Roll Over Lay Down

Status Quo

About Roll Over Lay Down

"Roll Over Lay Down" is a song by the British Rock band Status Quo that was first released on the album Hello! in 1973. It was later released as the A-side of a live EP, Quo Live in 1975. It was released to celebrate the band's 13th anniversary. All of the tracks were recorded live and were taken from concerts at The Kursaal, Southend on 1 March 1975 and Trentham Gardens in Stoke the following night. The band released the EP against the advice of many people who predicted such a release would be a failure. It featured a picture sleeve that contained sleeve notes by BBC Radio 1 DJ John Peel. The centre of each copy of the record was specially moulded to feature the well known 'four heads' design (drawn by J Ifield) from the sleeve of the Quo album. All three tracks were included as bonus tracks on the re-release of the On the Level album. 


Year:
1977
6:07
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When I got home that night early one morning
Seeing the note written in ink pinned to the door
Drinking the drink cold from the fridge on the table
I drank a toast you were the most the night before
Roll over lay down and let me in
Roll over it's a long way where I've been
Roll over lay down and let me in
Roll over lay down
When I get home tomorrow night after this morning
Show me the care you showed in the note the night before
Maybe I won't take a drink from the table
Reckon I'll lay me straight down on the floor
Roll over lay down and let me in
Roll over it's a long way where I've been
Roll over lay down and let me in
Roll over lay down
When I get home tomorrow night after this morning
Show me the day, show me the note the night before
Maybe I won't take a drink from the table
Reckon I'll lay me straight down on the floor
Roll over lay down and let me in
Roll over it's a long way where I've been
Roll over lay down and let me in
Roll over lay down

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Status Quo

Status Quo, also colloquially known as The Quo or just Quo, are an English rock band whose music is characterized by their distinctive brand of boogie rock. more »

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Written by: ALAN CHARLES LANCASTER, FRANCIS DOMINIC NICHOLAS ROSSI, BOB YOUNG, COUGHLAN

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13 facts about this song

Album Name
"Roll Over Lay Down" is a track from Status Quo's album "Hello!" which was released in 1973.
Chart Ranking
The song was commercially successful, reaching number 2 on the UK Singles Chart.
Song Creation
The song was written by the group members Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, and Bob Young.
Song Genre
Status Quo is known for its brand of boogie rock, and "Roll Over Lay Down" certainly demonstrates that style.
Concert Staple
Since its release, "Roll Over Lay Down" has been a popular part of the band's live shows and is a fan favorite.
Song Length
The length of the song is approximately 5 minutes and 41 seconds in its album version.
Vinyl Release
The song was originally released as a vinyl 7".
Compilation Album
Besides its original album, it also appears in the band's 1974 compilation album "Quo".
B-Side Song
The B-side song of "Roll Over Lay Down" was "Gerdundula", another famous Status Quo song.
Single's Success
The single sold over 200,000 copies, earning a silver sales award in the UK.
Musical Composition
The song features hard-rock guitars with a catchy, sing-along chorus, demonstrating the band's skill in writting rock anthems.
Video Clip
The song features a promotional video showing the band performing the song in a mocked up live concert setting, which was unique for the time.
Inspirational
The song's success has influenced several other rock artists, elevating Status Quo to the pantheon of classic British rock bands.

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