Status Quo - Birmingham N.E.C., 14th May 1982 | 28th December 1982

Another chance to see Status Quo's exciting 20th anniversary concert at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, in the presence of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales. Introduced by Tommy Vance.

Both nights were recorded, with the latter of the 2 being broadcast and released by the band on various formats. The show was broadcast numerous times by BBC, varying in lengths, and mainly appearing on Tommy Vance's very own "Friday Rock Show".

The album was remixed in Autumn 1982 in Montreux by Dave Richards to improve on the audio, which was intended for video // BBC Broadcast only.

Director: John G. Smith
Executive Producer: Jim Dumighan
℗ 1982 BBC
© BBC MCMLXXXII

[UnofficialStatusQuo]

0:00 Roll Over Lay Down
6:10 Backwater
10:47 Little Lady
14:35 Don't Drive My Car
19:00 Whatever You Want
23:51 Hold You Back
28:22 Rockin' All Over The World
32:00 Dirty Water
35:56 Down Down
40:54 Don't Waste My Time

[brettjones]

Francis is a very underrated guitarist
Been a fan since 73 🤘

[prog]

Growing up with this band in de mid seventies was a blessing

[seangoodwin]

I know some people aren't impressed with the Tommy Vance voiceover but he was a Quo fan and his Friday Night Rock show was often good stuff. Aside from that this is a great live performance. Some fans never really took to Pete Kircher on drums but he was a superb rock drummer. Maybe I'm biased but my first Quo gig was 1984 at Bridlington Spa and it was loud as fuck.
Saw them again at Sheffield in 1986 and the sound was so much weaker.
Didn't bother again until FF 2014 at Manchester. No more need be said about how good that was. 
Sort of closed a chapter of my life for me but I'll always listen to good hard rocking Quo.
They were the best.

[byronsprophet]

i was at this gig aged 14 with a older brother of 18, legendary i will never forget! <3

[peterkabrna]

Saw Quo 78 and 79 at Manchester Apollo. From start to finish you were up. Great memories

[tedmac]

End of the PROPER QUO, Right there~ ❤

[stephengould]

These guys are the ultimate in live performers! They electrify the stage!

[jamesedwards]

Love the vocals from the Alan Lancaster songs!!

[SharksSeanOSullivanSharkey]

I've been to a lot of gigs over the years. Seen Metallica, Queen, Foo Fighters, Prince, Springsteen, Floyd, Sabbath, McCartney etc..but I've never seen or heard anything like Quo live in 1982.Man did they put on some show..no gimmicks or bull**it just pure rock n roll..What a great band..legends,

[mrmitch]

I met the frantic four on the first reunion tour meet and greet.Manchester Apollo 12th March 2013 proper top blokes

[cemiltopuzlu]

What an energy.. The music is great, however the crowd is like DYNAMITE!!!

[seanirishterrier]

I was allowed to stay up & watch this live on tv. You when your feeling old when the late great Tommy Vance & our Rickmeister has passed away RIP.

[arthurleigh]

My god .remember it being on the TV had a tape recorder with the microphone. Telling my younger brother not to say anything while I was taping it .geart days 😊 rip Rick. Nuff

[xxnonstopdancingxx]

8 years old when this came out on VHS with a silver sleeve and I watched it easily three times a week until the end of the road tour dropped and that became my staple. Video belonged to my Dad who always thought they were his band. Love the Tommy Vance interjections

[paulmurray]

I threw my family out the house that night so I can jump up and down and headbang in peace.I taped it on VHS watched it that much I nearly wore it out fantastic live

[michaelmartin]

I was at the Glasgow gig a week earlier and my ears are still ringing

[nickvickers]

Fantastic gig, you can't beat the Quo!

[paulfield]

Remember it well, went up on the coach from Bristol and was buzzing for days after. Such a great band to see live.

[metafis]

That lead solo in 'backwater' isnt just any old solo, its a harmonical perfect melody line.