Beginning of the End (Status Quo song)

"Beginning of the End" is a song by the British rock band Status Quo. It was released as a single in September 2014, taken from their thirty-second studio album, Aquostic (Stripped Bare).

The song marks a departure from Status Quo's signature hard rock sound, as Aquostic (Stripped Bare) features acoustic arrangements of their classic hits and some new material. "Beginning of the End" is one of the original tracks written for the album.

The lyrics explore themes of mortality and reflection on a life lived, hinting at the acceptance of an ending while still embracing the present. The acoustic arrangement lends a more introspective and melancholic tone to the song compared to the band's usual upbeat rock anthems.

The single's release was accompanied by a music video featuring the band performing the song in an intimate, stripped-down setting. While not one of their biggest commercial successes, "Beginning of the End" remains a notable entry in Status Quo's discography due to its stylistic shift and thematic content.