Dear John
Status Quo
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Everybody was talking to me Like I was a child In their words I could hear them saying It's just a matter of time Anyway it's a long long race been run Anyway it's a sad sad song been sung Dear John goodbye she said Sometimes it's hard she said Dear John I've broken away Vanity is hard old lady You can't read her mind I'm a fool but I don't fool easy While you're foolin' around Anyway I can hold my own tonight I admit I was wrong and you where right Dear John Goodbye she said Sometimes it's hard she said Dear John I've broken away Dear John goodbye she said Sometimes it's hard she said Dear John I've broken away Dear John goodbye she said Sometimes it's hard she said Dear John I've broken away Everybody was talking to me Like I was a child In their words I could hear them saying It's just a matter of time Anyway it's a long long race been run Anyway it's a sad sad song been sung Dear John goodbye she said Sometimes it's hard she said Dear John I've broken away Dear John goodbye she said Sometimes it's hard she said Dear John I've broken away Dear John goodbye she said Sometimes..
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Written by: JOHN GUSTAFSON, JACKIE MCAULEY
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6 facts about this song
Background"Dear John" is a song by the British rock band Status Quo.
- It was released in 1982 as a single song from the album "1+9+8+2".
- It was included in the band's fifteenth studio album.
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Commercial PerformanceThe song positioned tenth in the UK Singles Chart.
- It reached the top three in Ireland, being one of the band's best-performing singles there.
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CompositionThe lyrics and rhythm of "Dear John" present a strong influence from the classic rock and roll of the 1960s and 1970s.
- It was penned by Jackie McAuley and John Gustafson.
- John Gustafson, who was also the band's bass guitarist, created the song's impactful bassline.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Dear John" has a vintage aesthetic that complements the traditional rock influences in the song's composition.
- As typical for Status Quo, the band performs the song in the video with energetic stage presence.
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Significance & Legacy"Dear John" is often considered one of Status Quo's most memorable songs.
- It has been covered by several artists and bands, reflecting its enduring popularity and influence.
- The song is still a part of Status Quo's concert setlist, demonstrating its continued relevance to the band and their audience.
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TriviaDespite its popularity, "Dear John" was reportedly not a favorite of the band's lead vocalist Francis Rossi due its repetitive structure.
- The song title "Dear John" is a term used to refer to a letter or message ending a personal relationship. Whether this is the intended meaning of the song, however, is open to interpretation.
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