It's my favourite Queen song - not only that, but it's also my favourite song of all time. And from the replies, it seems that a lot of people love it too. I also consider Freddie's vocals on it to be the best he ever recorded.
In terms of how it's perceived by the public in general, I think most like it, but somehow (in the UK at least) it never managed to received the status of a 'classic song', while songs like WATC, WWRY, Bo Rhap, Radio Gaga and so on, did.
*goodco* · Member since
As to its chart position: as mentioned earlier, it wasn't the lead single (it was the fourth), nine months after the 'Innuendo' LP release. The B-side was 'Queen Talks' (oy).
It was released as a promotion for GH II. I would venture that it helped provide an additional sale or two for the above mentioned albums.
From SHA onward, I had the LP within the first week. I only purchased six of their singles. For me, there just wasn't a good enough reason (or the ability in few cases here in the States) to purchase more than that.
Anatti · Member since
I think it's a great song. Vocals are perfect!
Heavenite · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]Stelios wrote:[/b]
As bucsateflon wrote : Maybe the real question is why UK and US don't like the song?
Thats the true paradox indeed![/QUOTE]
Which might be answered by looking at the content of the song. Freddie is dying and this is his statement on the issue, more than in any other song. Radio doesn't usually want to deal with these sorts of intense emotions on a day to day basis. And looking at the apparent normal lack of discussion of the song, neither do we. Which I think is pretty understandable really.
Heavenite · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]Heavenite wrote:[/b]
[QUOTE] [b]Stelios wrote:[/b]
As bucsateflon wrote : Maybe the real question is why UK and US don't like the song?
Thats the true paradox indeed![/QUOTE]
Which might be answered by looking at the content of the song. Freddie is dying and this is his statement on the issue, more than in any other song. I would think that American and UK Radio doesn't usually want to deal with these sorts of intense emotions on a day to day basis. And looking at the apparent normal lack of discussion of the song, neither do we. Which I think is pretty understandable really. But that doesn't mean it isn't held close and given the intense respect it deserves privately! [/QUOTE]
Heavenite · Member since
Sorry! Double post.
BETA215 · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]Heavenite wrote:[/b]
[QUOTE] [b]Stelios wrote:[/b]
As bucsateflon wrote : Maybe the real question is why UK and US don't like the song?
Thats the true paradox indeed![/QUOTE]
Which might be answered by looking at the content of the song. Freddie is dying and this is his statement on the issue, more than in any other song. Radio doesn't usually want to deal with these sorts of intense emotions on a day to day basis. And looking at the apparent normal lack of discussion of the song, neither do we. Which I think is pretty understandable really. [/QUOTE]
This song was written by PhD. Dr. Mr. Brian Harold May (Bri).
Heavenite · Member since
Interesting! Didn't know that. But I guess for those left behind, it was also very apt.
