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