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“Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy” is the fourth single (“Queen’s First EP”) from and eighth track on the British rock group Queen’s 1976 album A Day at the Races, written by Freddie Mercury. It was one of several British music hall-inspired songs written by both Mercury and Brian May that appeared on other Queen albums from the 1970s.
The song starts with a piano and vocal introduction by Mercury, then continues, with the bass and drums adding on, at the start of the chorus. The second verse is sung, followed by another chorus. At this point, the drums, bass and guitar drop out, which then leads into the bridge, sung by Freddie Mercury and Mike Stone. Following the Brian May guitar solo, another verse is sung, and then the chorus ends the track.
The song describes how “a good old-fashioned lover boy” will romance with an unnamed love interest, especially at night.
The single version and the album track version differ significantly. On the album track, there are more vocal harmonies added. (“I miss those warm summer nights”). The single version also has drummer Roger Taylor singing Mike Stone’s line. It was mimed by the band for BBC and aired on Top Of The Pops.
The song was also performed live from A Day At The Races Tour until the end of the News of the World Tour. It was performed in a medley after Killer Queen, and was the first two verses, followed by the final chorus.
The song starts with a piano and vocal introduction by Mercury, then continues, with the bass and drums adding on, at the start of the chorus. The second verse is sung, followed by another chorus. At this point, the drums, bass and guitar drop out, which then leads into the bridge, sung by Freddie Mercury and Mike Stone. Following the Brian May guitar solo, another verse is sung, and then the chorus ends the track.
The song describes how “a good old-fashioned lover boy” will romance with an unnamed love interest, especially at night.
The single version and the album track version differ significantly. On the album track, there are more vocal harmonies added. (“I miss those warm summer nights”). The single version also has drummer Roger Taylor singing Mike Stone’s line. It was mimed by the band for BBC and aired on Top Of The Pops.
The song was also performed live from A Day At The Races Tour until the end of the News of the World Tour. It was performed in a medley after Killer Queen, and was the first two verses, followed by the final chorus.
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Insanenobody wrote:
What a airy song. Thank you Queen this has made my day. :D
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clicktrackheart wrote:
amazing. loved it in my childhood and now rediscovering it and looking up those amazing lyrics, i love it more than eversince. i have to agree it has a gay feel and that is what makes this song so fucking beautiful. i'd even say it made me understand gay love better which is a stunning thing for three minutes of music.
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Fester64 wrote:
Say the word your wish is my command!
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Cillah wrote:
Hey boy where do you get it from?! Hey boy where did you go?! Favorite part [2] Mine too! =]
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WhackedTollie wrote:
Write my letter, feel much better, use my fancy patter on the telephone! -- I love you Freddy! <3
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Black-Cherry wrote:
I love the Lyrics so much!!! XD
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ZimZum86 wrote:
"1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 o'clock!"
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wiktoria_4156 wrote:
i love queen :-)
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OHLANDREW wrote:
GRAN REI FREDDIE
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hansmussig wrote:
Id like for you and I to go romancing!!!
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fleshnfangs wrote:
QUEEN ROCK ,an Freddy is sadly missed.listen to Brighton rock by them, speed guitar before term was invented
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giochop wrote:
I'm with u, The_Rice_Bag!
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The_Rice_Bag wrote:
Definitively, one of my most favorite songs. Ever.
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Orlando-GOL wrote:
Hey boy where do you get it from?! Hey boy where did you go?! Favorite part
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MackenzieMayhem wrote:
Mega catchy and upbeat. Hearts it!
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laaaaana wrote:
<3
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jasonz88 wrote:
LOL @ iloverocks This is true ;o
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HelenHerst wrote:
it was my favourite song, as I was 5 (!!!)...and it's great) uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuhhhhhh love ;-))
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Vahreyes wrote:
it doesn't matter..Queen rules everywhere, everytime...in fun and melody...I love them all
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themichaelwayne wrote:
iloverocks1989... so true... and yes... i love it too... that part 'oooh HEY BOY!' I like to rock out in the car. Queen FTW.
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