Interesting mix in major key - "The Show Must Go On"

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[b]matt z wrote: [/b] the one take is attributed to Brian. champions of the world "doc" probably.

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He said that? I don't remember it. I've only seen some silly memes with that line and people actually have posted those in Queen official international fan club FB-page for example. No wonder it sticks...

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[b]matt z wrote: [/b] the one take is attributed to Brian. champions of the world "doc" probably.

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He said that? I don't remember it. I've only seen some silly memes with that line and people actually have posted those in Queen official international fan club FB-page for example. No wonder it sticks...[/QUOTE]

not verbatim but it was something during a discussion "write me anything I'll sing until I fucking well drop" ... then somewhere else it was "Freddie plunked down a vodka and ripped through it in one take"

other accounts I believe used the word "lacerated" .. . but possibly I'm adding to the myth.

it's been so many years since I watched my COTW VHS. I doubt it's on YouTube

until I re watch that (*might have even come from a different interview) then don't quote it.

it's entirely possible that the quote from Brian was sourced and THEN the part about one take was added in later in a game of telephone.

I haven't heard the multi tracks but it's possible there was a noise gate on the Mic. accounting for the drop ins etc.

unfortunately Dave Richards is no longer here to clarify (as he'd be the more likely unbiased contributor)

^^ Yeah I haven't seen it for years either. Maybe someone more savvy on the subject will enlighten us.

I have to say, it IS interesting. Sad lyrics, but in such optimistic tune. Can't wait for full version.

Quote from Wikipedia (doesn't state the source though) - "Recalling Mercury's performance, May states; "I said, 'Fred, I don't know if this is going to be possible to sing.' And he went, 'I'll fucking do it, darling' — vodka down — and went in and killed it, completely lacerated that vocal." ".

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[b]Chief Mouse wrote: [/b] Quote from Wikipedia (doesn't state the source though) - "Recalling Mercury's performance, May states; "I said, 'Fred, I don't know if this is going to be possible to sing.' And he went, 'I'll fucking do it, darling' — vodka down — and went in and killed it, completely lacerated that vocal." ".[/QUOTE]

I'd say that's a reference to the high D bit. No mention of one take.

^ Defo

Hi hits plenty of D5s in it though.