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“Killer Queen”, is a song by the British rock band Queen and was written by lead singer Freddie Mercury. It was their breakthrough hit, reaching #2 in the UK and #11 in the United States in early 1975. The song was taken from Queen’s 1974 album Sheer Heart Attack, and was released as a Double A-side, along with “Flick of the Wrist”.
Mercury commented that the influences he received for the track included early Beatles records, Beach Boys and (lyrically) Noel Coward. He wrote the lyrics first before adding the complex musical arrangements. The recording features elaborate 4-part vocal harmonies (particularly in the choruses, and also providing backing parts in the verses), and also an elaborate multi-tracked guitar solo by Brian May.
The song was included in the List of songs deemed inappropriate by Clear Channel following the September 11, 2001 attacks, although its inclusion has been subject to criticism.
Mercury commented that the influences he received for the track included early Beatles records, Beach Boys and (lyrically) Noel Coward. He wrote the lyrics first before adding the complex musical arrangements. The recording features elaborate 4-part vocal harmonies (particularly in the choruses, and also providing backing parts in the verses), and also an elaborate multi-tracked guitar solo by Brian May.
The song was included in the List of songs deemed inappropriate by Clear Channel following the September 11, 2001 attacks, although its inclusion has been subject to criticism.
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freepcgame wrote:
good stuff
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poopeater77 wrote:
you're fat
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worst_astronaut wrote:
super,very good!!
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Evasambia wrote:
My Queen favourite! Will never forget the good old times...thanks for all, Freddie!
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Robot1101 wrote:
@Antridian- What great taste they have at such a young age! :-) Man, no one sings like Freddie, nobody.
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Antridian wrote:
My two sons, 9 and 6, wanted me to put this song on their mp3 players because they had heard it on Guitar Hero and loved it.
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Antridian wrote:
As much as I love this song, I still think it's my least favorite off of Sheer Heart Attack, one of their best albums.
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Braveshell wrote:
I recall buying Sheer Heart Attack & Queen II together when I got my first job back in '76. I stuck them both on a C-90 tape and played it to death! Excellent albums... from an awesome band. Sadly missed Freddie! Rock on guys!
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canbfrisky wrote:
Clever & good vocals...
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henriette77 wrote:
gotta hear Japan-Editions of CD coll!
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backtothelight wrote:
There is no QUEEN without Freddie !!! < Brian and Roger (Especially Brian) were just as important to queen's "sound". Songs they sang lead on (i.e. '39, Tenement Funster, I'm In Love With My Car, Long Away) are Queen songs too.
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rareowlisis wrote:
oh~ why is this so awesome?
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kemming wrote:
beautiful song
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falxzzr wrote:
excellent song
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msbjbauer wrote:
There is no QUEEN without Freddie !!!
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ArdentRaptor wrote:
one of my favorite queen tracks :)
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backtothelight wrote:
Love the guitar on this track.
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krustywazoo wrote:
She'll absolutely drive you wild!
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Wesbecher wrote:
Freddy was one of the best leads EVER!
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Soyerz wrote:
Another one of Sheer Heart Attacks amazing songs. Not one song I hate on that album.
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