By January of 2005, Roger Taylor admitted to German television that they would be touring Europe in the spring and summer of that year, under the name of "Queen + Paul Rodgers". The full line up included original "Queen" members May (guitar, vocals) and Taylor (drums, vocals) as well as former "The Pretenders" and "Brian May Band" member Jamie Moses (guitar, vocals), former "Blue Oyster Cult" bassist Danny Miranda (bass, vocals), Queen's 1986 tour keyboard player Spike Edney (keyboards, vocals) and Paul Rodgers (vocals, occasional guitar). Over the course of 2005, the band played in over a dozen European countries as well as the Aruba Festival, 4 dates in Japan, 2 shows in the U.S.A., and 1 show in South Africa The band embarked upon a large scale tour of Northern America during Spring 2006, hitting 22 venues in the U.S.A. and 2 in Canada.
Some controversy was caused within the "Queen" fan base over the use of the name. There was concern over the fact that Queen's legendary front man, Freddie Mercury, was seemingly being replaced. However, each band member has said this is not the case: Rodgers could never replace Freddie Mercury but brought his own talents to the band. Furthermore, the fact that retired former "Queen" bassist John Deacon was also missing caused some discontent. Yet despite this, by and large "Queen" fans were won over by the band's blues-tinted renditions of "Queen" classics. Additionally, Paul Rodgers' fans were happy with the inclusion of several Free and Bad Company anthems on the set list, providing super-powered versions of tunes such as "All Right Now" and "Can't Get Enough".
After the end of the Return of the Champions Tour, the band set out to and completed their first and heretofore only album The Cosmos Rocks which debuted to warm reviews by fans in September 2008. Consequently the band toured again in late 2008 throughout Europe, Asia, and South America to promote the album. The Rock the Cosmos Tour in all was seen by nearly 1 million people in almost two dozen nations. The tour was highlighted by its first performance, recorded for DVD and CD, where the band played before over 350,000 fans in Freedom Square, Kharkiv, Ukraine. Said show was in fact put together at the last moment to benefit HIV/AIDS awareness.
On 14th May 2009, Paul Rodgers announced that his collaboration with the surviving active members of "Queen" was at and end, and that the "Queen + Paul Rodgers" project was being placed on indefinite hiatus. While, the band members did not rule out working together again, each sought to pursue solo projects, or in the case of Paul Rodgers, a reunion with Bad Company. The band has not gotten back together since, but Rodgers has stated that he's open to the idea of doing more, specially for charity.
Imagine
Queen + Paul Rodgers Lyrics
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It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people living for today
Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
And no religion too
Imagine all the people living life in peace, you
You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope some day you'll join us
And the world will be as one
Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people sharing all the world, you
You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope some day you'll join us
And the world will be as one
Queen + Paul Rodgers's song "Imagine" is a cover of the John Lennon classic. The lyrics describe a world without the divides of religion, nationality or material possessions. It articulates a utopian vision of a free and just world where people coexist in peace and harmony.
The opening stanza invites the listener to imagine a world without the notion of heaven or hell. Instead, a world without constraints, where the only limit is the sky. It then goes on to call for people to live in the present moment without the boundaries of religion, national borders, or possession of material wealth.
The song's message seems relevant today more than ever, with the world constantly grappling with issues around religious and political freedom, inequality, and war. The song urges people to live together in a world that's without distinctions of religion, nationalities, and possessions. It's a call for unity rather than division.
Interestingly, this cover version of "Imagine" was recorded live in 2005 during a concert in South Africa. The song features Paul Rodgers's distinct powerful voice, which adds a new dimension to the timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Imagine there's no heaven
Consider a world with no concept of afterlife
It's easy if you try
It can be accomplished with just a bit of imagination
No hell below us
In this world, there's no eternal damnation
Above us only sky
The world is all around us, not in some divine palace
Imagine all the people living for today
Everyone can find fulfillment in the present moment
Imagine there's no countries
Picture a world with no national boundaries
It isn't hard to do
It's not beyond our ability to envision such a world
Nothing to kill or die for
Without arbitrary territories to defend, there'd be no reason to engage in violence
And no religion too
A world without faith-based divisions or conflict
Imagine all the people living life in peace, you
Envision a world where everyone gets along and shares mutual prosperity
You may say I'm a dreamer
Some may dismiss this vision as unrealistic, but...
But I'm not the only one
...there are many who share this dream
I hope some day you'll join us
I invite you to imagine a better world with me
And the world will be as one
If we all work towards this goal, we can create a united, peaceful world
Imagine no possessions
Consider a world where material possessions are not valued
I wonder if you can
It may be hard to conceive, but give it a try
No need for greed or hunger
Without an emphasis on acquiring stuff, we can all have enough
A brotherhood of man
We can create a world where everyone sees each other as equals
Imagine all the people sharing all the world, you
Think about how different the world would be if we all worked together to solve its problems
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY
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Imagine there's no heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us, only sky
Imagine all the people
Livin' for today
Ah
Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion, too
Imagine all the people
Livin' life in peace
You
You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one
Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world
You
You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will live as one
@davidortiz3015
“Best rockstar of all time, next to Freddie” how can you not love Brian May
@mara3310
their modesty is the best thing
@Charles_Le_Z
I love both 😭😭
@Charles_Le_Z
Queen is the best thing in the life next to Family and Love ❤️!
@glennquagmire34
@InoxTheCat screw family, and queen is the only love you need!
@williamgerman8026
@InoxTheCat 4421
@littleme889
Brian's vocal is gentle, soft not aged, Roger's vocal is....WOOOOOW
@olgacamargo1206
ESSA música é uma verdadeira relíquia!!! Imagino um mundo cheio de:Paz,amor, União, flores e um planeta sem preconceitos...
@joaobezerra1479
Verdade Olga, é disso que o mundo precisa...👏👏👏
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