12 Gold Bars Vol. 2

April 2022 12 Gold Bars Volume II compilation Status Quo 12 Gold Bars Vol. 2.jpg 23 November 1984 1980–1984 Rock Vertigo Live at the N.E.C. 1984 In the Army Now 1986 12 Gold Bars Volume II is a 1984 compilation album by the British rock band Status Quo, released on Vertigo Records on 23 November 1984.Record News NME IPC Media London, England 39 24 November 1984 It compiles all their UK hit singles from 1980 to 1984. The album was released as both an individual single album and as a double album with the first volume of 12 Gold Bars. 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 "What You're Proposin'" (Francis Rossi/Bernie Frost) – 4:13 "Lies" (Rossi/Frost) – 3:56 "Something 'Bout You Baby I Like" (Richard Supa) – 2:48 "Don't Drive My Car" (Rick Parfitt/Andy Bown) – 4:12 "Dear John" (Jackie MacCauley/John Gustafson) – 3:11 "Rock 'n' Roll" (Rossi/Frost) – 4:04 Side two "Ol' Rag Blues" (Alan Lancaster/Keith Lamb) – 2:48 "Mess of Blues" (Doc Pomus/Mort Shuman) – 3:18 "Marguerita Time" (Rossi/Frost) – 3:28 "Going Down Town Tonight" (Guy Johnson) – 3:36 "The Wanderer" (Ernie Maresca) – 3:30 "Caroline" (Live at the N.E.C.) (Rossi/Bob Young) – 4:58 Charts Chart (1984–85) Peakposition Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)Kent David David Kent (historian) Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 illustrated Australian Chart Book St Ives, N.S.W. 1993 0-646-11917-6 80UK2 12 19841209 true November 8, 2023 Certifications United Kingdom Status Quo 12 Gold Bars Vol 2 (And 1) album Gold 1984 1984 59-1538-2 true References Category:1984 compilation albums Category:Status Quo (band) compilation albums