The group's band of sleazy, rambunctious rock struck a chord with listeners as their singles got major airplay, even breaking into into the U.S. market. Still, though their first album proved a hit, the band became bogged down in arguments with their record label. It took the guys a long time to get 'Bitter Sweet & Twisted' released, with it finally coming out in 1993. The rise of grunge music as well as modern alternative rock styles made it a challenging time for them for the rest of the 90s.
They ended up splitting up as their music became somewhat lost in the shuffle, with Spike leading occasional reunion gigs, including at the popular 'Bulldog Bash' with Thunder in 1998. The band got back together in 2000 and recorded "This is Rock 'n' Roll", which was released in 2001. In 2004, the group released "Well Oiled". In 2008, "Homewreckers and Heartbreakers" came out.
In March 2013, the band released a new single "Too Much of a Good Thing" on 15 May 2013, taken from their seventh studio album, Beautiful Curse, which was released a month later in June 2013.
The band's most recent album, Amazing Disgrace, was released on 5 April 2019.
In late 2021 they supported the Dead Daisies on their UK Tour. The February 2022 Monsters of Rock Cruise included the Quireboys as a five-piece, with Griffin covering vocal duties, after "a last-minute nonappearance" from Spike. In March 2022, the Quireboys announced that they had released lead vocalist Spike from the band. This sparked a mixed reaction from fans, leading two venues to cancel their upcoming Quireboys dates. However, the band continued to tour with Guy Griffin as lead vocalist. Spike's departure sparked an ongoing dispute about legal ownership of the Quireboys name. In May 2022, Spike announced that he was reuniting with original members Guy Bailey and Nigel Mogg to write and record new music using the Quireboys name.
The Quireboys released their CD/DVD 'Orchestral Quireboys Live', on February 10, 2023.
The Quireboys‘ founding member — guitarist Guy Bailey — passed away on April 6, 2023.
Following an ongoing dispute about the band's name, there are currently two Quireboys lineups.
In July, 2023, the remaining The Quireboys band members (lead vocalist / guitarist Guy Griffin, guitarist Paul Guerin and keyboardist Keith Weir) announced the release of a new studio album titled 'The Band Rolls On...', which will be released via Off Yer Rocka Recordings in September 2023.
In an announcement, Spike revealed that he and Bailey had written songs for a new Quireboys album featuring bandmates Chris Johnstone, Nigel Mogg and Rudy Richman. The album, titled 'Wardour Street' , will be released in the spring of 2024. The lead single, "Jeeze Louise", was released on 31 October 2023.
It was announced in October 2023 that Spike and the remaining original members of The Quireboys will Headline the Friday Night Party at the Stonedead Festival in August 2024. Guitarist Luke Morley from Thunder will play with them in place of Guy Bailey.
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Seven Days
The Quireboys Lyrics
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A kind of ultimatum note, she gave to me
She gave to me
When I thought the field had cleared
It seems another suit appeared to challenge me
Woe is me
Though I hate to make a choice
My options are decreasing mostly rapidly
I don't think she'd bluff this time
I really have to make her mine
It's plain to see, it's him or me
Monday, I could wait till Tuesday
If I make up my mind
Wednsday's would be fine
Thursday's on my mind
Friday'd give me time
Saturday could wait
But Sunday'd be too late
The fact he's over six feet ten
Might instil fear in other men
But not in me
The mighty flea
Ask if I am mouse or man
The mirror squeaked, away I ran
He'll murder me in time for his tea
Does it bother me at all?
My rival is Neanderthal
It makes me think
Perhaps I need a drink
I.Q. is no problem here
We won't be playing Scrabble for
Her hand, I fear
I need that beer
Monday, I could wait till Tuesday
If I make up my mind
Wedn'sday would be fine
Thursday's on my mind
Friday'd give me time
Saturday could wait
But Sunday'd be too late
Seven days will quickly go
The fact remains, I love her so
Seven days
So many ways
But I can't run away
I can't run away
Monday, I could wait till Tuesday
If I make up my mind
Wedn'sday would be fine
Thursday's on my mind
Friday'd give me time
Saturday could wait
But Sunday'd be too late
Do I have to tell a story
Of a thousand rainy days
Since we first met?
It's a big enough umbrella
But it's always me that ends up
Getting wet. Yeah, Yeah.
The Quireboys's song "Seven Days" tells the story of a man who's given an ultimatum note by his lover to make a choice between her and another man who's come into the picture. The lyrics describe how the man thought he had the field cleared until another suit appeared to challenge him. He's struggling to make a choice between the two, but he knows he has to make the right decision, or he'll lose the woman he loves. The lyrics use humor, playfulness and an over-the-top description of the rival to create an engaging tale. The song also expresses how the man feels, and it's evident that he's somewhat intimidated by the large stature of his rival. The chorus repeats the days of the week, emphasizing the importance of time in decision-making.
The song's themes primarily explore love, humor, and indecision. The lyrics use a lot of wordplay and metaphors, making them engaging to listen to. The singer contrasts his lack of physical strength to his rival's by referring to him as a "Neanderthal," which shows the singer's vulnerability in the face of someone else's power. The lyrics also use a lot of internal rhyme, giving them a poetic feel. In the end, the singer realizes that he cannot run away, and he must make the decision within seven days.
Line by Line Meaning
Seven days, was all she wrote
She gave me just seven days to make a decision
A kind of ultimatum note, she gave to me
Her note was like an ultimatum, giving me a deadline
When I thought the field had cleared
I thought I had no competition
It seems another suit appeared to challenge me
Suddenly, another guy showed up as a rival
Though I hate to make a choice
I don't like choosing between two things
My options are decreasing mostly rapidly
I'm running out of time and choices
Well, we'll see
I don't know what will happen
I don't think she'd bluff this time
I'm sure she's serious this time
I really have to make her mine
I need to win her heart
It's plain to see, it's him or me
One of us is going to win her over
Monday, I could wait till Tuesday
I have a few days to decide
If I make up my mind, Wednesday would be fine
If I decide soon, I have a couple more days to act
Thursday's on my mind, Friday'd give me time
I'm running out of time, but I might be able to wait until Friday
Saturday could wait, but Sunday'd be too late
I can't wait too long or I'll lose her
The fact he's over six feet ten
He's a big guy
Might instil fear in other men
He might scare other guys
But not in me, the mighty flea
But I'm not intimidated
Ask if I am mouse or man
He's questioning my strength
The mirror squeaked, away I ran
I'm afraid of him
He'll murder me in time for his tea
He'll hurt me badly
Does it bother me at all? My rival is Neanderthal
I'm not happy that my rival is not very smart
It makes me think, perhaps I need a drink
I need a drink to relax
I.Q. is no problem here
Intelligence isn't really a factor
We won't be playing Scrabble for her hand, I fear
Our competition isn't intellectual
I need that beer
I really need a drink
Seven days will quickly go
Time is running out
The fact remains, I love her so
I really love her
So many ways, but I can't run away
I have different options, but I can't give up on her
Do I have to tell a story of a thousand rainy days since we first met?
Our history is filled with ups and downs
It's a big enough umbrella, but it's always me that ends up getting wet
I'm the one who always gets hurt, even though I try to protect myself
Writer(s): Guy Griffin, Jonathan Gray
Contributed by Julian Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Arief Rudolf junus
lovely song
Nesho D
Rod Steward anyone...