amazon. com has the 'Return Of The Champions" listed and guess what - Under Pressure is missing. Very disappointing - this song was not performed once in the non-British concerts.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000AANVYM/103-0813020-0995846?v=glance&s=music&vi=samples#disc_1
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Brian did mention during the concert that the song would probably not feature on the DVD (and subsequently the CD). It is a shame because I really enjoyed that version of the song with Brian and Roger sharing vocals.
Brian said at the time it would not be on the DVD so this doesn't suprise me.
Any serious info as to why UP will be left out ?
I can't believe it's only not to pay royalties to Bowie. UP is such a cornerstone in Queen's career, plus Roger is very good at singing it.
What about some lobbying, fellas ? (maybe it's too late for the CD/DVD, but why not a download ?)
I can't believe it's only not to pay royalties to Bowie. UP is such a cornerstone in Queen's career, plus Roger is very good at singing it.
What about some lobbying, fellas ? (maybe it's too late for the CD/DVD, but why not a download ?)
why would that be too late? surely the cds and dvds haven't been burnt already, have they?
I just don't think they liked their performance. Someone here quoted Brian as saying at one of the concerts, in his typical modestly, something like "better a bad UP than none at all."
To be fair, they really gave it their all on that song when they did UP at Wembley. Brian sang the "Chippin' around" verse in his high voice, whereas Freddie, when he sang it live, ducked a couple octaves lower, even speaking it!
To be fair, they really gave it their all on that song when they did UP at Wembley. Brian sang the "Chippin' around" verse in his high voice, whereas Freddie, when he sang it live, ducked a couple octaves lower, even speaking it!
Brian said at the time it would not be on the DVD so this doesn't suprise me.
Doesn't surprise me either. Brian's famous quote from Sheffied says it all really.
Maybe there's a 0,001% chance UP will appear on the DVD but not on the CD as a bonus DVD-only kind of thing, because I haven't seen the DVD tracklist anywhere yet.
I bet it was a disclaimer for Brian. He said it wasn't rehearsed and was a bonus, because he knew it would turn out crappy. Listen to the recording. Roger can't keep the rythms steady
I just don't think they liked their performance. Someone here quoted Brian as saying at one of the concerts, in his typical modestly, something like "better a bad UP than none at all."
To be fair, they really gave it their all on that song when they did UP at Wembley. Brian sang the "Chippin' around" verse in his high voice, whereas Freddie, when he sang it live, ducked a couple octaves lower, even speaking it!
Are there any MP3's (fan recorded) or FLAC files available for this particular performance?
Thats right Daniel, Freddie knew he would fuck it up :)
I've been meaning to ask that as well: is there any one with a bittorrent of UP live, from any of the shows? I actually really liked it -- they were feeling it, and for 2/5ths of the people who were on the original recording to perform it live is a real gift.
I just don't think they liked their performance. Someone here quoted Brian as saying at one of the concerts, in his typical modestly, something like "better a bad UP than none at all."
To be fair, they really gave it their all on that song when they did UP at Wembley. Brian sang the "Chippin' around" verse in his high voice, whereas Freddie, when he sang it live, ducked a couple octaves lower, even speaking it!
Are there any MP3's (fan recorded) or FLAC files available for this particular performance?
Just for you Richard, here it is http://rapidshare.de/files/1716898/090505UP.mp3.html
guys-UP not on for 1 reason...Bowie Royalties
Domo arigato, Mr Mercury!