"Quo-lite", perhaps, but Francis Rossi is a truly great songwriter and his talents go far beyond the Quo sound. Expect highly melodic adult rock, laced with infectious boogie rock back-beats and some ballads.
Not easy to put into a box - Francis doesn't really sound like anyone else, except on his songs that are a bit Quo-ish!
Discogs:
King of the Doghouse (1996)
One Step at a Time (2010)
We Talk Too Much (2019) - released under Francis Rossi ⋆ Hannah Rickard.
Oughta Know by Now
Francis Rossi Lyrics
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We lived in a dream world of - the ways of fame
It’s just a crying shame
I’ve been around for so many many years
I oughta know by now
The only thing that really really counts is who you really love and how
Live life to the letter and - then we’ll see
How sweet it could be
I’ve been around for so many many years
I oughta know by now
The only thing that really really counts is who you really love and how
Picture it clearer now
Gotta be better somehow
Things look a bit different now - than way back when
Old dreams disappearing how - strange to see
The way it’s changing me
I’ve been around for so many many years
I oughta know by now
The only thing that really really counts is who you really love and how
I’ve been around for so many many years
I oughta know by now
The only thing that really really counts is who you really love and how
In "Oughta Know by Now," Francis Rossi and Hannah Rickard reflect on their past experiences with fame and the entertainment industry. The song's lyrics revolve around the idea that, despite all of their years in the spotlight, they now understand that the only thing that really matters in life is love and relationships. They acknowledge the challenges they faced in pursuing their dreams of fame and success, but ultimately recognize that true happiness lies in deep connections with those closest to them. As they look back on their lives, they are able to see things from a clearer perspective.
Throughout the song, Rossi and Rickard express regret for lost time and wasted opportunities, but they also demonstrate a strong desire to move forward and live more meaningful lives. They suggest that by focusing on what is truly important, they can create a better future for themselves and those they care about. The song is a reminder that, no matter how much success we may achieve, our relationships with others are the most valuable things we possess.
Overall, "Oughta Know by Now" is a powerful and introspective piece that encourages listeners to examine their own priorities and focus on the things that truly matter in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Let’s try to remember now - way back when
Let's take a moment to reminisce about the past
We lived in a dream world of - the ways of fame
We were consumed by the allure of fame and its trappings
It’s just a crying shame
It's unfortunate
I’ve been around for so many many years
I have a lifetime of experience
I oughta know by now
I should have learned by now
The only thing that really really counts is who you really love and how
The most important things in life are the people you love and the way you show them that love
So now we know better can - we start again?
Now that we have learned from our mistakes, can we begin anew?
Live life to the letter and - then we’ll see
If we live our lives to the fullest, we will reap the rewards
How sweet it could be
Imagine how wonderful it could be
Picture it clearer now
Visualize it with greater clarity
Gotta be better somehow
It has to improve in some way
Things look a bit different now - than way back when
Things are not the same as they used to be
Old dreams disappearing how - strange to see
It's odd to realize that our old dreams are no longer relevant
The way it’s changing me
The way life is evolving is affecting me
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Andrew Bowman
Wasn't really sure what to expect from the album but am impressed, the harmonys work and all in all all it has a feel good factor.
ROCKET JEFF Matejek
ROSSI & RICKARD
AWESOME! Great song! Thank you for sharing! Keep it up! God Bless you!
Jacek Tokarski
Wonderful Duo!THANKS AND GREETINGS 💖 👍. ☺
Wayne Millward
This album was number 1 in the country and western charts. Its a good pairing with good harmonies. Hannah Rickard as a good voice, and blends well with Francis Rossies. All in all a good pairing and good album, hope they do another one together. Hannah plays the violin very well and blends beautifully on this album. We'll Done 🎻🎻👍👍😍😍🎊🎊🎉🎉.
Urszula Masiak
Pozdrawiam spokojnej nocy życzę buziaczki❤😘💋😊🌺🌷
Brad Horner
Love This Brilliant
carlos hombre de blues
Me gusta esta musik 💃💃👏👏👏
nick pridding
Fantastic
MattTuber
❤❤❤
Urszula Masiak
Pozdrawiam🌞🌷🌺😘😊❤