Status Quo: Drop ‘The Wanderer’ from the ‘Official Archive Series Vol. 3 – Live At Westonbirt Arboretum’

Rousing, energetic, and full of joie de vivre: ‘The Wanderer’ by Status Quo is an unforgettable rock song that gets everyone dancing. Its unique magic can be felt especially in this wonderful live version. This track is the second single release from the upcoming album ‘Official Archive Series Vol. 3 – Live At Westonbirt Arboretum’, capturing the band’s electrifying performance in a way that transports you right to the heart of the concert. An absolute earworm that stays in your head long after you’ve heard it. 

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The ‘Official Archive Series’ offers exceptional sound quality and great packaging throughout, featuring photography by Christie Goodwin. The Series has been freshly mixed and mastered by Eike Freese and Laurin Halberstadt at Chameleon Studios Hamburg.

‘Vol. 3 – Live At Westonbirt Arboretum’ was recorded on Sunday 22 June 2008 as part of the ‘In Search Of The Fourth Chord’ UK tour. This was the tenth show of the year, and was part of the ‘Forest Live’ initiative by the Forestry Commission, in fact, was a return to the venue for the band who had performed a short run of ‘Forest Live’ shows as part of the ‘Heavy Traffic’ tour of 2003.

‘Vol. 3 – Live At Westonbirt Arboretum’ is a further release of the Status Quo ‘Official Archive Series’ presenting the raw energy and infectious enthusiasm of a Status Quo live performance; no matter where in the hooks, the band delivers an unadulterated rock ’n’ roll experience, and this collectible series is a great way to celebrate one of the greatest live acts of all time.

Status Quo – Official Archive Series Vol. 3 – Live At Westonbirt Arboretum
Album release: 12 June 2024
 
Formats:
Ltd. 2CD Digipak
Ltd. 3LP (Black Vinyl/180g/Gatefold)
Digital

TRACKLISTING

CD 1
1. Intro
2. Caroline
3. The Wanderer
4. Rain
5. Beginning Of The End
6. Don’t Waste My Time
7. Don’t Drive My Car
8. Hold You Back
9. The Oriental
10. Creeping Up On You
11. Paper Plane
12. The Proposing Medley
 
CD 2
13. Living On An Island
14. In The Army Now
15. Drum Solo
16. Roll Over Lay Down
17. Down Down
18. Whatever You Want
19. Burning Bridges
21. Rockin’ All Over The World
21. Rock And Roll Music / Bye Bye Johnny
 
Vinyl Side Split:
A: 1-5; B: 6-9
C: 10-12; D: 13-16
E: 17-18; F: 19-21