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RE: What is your favorite Queen song?
November 12, 2017 at 10:18 am
I've loved their music for decades, though I didn't really become what you might call a fan until Freddie died. That's principally because they were part of the soundtrack to my childhood, alongside everything else. Bo Rhap of course is the standout; trailed closely by Killer Queen, Save Me, I Want It All, Headlong, Seaside Rendezvous - there isn't really a 'bad' track in their catalogue. The first, a cappella, half of We Will Rock You is the greatest rock anthem of all time.
I have rather drifted off them in more recent years, ever since they sold out. It's impossible to watch commercial television without one of their songs trying to sell shit; and Ben Elton's stage bastardisation marked the beginning of the end. Which is a shame.
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RE: What is your favorite Queen song?
November 12, 2017 at 10:18 am
I have Another One Bites the Dust on my Windows playlist right now.
http://rhondadenisejohnson.com/dust.mp3
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RE: What is your favorite Queen song?
November 12, 2017 at 10:28 am
Incidentally, for anyone interested a YouTuber named
David R. Fuller has a ton of Queen karaoke videos, made using the actual music. Eg:
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RE: What is your favorite Queen song?
November 12, 2017 at 7:50 pm
It's a toss-up between "Keep Yourself Alive" and "Stone Cold Crazy."
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RE: What is your favorite Queen song?
November 12, 2017 at 7:56 pm
The harmonies on The Prophet's Song send chills down my spine.
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RE: What is your favorite Queen song?
November 14, 2017 at 3:37 pm
I don't really have one, but if you held my feet to the fire I would grudgingly admit to Radio Gaga. My dislike of Queen is probably down to that foul wailing tone Brian May adopted and never ever changed, he was a shite guitar player anyway. As for Bohemian Rhapsody, I hated it forty years ago and I hate it now.
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RE: What is your favorite Queen song?
November 14, 2017 at 3:49 pm
Oh mah gaaaaaah a Queen thread! Yaaaaas!
Bohemian Rhapsody (because duh), Under Pressure, I want to break free, Bicycle Race, Keep Yourself Alive... so many.
My cats names are Fígaro and Magnífico after Bohemian Rhapsody. Lol
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RE: What is your favorite Queen song?
November 14, 2017 at 4:04 pm
I'm in the same camp as Succubus -- was never really a fan but would pick "Radio Ga Ga" if I had to choose.
The one time I was ever blown away by them was their performance at Live Aid. But I wasn't blown away enough to subsequently buy any of their albums.
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RE: What is your favorite Queen song?
November 14, 2017 at 4:43 pm
Under Pressure is one of my top favorite songs from anyone. It just gives me chills.
Bohemian Rhapsody though is so much fun to sing with in crowds. Bicycle Race is fun too!
You know how someone can ruin a song for you just by liking it? Yeah I can't listen to Fat Bottom Girls anymore.
Queen is soooooo good though, all their songs are good!
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