without the influence of studio refinement or commercial considerations.
  • Track listing

    Disc 1

    Track name
    Artist
    1.Gotta Get Up and Go
    Francis Rossi
    2.Pennsylvania Blues Tonight
    Francis Rossi
    3.Scary Mary
    Francis Rossi
    4.You'll Come 'Round
    Francis Rossi
    5.Tongue Tied
    Francis Rossi
    6.Electric Arena
    Francis Rossi
    7.I Don't Wanna Hurt You Anymore
    Francis Rossi
    8.If You Believe
    Francis Rossi
    9.Tallulah's Waiting
    Francis Rossi
    10.Money Don't Matter
    Francis Rossi
    11.Faded Memory
    Francis Rossi
    12.Another Day
    Francis Rossi
    13.Why I'm Walking
    Francis Rossi
    14.Load On My Mind
    Francis Rossi
    15.Strike Like Lightning
    Francis Rossi
    16.Can't Change the World
    Francis Rossi
    17.Life Has Changed
    Francis Rossi
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