I think now that Deacon was the best lyricist. "Spread Your Wings" is the best Queen song, IMO. He was just afraid of going slightly mad like the other three so he wrote fewer songs.
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All for different reasons they tie :D
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]drwinston99 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]
WTF is a farthing?
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An old english unit of currency
WTF is a farthing?
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An old english unit of currency
I really like Roger and Freddie. Maybe a little bit of deaky.
funny, if you break it down. there all good, but the question is, from the one song hes writen with them, is paul included in that?
but it depends, john writes very subduede soft songs with what i often thnk has alot of meaning, rogers are day to day observations, brian can be rokie but soul full, an freddie was the one with the vivid imaginaiton and flare, so, but with paul, its a diferent ketle of fish
but it depends, john writes very subduede soft songs with what i often thnk has alot of meaning, rogers are day to day observations, brian can be rokie but soul full, an freddie was the one with the vivid imaginaiton and flare, so, but with paul, its a diferent ketle of fish
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]babehodson wrote: [/QUOTENAME]funny, if you break it down. there all good, but the question is, from the one song hes writen with them, is paul included in that?
but it depends, john writes very subduede soft songs with what i often thnk has alot of meaning, rogers are day to day observations, brian can be rokie but soul full, an freddie was the one with the vivid imaginaiton and flare, so, but with paul, its a diferent ketle of fish
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Paul as in Paul McCartney!? He wrote a song with Queen? Which one?? I hate that guy but this is really interesting!
but it depends, john writes very subduede soft songs with what i often thnk has alot of meaning, rogers are day to day observations, brian can be rokie but soul full, an freddie was the one with the vivid imaginaiton and flare, so, but with paul, its a diferent ketle of fish
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Paul as in Paul McCartney!? He wrote a song with Queen? Which one?? I hate that guy but this is really interesting!
Saif, I think he means Paul Rodgers.
Interesting discussion! Wish I had started reading it sooner.
>Sebastian said: “Keep in mind that Brian helped Freddie with some 'A Hard Life' lines, and remember that Brian didn't write the lyrics of 'Too Much Love', just the music.”
Are you sure about TMLWKY? In the liner notes on Back to the Light, the song is credited to (May, Musker, Lamers), with no distinction as to who wrote what. The lyrics sound so much like Brian and it seems as though he is expressing himself about being torn between the feelings he had for his wife and family and his new love (at the time), Anita. That is what I always felt the song was about. Of course, the lyrics are purposely vague enough that one can interpret it many ways.
>Sebastian also said: “Actually most of the hits are Freddie's: 'Bo Rhap', 'Champions', 'Crazy', 'Under Pressure'... Brian's only mega-hit is 'Rock You'.”
I don’t know how they decided which songs were worthy enough to be released as singles, but obviously Freddie’s won out most often. And they are wonderful songs to be sure, no argument here. But I think there are a couple of Brian’s songs that could have been really big as well, namely Brighton Rock and ’39. Especially ’39. And I would have liked to have had it released with Brian singing it, even though all of Queen’s big hits are sung by Freddie. Then maybe people would have begun to realize that Queen consisted of four “equal” members instead of thinking Queen = Freddie Mercury. And BTW, sad that WWRY is Brian’s only mega-hit (not my favorite Brian song, by a long shot).
>I’m going slight mad . . . said: brian: lonely as a whisper on a starchase, love it! also from that song;
take care my friend we love you
though i seems like you're alone
a million lights above you
smile down upon your home
Ah! Yes! I agree, so lovely! *swoons*
Back to the topic: Who was the best lyricist? That, of course, depends on who you ask; everyone has their opinion. I can’t say who was the best, but I can only say whose lyrics appeal to me the most and touch me emotionally. And that would be Brian’s. I love the poetry of his lyrics and the vocabulary he uses (The Prophet Song, Brighton Rock, White Queen, etc.) ; his songs about relationships, touch me in particular (Save Me, Good Company, I Can’t Live With You, Leaving Home Ain’t Easy, etc.) because I have gone through much of the same in my life.
But they all wrote terrific songs. The variety of styles and subjects of those songs are part of what appeals to me about Queen’s music and keeps me addicted to them.
>Sebastian said: “Keep in mind that Brian helped Freddie with some 'A Hard Life' lines, and remember that Brian didn't write the lyrics of 'Too Much Love', just the music.”
Are you sure about TMLWKY? In the liner notes on Back to the Light, the song is credited to (May, Musker, Lamers), with no distinction as to who wrote what. The lyrics sound so much like Brian and it seems as though he is expressing himself about being torn between the feelings he had for his wife and family and his new love (at the time), Anita. That is what I always felt the song was about. Of course, the lyrics are purposely vague enough that one can interpret it many ways.
>Sebastian also said: “Actually most of the hits are Freddie's: 'Bo Rhap', 'Champions', 'Crazy', 'Under Pressure'... Brian's only mega-hit is 'Rock You'.”
I don’t know how they decided which songs were worthy enough to be released as singles, but obviously Freddie’s won out most often. And they are wonderful songs to be sure, no argument here. But I think there are a couple of Brian’s songs that could have been really big as well, namely Brighton Rock and ’39. Especially ’39. And I would have liked to have had it released with Brian singing it, even though all of Queen’s big hits are sung by Freddie. Then maybe people would have begun to realize that Queen consisted of four “equal” members instead of thinking Queen = Freddie Mercury. And BTW, sad that WWRY is Brian’s only mega-hit (not my favorite Brian song, by a long shot).
>I’m going slight mad . . . said: brian: lonely as a whisper on a starchase, love it! also from that song;
take care my friend we love you
though i seems like you're alone
a million lights above you
smile down upon your home
Ah! Yes! I agree, so lovely! *swoons*
Back to the topic: Who was the best lyricist? That, of course, depends on who you ask; everyone has their opinion. I can’t say who was the best, but I can only say whose lyrics appeal to me the most and touch me emotionally. And that would be Brian’s. I love the poetry of his lyrics and the vocabulary he uses (The Prophet Song, Brighton Rock, White Queen, etc.) ; his songs about relationships, touch me in particular (Save Me, Good Company, I Can’t Live With You, Leaving Home Ain’t Easy, etc.) because I have gone through much of the same in my life.
But they all wrote terrific songs. The variety of styles and subjects of those songs are part of what appeals to me about Queen’s music and keeps me addicted to them.
Regarding 'Too Much Love', there was a debated about that some time ago here on QZ. I think we "concluded" that most likely Frank had penned most of the lyrics, and Brian had done the chords. And Liz ... the title, and possibly the melody.
I'd say Freddie is the best lyricist :D :D :D :D
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color="FF0066">Helter Skelter wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I'd say Freddie is the best lyricist :D :D :D :D[/QUOTE]
I'd say yo moma is the best lyricist.
I'd say yo moma is the best lyricist.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color=pink>Account Deleted wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color="FF0066">Helter Skelter wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I'd say Freddie is the best lyricist :D :D :D :D[/QUOTE]
I'd say yo moma is the best lyricist. [/QUOTE]
Hah. So funny.
I'd say yo moma is the best lyricist. [/QUOTE]
Hah. So funny.
FREDY WOZ DA BEST