like i said, i'm not disputin gthat there was 'a song' by the name of sheer heart attack, but it was not the song that appears on notw. notw was recored after the ramones' debut, and that song is a direct reaction to the punk movement. perhaps the words were writen eariler.
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like i said, i'm not disputin gthat there was 'a song' by the name of sheer heart attack, but it was not the song that appears on notw. notw was recored after the ramones' debut, and that song is a direct reaction to the punk movement. perhaps the words were writen eariler.
What's the difference? Of course it was re-recorded, I don't think they would use a recording from 1974 for an album in 1977 (even though The Stones did it all the time). I'm sure the song was rewritten over time to adapt to the upcoming musical changes and trends, but you seemed so defiant that the 1974 and 1977 songs were different. If a song is titled 'Sheer Heart Attack' and features the same basic structure but not finished for three years, it's the same song.
Songs progress over the years - 'Stone Cold Crazy' was written in 1969 and was considerably slower, but when it was recorded and released in 1974, it was still the same song except structured slightly differently. Same with 'Liar' and 'Ogre Battle' and much of the songs from the first two albums. Why should 'Sheer Heart Attack' be the sole exception?
I keep reading HOW Sheer Heart Attack came to be, not the reason it wasn't on the Sheer Heart Attack album.
The song was indeed slated to be on the Sheer Heart Attack album, but Roger Taylor came down with hepatitis and was not able to finish it on deadline.
This also delayed a Queen tour at the time...
The song was indeed slated to be on the Sheer Heart Attack album, but Roger Taylor came down with hepatitis and was not able to finish it on deadline.
This also delayed a Queen tour at the time...
I keep reading HOW Sheer Heart Attack came to be, not the reason it wasn't on the Sheer Heart Attack album.
The song was indeed slated to be on the Sheer Heart Attack album, but Roger Taylor came down with hepatitis and was not able to finish it on deadline.
This also delayed a Queen tour at the time...
Geez, ppl- it was BRIAN being sick, not Roger!!!
I keep reading HOW Sheer Heart Attack came to be, not the reason it wasn't on the Sheer Heart Attack album.
The song was indeed slated to be on the Sheer Heart Attack album, but Roger Taylor came down with hepatitis and was not able to finish it on deadline.
This also delayed a Queen tour at the time...
i thought that was Brian, or was that another time? oo im confused :-S
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One post above yours...
*rolls eyes...*
*rolls eyes...*
the song was written in 1974 and has go nothing to do with the sex pistols whatsoever
if you are going to to discuss things get your facts right
if you are going to to discuss things get your facts right
Once again - please share your sources. We have a quote that contradicts you. PLease supply one that supports you, or concede that you have been mistaken.
That Brian (not Roger) had hepatitis is correct.
My mistake... but that was the reason that Sheer Heart Attack didn't make it on the album of the same name.
My mistake... but that was the reason that Sheer Heart Attack didn't make it on the album of the same name.
How is that a reason at all? It's not like Brian suffered a heart attack, and Roger felt guilty for having written a song called 'Sheer Heart Attack' and kept it off out of respect.
The story is that the song just was not completed in time for the album. Nothing more sinister than that, I'm afraid.
The story is that the song just was not completed in time for the album. Nothing more sinister than that, I'm afraid.
From a Queen Circus Magazine article, 1978:
Freddie Mercury:
"Roger is very important to us in a different way. He's always been an out-and-out rock & roll fan with no time to stop and think about music and that's very good for us. Instinct. He's also the one who is most aware of facets in music, and that's essential in the band. If you listen to `Sheer Heart Attack' on the new album you'll see what we mean. It sounds like a punk, or `new wave' song, but it was written at the same time of the Sheer Heart Attack LP. He played it to us then but it wasn't quite finished and he didn't have time to complete it before we started recording. That was three years ago and now. . . almost all these records you hear are like that period." And Roger now? "He was into punk for a long time, but he's tired of it."
Sorry - no mention of Brian's illness.
But this sets finally sets the record straight...
Freddie Mercury:
"Roger is very important to us in a different way. He's always been an out-and-out rock & roll fan with no time to stop and think about music and that's very good for us. Instinct. He's also the one who is most aware of facets in music, and that's essential in the band. If you listen to `Sheer Heart Attack' on the new album you'll see what we mean. It sounds like a punk, or `new wave' song, but it was written at the same time of the Sheer Heart Attack LP. He played it to us then but it wasn't quite finished and he didn't have time to complete it before we started recording. That was three years ago and now. . . almost all these records you hear are like that period." And Roger now? "He was into punk for a long time, but he's tired of it."
Sorry - no mention of Brian's illness.
But this sets finally sets the record straight...
OH who gives a flying fuck..........The song is punk and its not on the Sheer Heart Attack Album. That much is known by all, and besides it isn't like any one of you know the real story or have some exclusive information about the song. All your doing is quoting other sources you have heard talk about it.............Later
"I love Sheer Heart Attack, if it would have been released as a single they had another classic song".
A song can still be classic if it isnt released as a single.
Also 'Sheer Heart Attack' the song is best heard live I think. It was perfect when they used to finish the show with TYMD/SHA/WWRY/WATC. Just deafening.
A song can still be classic if it isnt released as a single.
Also 'Sheer Heart Attack' the song is best heard live I think. It was perfect when they used to finish the show with TYMD/SHA/WWRY/WATC. Just deafening.
I tried playing it on drums once...I almost passed out.
LOL! sorry i just thought that was hilarious
I don't know if its just a british thing or what but this abbreveating everything has got to stop........Its like the post right above me, yeah after a couple of minutes I can decipher what song or album there talkin about but don't be so damn lazy and just spell it out......damn........