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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hey you
The Quireboys Lyrics
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And everything she was dreaming of
She don't want me, that's alright
Ain't no reason, no time to fight, yeah
I caught you out, no word of a lie
Seen you walking with another guy
All you said and all you done
[Chorus:]
Hey you, what can I do
Can't you stand by your man
Like the other girls can
Hey you, what can I do
Can't you stand by your man
Like the other girls can
All the girls can
Show me how this happened so fast
All you wanted and all you asked
I gave it all, my everything
That's what you wanted and don't complain
Sure it's sad now, that's a fact
Made a fool of me behind my back
All the stories and all them lies
Oh baby, you never compromised, yeah
[Chorus]
All the girls can
The lyrics of The Quireboys's song Hey You tell a tale of a man, presumably the singer, who falls in love with a shy and sweet girl named Jenny. He showers her with love and gives her everything she dreams of, but Jenny doesn't reciprocate his feelings and ends up with someone else. The chorus finds the singer addressing Jenny and wondering why she couldn't stand by her man like other girls do. He's hurt and betrayed by her actions, feeling like she took advantage of his love and trust. Throughout the song, the singer expresses his disappointment and frustration while acknowledging that there's no need to fight over what has happened.
The lyrics of this song are straightforward and relatable, capturing the pain and heartbreak that come with a failed relationship. The Quireboys's bluesy rock sound adds to the emotive quality, making the track a great listen for anyone who has experienced similar situations. Overall, the song is a testament to the power of music to express human emotions and connect people who share the same experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Jenny was a shy girl, I gave her my love
I was in love with Jenny, who was initially timid, but I showered her with affection.
And everything she was dreaming of
I provided everything Jenny desired.
She don't want me, that's alright
Despite my efforts, Jenny wasn't interested in me.
Ain't no reason, no time to fight, yeah
There's no reason to argue or fight about it.
I caught you out, no word of a lie
I saw you with another man, and it's the truth.
Seen you walking with another guy
I witnessed you walking alongside another man.
All you said and all you done
You betrayed me, and your words and actions reflect that.
Oh baby, you did me wrong, yeah
You hurt me deeply.
Hey you, what can I do
I'm addressing you directly, and I'm unsure of how to proceed.
Can't you stand by your man
Like the other women, can't you be loyal to your partner?
Like the other girls can
Unlike you, the other women I've known have been faithful.
Show me how this happened so fast
I'm not sure how we got to this point so quickly.
All you wanted and all you asked
I gave you everything you requested.
I gave it all, my everything
I went above and beyond for you.
That's what you wanted and don't complain
This is what you asked for, so you shouldn't be dissatisfied.
Sure it's sad now, that's a fact
I'm sad about our situation, and that's the truth.
Made a fool of me behind my back
You humiliated me without my knowledge.
All the stories and all them lies
You told false and misleading tales.
Oh baby, you never compromised, yeah
You never made an effort to make amends or work towards a resolution.
All the girls can
Other women are capable of being faithful partners, but you were not.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DERRICK L. STEWART, EMANDU WILCOX, LEROY CARR, ROMYE ROBINSON, TRE VANT JERMAINE HARDSON
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