Once heard an audio of Roger screaming 'I'm happy at home are not fucking rock and roll lyrics" while, it seems, producing the You're My Best Friend track. Any ideas where this audio can be found? Thank you.
Golden Salmon · Member since
"From Rags To Rhapsody" documentary:
[i]That line, "happy at home"... I can remember Roger going: "I don't want that fucking line on here! We're not singing 'happy at home', for fuck's sake! It's rock and roll! What is this? The Women's Institute?"[/i]
people on streets · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]adamatt wrote:[/b]
Once heard an audio of Roger screaming 'I'm happy at home are not fucking rock and roll lyrics" while, it seems, producing the You're My Best Friend track. Any ideas where this audio can be found? Thank you.[/QUOTE]
And he's damn right. I never liked it either.
But that's the beauty of Queen. Four individual song writers that all had their say in how a song came about.
I suppose Queen woud've been far less interesting if they haven't been as democratic as they were.
Star* · Member since
What does Roger know now eh! "Your my best friend" is a classic Queen song written by the underrated John Deacon, a true hero in the band.
Mr Taylor has spewed out some crap in his time too, mostly solo work i recall.
The Real Wizard · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]people on streets wrote:[/b]
But that's the beauty of Queen. Four individual song writers that all had their say in how a song came about.
I suppose Queen woud've been far less interesting if they haven't been as democratic as they were. [/QUOTE]
Bingo.
Mercury hated Gimme The Prize
May hated Don't Stop Me Now
May, Deacon, and Taylor hated most of Hot Space
And who knows what else.
They all had songs they didn't like. That's what happens when there are four strong personalities in the band and no pushovers. The result is a ton of compromise. No doubt theirs was a complex dynamic throughout the years.
mike hunt · Member since
Funny I think Best Friend has simple and beautiful lryics, While I'm In Love With My Car is much weaker....Best Friend is a classic, especially In the US. Just four wheeled friends now.....brilliant!
Jimmy Dean · Member since
pretty sure roger wouldn't say he hates it now - lots of his latest stuff wasn't "rock n roll"...in fact happy at home is quite the statement compared to plenty of lines from fun on earth. 1975 Roger would kick the shit our of 2013 Roger.
I just wanna be with you
I just wanna have you here
Be with you
Where you are in the world (it's a sunny day)
It's a sunny day (it's a beautiful, wonderful day) yeah
Oh yeah
Be my partner
Be my pal
Be my gal
In comes the sun
And light will shine
In every place
Because you smile
Jimmy Dean · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]The Real Wizard wrote:[/b]
[QUOTE] [b]people on streets wrote:[/b]
But that's the beauty of Queen. Four individual song writers that all had their say in how a song came about.
I suppose Queen woud've been far less interesting if they haven't been as democratic as they were. [/QUOTE]
Bingo.
Mercury hated Gimme The Prize
May hated Don't Stop Me Now
May, Deacon, and Taylor hated most of Hot Space
And who knows what else.
They all had songs they didn't like. That's what happens when there are four strong personalities in the band and no pushovers. The result is a ton of compromise. No doubt theirs was a complex dynamic throughout the years.
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great point... also would help explain how some of the spottier album's got their tracks chosen. particularly on Jazz and Hot Space. or even Coming Soon on The Game.
fras444 · Member since
I remember reading that John also hated Gimmy the prize
mike hunt · Member since
I like Gimme The Prize
runner_70 · Member since
Deacon hated Hot SPace? Guess not as he was a fan of the black/funky stuff. Brian and ROger did hate it I guess
The Real Wizard · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]runner_70 wrote:[/b]
Deacon hated Hot SPace? Guess not as he was a fan of the black/funky stuff.[/QUOTE]
He was. He just didn't like Queen's version of it.
Golden Salmon · Member since
Roger also really despised "Delilah", right? He probably didn't have any input in it.
And what about the guys criticizing their own songs? I read something about Roger disliking "A Human Body". Brian probably never said anything like this though, since he's mentioned that all his songs are like his children.
Dr Magus · Member since
Freddie also hated The Call. Whe Brian first played the demo Freddie's response was "I'm glad I won't be around when you're playing THIS fucking shit."
Chopin1995 · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]runner_70 wrote:[/b]
Deacon hated Hot SPace? Guess not as he was a fan of the black/funky stuff. Brian and ROger did hate it I guess[/QUOTE]
