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Like “Bohemian Rhapsody”, the major hit from Queen’s previous album, “Somebody to Love” has a complex melody and deep layering of vocal tracks, this time based on a gospel choir arrangement. It was the first single off the album A Day at the Races. It is a rock ballad on which band members Freddie Mercury, Brian May and Roger Taylor multitracked their voices to create the impression of a 100-voice gospel choir. The lyrics, especially combined with the gospel influence, create a song about faith, desperation and soul-searching; the singer questions both the lack of love experienced in his life and the role and existence of God. Staying true to Queen’s guitar-driven style, it was also filled with intricate harmonies and a notable guitar solo by Brian May, and it went to number 2 on the UK charts and number 13 on the U.S. singles chart.
A promotional video was made combining a staged recording session at Sarm East Studios (where the A Day at the Races album was recorded) and film footage of the band’s performance at Hyde Park that September.
This was also one of few tracks where John Deacon sang backing vocals when performed live between 1977 and 1982. His voice was clearly heard on ROIOs from the band’s performance at Earls Court in June, 1977 and at the Houston Summit in December, 1977.
The song was included on their first Greatest Hits, released in 1981.
At the 1992 Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert held at Wembley Stadium, the song was performed by George Michael, and this was later rereleased in 1993 as the lead track of an EP called Five Live which went to #1 in the UK. This version is also available on Greatest Hits III, released in 1999.
A promotional video was made combining a staged recording session at Sarm East Studios (where the A Day at the Races album was recorded) and film footage of the band’s performance at Hyde Park that September.
This was also one of few tracks where John Deacon sang backing vocals when performed live between 1977 and 1982. His voice was clearly heard on ROIOs from the band’s performance at Earls Court in June, 1977 and at the Houston Summit in December, 1977.
The song was included on their first Greatest Hits, released in 1981.
At the 1992 Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert held at Wembley Stadium, the song was performed by George Michael, and this was later rereleased in 1993 as the lead track of an EP called Five Live which went to #1 in the UK. This version is also available on Greatest Hits III, released in 1999.
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gabalfonso wrote:
Just A Kind of Magic... Freddie didn't belong to earth...
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METZTLI_LUNA wrote:
Somebody love to me.......
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jaszka wrote:
I love it!;*
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Strafstalker wrote:
тру
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alvaronigro wrote:
Epic and better live :)
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alexandrgen wrote:
Эпохальная вещь, на долгие-долгие годы!
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sukz wrote:
it's all about love
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nirolffm wrote:
LOVE!LOVE!LOVE! .-.. --- ...- . /.-.. --- ...- . /.-.. --- ...- . !!!
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MediaTechno wrote:
BEYOND EPIC EVERYBODY IN THE UNIVERSE SHOULD KNOW THIS SONG
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spidrwegian wrote:
The long high notes on this used to rip the hell out of my crappy record player back in those days. Still I couldn't help playing it and singing along. :)
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Retro_Saiyan wrote:
Catchy.
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peptropic wrote:
Hoooooooooooowww si seeeñor!! orgasmic
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malandrozz wrote:
Una delle loro canzoni più belle a mio parere! Alcune persone dovrebbero vivere in eterno..Addio Freddie!
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flute4me wrote:
My favorite song from Queen. One of the best bands I've ever heard :)
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Laurens_VM wrote:
love it
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davidbowiegirl wrote:
Great song
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redstones wrote:
i love this song! (:
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gveras wrote:
I need somebody to love.Someone find me!!!!!
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BalladBombs wrote:
: Somebody to love!
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ZeppDoorsFloyd wrote:
incredible <3
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