Stick to the Status Quo explained

Stick to the Status Quo
Artist:High School Musical cast
Album:High School Musical
Recorded:2005
Genre:Pop
Length:4:28
Label:Walt Disney
Producer:Faye Greenberg

"Stick to the Status Quo" is a song from the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical. The song also appears on the soundtrack by the same name. It is sung by the minor cast of High School Musical after it is discovered that Troy Bolton, the protagonist of the film and captain of the school's varsity basketball team, auditioned for the winter musical Twinkle Towne. The song was also included in performances of,[1] and its live album (2007).[2] The song expresses frustration at the social hierarchy known as cliques for not allowing individuals from different cliques to interact or share interests, therefore the characters' verses challenge the status quo while the song's chorus defends it.

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Chart (2006–07)Peak
position
Italy (FIMI)[3] 50
scope="row"
US Pop 100 (Billboard)[4] 37

Notes and References

  1. "'High School' offers marketing lesson: Disney makes stars, adoring" Chicago Sun-Times. January 22, 2007. Jim DeRogatis.
  2. Web site: High School Musical Cast – High School Musical: The Concert. AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. September 14, 2014.
  3. Web site: History - FIMI. Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. it. April 25, 2024. Set "Artista/Band" on "Ricerca per". Then, in the "Artista/Band" field, search "High School Musical Cast".
  4. Web site: Issue date February 11, 2006. February 11, 2006. Billboard. Billboard (magazine). Prometheus Global Media. May 17, 2024.