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)
The Power of Love
queen Lyrics
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Make a one man weep, make another man sing
Change a hawk to a little white dove
More than a feeling, that's the power of love
Tougher than diamonds, rich like cream
Stronger and harder than a bad girl's dream
Make a bad one good, make a wrong one right
You don't need money, don't take fame
Don't need no credit card to ride this train
It's strong and it's sudden and it's cruel sometimes
But it might just save your life
That's the power of love
That's the power of love
First time you feel it, it might make you sad
Next time you feel it, it might make you mad
But do be glad baby when you've found
That's the power makes the world go 'round
And it don't take money, don't take fame
Don't need no credit card to ride this train
It's strong and it's sudden, it can be cruel sometimes
But it might just save your life
They say that all in love is fair
Yeah, but you don't care
But you know what to do
When it gets hold of you
And with a little help from above
You feel the power of love
You feel the power of love
Can you feel it
Mmm-hmmm
It don't take money and it don't take fame
Don't need no credit card to ride this train
Tougher than diamonds and stronger than steel
You won't feel nothin' till you feel
You feel the power
Just feel the power of love
That's the power
That's the power of love
You feel the power of love
You feel the power of love
That's the power of love
"The Power of Love" by Queen is a song that explores the transformative and all-encompassing nature of love. The lyrics suggest that love has the ability to evoke a range of emotions, from sadness to anger, but ultimately it brings joy and fulfillment. Love has the power to change individuals, turning a person's sorrow into joy and making them feel complete. The power of love is compared to a force that can transform even the toughest aspects of life, symbolized by the reference to changing a hawk into a dove. Love is presented as something that goes beyond a mere feeling, something that can heal and bring about positive change.
The song emphasizes that love doesn't require material possessions or fame, as it transcends all external factors. It is described as a pure and strong force that doesn't discriminate and has the potential to save lives. The lyrics also acknowledge that love can be unpredictable and sometimes cruel, but its impact is undeniable. The song suggests that love is what makes the world go 'round, emphasizing its universal significance.
Line by Line Meaning
The power of love is a curious thing
Love has a mysterious and intriguing nature
Make a one man weep, make another man sing
Love can bring both joy and sorrow to different individuals
Change a hawk to a little white dove
Love has the ability to transform an aggressive person into a gentle and peaceful one
More than a feeling, that's the power of love
Love is not just an emotion, it holds immense strength and influence
Tougher than diamonds, rich like cream
Love is stronger and more valuable than even the hardest substances like diamonds, and it brings abundance
Stronger and harder than a bad girl's dream
Love surpasses the desires and fantasies of even the most rebellious or challenging individuals
Make a bad one good, make a wrong one right
Love has the power to transform someone who is considered bad or make a person on the wrong path find the right way
Power of love will keep you home at night
Love provides a sense of security and comfort that makes you want to stay at home
You don't need money, don't take fame
Love doesn't require material possessions or recognition
Don't need no credit card to ride this train
Love is not something that can be bought or obtained through monetary means
It's strong and it's sudden and it's cruel sometimes
Love can be forceful, unexpected, and occasionally harsh
But it might just save your life
Love has the potential to bring salvation and rescue in difficult times
First time you feel it, it might make you sad
The initial experience of love can evoke feelings of sadness
Next time you feel it, it might make you mad
Subsequent experiences of love can provoke feelings of anger
But do be glad baby when you've found
Despite the challenges, finding love is something to be joyful about
That's the power makes the world go 'round
Love is the force that drives and sustains the world's existence
And it don't take money, don't take fame
Love cannot be acquired with wealth or reputation
It's strong and it's sudden, it can be cruel sometimes
Love can be intense, unexpected, and occasionally harsh
But it might just save your life
Love has the potential to bring salvation and rescue in difficult times
They say that all in love is fair
It is commonly believed that love abides by the principles of fairness
Yeah, but you don't care
However, when in love, personal concerns outweigh the concept of fairness
But you know what to do
In matters of love, you possess an innate understanding of how to navigate them
When it gets hold of you
When love takes a hold of your heart and emotions
And with a little help from above
Assisted by some form of divine guidance
You feel the power of love
You experience the immense strength and influence of love
Can you feel it
Are you able to sense it?
Mmm-hmmm
Expression of agreement or acknowledgement
It don't take money and it don't take fame
Love cannot be obtained through wealth or celebrity status
Don't need no credit card to ride this train
Love cannot be accessed by possessing a credit card
Tougher than diamonds and stronger than steel
Love is more resilient than diamonds and possesses greater strength than steel
You won't feel nothin' till you feel
You cannot comprehend the true essence of love until you actually experience it
You feel the power
You sense the immense strength and influence
Just feel the power of love
Simply experience the incredible force that love possesses
That's the power
That is the strength and capability
That's the power of love
That is the true nature and potential of love
You feel the power of love
You sense the immense strength and influence of love
You feel the power of love
You experience the incredible force that love possesses
That's the power of love
That is the true nature and potential of love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Huey Lewis, Christopher John Hayes, John Victor Colla
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kconrad5893
No fucking way—the Holy Trinity of female singers is:
1. Barbra Streisand
2. Celine Dion
3. Karen Carpenter
Whitney Houston would be 4th, but although her voice is spectacular, to me she doesn’t have that once-in-a-lifetime, out of this world voice like the three ladies I mentioned.
Mariah Carey is very talented, but her voice doesn’t have that crystal clear tonality that the others do. She has a very very slight rasp to her voice and it’s more breathy.
Just my opinion of course.
@Periwinkle110
Who is listening in 2024?
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Me am still listening in 2025
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Meeee❤
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Me!
This masterpiece reminds me of my beloved one .
Time has gone but he never has .
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2024: I'm here, again
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Me here🙈
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Me too 😍😍😍
Celine is the best version ❤❤❤🔥