Queen - Somebody to Love
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Like “Bohemian Rhapsody”, the major hit from Queen’s previous album, “Somebody to Love” has a complex melody and deep layering of vocal tracks, this time based on a gospel choir arrangement. It was the first single off the album A Day at the Races. It is a rock ballad on which band members Freddie Mercury, Brian May and Roger Taylor multitracked their voices to create the impression of a 100-voice gospel choir. The lyrics, especially combined with the gospel influence, create a song about faith, desperation and soul-searching; the singer questions both the lack of love experienced in his life and the role and existence of God. Staying true to Queen’s guitar-driven style, it was also filled with intricate harmonies and a notable guitar solo by Brian May, and it went to number 2 on the UK charts and number 13 on the U.S. singles chart.
A promotional video was made combining a staged recording session at Sarm East Studios (where the A Day at the Races album was recorded) and film footage of the band’s performance at Hyde Park that September.
This was also one of few tracks where John Deacon sang backing vocals when performed live between 1977 and 1982. His voice was clearly heard on ROIOs from the band’s performance at Earls Court in June, 1977 and at the Houston Summit in December, 1977.
The song was included on their first Greatest Hits, released in 1981.
At the 1992 Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert held at Wembley Stadium, the song was performed by George Michael, and this was later rereleased in 1993 as the lead track of an EP called Five Live which went to #1 in the UK. This version is also available on Greatest Hits III, released in 1999.
A promotional video was made combining a staged recording session at Sarm East Studios (where the A Day at the Races album was recorded) and film footage of the band’s performance at Hyde Park that September.
This was also one of few tracks where John Deacon sang backing vocals when performed live between 1977 and 1982. His voice was clearly heard on ROIOs from the band’s performance at Earls Court in June, 1977 and at the Houston Summit in December, 1977.
The song was included on their first Greatest Hits, released in 1981.
At the 1992 Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert held at Wembley Stadium, the song was performed by George Michael, and this was later rereleased in 1993 as the lead track of an EP called Five Live which went to #1 in the UK. This version is also available on Greatest Hits III, released in 1999.
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pgorosit wrote:
Up Up Up!!!!
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joaoreis_wolf_ wrote:
grande som!!!!!!!
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Liel_X3 wrote:
I sooo love that song <3
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Cassi_Lopes wrote:
mto booooooommmmm... ^^
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heyblonnnde wrote:
EL MEJORRR!
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qayxswqayxsw wrote:
it doesn't get any better than this
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UnaGnR wrote:
awesooomeee soonnnng!!!!:D:D:D
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rebeliant61 wrote:
yeah!
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diana2amazing wrote:
i neeeeed soooomebooodyy to loveeee !!! great!
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kkmilita1 wrote:
love the song. love fred mercury . period!
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SuperTourist wrote:
You'd have to be crazy not to sing along with this. What a classic.
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andre_spk wrote:
queen's best song imo. one of the best songs ever.
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kerouacbuff wrote:
I just love the Piano Solo at the beginning.
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Mallorquinista wrote:
Sin duda uno de los mejores de Queen. Son los mejores e Inigualables. Freddie Mercury el mejor cantante de toda la historia. Brian May, no hay ningun guitarrista como él. Roger Taylor. Toca la bateria como nadie. John Deacon, Gran Bajista. VIVA QUEEN!!!!!!
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mateszdog wrote:
Everybody feels this somday: Find me somebody to love... So true!!! Find me too :)
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retroguy wrote:
Someday I'm gonna be free...........
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ljtay67 wrote:
Fantastic Queen - I mean the group not the monarch! Great song!
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SmilesMcFun wrote:
my favorite queen song!
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martinmercury wrote:
Otra genialidad de los más grandes. Ninguna otra banda de rock podría igualar este juego de voces.
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e_f_k_a wrote:
nice :))
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