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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2016 17:19:44 GMT
According to what I have read it seems Rick is intending to (health permitting of course) compose new material for a solo album.
For me, that's great news, it would be great also if Alan was involved too
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2016 23:35:36 GMT
Maybe John too! Shame we won't see it toured.
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Post by fisherman on Sept 15, 2016 23:41:59 GMT
I don't give a toss whether Lancaster or Coghlan will be part of Rick's solo album. If I wanna see someone from the Quo-camp on it, then it's Bob Young.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2016 8:05:39 GMT
Maybe John too! Shame we won't see it toured. I doubt Rick, for health reasons, would be able to tour it, which is totally understandable, I'd still personally take a new Rick solo album over anything Rossi's Quo release though, thats assuming they have the nerve to continue under the brand name |
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Post by mortified on Sept 16, 2016 8:17:18 GMT
I'd like to think Rick has the motivation to do a solo album. He's promised or at least hinted at it for years. And hopefully it's better than Recorded Delivery was. Although admittedly it was of its day - as they say.
It's interesting because I don't foresee it being an all out rock album. Even Rick himself has said he tends to write softer songs these days. Some of them very good but some of them less so. I love, for example, Familiar Blues but can't stick, say, Mystery Island. However, if he still has Mr Morris in tow I think it'll turn out fine.
If he's not fit enough to tour or even do one gig with Quo I doubt he'd be able to tour a solo album.
But it's all speculation. I tend to welcome anything from any member of the band. Nothing has disappointed me in that respect since King Of The Doghouse which (mostly) just wasn't for me. Every other solo project I've thought was first class.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2016 8:23:57 GMT
I'd like to think Rick has the motivation to do a solo album. He's promised or at least hinted at it for years. And hopefully it's better than Recorded Delivery was. Although admittedly it was of its day - as they say. It's interesting because I don't foresee it being an all out rock album. Even Rick himself has said he tends to write softer songs these days. Some of them very good but some of them less so. I love, for example, Familiar Blues but can't stick, say, Mystery Island. However, if he still has Mr Morris in tow I think it'll turn out fine. If he's not fit enough to tour or even do one gig with Quo I doubt he'd be able to tour a solo album. But it's all speculation. I tend to welcome anything from any member of the band. Nothing has disappointed me in that respect since King Of The Doghouse which (mostly) just wasn't for me. Every other solo project I've thought was first class. I wouldnt expect an all out rock solo album from Rick, but what I do know is IMO it would be far better than any future output from you know who :lolflg: |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2016 8:26:10 GMT
Maybe John too! Shame we won't see it toured. I doubt Rick, for health reasons, would be able to tour it, which is totally understandable, I'd still personally take a new Rick solo album over anything Rossi's Quo release though, thats assuming they have the nerve to continue under the brand name Absotively! Maybe the three of them could handle a set on Later... but you'd still probably need the paramedics on standby - it's all such a shame. Thank boodness we had the reunions, as it turns out they very nearly left it too late. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2016 8:29:49 GMT
I doubt Rick, for health reasons, would be able to tour it, which is totally understandable, I'd still personally take a new Rick solo album over anything Rossi's Quo release though, thats assuming they have the nerve to continue under the brand name Absotively! Maybe the three of them could handle a set on Later... but you'd still probably need the paramedics on standby - it's all such a shame. Thank boodness we had the reunions, as it turns out they very nearly left it too late. I (like countless others) wouldnt wanna see Rick take any chances with his health, so if he released a solo album I wouldnt expect him to tour it, due to the possible risk to himself. The fact he would still be writing and recording would be good enough for me |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2016 17:05:43 GMT
I hope he does it and it's a good un.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2016 21:00:51 GMT
I've been thinking... What kind of music would you write, sitting in the sun or preferrably in the shade on the patio of your cool and airy villa in the hills, listening to the gentle lapping of the water in your swimming pool, the chirping of the crickets, feeling the mellow air all around you, raising your head from time to time to look at the sparkling blue water of the sea further out. The medication you have to take each day helps the blood circulate nicely and steadily through your veins, irritating your skin a little and making you feel slightly dizzy every now and then. You may pop down to the office later, see the doctor, do a little shopping with the wife, and in the afternoon the kiddies will come home from school. You'll listen to their chit-chat, and then it's play-time and dinner a little while later. Later at night, the air is still warm and mellow, a light breeze is blowing from the sea, you sip a glass of water and play a few chords on your ukulele. You feel a little drowsy from the pills you had to take. There are some words in your head, some lines, maybe some rhymes, and maybe even a tune, but it's there and then it's gone again. So what kind of songs could you possibly write in that mellow air of Andalusia?  :cool: I think it depends on how you got there & how you feel about your journey & fellow travellers. I'm sure there's potential for inspiration in there somewhere. |
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Post by snakelady on Sept 19, 2016 8:59:26 GMT
I've been thinking... What kind of music would you write, sitting in the sun or preferrably in the shade on the patio of your cool and airy villa in the hills, listening to the gentle lapping of the water in your swimming pool, the chirping of the crickets, feeling the mellow air all around you, raising your head from time to time to look at the sparkling blue water of the sea further out. The medication you have to take each day helps the blood circulate nicely and steadily through your veins, irritating your skin a little and making you feel slightly dizzy every now and then. You may pop down to the office later, see the doctor, do a little shopping with the wife, and in the afternoon the kiddies will come home from school. You'll listen to their chit-chat, and then it's play-time and dinner a little while later. Later at night, the air is still warm and mellow, a light breeze is blowing from the sea, you sip a glass of water and play a few chords on your ukulele. You feel a little drowsy from the pills you had to take. There are some words in your head, some lines, maybe some rhymes, and maybe even a tune, but it's there and then it's gone again. So what kind of songs could you possibly write in that mellow air of Andalusia? :cool: Spanish guitar, castanets .. Sommer-Drink |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2016 12:56:43 GMT
It won't happen....
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Post by I Ain't Complaining on Sept 19, 2016 12:57:53 GMT
I would love to hear a solo album by Rick....I won't hold my breath though. Prove me wrong Rick!  |
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Post by smokie on Sept 19, 2016 21:23:23 GMT
Would absolutely love to hear a solo album from Rick. He's written some great rockers but also some great ballads too.
This has been muted several times in the past but it has never materialised. Hope he's able to commit to it this time.
Would a label back a release in the knowledge that the artist might not be able to tour to promote it, or, do you think Rick would just finance the whole project by himself?
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Post by snakelady on Sept 20, 2016 6:42:41 GMT
.. Would a label back a release in the knowledge that the artist might not be able to tour to promote it, or, do you think Rick would just finance the whole project by himself? These are actually very good and important questions.  I remember Francis was more or less forced by the record company to tour OSAAT and only came to like the solo tour when he was actually doing it. That would exclude a rock album, but I guess using an electric guitar is out of question anyway with his defibrillator. So IMO the ukulele album, which he's been wanting to do for a while is the most probable. I can even see him touring it, sitting down on a high stool, playing pretty much the same type of venues Francis did. No way can I see Rick financing an album by himself though. He has a far more expensive life style than Francis, a lower income and two small kids, who will depend on him for a long time yet to come. I assume there's a reason why he became a partner in that real estate business - he does need all his money for himself and his little family. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2016 15:20:33 GMT
.. Would a label back a release in the knowledge that the artist might not be able to tour to promote it, or, do you think Rick would just finance the whole project by himself? These are actually very good and important questions. I remember Francis was more or less forced by the record company to tour OSAAT and only came to like the solo tour when he was actually doing it. That would exclude a rock album, but I guess using an electric guitar is out of question anyway with his defibrillator. So IMO the ukulele album, which he's been wanting to do for a while is the most probable. I can even see him touring it, sitting down on a high stool, playing pretty much the same type of venues Francis did. No way can I see Rick financing an album by himself though. He has a far more expensive life style than Francis, a lower income and two small kids, who will depend on him for a long time yet to come. I assume there's a reason why he became a partner in that real estate business - he does need all his money for himself and his little family. Forced ? I cannot recall reading that although to be honest I never took any interest in a Rossi solo tour. So you are saying Rick cant or wont make a rock solo album ? |
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Post by ADMIN MB on Sept 20, 2016 15:27:34 GMT
These are actually very good and important questions. I remember Francis was more or less forced by the record company to tour OSAAT and only came to like the solo tour when he was actually doing it. That would exclude a rock album, but I guess using an electric guitar is out of question anyway with his defibrillator. So IMO the ukulele album, which he's been wanting to do for a while is the most probable. I can even see him touring it, sitting down on a high stool, playing pretty much the same type of venues Francis did. No way can I see Rick financing an album by himself though. He has a far more expensive life style than Francis, a lower income and two small kids, who will depend on him for a long time yet to come. I assume there's a reason why he became a partner in that real estate business - he does need all his money for himself and his little family. Forced ? I cannot recall reading that although to be honest I never took any interest in a Rossi solo tour. So you are saying Rick cant or wont make a rock solo album ? If Recorded Delivery is anything to go by i doubt it.... |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2016 15:32:56 GMT
Forced ? I cannot recall reading that although to be honest I never took any interest in a Rossi solo tour. So you are saying Rick cant or wont make a rock solo album ? If Recorded Delivery is anything to go by i doubt it.... I admit it wasnt good, but it was a work of art compared to the TWO dismal Rossi efforts... er IN MY OPINION just to pacify admin :lolflg: |
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Post by ADMIN MB on Sept 20, 2016 15:42:40 GMT
If Recorded Delivery is anything to go by i doubt it.... I admit it wasnt good, but it was a work of art compared to the TWO dismal Rossi efforts... er IN MY OPINION just to pacify admin :lolflg: Haha, would rather listen to the second Rossi effort anyday even if the best track was wasn't written by him but by his son. It's no masterpiece admittedly but i thought Ricks unreleased album was bloody awful. My fave Quo solo album is the 2nd Rhinos Revenge one by far. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2016 15:49:26 GMT
I admit it wasnt good, but it was a work of art compared to the TWO dismal Rossi efforts... er IN MY OPINION just to pacify admin :lolflg: Haha, would rather listen to the second Rossi effort anyday even if the best track was wasn't written by him but by his son. It's no masterpiece admittedly but i thought Ricks unreleased album was bloody awful. My fave Quo solo album is the 2nd Rhinos Revenge one by far. Obviously I beg to differ with that, , the 1st RR album was very good though |
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Post by snakelady on Sept 21, 2016 0:57:46 GMT
These are actually very good and important questions. I remember Francis was more or less forced by the record company to tour OSAAT and only came to like the solo tour when he was actually doing it. That would exclude a rock album, but I guess using an electric guitar is out of question anyway with his defibrillator. So IMO the ukulele album, which he's been wanting to do for a while is the most probable. I can even see him touring it, sitting down on a high stool, playing pretty much the same type of venues Francis did. No way can I see Rick financing an album by himself though. He has a far more expensive life style than Francis, a lower income and two small kids, who will depend on him for a long time yet to come. I assume there's a reason why he became a partner in that real estate business - he does need all his money for himself and his little family. Forced ? I cannot recall reading that although to be honest I never took any interest in a Rossi solo tour. So you are saying Rick cant or wont make a rock solo album ? Francis told the story how his solo tours came to happen various times. No need to repeat myself - just read again and you know what I'm saying. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2016 8:53:28 GMT
Forced ? I cannot recall reading that although to be honest I never took any interest in a Rossi solo tour. So you are saying Rick cant or wont make a rock solo album ? Francis told the story how his solo tours came to happen various times. No need to repeat myself - just read again and you know what I'm saying. Must have been a blow for his ego being forced to do something he didnt originally want to do I suppose, but I'm sure I heard somewhere once he started them he actually enjoyed doin them |
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