Which version of "A Kind Of Magic" is better?

I've been a member for a long time and read the forum almost daily. So bare with me here since this is my first time posting on here.

So getting on with it, which version of AKOM is really better? Yeah, the album version is more upbeat and don't get me wrong sounds amazing. But in my humble opinion I have to say I liked Roger's version of it better. To me it's more in tune with the 70's style that is Queen. So I'm interested in hearing from you all out there. Thanks for putting up with me here.

All Leiden versions are pretty cool.

Roger's version, definitely.

1st Leiden is probably one of the best versions. I prefer the live instruments in this song. And Freddie's vocals are top notch in this gig. He hits the studio notes :D

1st Leiden for live versions.
Roger's original version for studio versions :3

Roger`s version

Roger's (Highlander) version, although it would be even better if it had the guitar solo from the normal version.

highlander version

The live at wembley version blows the poppy single version out the water.

I think he means between studio recordings...
Roger's A Kind Of Magic beat the album version, it's dark and epic, while the single is just another pop hit.

In live recordings there are nine 'magics' officially released. My fav is Budapest 86 (Hungarian Rhapsody CD) by far. Leiden is superior but the quality of the recording isn't.

If you want to hear something different, try the tracks from Cosmos Rocks Tour, where Roger have the lead vocals.

I think the Magic Tour AKOM live version is absolutely brilliant with all of them playing great, while the studio version is quite crap ( absolutely far from the Queen sound)...

I never like the live version.
The others...preffer Roger version, but like both.

The official Single version is the best! Freddie gave the song a broader appeal with the groovy bass and the synth sound effects, although Brian's guitar sounds amazing in this song.
Roger's version is definitely geared towards a soundtrack and would never have been an International hit No.1 in 19 Countries.
Even though Queen are the best live band I have heard to date, I never enjoyed the live versions of AKOM, as they could never replicate the quality from the single.

Agree with some views above; Roger's Highlander version is very good, but not single material, and Freddie knocked it into shape brilliantly with the single version.

How people can not like the live version us beyond me - one of the real highlights of the Magic Tour for me; yes, it's very removed from the studio version, but that was the beauty of Queen, in that they knew exactly when to duplicate something pretty faithfully (say, Let Me Entertain You, Who Wants To Live Forever), or when it needed something different (eg Magic, Staying Power).

Subsequent live versions with Roger singing and playing, and Brian ripping it in the solos are a joy.

Roger's version. Still get chills hearing it. On top of that the Roger-Freddie Invisible Man demo is up there as well. Those two dueting is the best.