EPIC!| FIRST TIME HEARING Status Quo - Down Down REACTION 

It makes me smile to see a couple of young people rocking out to a band that I rocked out to 50 years ago. Rock doesn't get old, it just get rediscovered.

Best live band ever. 2+ hours of non stop music. Nobody could touch them in the 70's. They were at the top of their game here.

The Quo are a UK institution and deservedly so. They've been rockin' all over the world for 50 years and making everyone smile and laugh in the process. So sad to have lost Rick Parfitt a few years ago, but the legendary Quo will always live on.

Love the Quo, they opened live aid and they were the only band who could. They a blues boogie band and they do it so well. Often mocked as a three chord one trick pony, but they do it so well. Not music for pretentious musical snobs. Always 100%.

Brian May had a lot of good things to say about Quo. They were good fun and gave their all at live gigs, no matter how many or how few were in the audience. Great sense of humour too.

What a Brilliant band! I'm past 60 and I had thought I heard it all, Blind Faith, Humble Pie, Hot Tuna, Cream...but I can't believe I never heard of this band in America. This is so crazy for me. A new band at 60 from 50 years ago!

150 million albums sold world wide- that is pretty significant

The worlds number one Status Quo still rock on!

60 year old sitting in sleepy Wiltshire UK with a huge grin on my face and tears on my eyes absolutely rocking out to this. I danced the foot Jive to this at a scouts disco with my mates and it got everyone up. I just love seeing your reactions to this and your insightful comments, best team doing reaction videos out there, keep it up guys x

This band was HUGE especially in the first half of the 70s. Been around for half a century and STILL touring, despite two original members passing away. They've sold 120 million albums and opened Live Aid in 1985. Their live shows are just a party!

Status Quo are GODS here in the UK even Grannies love them. Caroline live at the NEC is a brilliant next song. Then you HAVE TO see them open the Live Aid show with their signature anthem ROCKIN ALL OVER THE WORLD, a more perfect way to open what was the World's first ever global music party couldn't be imagined

During their 'transition' period from their psychedelic pop of the 60's, they had two hit songs in 1970. Those songs were "In My Chair" and " Down the Dustpipe" During 1970 & 1971 QUO produced 2 of their best albums. They were "Ma Kelly's Greasy Spoon" & "Dog of Two Head" Those two albums managed to sell in some European countries & Scandinavia which kept the Band afloat financially until they exploded with "Piledriver" in December 1972. For the next 10 years QUO were the best Rock Band in the Universe. Sadly Francis Rossi's Cocaine addiction saw his behaviour cause an acrimonious division within the Band of Brothers. After 20 years in the Band, John 'Spud' Coghlan left QUO, he was replaced by Pete Kircher whose Drum Kit sounded very inadequate with hollow sounding Toms. Alan 'Nuff' Lancaster desperately hung on to the Band he formed and created in 1962. Lancaster was very embarrassed by the direction Rossi was taking his Band. Their "1982" album & "Back to Back" album in 1983 only had a couple of decent Rock songs on each. When Alan left the Band that should've been the end of the road. When the court case handed the name "Status Quo" in favour of Francis Rossi & Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster said it was "like having one of your children abducted and abused" Alan told Francis not to come within arms length of him. The demise of THE GREATEST & BEST ROCK BAND of all time is probably the saddest story in music history. I read an article by a music critic who called Francis Rossi "THE ANTI-QUO" After Alan & John left QUO, the music deteriorated atrociously. 1991's "Rock 'til you Drop" brought some respectability to their name. It wouldn't be until 2002's "Heavy Traffic" that another good album would wear the name of Status Quo. From then onwards they produced some very good Rock albums. I mean extremely good albums. RIP - Alan "Nuff" Lancaster RIP - Rick "Reg" Parfitt

Seen them about 35-40 times in Sweden. And the real frantic four i Manchester. Just before Parfitt died 😢 RIP. ❤

LOVE the Quo - such a joyful band - Thank you for watching

Nobody ever kept still while listening to Quo. That's happy rock.

Quo are great live. They bring so much energy to their performance. Saw them many times in Manchester in the 70/80's

One of the greatest rock bands the world has ever produced , LOVE THE QUO

The Quo knew exactly what they were good at and stuck to it. Somone unkindly said that no band had ever gone further on three chords, but they were always entertaining. No one else could have opened Live Aid with a better song than 'Rockin' All Over The World' Rick Parfitt sadly passed a few years ago,

The moment John Coghlan kicks in, never over plays it, the man is rock solid its pure magic.

Huge here in Australia. I bought this single record when I was 12. Would dance in front of the mirror 😁. We've seen them in concert with Deep Purple, in Sydney. RIP Rick Parfait and Alan Lancaster 😢

pure rock and roll. There is a reason that this was the group chosen to be first on stage for the live aid concert. The perfect live band

FINALLY!!! You’ve been Quo’d!🎸🎸

The Quo are a British institution!! Probably the most iconic British rock band ever

This is one of uk best ever band's who never really conquered the USA, Francis Rossi is still performing with Status Quo.

Back when I was in school, every lad had their album "12 gold bars", probably Slades "Till deaf do us part" and something bt AC/DC and Motorhead. Other popular bands were The Clash, Thin Lizzy, The Boomtown Rats.

ah yes, the Quo have a pretty long list of classics. seen them live a number of times and they never disappoint

Back in the nineties Quo did a concert in Broadstairs Kent , nearly 8 miles from where I was doing a night shift in Sandwich, didn’t have to go to the concert 🎵, could hear every song plainly, brilliant all for Free 😊👍👍👍🎵🎵

Mystery Song is another great song from the Quo. Then, there's always Caroline, Break The Rules, Rain, Big Fat Mama, Paper Plane, Whatever You Want, What You're Proposing, Lies, Ol' Rag Blues, In The Army Now, Dreamin'.... the list goes on.

Status Quo is one of the greatest rock bands to come out of the UK... It's almost a crime that they never broke big in America (They have done shows in the US)... They were teenagers when they formed in the 60's, but were playing the typical psychedelic style at first ("Pictures of Matchstick Men" was their first hit) ... The original band consisted of this line-up: Francis Rossi (vocals/ lead guitar), Rick Parfitt (vocals/ rhythm guitar), Alan Lancaster (vocals and bass) and John Coghlan (drums) ... Andy Bown joined in the 70's on keyboards and played guitar as well... Francis Rossi became the most recognizable singer of Status Quo because of songs like 'Down down'... 'Roll over lay down'... while Rick Parfitt became the rock star. The band became centered around the duo of Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt, who became close friends - they said they heard 'Roadhouse blues' by The Doors and loved that sound... So, they went in a "boogie rock" direction in the 70's and struck success in 1972 when their album 'Piledriver' became a hit, and Status Quo was rocking all over Europe w/ their brand of rock music. One of their biggest hits was a cover of John Fogerty (CCR) - "Rocking all over the world"... 🔥🔥🤘🤘Andy Bown made his mark in 1979 when his track w/ Rick Parfitt became the lead single and album title - 'Whatever you want'... Status Quo were known as the 'Frantic Four'. However, the usual drugs and alcohol pitfalls ended Status Quo in the 80's as John Coghlan was out, and Rossi refused to work w/ Alan Lancaster again... Status Quo put aside their differences to open Live Aid in 1985 (This was after the band had broken up)... It was supposed to be their final show, but they got such a response that Rick Parfitt asked Francis Rossi to reconsider. In 1986, Rossi and Parfitt decided to relaunch Status Quo without Lancaster or Coghlan... Andy Bown (keyboards/ guitar) returned, w/ John 'Rhino' Edwards (bass) and Jeff Rich (drums) joining the band and making a comeback w/ the album - 'In the army now'. Status Quo saw their popularity decline in the 90's, but never broke up and kept making music and touring... Jeff Rich left after 2000 and they went through a few drummers. The original Status Quo (Rossi, Parfitt, Lancaster and Coghlan) reunited in 2013 for the 'Frantic Four' shows... but both Rossi and Parfitt preferred the band w/ the current members after the dates were done. After years of alcohol abuse, guitarist Rick Parfitt's health declined and he passed away in late 2016 while taking a break. Original bassist Alan Lancaster passed away in 2021. Francis Rossi is the only original Status Quo member, and has been keeping the band active w/ Andy Bown, John 'Rhino Edwards... w/ Leon Cave (drums) and Ritchie Malone (guitar)... and unlike most older bands, they don't use extra session players to accompany them in concerts!🤘🤘🔥🔥

I've never been to a gig where I had to stand up through all of it, this happened at Status Quo where the audience were mainly males rocking out all dressed in standard Quo gear. Sadly I couldn't see much of them on the stage but they rocked the venue and made it look as if they were just jamming all night, it was so effortless. Rick Parfitt (sadly gone too soon) and Francis Rossi two of the best rockers

really glad you liked them , they have got the biggest back catalogue of any band out there, enjoy

Quo are like a favourite uncle in Britain - they don't change a lot but then they don't need to. Everyone jokes about them, but everyone gets up and boogies to them. Their stuff was a killer to dance to even as a young adult - it's just so high octane. Cracking stuff.

Props to the people requesting the band! My mom passed this band on to me and my brother and we still rock out to them!

Saw them live. A great band to see live. Other tracks to check out include Caroline, Paper Plane, Whatever you Want, Rockin' All over the World, and Roll Over Lay Down.

2022 in a bar on fathers day, The DJ says hey old men its fathers day ..get rockin, lots get up head bangin air guitar playing to Staus Quo great night

As Amber said the whole point of this band was about having fun with the music. You often found the band members grinning at each other because they were loving what they were doing. The pair of you shoulder rocking is exactly what this music is for. Their first single, Pictures of Matchstick Men was a bit more serious but they soon moved into this true Rock and Roll style with songs like ‘In the Army Now’, ‘Whatever You Want’ and ‘Rocking All Over the World’. Sadly we lost guitarist Rick Parfitt back in 2016 but the band are still rocking and making thousands of people smile.

OHHHHHHH!!!! You 2 just HAVE to go down this road!!!!!!! They were my addiction as an 11-16 yo!! The "Frantic Four " years are hard rock royal history!!!!!!!!!!

I was re-introduced to Status Quo in the mid-80s when I was stationed in England. They had "recently" released their song "In The Army Now". I highly recommend that song. Also, "Matchstick Men" and "Paper Plane".

Britains biggest headbanging band..the MSM told us we would all be brain damaged..lol

Finally some Quo! Virtually nobody reacts to them and they have so much to offer.

Wow! Finally You found them! Status Quo is the best band to get a party really started! They got a great sense of humor too: As respond to the fact that they were mocked for only playing three chords, they named one album “In search of the fourth chord” and another one “a few bars more”. If you wanna go further down this rabbit hole, listen to: “Rockin’ all over the world”, “whatever you want”, “Caroline”, “Roll over lay down”, “what you’re proposing” and “Rain”. These are all material for your party-playlist!!! Have fun!

YES! The mighty Quo. Had all their albums and saw them twice. Great time had by ALL. They were a fun band.

Status Quo are legendary here in the UK. You must react to "Rocking all over the World" and "Whatever You Want". This one was surprisingly their only UK number one in 1975. Much love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Status Quo were considered a head banger`s band for lightweights at the time but they were great fun and never seemed to take themselves too seriously or be particularly bothered by the label. They had many huge hits and had a broad spectrum of fans of all ages . I loved them but have to admit I never dived deeper than casual listening of the radio and television but their songs were definitely part of the soundtrack of the lives of anyone who grew up in the 70`s , as I did.

this is Status Quo's boogie rock period with the classic line-up. They started their chart success as a psychedelic band with the classic Pictures of Matchstick Men in 1968 (their only big US hit) but went on to sell over 100 million records world-wide. Probably their most famous 15 minutes is when they were the opening act at the Live Aid concert with Rocking All Over The World.

Status Quo were directionless and disillusioned after having early early hits as a kind of psychedelic boy band. Then they heard “Roadhouse Blues” by The Doors and thought yes that is the kind of groove we want.

One of my biggest influences growing up. Loved them and had all their albums. Brilliant!

Finally!! The mighty Status (pronounced stay-tus) Quo. First saw them live in 1977 and have now seen them 67 times, they are an incredible live band. You can’t go wrong with pretty much any of their 70’s hits like Caroline, Rain, Break The Rules or Paperplane. From the 80’s I’d definitely recommend The Power Of Rock live at the NEC…..it’s a great tune with a great message which I think you’d really appreciate.

Brilliant band - one of the best live bands I've ever seen. Such an atmosphere when they play. Nothing like it. The bigger the event the better. Sad to have lost two of the original members though.

Until a few years ago, I actually knew pretty much nothing about Status Quo other than they had opened the Live Aid festival with their song "Rockin' All Over the World" which is probably the most appropriate song possible since that show was being broadcast all over the world from concerts in both London and Philadelphia. But a few years ago I stumbled across a documentary on them called "Hello, Quo." That is a documentary well worth watching. It's crazy just how popular they are in England. Between 1972 and 2019, they have released 29 albums. Every one of them has made it onto the British music charts, 20 of them into the top 10, including their most recent five. How many artists that started in the 60's are releasing new material that charts like that? Pretty sure Status Quo has got to be the only one.

Without any further discussion, Quo were simply Britains and Europes finest Hard Rock band. During their mid 1970s peak, they were simply untouchable, especially live. Francis Rossi, John Coghlan, Alan Lancaster (RIP) and Rick Parfitt (RIP) were known to us hardcore Quo fans as the 'Frantic Four' indeed they were. If you are unaware of how good they were, just listen to the Piledriver, Hello,Quo, On The Level and Live 1976 albums/CDs! Or on RU-vid find Big Fat Mama live 1974 from Wembley...awesome!

Yeah Status Quo. They had more hit singles than any other group in UK chart history (over 60). One of the best live Bands.

Quo were the first band I ever saw live back in 79 at the Hammersmith Odeon. My ears were ringing for about three days afterwards. They really are national treasures in the UK. You have to react to Rockin All Over the World at Live Aid. They opened the whole thing and it still gives me tingles now.

The only song of theirs I had ever heard is "Pictures of Matchstick Men" which is from the late 60s psychedelic period. That was their only hit in America, so to a lot of us they are a one hit wonder. It wasn't until many years later with the gift of RU-vid allowing me to increase my knowledge of music that I found out that while in America they were mostly unheard of beyond that song, in Europe they were huge throughout the early 1970s. This is probably my favorite of their songs that I listened to after I started digging into their catalog and it turns out even though they had a ton of hits in Britain, Down Down was their only #1.

For ever the Quo. Anything they play is fabulous❤

One of the all time great rock anthems

Their 70's albums were fking awesome. Later studio albums were hit and miss with a few good tracks every now and then but live they've always kicked ass and are always a good show even to this day.

They are 12 bar blues, certainly an American influence although they were a psychedelic band to start with. I still have their album Pictures of Matchstick Men from that period. Such an iconic band. I saw them live 3 times. They opened live aid with Rockin all Over The World. The drummer came to my kids primary school one day to give drumming lessons. My daughter was about 10 at the time. She was made up!

Can't beat Quo, must have seen them about 20 times live , most recently in November. They never let you down, I'm always on a high after every gig.

So great you finally got around to Status Quo. One of our best bands through the 70s & 80s with so many hits. ‘Caroline’ & ‘Rockin all over the world’ are a must 🎸🎸👍

John Fogarty wrote Rockin All Over The World but Status Quo made it theirs for many years. Big hit in Australia in the 70’s.

The best performance I ever seen this amazing live band do, was last night of the proms "What ever you want" full orchestra backing them up. They had the crowd jumping and the normally reserved classical performers got carried away. Anyone that's not seen it, start typing "status quo last night of the proms whatever you want". You won't regret it!

Saw them on Toronto Island in 1974. As soon as I heard 'Rockin' All Over the World', the sound, vibe, sunshine and acid told me I was in the right place.

Early Quo going in to the 70's are such a guilty pleasure!

Seen Quo live so many times. They are a fantastic band live and in the studio

You started with a banger. Glad you got to Status Quo! It fascinates me how bands that were hugely popular in England and the rest of the world, remain virtually unknown in the U.S. (and vise versa of course). Status Quo should have been huge in the U.S. as well, but it didn't happen for them. Over their career, they've had 57 songs in the Top 40 in the U.K., but only 1 in the U.S. ("Pictures of Matchstick Men," which hit #12 in 1968). Some of their other songs are, "Roll Over, Lay Down," "Rockin' All Over the World," "Rain," and "Whatever You Want." Another band with this "relatively unknown in the U.S." distinction would be Slade. Try, "Run Runaway," "My oh MY," "Take Me Back 'Ome," "Merry Xmas Everyone," or the songs of theirs that Quiet Riot popularized in the 1980's "Cum on Feel the Noize" and "Mama Weer All Crazee Now."

My mum loved the Quo that much a signed picture of them went into her coffin! She had this song Down Down playing as the coffin was taken out at the end of the service! She thought it'd be funny cause she had a love for quite controversial humour! She wanted to lighten the mood an it worked! Folk left the service smiling and laughing!

Quo were Rocks band of fun. Never ever took themselves seriously, but just let the party roll! Saw them live and came out with a grin that lasted for days! No other band like them and I’m not embarrassed to say l love to listen to them still!

I've lost count how many times i've seen them live in the UK over the years, always came away with a smile on my face.

I was 14 and saw them live, so great and extra loud. They were massive here in Australia

I was lucky enough to see Quo live, before Rick Parfitt sadly passed, with my dad and aunt. There were no egos or over the top theatrics, just 2hrs of good time rock n roll. Absolutely brilliant.

Quo were/are a humorous bunch, not taking themselves to seriously and always willing to give a few stories that others wouldn't. A quite well known fact here in Britain is that when 'Feed the World' was recorded on a Christmas day morning, and as the morning went on they rang Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi up asking if they'd join in, and could they bring a livener with them as the bands and singers were flagging after the Christmas Eve celebrations, George Michael, Boy George and the rest. Well they turned up at the studio and sorted them all out with the nose gear and history was made. The story came from Parfitt and Rossi on a tv chat show. Hillarious.

Saw them live many years ago on Christmas Eve with 'Thunder' supporting them. Fantastic concert, they know how to get a crowd rocking. Fell in love with Thunder too, hadn't heard of them before that concert.

Classic Pub rock. The sort of stuff played on a Saturday night at any pub in the UK. Saw them live twice in Australia and just such fun shows.

My favourite Rock band when I was young and now in 2023 when I listened to one of their songs and it captivate me and remember my good memorable days , thank you Status Quo for a true icon of Rock 🤟🤟🤟

The brilliant Status Quo Rock on

I think if you were brought up in the UK between the late 70s to mid 90s knowing the simple but catchy dance/air guitar moves to the Quo are ingrained in your DNA. I think at one point they held the world record for most shows played on different continents on the same day. Just a super fun group.

They changed their musical direction in the early 70's from psychedelic pop to straight forward rock, "Paper Plane " was their first big hit in that if my memory serves me.

As it was once parodied - "Head-down, no-nonsense, mindless boogie". They were often the butt of jokes, like "They're a band with three guitars, one for each chord". But no-one could touch 'em live.

These were the first and the original heavy metal headbangers.

More of the Quo please, i grew up idolising these guys ❤

"Pictures of Matchstick Men" was a hit by Status Quo. More sort of psychedelic. Also, Status Quo and the Beach Boys doing "Fun, Fun, Fun", a real banger. Whoa! Just like this banger!! Thanks!

Holy-snapping-duckspit YES!!! Go the QUO! One of my most favourite bands, since my '70 little-kid days. More!! Whatever You Want, Roll Over Lay Down, Caroline, Rockin' All Over the World, Marguerita Time, What You're Proposing, Rolling Home, Burning Bridges, etc, etc. I don't know why, but during my childhood, so many of the most massively popular acts here in Australia were UK "S" acts... Status Quo, Slade, Sweet, Smokie, Showaddywaddy, Small Faces, Rod Stewart, Shakin’ Stevens, Suzi Quatro (well UK based), Leo Sayer, Cat Stevens, etc.

That drummer in the video, John Coghlan, now has his own band called Coghlan's Quo. My band supported them a few years ago.

Fantastic band, seen them 42 times and they never disappoint - thus song actually reached NO.1 in the UK singles chart 🤘

The Rubbettes , Sugar Baby love! Go for it!

Hi guys when I was growing up in the 70s the Quo was my 1st rock band I ever got into then I found AC/DC and Black Sabbath the rest east history thanks for bring back my happy memories 🤘

And don‘t forget. Quo started in 1985 Live Aid in London with „Rockin all over the World“! Another Big Hit.

Love Status Quo... they are so much fun and plenty of ear pleasing songs!! 'Rocking all over the World' is a real crowd pleasing song that people love to sing along too but they do have a serious side too which you can check it by listening to 'In the Army Now' ❤️🤘🤘❤️

70's rock? Y'all will love The Angels, start with Take a long line 🇭🇲

My my, in my late teens l adored Status Quo.l saw them many times. They were much maligned, being called the 3 chord wonders, but in the 70s very few bands out sold they’re records, their live shows was just like this, high octane hard driving rocking boogie. True, in later years they became they’re own tribute band, but in they’re prime no one could come close to giving you a great gig. If Jay wants more Quo, may I suggest they’re biggest hits of the 70s. Try ‘Caroline’, ‘Wild Side Of Life’, ‘Roll Over Lay Down’, ‘Paper Plane’, ‘Gerdundula’, and ‘Burning Bridges’. In truth there are dozens of hits, its what to leave out. I adore lot of bands but the original Quo line up still holds a lace in my heart. Thank you for doing the Quo!

What a great time to be alive when songs like this got to Number 1 in the charts.

YEEEEEEESSSSSS FINALLY! ❤️🔥 You're hearing the sound that the majority of their releases sound like. There was always a running joke that they are a 3 chord band but they were certainly diverse and their sound unmistakable! For more of the same, try Whatever You Want. For something psychedelic, try Pictures of Matchstick Men. For something more slow and thoughtful, try In The Army Now. For cheesy, there's Margherita Time and for a good old singalong - Rockin All Over The World. Enjoy!!!

My first time commenting. I have watch many of your videos and I love watching your reactions and listening to your comments! Rob and Amber, you are 2 beautiful people that bring happiness with each reaction video you post!

All great bands can't last forever but great music can and does. Have had 50 + years of Quo enjoyment 🎸🎸

Quo. Live Aid. Rockin' All Over The World. Greatest cold open for a gig in history...

Not the most musically creative of bands but live they are amazing, the atmosphere at one of their gigs is incredible. The bass run at the end of this is incredibly good.

These guys opened the show at Live Aid, with a song called "Rocking All Over the World." A massive hit for them but it was written by one of your other favourites, John Fogerty of CCR.

I met Francis Rossi (singer and lead guitarist on this one) a little while ago, one of the nicest, down to earth guys you could wish to meet! I've seen them live a few times! Excellent!

Wonder how many hours I rocked out to this fantastic band. Back in the '70's. Boy! Got some stories to tell. Thanks for this! 🙂 And my heart swells see you digging it. (63 by the way. I'm an old fart LOL!)