The band formed in London in 1970 after May and Taylor's former band Smile split after having released an album and single. Freddie replaced lead vocalist Tim Staffell, after the latter's departure from the original trio.
There was much deliberation as to what the band's name would be. May and Taylor had settled upon the Grand Dance, derived from a C.S. Lewis Trilogy of books Out Of The Silent Planet.
Ultimately, the band went with Queen, a name that was entirely Freddie's. Originally Roger and, especially, Brian did not like the name, though Mercury would eventually persuade them both that it was "right" for the band.
"Years ago I thought up the name Queen... It's just a name, but it's very regal, and it sounds splendid. It's a strong name, very universal and immediate. It had a lot of visual potential and was open to all sorts of interpretations. I was certainly aware of the gay connotations, but that was just one facet of it. "
- Freddie Mercury.
Queen went through several bass players before a young electronics major by the name of John Deacon arrived on the scene in January of 1971.
"Until John, it had been exploding bass player syndrome. If they musically worked they'd look all wrong, and if they felt all right they couldn't play. - Brian May.
This quite shy guy turned up with his immaculate Rickenbacker bass and immaculate amplifier, plugged in, and as soon as he started playing we realized it was right." - Brian May.
Later that year, the band was secured recording time at the newly built De Lane Lea studio, and used the opportunity to record several songs that would later appear on their debut album - Liar, Keep Yourself Alive, Jesus, and The Night Comes Down. The demo reel was passed around from producer to producer with little success, until a staff member of Trident records by the name of Roy Thomas Baker was introduced to the band by fellow Trident producer John Anthony. Baker dropped in to watch the band at work and, clearly liking what he heard, recommended Queen to his superiors.
It was eventually agreed upon that the fledgling band could record at Trident studios, though after already-established artists had finished their work, such as the likes of Elton John and David Bowie. Relegated to the wee hours of the morning to record the remaining tracks of their first album, the band nonetheless stuck it out until they reached their ultimate goal of "perfection".
Queen's self-titled debut album was released in 1973 and received little attention from the general public. They quickly followed it a year later with a second album, "Queen II" which also failed to generate much interest from music fans in Britain, despite the success of the album's single, Seven Seas of Rhye, which would reach #10 on the charts after the band's mimed appearance on Top of the Pops.
The band's second album was recorded with a higher budget than the first, and the band threw everything they had into recording it. Queen II was somewhat of a "concept album", split into "White Side" vs. "Black Side".
As was in their nature, the band pressed onward after the mediocre success of their first two albums, immersing themselves in a world-wide tour to promote Queen II. Queen played in America for the first time, as a support act for Mott the Hoople.
Sheer Heart Attack would be released later that year, focusing more on being accessible to listeners, than the grand and complex ideas of the previous two albums. The recording of their third album was met with some hardships, as May fell victim to a series of illnesses brought on by an infected inoculation, required for the band's rigorous touring schedule.
Sheer Heart Attack brought even more success for the band, with May's Now I'm Here and the song that would be the band's "turning point", the Mercury-penned Killer Queen, the latter of which would reach #2 on the UK charts.
During this time, the band began developing a huge following in Japan and witnessed their popularity for themselves when they visited the country, mainly in 1975, to promote their fourth and most famous album "A Night At The Opera", featuring the epic "Bohemian Rhapsody".
Queen's popularity grew steadily through the latter half of the 70s as they released hit album after hit album, reaching its peak in the mid-80s after their "Live Aid" appearance, and continuing into the early 90s before Mercury's untimely death on 24th November 1991. The official cause of death was bronchial pneumonia resulting from AIDS.
Over the course of their 30 year career, the band did sound tracks for two films ("Flash Gordon" and "Highlander"), released a string of live and studio albums, and had many many fans across the world.
In 1995, 4 years after Mercury's death, the band released the album "Made In Heaven". This album saw the surviving band members in the studio completing or reworking unused vocals, unreleased variations of Freddie solo material (a Queen version of "I Was Born To Love You" for example), and tracks where Brian and Roger added lyrics to flesh out a song ("Mother Love").
Queen have been on indefinite hiatus since 1997, when John Deacon decided to retire.
Several "Queen + ..." projects have been developed in the following years, a few of them mere remixes with no artistic involvement from the band. In 1999, a "Greatest Hits III" album was released. This featured, among others, "Queen + Wyclef Jean" on a rap version of "Another One Bites the Dust", a live version of "Somebody to Love" performed by George Michael, and a live version of "The Show Must Go On" performed live in 1997 with Elton John.
Brian May and Roger Taylor have performed together as Queen on several occasions (award ceremonies, charity concerts, and the like), sharing vocals with various guest singers. They have also recorded several covers of Queen's hits with guest vocalists, including "We Will Rock You" (first with Five and later Britney Spears, Beyonce, John Farnham and P!nk) and "We Are the Champions" (with Robbie Williams).
On the 14th of May 2002 the Queen musical 'We Will Rock You' opened in the Dominion theatre in London's 'West End'. A Musical about young people in the distant future who aren't allowed to listen to music not generated by computers. Various Queen songs are used in the story, played by a live band. This live band was supported by Brian May and Roger Taylor on the premiere evening.
At the end of 2004, May and Taylor announced that they would reunite and return to touring in 2005, with Paul Rodgers (founder and former lead singer of Free and Bad Company). Brian May's website also stated that Rodgers would be 'featured with' Queen as 'Queen + Paul Rodgers', not replacing Mercury. The retired John Deacon would not be participating.
Between 2005 and 2006 Queen + Paul Rodgers embarked on a world tour, the first leg in Europe and the second, Japan and then the US in 2006. On 15 August 2006, Brian May confirmed through his website and fan club that Queen + Paul Rodgers would begin producing their first studio album beginning in October, to be recorded at a "secret location". The album, titled The Cosmos Rocks, was released in Europe on 12 September 2008 and in the United States on 28 October 2008. Following the album the band again embarked on a tour through Europe, opening on Kharkiv's Freedom Square in front of 350,000 Ukrainian fans. The show in Ukraine was later released on DVD.
Queen and Paul Rodgers officially split up without animosity on 12 May 2009. Rodgers did not rule out the possibility of working together again.
Since 2012, Queen has been touring with Adam Lambert as the frontman.
More information about Queen + Paul Rodgers can be found on their last.fm page.
Official website: www.queenonline.com
Discography:
1.- Queen (1973)
2.- Queen II (1974)
3.- Sheer Heart Attack (1974)
4.- A Night at the Opera (1975)
5.- A Day at the Races (1976)
6.- News of the World (1977)
7.- Jazz (1978)
8.- The Game (1980)
9.- Flash Gordon (1980)
10.- Hot Space (1982)
11.- The Works (1984)
12.- A Kind of Magic (1986)
13.- The Miracle (1989)
14.- Innuendo (1991)
15.- Made in Heaven (1995)
Coming Soon
Queen Lyrics
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Oh Oh Oh
I get some headaches when I hit the heights
Like in the morning after crazy nights
Like some mother in law in her nylon tights
They're always
They're always
They're always
Coming soon
Coming soon on the outside of the tracks
You take 'em
The same old babies with the same old toys
The neighbors screaming when the noise annoys
Somebody naggin' you when you're out with the boys
They're always
They're always
They're always
They're always
Coming soon
Coming soon on the outside of the track
They're always
They're always
They're always
They're always
Coming soon
Coming soon on the outside of the track
Coming soon
Coming soon on the outside of the track
Yeah yeah yeah
The lyrics to Queen's song Coming Soon describe the constant presence of headaches and annoyances that can arise in everyday life. The first verse starts off by comparing the feeling of hitting the heights to the aftermath of a crazy night, drawing the connection between the two experiences. The mention of a mother-in-law in nylon tights adds a touch of humor to the song, but also emphasizes the discomfort and annoyance that can come from unexpected and unwanted situations. The repetition of "they're always coming soon" reinforces the idea of these problems being a constant presence and always just around the corner.
The second verse continues with the theme of annoying situations, describing the frustration of dealing with the same old people and their same old habits. The mention of neighbors screaming and someone nagging while out with friends paints a picture of a chaotic and unpleasant environment. Again, the repetition of "they're always coming soon" highlights the sense of inevitability and the feeling that these problems are never-ending.
Overall, the lyrics to Coming Soon capture the frustrations and irritations of everyday life in a relatable and humorous way. The theme of constant problems and annoyances is a common one in music and art, but Queen's unique wordplay and catchy chorus make this song a memorable addition to the genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh
Expressing excitement or anticipation
Oh Oh Oh
Repetition of excitement or anticipation
I get some headaches when I hit the heights
Experiencing discomfort or pain when reaching great heights or success
Like in the morning after crazy nights
Similar to how one feels after a wild, overwhelming experience
Like some mother in law in her nylon tights
Comparing an unpleasant situation to an uncomfortable, awkward image
They're always / Coming soon
Undesirable situations or people seem to consistently appear or arise
on the outside of the tracks
Implying a separation or distance from the mainstream or accepted norms
You take 'em
Acknowledge the presence of these unwanted elements, despite personal preference
The same old babies with the same old toys
Referring to individuals who are unchanging and stagnant in their behavior or ways
The neighbors screaming when the noise annoys
Depicting a strained relationship with the surrounding community
Somebody naggin' you when you're out with the boys
Being bothered or pestered even in a social or personal setting
Coming soon / on the outside of the track
The repetition emphasizes the inevitability of these issues appearing again
Yeah yeah yeah
Expressing agreement or affirmation of the previous lyrics
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Roger Taylor
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Oooooooooo x n
Oh oh ohx n
I get some headaches when I hit the heights
Like in the morning after crazy nights
Like some month in law in her nylon tights
Theyre always
Theyre always
Theyre always
Theyre always
Coming soon,
Coming soon, on the outside, of the tracks,
You take em
The same old babies with the same old toys,
The neighbours screaming when the noise annoys,
Somebody naggin you when youre out with the boys
Theyre always
Theyre always
Theyre always
Theyre always
Coming soon,
Coming soon, on the outside, of the track
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Watch me now,
Theyre always
Theyre always
Theyre always
Theyre always
Coming soon,
Coming soon, on the outside, of the track
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
@floyd75dylan
Could never understand why this wasn't a single, it's a great track, and The Game is a fantastic album.
@infinity-gn9xq
floyd75dylan coz there are too many amazing tracks.. Can't put every song as a single
@lorddominonexus
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
and Need Your Loving Tonight
@enricooler1433
i agree
@BarbaraLauMusica
Best album ever!!
@gladlaxe
Yeah, and I think Deacon really peaks here. His signature is really there on all tracks, including this one. Must have been a good time in his life.
@gaborkrausz5402
Roger: Does anybody know what's this song about?
Freddie: You wrote the facking song
@arturocarmen6007
*fucking
@spurq166
still better than iilwmc
@luciaortiz6409
Roger: yes, so what?
Pd: also, the conversation goes like this:
Roger: hey, does anybody know what the f***k this song is about?
Freddie: you wrote the f***ing song
Roger: yes, so what?