Status Quo - Down Down: Het Verhaal Achter de Iconische Riff | De Enige #1 Hit van Status Quo

Status Quo - 'Down Down' is much more than a classic rock hit. In this video, you will discover the complete story behind ‘Down Down’, Status Quo’s only number 1 hit in the United Kingdom. From the early years of Francis Rossi and Alan Lancaster as The Spectres, via the psychedelic hit 'Pictures of Matchstick Men’, to the birth of their distinctive boogie rock sound. You will discover how Francis Rossi and Bob Young wrote the famous riff during an American tour, why the recordings in London were regularly disrupted by Morse code signals from the Chinese embassy, ​​and how John Peel considered this particular single to be one of his absolute favorites. You will also see how the famous riff from “Down Down” eventually ended up with Normaal and Bennie Jolink, who used it as inspiration for the opening of “Oerend Hard”. Two totally different bands, one unforgettable riff. In addition, this documentary tells the story of Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, Live Aid 1985, the enormous successes of Status Quo with songs including Caroline, Roll Over Lay Down, Rockin' All Over the World, Whatever You Want, What You're Proposing, and In the Army Now, and how the band eventually sold more than 118 million albums. Are you a fan of classic rock, hard rock, boogie rock, music history, rock documentaries, 70s music, guitar riffs, and the stories behind legendary songs? Then you've come to the right place. Would you like to get your hands on Status Quo's big hits and support this channel at the same time? Get it via this link https://partner.bol.com/click/click?p... 👍 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more stories about the history of rock music, iconic bands, and the songs that have shaped generations.    / @vosje53   Videos Down Down Down    • Status Quo - Down down 1974 Video Sound HQ   Down Down Down live 1984    • Status Quo --- Down Down - Live 1984   Down Down Down live 2006    • Status Quo - Down Down (Just Doin' It Live)   Pictures of Matchstick Men    • Status Quo - Pictures Of Matchstick Men  Spinning Wheel Blues In My Chair    • Status Quo - In My Chair ( Original Footag...   Caroline    • Status Quo - Caroline (1973) [1080p]   Roll Over Lay Down    • Status Quo - Roll Over Lay Down   Rockin' All Over the World    • Status Quo - Rockin All Over The World   Rockin' All Over the World, Live Aid    • Status Quo - Rockin' All Over The World (L...   Whatever You Want    • Status Quo - Whatever You Want (Official V...   In the Army Now    • Status Quo - In The Army Now (Official Mus...   What You're Proposing    • Status Quo - What You're Proposing (1980) ...   Live in Liverpool 2024    • STATUS QUO-live in Liverpool 2024   Shirley Bassey, I Who Have Nothing    • Shirley Bassey - I Who Have Nothing (1979 ...   T. Rex Deborah    • T.Rex - Deborah   John Peel's Record Box    • John Peel's Record Box (3/4)   A look back at Live Aid    • Live Aid: een terugblik op het mega-concert