12 Gold Bars Vol. 2 Explained

12 Gold Bars Volume II is a 1984 compilation album by English rock band Status Quo, released on Vertigo Records on 23 November 1984.^[1] It compiles all their UK hit singles from 1980 to 1984. The album was packaged as a gatefold vinyl LP and double cassette, containing 12 Gold Bars as a bonus album alongside Volume II.

Presentation

This compilation features all the band's UK hits from 1980 to 1984. Its release was preceded by a new single, "The Wanderer", a cover of the song by the American singer Dion. This was the last song that Status Quo recorded with bassist and founding member Alan Lancaster, who left the band in 1985.

The compilation reached number 12 in the UK charts and was certified gold in the UK. "The Wanderer" reached number seven in the singles chart.

Track listing

Side one

1. "What You're Proposin'" (Francis Rossi/Bernie Frost) – 4:13
2. "Lies" (Rossi/Frost) – 3:56
3. "Something 'Bout You Baby I Like" (Richard Supa) – 2:48
4. "Don't Drive My Car" (Rick Parfitt/Andy Bown) – 4:12
5. "Dear John" (Jackie MacCauley/John Gustafson) – 3:11
6. "Rock 'n' Roll" (Rossi/Frost) – 4:04

Side two

1. "Ol' Rag Blues" (Alan Lancaster/Keith Lamb) – 2:48
2. "Mess of Blues" (Doc Pomus/Mort Shuman) – 3:18
3. "Marguerita Time" (Rossi/Frost) – 3:28
4. "Going Down Town Tonight" (Guy Johnson) – 3:36
5. "The Wanderer" (Ernie Maresca) – 3:30
6. "Caroline" (Live at the N.E.C.) (Rossi/Bob Young) – 4:58

Notes and References

1. Record News . . . London, England . 39 . 24 November 1984.
2. Book: Kent, David. David Kent (historian). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. illustrated. Australian Chart Book. St Ives, N.S.W.. 1993. 0-646-11917-6.