As far as I am aware the Opposition version IS the same arrangement as the Ides of March version. What does that tell us? The other contrbuting factor is that the middle track "Transit 3" was an original track co-written by John and the other band members.
"Transit 3" is very heavilly influenced (if not borrowed) from Booker T's "Green Onions". I know that does not help either, as "Green Onions" also comes from the mid 1960's.
FriedChicken · Member since
Would it be an idea to trace down the bandmembers?
John S Stuart · Member since
FriedChicken wrote: Would it be an idea to trace down the bandmembers?
Yes; I have traced the band members, and I have interviewed extensively (indeed it was I who passed a taped copy of the disc to one member who had lost his during multiple house changes) and they did indeed confirm to me that John played during the recording studio session. (I think one even claimed that John played in both - but that obviously is not the case).
The real question is not whether John plays on the disc or not - but WHEN the disc was cut. Without repeating the above - it was obviously after the Ides of March single was released - but before he joined Queen, which as I also mentioned above gives us a 16 month window of opportunity - if you excuse the pun.
saj ditta · Member since
who cares
brians wig · Member since
saj ditta wrote: who cares ---------------------------------------------------------
Queen FANS who are interested in the history of the band 'care' about this information.
If all you're bothered about is hearing the music, then don't post negative comments. It makes you come across as Surly...
IgorMKD · Member since
new on this site, this question may be silly. but are this OPPOSITION songs available for downloading?
dysan · Member since
One option not mentioned is the quite real possibility that Deacon return for the later recording session - either to fill in, or help out (you get the feeling his electronics knowledge was a bonus in both bands). It's not unheard of, especially if the reason he left was amicable.
IgorMKD · Member since
still..there is no possibility to find these songs in .mp3 ?
