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Status Quo - Status Quo - Down The Dustpipe - The Funkadoobian
Status Quo - Status Quo - Down The Dustpipe - The Funkadoobian
Status Quo - Status Quo - Down The Dustpipe - The Funkadoobian
Status Quo - Status Quo - Down The Dustpipe - The Funkadoobian

Status Quo - Status Quo - Down The Dustpipe

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Product Details
  • Artist Status Quo
  • Title Status Quo - Down The Dustpipe
  • Label Golden Hour
  • Catalogue No GH 604
  • Format LP
  • Genre Rock Pop
  • Media Condition Very Good Plus (VG+)
  • Sleeve Condition Very Good Plus (VG+)
Description

Year Released: 1970 (Single release)
Genre: Blues Rock, Boogie Rock, Hard Rock.
Detailed Description Containing Key Facts: "Down The Dustpipe" is a pivotal single for the iconic British rock band Status Quo. Released in 1970, it marked a significant shift in their sound, moving away from their earlier psychedelic pop phase towards the no-nonsense, boogie-rock style for which they would become globally famous. The song features a driving, rhythmic blues-rock groove, with prominent guitar riffs (often acoustic-led but with electric blues flourishes), a strong harmonica presence, and the distinctive vocal harmonies of Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt. Lyrically, it embodies a rough-and-tumble, earthy appeal. "Down The Dustpipe" was a crucial hit that set the template for Status Quo's subsequent decades of success, establishing their reputation for delivering simple, effective, and incredibly catchy rock 'n' roll.