GQ - ''Disco Nights (Rock Freak)''

Marcio** · July 27th, 2005, 04:14 PM

Definitions of GQ :)

1- Good Quality
2- Gentlemen's Quartet

What's the right definition ???

**Bernie** · July 27th, 2005, 05:43 PM

I had always heard it stood for "Good Quality."

**Karlos** · July 28th, 2005, 05:59 AM

I agree with Bernie, that's what i've always understood it to stand for. Before GQ weren't some of these guys in the Rhythmn Makers?

**NickNack** · July 28th, 2005, 06:15 PM

Originally Written by Marcio

Definitions of GQ :)
2- Gentlemen's Quartet

Gentlemen's Quarterly is a men's magazine

Military definition = General Quarters

**paul** · July 29th, 2005, 12:40 AM

Also, there is the unofficial interpretation from a slang back in the day.
As Nicky said, GQ also stands for the magazine Gentleman's Quarterly. Well, back in the 70s, early 80s there was a slang that would go "you're GQ'd down." That meant you were, styling, well dressed, Halston, Gucci... :D
You'll notice these guys were always well dressed on the album covers so the assumption was they were playing into the slang.

**buckaroo** · July 29th, 2005, 06:22 AM

Originally Written by paul

...back in the 70s, early 80s there was a slang that would go "you're GQ'd down." That meant you were, styling, well dressed, Halston, Gucci... :D...

Is that what inspired one of their songs of that name?

**paul** · July 29th, 2005, 05:25 PM

Hey Buckaroo,
I don't know how musically inspiring the GQ style was. 8)

**nrgbeat** · July 30th, 2005, 06:37 AM

GQ could also stand for:

Giggly Queens

Geranium Quest

German Quarantine

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

**Videoskooter** · July 30th, 2005, 03:11 PM

No guys, you're all wrong, it means "Go Quinny", the chant many Disco visitors are using when they are excited by the performances of our beloved fellow member!

**discotom73** · July 30th, 2005, 04:26 PM

Since we are talking about GQ, what other songs do you like beside "Disco Nights (Rock Freak)"? Also, the only version I have is the one from "Mega Hits Dance Classics, Volume 3" (1989).
http://www.discomusic.com/cds-more/4215_0_3_0_C/
Is this the original version of the song? The record label is Priority Records.

**buckaroo** · August 17th, 2005, 05:50 AM

Originally Written by paul

Hey Buckaroo,
I don't know how musically inspiring the GQ style was. 8)

Their first LP (I think :-? ) has a track called "GQ Down" that's why I asked. They look very dapper on their LP covers.

Originally Written by discotom73

Since we are talking about GQ, what other songs do you like beside "Disco Nights

I really liked "Standing Ovation"...Oooh yeah, funky. "Someday" which I don't remember from BITD :P is another good 'un.

**qdearl** · August 17th, 2005, 11:34 AM

Being a big collecter of "slowjams" also, A couple of great ones from GQ were "I Do Love U" "Sad Girl" and "Sitting in the Park" Uptempo-wize I love "Standing Ovation" from them, Check out their Greatest hits CD (there are a couple) the one with the most songs on it has a few nice dance tunes, I don't have it in front of me and I can't recall any titles. :D

**paul** · August 17th, 2005, 05:13 PM

Originally Written by buckaroo

Originally Written by paul

Hey Buckaroo,
I don't know how musically inspiring the GQ style was. 8)

Their first LP (I think :-? ) has a track called "GQ Down" that's why I asked. They look very dapper on their LP covers.

Originally Written by discotom73

Since we are talking about GQ, what other songs do you like beside "Disco Nights

I really liked "Standing Ovation"...Oooh yeah, funky. "Someday" which I don't remember from BITD :P is another good 'un.

I'm not sure if I still have the "Disco Nights" album. If so I'll check out the "GQ Down" track.
I used to play 'em a lot esp. "Standing Ovation." Now I'm a little burned out so the only thing I listen to is "Disco Nights."