Manipulator - Very nice, but I must say that I consider the extended version as 'the original' actually, and the 7" version as an edit of that one In charge of my heart - My favourite The Cross extended version
I think the same thing with In charge of my heart. Long intro version actually is an original, and 7" 2 minutes long version is an edit.
There's quite a number of songs of which I wish there had been extended versions, such as 'Dancer' or RT's 'Abandonfire'...
Dan C. · Member since
I mostly agree with Panchgani on this. They really do seem kind of pointless...
brians wig · Member since
Pim Derks wrote: BTW, you're missing - Another One Bites The Dust (Colombia only) -------------------------------------------------------------------
So what's different about this? Been a "collecting" fan since 1986 and have NEVER come across or heard about this until Pittrek mentioned it last week. I take it it's just some crappy DJ remix rubbish?
Dane · Member since
Hammer to Fall 12" is one of my favourites, great song and lovely extention! And for some strange reason I also like It's A Hard Life. almost no extention, but a lovely acapella bit added. Most of the extended versions are indeed rather pointless, but when I started collecting I was very eager to hear all of these just because they featured 'new' stuff.
The Real Wizard · Member since
pittrek wrote:
"Oh yes. And the Columbia-only version of Bicycle Race"
You mean the version from the uncensored video? Or is this something else?
rhyeking · Member since
In my opinion...
Queen Back Chat (Extended Version) - I like (you're either going to like or hate this, mostly based on your feelings towards Hot Space) Staying Power (US-only Extended Version)- I like (same as above) Radio Ga Ga (Extended Version) - I like I Want To Break Free (Extended Mix) - The best version of the song. I even like the montage ending It's A Hard Life (Extended Version) - Works perfectly. Extended any further would have killed the song Hammer To Fall (Headbanger's Mix) - Awesome Man On The Prowl (Extended Version) - I like Keep Passing The Open Windows (Extended Version) - I like One Vision (Extended Vision) - The best version of the song. I love the extended middle instrumental particularly A Kind Of Magic (Extended Version) - I love the AKO'AKOM' ending A Dozen Red Roses For My Darling (Unlisted Extended Version) - A simple extended intro adds so much Friends Will Be Friends (Extended Version) - Not my favourite version, but not bad. Pain Is So Close To Pleasure (Extended Mix) - One of the best extended versions Queen put out. Better than the album version. One Year Of Love (Extended Version) - Makes a decent song so much more interesting! Breakthru (Extended Version) - Awesome The Invisible Man (12" Version) - My least favourite extended mix. Why process the hell out of this song? Not synthetic enough for you? Scandal (12" Mix) - better than the original Innuendo (Explosive Version) - Pointless? Yes! Awesome? Very! We Will Rock You (12" Remix Ruined by Rick Rubin) - Not bad, but I like the CD version better. You Don't Fool Me (Late Mix) - Long, but pretty decent. Another One Bites The Dust (Team One Black Rock Star Main Pass Mix) - Yes, I have the balls to not only acknowledge this and consider it a legitimate extended version of the Wyclef Jean cut, but also to like it! Yeah, you heard me! That said, I'm NOT a fan of the standard Wyclef version (the New LP Version, as the single calls it). I don't like the Wyclef Jean version because I think it's kind of bland. Under Pressure (Club 2000 Mix) - Not bad
I'll cover the Solo extended versions in a future post.
"Oh yes. And the Columbia-only version of Bicycle Race"[/QUOTE]
You mean the version from the uncensored video? Or is this something else? [/QUOTE]
No, the Colombia 12" single. A very primitive remix, if you want to know how it sound, just put it to your CD player, play the track normally and when the section with the bicycle bells should begin, jump back to the beginning of the song and play it again :-) http://www.queenpedia.com/index.php?title=Colombia_12%22_Singles
pittrek · Member since
And a quick question - does anybody know if Queen Bee Mix is official or not ?
rhyeking · Member since
pittrek wrote: Rhyeking - I think you are a REAL fan :-) +++++++++
Thanks, Pittrek.
You're a real fan as well. As are many other, less vocal people on this forum.
No one should be afraid to voice unpopular opinions here. If you like or dislike a song or version of a song, it's cool. No one here has a greater understanding or appreciation for this band than anyone else. It doesn't matter if you saw them in 1977 or only just discovered them, or if you think "Body Language" is pretty cool (I think it's very cool, but it's not for everyone).
Okay, sermon over!
Jam Monkey · Member since
Well, if we are talking AOBTD mixes...
Queen Bee is a bootleg mix, along with the Flower Power Mix. I am happy to uplaod these if anyone want them, although the records are easy enough to find.
There are the DJ mixes; Dakeyne Remix and Les Massengale Remix (Sometimes called the Ultimix).
I've never heard of this Columbian extended version. I have the Bicycle Race 12" though.
Can anyone who owns the record confim this AOBTD extended mix?
mike hunt · Member since
pittrek wrote: Inspired by mike hunt's thread, I'd like to know which extended versions do you like (if any) ?
If I remember correctly, these are the officially released extended versions (correct me if I'm wrong)
Staying Power Back Chat Radio Ga Ga I Want To Break Free It's A Hard Life Keep Passing The Open Windows Man On The Prowl One Vision A Kind Of Magic A Dozen Red Roses For My Darling Pain Is So Close To Pleasure One Year Of Love The Invisible Man Breakthru Scandal Innuendo (explosive version)
I personally like only Back Chat, Hard Life and Innuendo, and I specially hate Invisible Man
Inspired by my thread?....... lol. never been a big fan of extended versions..or remixes. The one remix i liked was tie your mother down on the hollywood remasters. I want to break free was ok. solo wise i really enjoyed the extended version of the great pretender. Havn't heard all of them though......Never heard 'it's a hard life' or Innuendo. Those must be interesting.
rhyeking · Member since
Freddie
Love Kills (Extended Version) - one of the best versions of the song. I like the big synth stings added throughout! Foolin' Around (Original 12" Mix) - A personal favourite (I've always really liked this song) I Was Born To Love You (Extended Mix) - Excellent Stop All The Fighting (Extended Version) - I like Made In Heaven (Extended Version) - Awesome intro She Blows Hot And Cold (Extended Version) - I like Living On My Own (UK Extended Version) - I like My Love Is Dangerous (Extended Version) - Better than the album version Living On My Own (US Extended Version) - Preferred over the UK Extended Version Love Me Like There's No Tomorrow (Extended Version) - Just stunning Let's Turn It On (Extended Version) - I like Time (Extended Version) - Love the sax. Hate the rapid fire "Timedon'twaitfornobodyatall!" at the very end. The Great Pretender (Extended Version) - I love the original, but this just grinds too slow in the middle for my tastes Barcelona (Extended Version) - Beautiful, but sometimes too much of a great thing. The album version is my favourite. Living On My Own (1993 Extended Mix) - I really like
Roger Man On Fire (Extended Version) - Awesome Strange Frontier (Extended Version) - So much Awesome! I Cry For You (Extended Mix) - One of the best extended versions ever!
The Cross Shove It (Extended Version) - More like a sequel than just an extended version. Excellent. Manipulator (Extended Version) - as noted by someone else, I think this was the original version, edited to the standard version. This is the superior of the two. Power To Love (12" Version) - I like Liar (Extended Mix) - Awesome! In Charge Of My Heart (Extended Version) - One of the best extended versions Ain't Put Nothing Down (Long Version) - Not a traditional extended version, but just with more of the song at the end. Very nice.
The Immortals No Turning Back (Joy Stick Mix) - Very cool
JeroenG · Member since
rhyeking wrote:
The Immortals No Turning Back (Joy Stick Mix) - Very cool I forgot this one! And I must add that I like it. I like the 7" version too, so I guess it's not really a surprise.
