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)
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Queen Lyrics
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And I hardly know your name
And if I say I love you in the candle light
There's no one but myself to blame
But there's something inside
That's turning my mind away
Whoa, how I could love you
If I could let you stay
It's late, and I'm bleeding deep inside
It's late, ooh, is it just my sickly pride?
Too late, even now the feeling seems to steal away
So late, though I'm crying I can't help but hear you say
It's late, it's late, it's late
But not too late
Mm, yeah
The way you love me
Is the sweetest love around
But after all this time
The more I'm trying
The more I seem to let you down, yes
Now you tell me you're leaving
And I just can't believe it's true
Oh, you know that I can love you
Though I know I can't be true
Oh, you made me love you
Don't tell me that we're through
It's late, mm, and it's driving me so mad
It's late, yes I know, but don't try to tell me that it's
Too late, save our love you can't turn out the light
So late, I've been wrong but I'll learn to be right
It's late, it's late, it's late
But not too late
Mm, I've been so long
You've been so long
We've been so long tryin' to work it out
I ain't got long
You ain't got long
We've gotta know what this life's all about, ooh
Tell me
Tryin' to work it out, yeah, ooh
Ooh too late
Yeah, too late
Much too late, ah
You're staring at me
With suspicion in your eye
You say what game are you playing?
What's this that you're saying?
I know that I can't reply
If I take you tonight
Is it making my life a lie?
Oh you make me wonder
Did I live my life right?
It's late, ooh, but it's time to set me free
It's late, ooh, yes I know, but there's no way it has to be
Too late, so let the fire take our bodies this night
So late, let the waters take our guilt in the tide
It's late, it's late, it's late, it's late
It's late, it's late, it's late
Oh, It's all too late
Whoa, whoa, come on
Ooh mm, late, too late, oh yeah
Ah
The song "It's Late" by Queen is a powerful ballad about a love affair that is too little too late. The lyrics are essentially a conversation between two people who have been romantically involved for some time but are now at a crossroads. The singer is reflecting on the fact that their love has not been enough to hold things together and that they are now facing the possibility of a painful breakup. The song is driven by Freddie Mercury's emotive vocals, which perfectly capture the depth of feeling and sadness that comes with this kind of moment.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for what is to come, with the singer admitting that they hardly know the person they are in love with. The lyrics that follow explore the doubts and fears that come with realizing that a relationship is not working out. The chorus, with its repeated refrain of "It's late, it's late, it's late, but not too late" is a powerful statement of hope in the face of an uncertain future. Throughout the song, there is a sense of urgency and desperation, as the singer desperately tries to hold on to the person they love.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you love me
Despite not knowing you well, you claim to love me
And I hardly know your name
We are virtually strangers
And if I say I love you in the candle light
If I were to say 'I love you' romantically
There's no one but myself to blame
If things go wrong, I am the only one responsible
But there's something inside
I have overwhelming feelings
That's turning my mind away
Which are causing me to hesitate or back away
Whoa, how I could love you
I really want to love you
If I could let you stay
If only I could maintain a relationship with you
It's late, and I'm bleeding deep inside
I am in emotional pain right now
It's late, ooh, is it just my sickly pride?
My self-respect is threatened right now
Too late, even now the feeling seems to steal away
I fear that my chance to have a relationship with you is waning
So late, though I'm crying I can't help but hear you say
Even though I'm upset, I can still hear your voice
It's late, it's late, it's late
Time is running out
But not too late
But there's still time
Mm, yeah
Hmm, okay
The way you love me
The way you express love
Is the sweetest love around
It is the kindest, most sincere love I know
But after all this time
Despite being together for a while now
The more I'm trying
The harder I attempt
The more I seem to let you down, yes
I disappoint you more and more
Now you tell me you're leaving
You're informing me that you're departing
And I just can't believe it's true
I cannot comprehend that it is happening
Oh, you know that I can love you
But you know that I am capable of loving you
Though I know I can't be true
Even though I know that I can't be faithful
Oh, you made me love you
You caused me to have feelings for you
Don't tell me that we're through
Please don't end our relationship
It's late, mm, and it's driving me so mad
It's getting very late and I am becoming very anxious
It's late, yes I know, but don't try to tell me that it's
It's certainly very late, but don't try to convince me that it is
Too late, save our love you can't turn out the light
It's not too late to save our relationship, you must not give up on us
So late, I've been wrong but I'll learn to be right
Time is running out, but I am willing to change myself
It's late, it's late, it's late
Time is running out
But not too late
But there's still time
Mm, I've been so long
It's been a long time for me
You've been so long
It's been a long time for you
We've been so long tryin' to work it out
We've spent so much time attempting to fix our relationship
I ain't got long
I don't have much time left
You ain't got long
You don't have much time left
We've gotta know what this life's all about, ooh
We must discover the purpose of our existence
Tell me
Please tell me
Tryin' to work it out, yeah, ooh
We are attempting to fix our relationship
Ooh too late
But it may be too late now
Yeah, too late
Yes, it's late now
Much too late, ah
It's far too late at this point
You're staring at me
You are looking at me intensely
With suspicion in your eye
You are looking at me skeptically
You say what game are you playing?
You are accusing me of playing a game
What's this that you're saying?
What is the truth behind your words?
I know that I can't reply
I cannot provide a clear answer
If I take you tonight
If I sleep with you this evening
Is it making my life a lie?
Will my actions conflict with my values?
Oh you make me wonder
You make me question myself
Did I live my life right?
Have I made the most of my life?
It's late, ooh, but it's time to set me free
It's getting very late, but it's time to let me go
It's late, ooh, yes I know, but there's no way it has to be
It's definitely late, but there are other options
Too late, so let the fire take our bodies this night
If it's too late, we may as well die together tonight
So late, let the waters take our guilt in the tide
Let the ocean wash away our feelings of remorse
It's late, it's late, it's late, it's late
Time is running out
It's late, it's late, it's late
Time is running out
Oh, It's all too late
It's too late for our relationship
Whoa, whoa, come on
An expression of frustration, urging for action
Ooh mm, late, too late, oh yeah
Late, far too late, unfortunately
Ah
An exclamation of defeat or resignation
Lyrics Ā© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brian May
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I want it all
I want it all
I want it all
And I want it now
Adventure seeker on an empty street
Just an alley creeper
Light on his feet
A young fighter screaming
With no time for doubt
With the pain and anger can't see a way out
It ain't much I'm asking
I heard him say
Gotta find me a future
Move out of my way
I want it all
I want it all
I want it all
And I want it now
I want it all
I want it all
I want it all
And I want it now
Listen all you people, come gather round
I gotta get me a game plan, gotta shake you to the ground
But just give me, huh, what I know is mine
People do you hear me, just gimme the sign
It ain't much I'm asking, if you want the truth
Here's to the future for the dreams of youth
I want it all (give it all I want it all)
I want it all (yeah)
I want it all and I want it now
I want it all (yes I want it all)
I want it all hey
I want it all and I want it now
I'm a man with a one track mind
So much to do in one lifetime (people do you hear me)
Not a man for compromise and where's and why's and living lies
So I'm living it all, yes I'm living it all
And I'm giving it all, and I'm giving it all
Oh oh yeah yeah ha ha ha ha ha
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
I want it all
It ain't much I'm asking, if you want the truth
Here's to the future
Hear the cry of youth (hear the cry of youth) (hear the cry of youth)
I want it all, I want it all, I want it all and I want it now
I want it all yeah yeah yeah
I want it all, I want it all and I want it now
Oh oh oh oh oh
And I want it (now)
I want it, I want it
Oh ha
@SuperKocam
Adventure seeker on an empty street
Just an alley creeper, light on his feet
A young fighter screaming, with no time for doubt
With the pain and anger can't see a way out
It ain't much I'm asking, I heard him say
Gotta find me a future move out of my way
I want it all, I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now
I want it all, I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now
Listen all you people, come gather round
I gotta get me a game plan, gotta shake you to the ground
But just give me, huh, what I know is mine
People do you hear me, just gimme the sign
It ain't much I'm asking, if you want the truth
Here's to the future for the dreams of youth
I want it all (give it all I want it all)
I want it all (yeah)
I want it all and I want it now
I want it all (yes I want it all)
I want it all hey
I want it all and I want it now
I'm a man with a one track mind
So much to do in one lifetime (people do you hear me)
Not a man for compromise and where's and why's and living lies
So I'm living it all, yes I'm living it all
And I'm giving it all, and I'm giving it all
Oh oh yeah yeah ha ha ha ha ha
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
I want it all
It ain't much I'm asking, if you want the truth
Here's to the future
Hear the cry of youth (hear the cry of youth) (hear the cry of youth)
I want it all, I want it all, I want it all and I want it now
I want it all yeah yeah yeah
I want it all, I want it all and I want it now
Oh oh oh oh oh
And I want it (now)
I want it, I want it
Oh ha
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YESS
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We are here, still loving the music.
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YES
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@tlives1983
At some point in your life, you will discover that you're a Queen fan. It's inevitable!
@jadex9567
S W so true
@JamaicaRealLife
Something tells me you just watched Avengers Endgame, cause that sounded like Thanos quoteš
@Grisbi6
How true, SW----and I'm 80 years old!