"Paper Plane" is a rock song originally by Status Quo. It was released as a single on 10 November 1972, reaching number 8 in the UK Singles Chart,[1] and appeared on their album, Piledriver.[2] The song was written by Francis Rossi and Bob Young.[2]
"Paper Plane" | ||||
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Single by Status Quo | ||||
from the album Piledriver | ||||
B-side | "Softer Ride" | |||
Released | 10 November 1972 (1972-11-10) | |||
Recorded | 1972 | |||
Genre | Hard rock, heavy metal | |||
Length | 3:00 | |||
Label | Vertigo | |||
Songwriter(s) | Francis Rossi Bob Young | |||
Producer(s) | Status Quo | |||
Status Quo singles chronology | ||||
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Official video | ||||
"Paper Plane" on YouTube | ||||
The song was reprised, in 2014, for the band's thirty-first studio album Aquostic (Stripped Bare). It was featured in the ninety-minute launch performance of the album at London's Roundhouse on 22 October, the concert being recorded and broadcast live by BBC Radio 2 as part of their In Concert series.[3][4]
In 2007 the song was covered by Persephone's Bees.[5][citation needed]
Chart (1970) | Peak position |
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Germany (Official German Charts)[6] | 42 |
Ireland (IRMA)[7] | 11 |
UK Singles (OCC)[8] | 8 |
West Germany (Official German Charts)[9] | 42 |
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