Beginning of the End

Status Quo

About Beginning of the End

"Beginning of the End" is a single released by the British rock band Status Quo in 2007. It was included on the album In Search of the Fourth Chord. It reached number 48 on the UK Singles Chart in September 2007."Beginning of the End" is the sole single from In Search of the Fourth Chord. Much heavier than most of its recent predecessors (thereby signalling a move back towards a harder rock sound), it has gained distinction as being one of the few "newer" songs to survive in the live set and has continued to stay there up until the current Last Night of the Electrics tour. Live versions can be found on "Pictures - Live at Montreux 2009" and the bonus "Official Live Bootleg" that came with Quid Pro Quo (this same version was used on the soundtrack of the "Bula Quo" movie and is therefore also on disc 2 of the album). "Beginning of the End" was also notable for being the first self-penned lead single of a Quo studio album since 1999's "The Way It Goes". The track also appears on the 2015 compilation album Accept No Substitute! The Definitive Hits. 


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Happy days are here again
Its official, from number ten
We're movin' in, we're movin out
All change on the roundabout

Looking good, for the press
Gucci or Prada? Let me guess
The champion is a wonder horse,
Favourite to make it round the course

Is this the beginning of the end 
Or the end of the beginning
The way you got me goin' 
Tells me I don't know
I don't understand any 
Song that you are singin'
The jurys out, we're gonna let you know
Beginning of the end 
Or the end of the beginning
The way you got me goin' 
Tells me I don't know
I just can't believe all the records
You are spinning
The jurys out we're gonna let you know

Oo-la-la, a song and dance
Push to the front, and take a chance
Looking out for number one
See the picture in The Sun

New improved and feelin' good
Maybe a move to Hollywood
Party on, all of the time
Who cares about the mess you leave behind?

Is this the beginning of the end 
Or the end of the beginning
The way you got me goin' 
Tells me I don't know
I don't understand any 
Song that you are singin'
The jurys out, we're gonna let you know
Beginning of the end 
Or the end of the beginning
The way you got me goin' 
Tells me I don't know
I just can't believe all the records
You are spinning
The jurys out we're gonna let you know

From beginning to end
I just don't understand

Is this the beginning of the end 
Or the end of the beginning
The way you got me goin' 
Tells me I don't know
I don't understand any 
Song that you are singin'
The jurys out, we're gonna let you know
(beginning of the end) 
We'll let you know
(beginning of the end) 
We're gonna let you know
(beginning of the end)

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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: JOHN EDWARDS, FRANCIS DOMINIC MICHAEL NICOLA ROSSI

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Beginning of the End" is a song by the English rock band Status Quo. It was released in 2007 as a single from their 28th studio album "In Search of the Fourth Chord."
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 48 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of the band's few singles of the 2000s to reach the Top 50.
Music Video
The music video for "Beginning of the End" features the band performing on a large stage intercut with scenes of destruction, hinting at the song title's theme.
Band Lineup
The band's lineup during the recording of "In Search of the Fourth Chord" included Francis Rossi (lead vocals, guitar), Rick Parfitt (guitar, vocals), Andy Bown (keyboards), John 'Rhino' Edwards (bass), and Matt Letley (drums).
Experience
By the time "Beginning of the End" was released, Status Quo had been performing together for over 40 years, lending a great deal of experience and chemistry to the recording and performance of the song.
Genre Classification
As with most of Status Quo's output, "Beginning of the End" is classified as rock, more specifically boogie rock, featuring the band's distinctively upbeat and rhythmic style.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by Status Quo frontmen Francis Rossi and Bob Young. Young had been a frequent collaborator and songwriter with the band since the 1960s.
Performance Style
"Beginning of the End" features the classic Status Quo performance style with powerful guitar riffs and a high-energy rhythm section.
Availability
The song, along with the whole album "In Search of the Fourth Chord", is widely available on all major streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
Lyrical Themes
The lyrics of "Beginning of the End" touch on themes of change, uncertainty, and a sense of an ending, fitting with the song's title. It is open to interpretation whether the band intended this as a reflection on their own longevity in the music business.

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