Whatever You Want
Status Quo
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It sounds so nice, what you're proposin' Just once or twice, and not disclosin' And not disclosin' how we're really really feelin' What you're proposin' the other night As I was leavin', I looks left and right And not believin' And not believin' that I'd finally be leavin' What you're proposin', now get it right If I'm composin', but then I might Be runny nosin' I might be runny runny runny runny nosin' But you're supposin' Don't be so sure, and just supposin' We yell for more, and compromisin' And compromisin' leads to really really feelin' And just supposin', don't get me wrong I'm only dreamin', it can't be long I must be dreamin' I must be dreamin', dreamin', only only dreamin' Am I just supposin'? It sounds so nice, what you're proposin' Just once or twice, and not disclosin' And not disclosin' how we're really really feelin' What you're proposin' the other night As I was leavin', I looks left and right And not believin' And not believin' that I'd finally be leavin' What you're proposin' And not believin' that I'd finally be leavin' What you're proposin' And not believin' that I'd finally be leavin' What you're proposin'
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Written by: BERNARD JOHN FROST, FRANCIS ROSSI
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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14 facts about this song
Band History"Whatever You Want" is a song by the British rock band "Status Quo". Formed in 1962, the band has undergone multiple line-up changes but remained successful over the decades.
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Release DatesThe song "Whatever You Want" is from Status Quo's twelfth studio album which shares the same name. The album was released on 12 October 1979, with the single being launched a few weeks earlier on 14 September 1979.
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Song PopularityThe song peaked at number 4 in the UK singles chart, making it one of the band's most successful releases.
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ComposersIt was composed by Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt, who were the lead vocalists of the band.
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Performance Style"Whatever You Want" is well-known for its powerful, driving rock sound that exemplifies Status Quo's signature style.
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Album ArtworkThe album cover for "Whatever You Want" is notable for its optical illusion design, which appears to depict a man falling into an abyss.
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LegacyThis track is one of Status Quo's best-loved songs and is a staple of their live performances.
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Musical CompositionThe track is renowned for its rousing guitar riff which demonstrates the band's rock and roll prowess.
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Song Usage"Whatever You Want" has been used in various advertising campaigns and in the opening credits of the game show 'Whatever You Want', hosted by Gaby Roslin.
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Official VideoThe official music video for "Whatever You Want" on YouTube has garnered over 14 million views as of September 2021.
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Length and FormatThe song has a running time of 4 minutes and 3 seconds, and it is available in both 7" vinyl and digital mp3 formats.
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Live PerformancesIt is invariably the opening song in their concert performances, setting a high-energy tone for the rest of the show.
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Charitable Performances"Whatever You Want" was performed at the concert Live Aid in 1985 which was a global charity concert aimed at ending poverty in Africa.
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RemixesSeveral remixes of the song have been made throughout the years, including a popular version by the dance band Scooter.
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