[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Sebastian wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Of course everybody's entitled to their own opinion, but personally I think John Deacon's interviews in Japan '82 and France '84 are a stronger argument than what some random bloke wrote in Wikipedia.[/QUOTE]
I've never heard of these interviews... have they been available here before?
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I'd like to add that I think that the second part of STEALIN and The Cross's IN CHARGE OF MY HEART share very much similarity.
As STEALIN is stated in this topic as being written by Freddie and IN CHARGE OF MY HEART is stated on the sleeve as being written by Roger this could mean a few things.
IN CHARGE OF MY HEART indeed wás written by Roger, which means that the basis of the second part of STEALIN was written by Roger too.
Or the second part of STEALIN indeed wás written by Freddie, which means that the basis of IN CHARGE OF MY HEART is written by Freddie too, not by Roger.
Note that I'm not saying that these two songs are the same song, but they share similarities IMO. You could say that 2nd part of STEALIN contains some early ideas which later were used in the song IN CHARGE OF MY HEART.
If indeed STEALIN was completely written by Freddie, it could mean that Roger used parts and ideas of the second half to make a new song IN CHARGE OF MY HEART, changing it enough to take credit for 'writing it'.
As STEALIN is stated in this topic as being written by Freddie and IN CHARGE OF MY HEART is stated on the sleeve as being written by Roger this could mean a few things.
IN CHARGE OF MY HEART indeed wás written by Roger, which means that the basis of the second part of STEALIN was written by Roger too.
Or the second part of STEALIN indeed wás written by Freddie, which means that the basis of IN CHARGE OF MY HEART is written by Freddie too, not by Roger.
Note that I'm not saying that these two songs are the same song, but they share similarities IMO. You could say that 2nd part of STEALIN contains some early ideas which later were used in the song IN CHARGE OF MY HEART.
If indeed STEALIN was completely written by Freddie, it could mean that Roger used parts and ideas of the second half to make a new song IN CHARGE OF MY HEART, changing it enough to take credit for 'writing it'.
I am the warlus, The Mirical.
The part that sounds the same..
In the part were its builds up to john saying... i am he as you are he as... so forth,, its about the first 5-10sec before that kicks in, does the beat sound the same when fred sings test tube babys being born.... i might of a words or what, i dont have the songs here to give specifics, but its only a breif moment.
The part that sounds the same..
In the part were its builds up to john saying... i am he as you are he as... so forth,, its about the first 5-10sec before that kicks in, does the beat sound the same when fred sings test tube babys being born.... i might of a words or what, i dont have the songs here to give specifics, but its only a breif moment.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Sebastian wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I've always wondered why people say Feel Like is a demo of Under Pressure - lyrics are different, melody is different, they only share a chord progression but it doesn't mean anything. There are scores of songs by all sorts of artists sharing progressions and it doesn't mean that, say, Pachelbell's 'Canon In D' is a demo of 'Basket Case', or 'Wonderwall' is a demo of 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams'.
Likewise, the fact that 'Liar' and 'Lover' share ONE riff doesn't mean 'Lover' is an early version of 'Liar'.
Of course everybody's entitled to their own opinion, but personally I think John Deacon's interviews in Japan '82 and France '84 are a stronger argument than what some random bloke wrote in Wikipedia.[/QUOTE]
I think it's clear that in Feel Like we hear the original idea that would involve into UP. When I first heard the demo, I didn't know what to expect, but my immediate reaction was, "Hey, this is Under Pressure!" The Chords are the same, the melody different but shares some similarities, also the piano riff is kind of, in the air, if you know what I mean.
I know there are lots of songs sharing the same chord progression, but I think your examples are not adequate here. I think, it's a different thing when a band is jamming with a chord progression, and some months later they release a single with that same chord progression and rhythm, don't you?
So, I think the main question is, who wrote Feel Like. I've always thought it was Freddie's (probably because of the piano thing). But it could have been Roger as well (hell, it could have been anybody, the chords aren't that complex:).
But what did John say in those interviews? I don't think I've heard/read them. (and yes, I, too, think that John is more reliable source than some bloke in Wikipedia:)
Likewise, the fact that 'Liar' and 'Lover' share ONE riff doesn't mean 'Lover' is an early version of 'Liar'.
Of course everybody's entitled to their own opinion, but personally I think John Deacon's interviews in Japan '82 and France '84 are a stronger argument than what some random bloke wrote in Wikipedia.[/QUOTE]
I think it's clear that in Feel Like we hear the original idea that would involve into UP. When I first heard the demo, I didn't know what to expect, but my immediate reaction was, "Hey, this is Under Pressure!" The Chords are the same, the melody different but shares some similarities, also the piano riff is kind of, in the air, if you know what I mean.
I know there are lots of songs sharing the same chord progression, but I think your examples are not adequate here. I think, it's a different thing when a band is jamming with a chord progression, and some months later they release a single with that same chord progression and rhythm, don't you?
So, I think the main question is, who wrote Feel Like. I've always thought it was Freddie's (probably because of the piano thing). But it could have been Roger as well (hell, it could have been anybody, the chords aren't that complex:).
But what did John say in those interviews? I don't think I've heard/read them. (and yes, I, too, think that John is more reliable source than some bloke in Wikipedia:)
"Roger, Freddie and David had been friends for a long time, and he just came in to the studio we were in and we did a jam session. The song itself is mainly David's and Freddie's idea. But we were all included in the credits. It was an interesting experience, because David wrote the bass-line, he owes the responsibility for it. He's a talented man, and that song is one of those that I really like" - JOHN DEACON, 'Viva Rock' Japanese Magazine, December 1982, interview made by Mizuno Kumiko
"On the album, the track was credited to Bowie and Queen but in fact it was essentially Freddie although all contributed. The bass line came from David, it took me a certain time to learn it. But there was also a strong influence from Brian for the middle part. It was an interesting experience which we might do repeat if we have a chance with David and other people" - JOHN DEACON, interview by Guido Harari published on the article 'Petite Reine' in 1984 in France.
"On the album, the track was credited to Bowie and Queen but in fact it was essentially Freddie although all contributed. The bass line came from David, it took me a certain time to learn it. But there was also a strong influence from Brian for the middle part. It was an interesting experience which we might do repeat if we have a chance with David and other people" - JOHN DEACON, interview by Guido Harari published on the article 'Petite Reine' in 1984 in France.
STEALIN': Freddie. He rang Mack up while doing this one and told him how he was thankful for the Munich era, it'd influenced him for this one.
HIJACK MY HEART: Roger. Similar to 'Sheer Heart Attack' in terms of harmony.
Considering that there are a few verses or just one verse that look like Hijack my heart in the Stealin' demo, isn't it logical that Roger did some lyrics or music for the actual released B-side version of Stealin'?
HIJACK MY HEART: Roger. Similar to 'Sheer Heart Attack' in terms of harmony.
Considering that there are a few verses or just one verse that look like Hijack my heart in the Stealin' demo, isn't it logical that Roger did some lyrics or music for the actual released B-side version of Stealin'?