In November 2004, the first annual UK Music Hall Of Fame induction ceremony… Read Full Bio ↴In November 2004, the first annual UK Music Hall Of Fame induction ceremony took place and as "Queen" was inducted, surviving active members Brian May and Roger Taylor (without bassist John Deacon who retired from the music business in 1997) play the band's double A-side hits, "We Will Rock You" and "We Are The Champions", complete with former "Free" and "Bad Company" frontman Paul Rodgers. They closed the show with Free's classic, "All Right Now", with help from the group "the Polyphonic Spree". This performance hinted at the possibility of the return of rock's regal performers after an 18 year hiatus.

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.

Little Bit Of Love
Queen + Paul Rodgers Lyrics

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This thing called love, I just can't handle it
This thing called love, I must get round to it
I ain't ready
Crazy little thing called love

This thing (this thing)
Called love (called love)
It cries (like a baby)

In a cradle all night
It swings (woo woo)
It jives (woo woo)
It shakes all over like a jelly fish
I kinda like it
Crazy little thing called love

There goes my baby
She knows how to rock 'n' roll
She drives me crazy
She gives me hot and cold fever
Then she leaves me in a cool cool sweat

I gotta be cool, relax, get hip
And get on my track's
Take a back seat, hitch-hike
And take a long ride on my motorbike
Until I'm ready
Crazy little thing called love

I gotta be cool, relax, get hip
And get on my track's
Take a back seat (ah hum), hitch-hike (ah hum)
And take a long ride on my motorbike
Until I'm ready (ready Freddie)
Crazy little thing called love

This thing called love, I just can't handle it
This thing called love, I must get round to it
I ain't ready
Ooh ooh ooh ooh

Crazy little thing called love
Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah

Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" by Queen + Paul Rodgers is a classic rock and roll song that talks about the rollercoaster of emotions that come with being in love. The singer opens by confessing that love is a complex thing that he just can't handle, and that he needs to make time for it. He then describes the different ways in which love can behave, using vivid imagery to bring the emotions to life. Despite the challenges, the singer admits that he likes it and can't resist it - it's just a crazy little thing called love.

Throughout the song, the singer is clearly head over heels for a woman who knows how to rock and roll. She drives him crazy and gives him hot and cold fever, leaving him in a cool cool sweat. He knows he needs to be cool, relax, and get on track to handle the highs and lows of love. But until then, he's just going to enjoy the ride of this crazy little thing called love.

Overall, "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" is a fast-paced, energetic song that captures the wild ride of being in love. With its catchy lyrics and upbeat tune, it's a classic example of the rock and roll genre.

Line by Line Meaning

This thing called love, I just can't handle it
Love is so powerful and overbearing that I am having difficulty dealing with it

This thing called love, I must get round to it
I have not yet fully experienced love but I know that I need to at some point in my life

I ain't ready
I am not currently prepared to enter into a romantic relationship

Crazy little thing called love
Love can be unpredictable and overwhelming, making it seem chaotic or wild

It cries (like a baby) In a cradle all night
Love can be emotional and needy, like a crying infant who requires constant attention

It swings (woo woo) It jives (woo woo) It shakes all over like a jelly fish I kinda like it
Love can be exciting and fun, and though it can make one feel unsteady and uncertain, it can also be enjoyable

There goes my baby She knows how to rock 'n' roll She drives me crazy She gives me hot and cold fever Then she leaves me in a cool cool sweat
The singer's romantic partner is wild and unpredictable, bringing intense emotions and intense highs and lows to the relationship

I gotta be cool, relax, get hip And get on my track's Take a back seat, hitch-hike And take a long ride on my motorbike Until I'm ready Crazy little thing called love
In order to deal with love and prepare for a relationship, the artist needs to take a step back and focus on themselves, enjoying the freedoms of being alone until they are ready to take the plunge into love

This thing called love, I just can't handle it This thing called love, I must get round to it I ain't ready Ooh ooh ooh ooh Crazy little thing called love
Repeating earlier lyrics, the artist is still trying to come to terms with the overwhelming and exciting concept of love, and is hesitant to enter into a relationship without being fully prepared

Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
Love can be strange and inexplicable, bringing intense joy as well as intense discomfort or confusion

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FREDDIE MERCURY

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