Was it all worth it

Just listened to the song and rediscovered it big time.  I felt an instant urge to start a discussion about this fantastic gem in the Queen catalogue. This song really has it all. I love the the way it starts off. The high pitched vocals sounds like some sort of journey. I dont know, but it feels a bit like something coming to an end. (Probably because I know the course of events) The atmosphere is a bit nostalgic and sad. The riff is great, and Freddies vocals on top of it is so powerful. The lyrics appears to be very selfbiographic and a review of life. I like it a lot. 

There are two segments with "orchestra". Maybe inspiration from Freddies adventure with Monsterrat? I love the arrangement and the way this song is assembled. It all leads up to that last chorus "Was it all worth it, was it all worth it. It was a worthwhile experience." It is a great climax. 

Everybody on this forum is well familiar with this song. But I'd like to hear your opinions on this song. Do you have any stories about it? Have you ever heard it on radio or other places? Its one of those great Queen songs you never tend to hear except when you put it on yourself.

The band stated that it was meant as a sort of autobiographical piece, I think John said it during the 1989 Queen For An Hour Radio 1 interview [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Mdb6Hz8YY0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Mdb6Hz8YY0[/url]

I love the song. And yes, I have heard it a few times on my local rock radio. Good stuff.

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[b]Chief Mouse wrote: [/b] The band stated that it was meant as a sort of autobiographical piece, I think John said it during the 1989 Queen For An Hour Radio 1 interview [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Mdb6Hz8YY0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Mdb6Hz8YY0[/url]

I love the song. And yes, I have heard it a few times on my local rock radio. Good stuff.[/QUOTE]

And that is my favourite interview ever. It is so great to hear them all 4 in great spirit. Lovely!

The intro and riff is great, as is the solo and orchestral break. I think the verses and choruses are a little unimaginative musically, but Freddie saves it with his vocals.

I love the song. One of my faves.

Proper Queen song.

Intentionally so ...but saved the miracle . If you roll onto Innuendo straight after, even better

The riff sounds so much like the classic Battlestar Galactica theme:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pHp9oZPqs8E

I just wish the synth parts didn't sound so synthy, including the orchestra.. I sometimes think the verses could have the drum part from Dragon Attack

Having listened to the song again i would say it was a worthwile experience.

Absolutely fantastic song. It stands as one of the very best songs by the best Band ever.

Cheers,

Ogre-

Moog, I am with you on your view concering the synth and the drums are flat.

Tom

I have to disagree there Tom, I think the drums sound magnificent. Especially those huge tom fills.

This and "The Hero" are the dark horses of Queen in the 80's.

Also a lot like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ewi1LRld5_k

Great song which summarizes band's career. Many years ago, when I was young and enthusiastic, it inspired me to compile this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a93WxGLU_HA