Roger Taylor says they are working on unreleased MJ / Mercury songs
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mickyparise · Member since
In the early 80's, Freddie Mercury (the late lead singer of Queen) recorded 3 songs with Michael. Michael and Mercury were fairly good friends. According to Queen drummer Roger Taylor, it was Michael who suggested they release “Another one Bites the Dust” as a single. It was the band’s biggest hit in the U.S.
Anyway, Freddie stopped by Michael’s house to work on a few songs. They were “Victory”, “State of Shock” and “there must Be More to Life than This”. the demos were ran through a few times but sadly left unfinished as both men had their own tours/albums to work on. Ever since, fans of both have been wondering how the songs came out, if they’d ever get the chance to hear them.
A few years back, a box set of virtually every Mercury track recorded was released and fans had hoped the duets with Michael would be included. They were not. as yet, they have not been officially released anywhere in the world.
As some of you may know, “State of Shock” was released but with Mick Jaggar instead of Mercury. “…More to Life than This” ended up as a Freddie only track on his album “mr. bad Guy”.
In an interview with a Belgian magazine Roger Tayler says “We are now working on some never-before-released songs that Freddy made with Michael in the early 80's. I’m not allowed to say too much about it but they sound incredible!”.
Can't stand Michael Jackson.....It would be another black eye for the post Mercury era IMO. Trying too take advantage of jackson's death and doing anything to get back on the charts........The only good thing of course is if the songs are hits it would gain Queen a lot of new fans......Which is a good thing, but i still can't stand Michael Jackson.
qrock · Member since
I think this is good news and I would expect that this could be released as part of the bonus tracks for albums such as Hot Space and the Works.
brians wig · Member since
qrock wrote: I think this is good news and I would expect that this could be released as part of the bonus tracks for albums such as Hot Space and the Works. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bugger that. They'd make a great single release and they might even form part of the "Forever Queen" album.... The band ARE in the studio at the moment recording....
Soundfreak · Member since
Quote: In an interview with a Belgian magazine Roger Tayler says “We are now working on some never-before-released songs that Freddy made with Michael in the early 80's. I’m not allowed to say too much about it but they sound incredible!”.
Most interesting is the quote "I'm not allowed to say too much about it but they sound incredible!"
I mean - who can forbid him to talk about these things, if it's for a Queen-project ? Things might be different when it's for a MJ-project and he is only the "hired drummer"....
Pim Derks · Member since
The next Michael Jackson album will be a duets-album. Apparently Barry Gibb has also confirmed he's working on it. So I guess that whatever track Roger & Brian are involved with will be for that project - and ofcourse not a Queenproject.
mike hunt · Member since
not a queen project, but freddie's song is still his song, i guess you could say it's a michael Jackson + Queen song. If the songs are successful Queen still get credit for it as much as michael. Ok, i have to admit i'm curious at what brian and roger added to those songs, and how they made michael's and freddie's voices blend together the way the demo version didn't. If only one reason why I hope these songs are released is to put mick jagger to shame. Freddie will kick hiss versions ass.
Goodoldfashionedloverboy · Member since
mickyparise wrote: In the early 80's, Freddie Mercury (the late lead singer of Queen) recorded 3 songs with Michael. Michael and Mercury were fairly good friends. According to Queen drummer Roger Taylor, it was Michael who suggested they release “Another one Bites the Dust” as a single. It was the band’s biggest hit in the U.S.
Anyway, Freddie stopped by Michael’s house to work on a few songs. They were “Victory”, “State of Shock” and “there must Be More to Life than This”. the demos were ran through a few times but sadly left unfinished as both men had their own tours/albums to work on. Ever since, fans of both have been wondering how the songs came out, if they’d ever get the chance to hear them.
A few years back, a box set of virtually every Mercury track recorded was released and fans had hoped the duets with Michael would be included. They were not. as yet, they have not been officially released anywhere in the world.
As some of you may know, “State of Shock” was released but with Mick Jaggar instead of Mercury. “…More to Life than This” ended up as a Freddie only track on his album “mr. bad Guy”.
In an interview with a Belgian magazine Roger Tayler says “We are now working on some never-before-released songs that Freddy made with Michael in the early 80's. I’m not allowed to say too much about it but they sound incredible!”.
Hmm, very interesting and intriguing information. When are they decided that time has come , for the rare stuff ? On what the album will appear previously unreleased songs?
Holly2003 · Member since
Goodoldfashionedloverboy wrote:
Hmm, very interesting and intriguing information. 1. When are they decided that time has come , for the rare stuff ? 2. On what the album will appear previously unreleased songs?
1. Next Tuesday. 2. On their new album Duck Soup, due for release in Spring 2012.
Goodoldfashionedloverboy · Member since
Goodoldfashionedloverboy wrote: mickyparise wrote: In the early 80's, Freddie Mercury (the late lead singer of Queen) recorded 3 songs with Michael. Michael and Mercury were fairly good friends. According to Queen drummer Roger Taylor, it was Michael who suggested they release “Another one Bites the Dust” as a single. It was the band’s biggest hit in the U.S.
Anyway, Freddie stopped by Michael’s house to work on a few songs. They were “Victory”, “State of Shock” and “there must Be More to Life than This”. the demos were ran through a few times but sadly left unfinished as both men had their own tours/albums to work on. Ever since, fans of both have been wondering how the songs came out, if they’d ever get the chance to hear them.
A few years back, a box set of virtually every Mercury track recorded was released and fans had hoped the duets with Michael would be included. They were not. as yet, they have not been officially released anywhere in the world.
As some of you may know, “State of Shock” was released but with Mick Jaggar instead of Mercury. “…More to Life than This” ended up as a Freddie only track on his album “mr. bad Guy”.
In an interview with a Belgian magazine Roger Tayler says “We are now working on some never-before-released songs that Freddy made with Michael in the early 80's. I’m not allowed to say too much about it but they sound incredible!”.
Hmm, very interesting and intriguing information. When are they decided that time has come , for the rare stuff ? On what the album will appear previously unreleased songs?
Goodoldfashionedloverboy · Member since
Holly2003 wrote: Goodoldfashionedloverboy wrote:
Hmm, very interesting and intriguing information. 1. When are they decided that time has come , for the rare stuff ? 2. On what the album will appear previously unreleased songs?
Hmm, very interesting and intriguing information. 1. When are they decided that time has come , for the rare stuff ? 2. On what the album will appear previously unreleased songs?
1. Next Tuesday. 2. On their new album Duck Soup, due for release in Spring 2012.
very funny joke
brENsKi · Member since
mike hunt wrote: not a queen project, but freddie's song is still his song, i guess you could say it's a michael Jackson + Queen song. If the songs are successful Queen still get credit for it as much as michael. Ok, i have to admit i'm curious at what brian and roger added to those songs, and how they made michael's and freddie's voices blend together the way the demo version didn't. If only one reason why I hope these songs are released is to put mick jagger to shame. Freddie will kick hiss versions ass. _________________________________________________ what would Brian/Roger add to these tracks? witha cynical sigh: i expect something typically formulaic
"State of shock" - Brian will add a very "Slash/Eddie V-H" type solo...Roger will just bang about a bit "More to Life" - Brian will add a soaring "save me" type solo, and Roger will add some delicate cymbals
BriantaylorOBE · Member since
mickyparise wrote: In the early 80's, Freddie Mercury (the late lead singer of Queen) recorded 3 songs with Michael. Michael and Mercury were fairly good friends. According to Queen drummer Roger Taylor, it was Michael who suggested they release “Another one Bites the Dust” as a single. It was the band’s biggest hit in the U.S.
Anyway, Freddie stopped by Michael’s house to work on a few songs. They were “Victory”, “State of Shock” and “there must Be More to Life than This”. the demos were ran through a few times but sadly left unfinished as both men had their own tours/albums to work on. Ever since, fans of both have been wondering how the songs came out, if they’d ever get the chance to hear them.
A few years back, a box set of virtually every Mercury track recorded was released and fans had hoped the duets with Michael would be included. They were not. as yet, they have not been officially released anywhere in the world.
As some of you may know, “State of Shock” was released but with Mick Jaggar instead of Mercury. “…More to Life than This” ended up as a Freddie only track on his album “mr. bad Guy”.
In an interview with a Belgian magazine Roger Tayler says “We are now working on some never-before-released songs that Freddy made with Michael in the early 80's. I’m not allowed to say too much about it but they sound incredible!”.
Hmm, very interesting and intriguing information. When are they decided that time has come , for the rare stuff ?
On what the album will appear previously unreleased songs?
BriantaylorOBE · Member since
mickyparise wrote: In the early 80's, Freddie Mercury (the late lead singer of Queen) recorded 3 songs with Michael. Michael and Mercury were fairly good friends. According to Queen drummer Roger Taylor, it was Michael who suggested they release “Another one Bites the Dust” as a single. It was the band’s biggest hit in the U.S.
Anyway, Freddie stopped by Michael’s house to work on a few songs. They were “Victory”, “State of Shock” and “there must Be More to Life than This”. the demos were ran through a few times but sadly left unfinished as both men had their own tours/albums to work on. Ever since, fans of both have been wondering how the songs came out, if they’d ever get the chance to hear them.
A few years back, a box set of virtually every Mercury track recorded was released and fans had hoped the duets with Michael would be included. They were not. as yet, they have not been officially released anywhere in the world.
As some of you may know, “State of Shock” was released but with Mick Jaggar instead of Mercury. “…More to Life than This” ended up as a Freddie only track on his album “mr. bad Guy”.
In an interview with a Belgian magazine Roger Tayler says “We are now working on some never-before-released songs that Freddy made with Michael in the early 80's. I’m not allowed to say too much about it but they sound incredible!”.
Hmm, very interesting and intriguing information. When are they decided that time has come , for the rare stuff ?
On what the album will appear previously unreleased songs?
