Fifty-Five Years of Down the Dustpipe
Can you believe it’s been 55 years since Status Quo released Down the Dustpipe? This 1970 single marked a turning point in their sound, moving away from their late ‘60s pop-psychedelia roots and embracing the boogie-rock style that would define them. Written by Carl Groszman, the song reached #12 on the UK charts and stayed for 17 weeks, becoming a key moment in the band’s evolution.In this episode, Jamie Dyer discusses the song’s impact, and its place in Quo’s history, and even shares some fan memories of hearing it for the first time. What do you think of Down the Dustpipe? Let me know in…
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