<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of The Quo-Cast, Jamie Dyer and Mick Hughes discuss Status Quo&amp;#39;s 3rd number one album, Blue for You, which was released 50 years ago in March of 1976.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They go through the album track by track, and deviate into other relevant areas such as the iconic album art, setlists and more!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tracks on this album included:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Is there a better way&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mad about the boy&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ring of a Change&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Blue for You&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rain&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That&amp;#39;s a Fact&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ease Your Mind&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mystery Song&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mick Hughes is a musician who plays in the Status Quo tribute band Quo Connection. His previous credits include Predatur and John Coghlan&amp;#39;s Quo.&lt;/p&gt;
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In this episode of The Quo-Cast, Jamie Dyer and Mick Hughes discuss Status Quo&#39;s 3rd number one album, Blue for You, which was released 50 years ago in March of 1976.They go through the album track by track, and deviate into other relevant areas such as the iconic album art, setlists and more!Tracks on this album included:Is there a better wayMad about the boyRing of a ChangeBlue for YouRainThat&#39;s a FactEase Your MindMystery SongMick Hughes is a musician who plays in the Status Quo tribute band Quo Connection. His previous credits include Predatur and John Coghlan&#39;s Quo.

A Deep Dive on Status Quo's Blue for You (With Mick Hughes)

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of The Quo-Cast, Jamie Dyer is joined by musician and writer Greg Harper to discuss Status Quo&amp;#39;s 1986 album In the Army Now. The album featured several hit singles including Red Sky, Dreamin&amp;#39; and a cover of Bolland and Bolland&amp;#39;s In the Army Now. Greg gives background context of the era, and how John Rhino Edwards and Jeff Rich came to join the band.Affilliate Links:Status Quo in the 1980s by Greg Harper: https://amzn.to/4sf2USqAffiliate Disclosure:This description includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. If you choose to buy through them, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. It’s a great way to support The Quo-Cast—thank you!&lt;/p&gt;
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In this episode of The Quo-Cast, Jamie Dyer is joined by musician and writer Greg Harper to discuss Status Quo&#39;s 1986 album In the Army Now. The album featured several hit singles including Red Sky, Dreamin&#39; and a cover of Bolland and Bolland&#39;s In the Army Now. Greg gives background context of the era, and how John Rhino Edwards and Jeff Rich came to join the band.Affilliate Links:Status Quo in the 1980s by Greg Harper: https://amzn.to/4sf2USqAffiliate Disclosure:This description includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. If you choose to buy through them, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. It’s a great way to support The Quo-Cast—thank you!

A Spotlight on Status Quo's In the Army Now Album (with Greg Harper)

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of The Quo-Cast, singer Graham Bonnet joins Jamie Dyer to discuss the making of the hit single Night Games and the subsequently released solo album Line-Up.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Night Games was released in 1981 and was produced by Francis Rossi of Status Quo. It reached No.6 on the UK singles charts. The album was released on Vertigo and produced by John Eden. The album featured appearances from Rick Parfitt, Micky Moody, Bob Young, Russ Ballard, Andy Bown and Cozy Powell, among others.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They also touch upon his time in Ritchie Blackmore&amp;#39;s Rainbow and the Michael Schenker Group. Then an update on his latest project with the Graham Bonnet band, a tour and album tour (featuring special guests including Bruce Dickinson).&lt;/p&gt;
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In this episode of The Quo-Cast, singer Graham Bonnet joins Jamie Dyer to discuss the making of the hit single Night Games and the subsequently released solo album Line-Up.Night Games was released in 1981 and was produced by Francis Rossi of Status Quo. It reached No.6 on the UK singles charts. The album was released on Vertigo and produced by John Eden. The album featured appearances from Rick Parfitt, Micky Moody, Bob Young, Russ Ballard, Andy Bown and Cozy Powell, among others.They also touch upon his time in Ritchie Blackmore&#39;s Rainbow and the Michael Schenker Group. Then an update on his latest project with the Graham Bonnet band, a tour and album tour (featuring special guests including Bruce Dickinson).

Singer Graham Bonnet Reflects on Night Games and the Line Up Album

<description>&lt;p&gt;Jamie Dyer is joined by Violinist and Singer Ben Holder to discuss his role in John Coghlan&amp;#39;s Quo Reimagined. Former Status Quo drummer John Coghlan, Pianist Alex Steele, Voilinist Ben Holder and Bassist Paul Jefferies reinterpret classic Status Quo songs in a Jazz style, playing as John Coghllan&amp;#39;s Quo Reimagined in venues around the UK.Ben Holder Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/benholdermusicianJohn Coghlan Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JohnCoghlanOfficial&lt;/p&gt;
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Jamie Dyer is joined by Violinist and Singer Ben Holder to discuss his role in John Coghlan&#39;s Quo Reimagined. Former Status Quo drummer John Coghlan, Pianist Alex Steele, Voilinist Ben Holder and Bassist Paul Jefferies reinterpret classic Status Quo songs in a Jazz style, playing as John Coghllan&#39;s Quo Reimagined in venues around the UK.Ben Holder Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/benholdermusicianJohn Coghlan Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JohnCoghlanOfficial

Violinist Ben Holder on Playing with John Coghlan's Quo Reimagined

<description>&lt;p&gt;Jamie is joined by Jonathan from the Status Quo tribute band Just Doin&amp;#39; It. They discuss Francis Rossi&amp;#39;s new solo album, The Accidental. Then, Jamie asks about how Just Doin&amp;#39; It assembles a set list, and the experience of playing to various kinds of audience.Facebook page for Just Doin&amp;#39; It: https://www.facebook.com/Justdoinitstatusquoshow&lt;/p&gt;
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Jamie is joined by Jonathan from the Status Quo tribute band Just Doin&#39; It. They discuss Francis Rossi&#39;s new solo album, The Accidental. Then, Jamie asks about how Just Doin&#39; It assembles a set list, and the experience of playing to various kinds of audience.Facebook page for Just Doin&#39; It: https://www.facebook.com/Justdoinitstatusquoshow

Just Doin' It's Jonathan on The Accidental, and Assembling a Quo Tribute Set

Jamie Dyer presents a fan podcast dedicated to British Rock band Status Quo. It features opinions, discussions and interviews with fans and people involved with the band.

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