Queen - News of the World

Artist:

Queen

UPC:

050087245429

See Also:

George Michael/Queen - Five Live [EP] Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Bohemian Symphony: The RPO Plays Queen Various Artists - Killer Queen: A Tribute To Queen Paul Rodgers/Queen - The Cosmos Rocks

Description:

Queen: Freddie Mercury (vocals, piano); Brian May (guitar, background vocals); John Deacon (bass); Roger Taylor (drums, background vocals).
Personnel: Freddie Mercury (vocals, piano); Brian May (guitar, background vocals); John Deacon (bass guitar); Roger Taylor (drums, background vocals).
Recording information: Basing Street Studios, London, England (02/28/1979); Maida Vale Studios, London, England (02/28/1979); Pavillion De Paris, Paris, France (02/28/1979); Seibu Lions Stadium, Tokyo, Japan (02/28/1979); Basing Street Studios, London, England (07/1977); Maida Vale Studios, London, England (07/1977); Pavillion De Paris, Paris, France (07/1977); Seibu Lions Stadium, Tokyo, Japan (07/1977); Basing Street Studios, London, England (10/1977); Maida Vale Studios, London, England (10/1977); Pavillion De Paris, Paris, France (10/1977); Seibu Lions Stadium, Tokyo, Japan (10/1977); Basing Street Studios, London, England (11/1982); Maida Vale Studios, London, England (11/1982); Pavillion De Paris, Paris, France (11/1982); Seibu Lions Stadium, Tokyo, Japan (11/1982).
In the tradition of 1975`s A NIGHT AT THE OPERA, NEWS OF THE WORLD solidified Queen`s position as `70s rock gods while expanding the group`s vision through an eclectic batch of tunes. The album is primarily known for the anthemic medley "We Will Rock You/We Are the Champions," which would grace sporting events worldwide for decades to come. Like OPERA, though, there`s more to this album than the blockbuster hit. The Roger Taylor-sung "Sheer Heart Attack" veers damn close to punk. "Get Down, Make Love" is a funky, vamp-driven number that merges "Whole Lotta Love"-style effects with a brazen sensuality that could make Prince blush.
Freddie Mercury indulges his cabaret fantasies with the supper club cha-cha of the Spanish guitar-laced "Who Needs You." Brian May sings the mournful, folkish piano ballad "All Dead, All Dead." Things get downright Cole Porter-ish on the jazzy torch song "My Melancholy Blues." Once again, Queen prove themselves to be capable of much more than the arena rock many take to be their stock in trade.

Track Listing:

DISC 1:

1. We Will Rock You
2. We Are the Champions
3. Sheer Heart Attack
4. All Dead, All Dead
5. Spread Your Wings
6. Fight from the Inside
7. Get Down, Make Love
8. Sleeping on the Sidewalk
9. Who Needs You
10. It`s Late
11. My Melancholy Blues

DISC 2: BONUS EP:

1. Feelings Feelings [Take 10, July 1977] - (previously unreleased, take)
2. Spread Your Wings [BBC Session, October 1977] - (live)
3. My Melancholy Blues [BBC Session, October 1977] - (live)
4. Sheer Heart Attack [Live in paris, February 28 1979] - (live)
5. We Will Rock You (Fast) [Live in Tokyo, November 1982] - (previously unreleased, live)

Album Information

Release Date:

09/13/2011

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Rock & Pop

Subgenre:

Art Rock

Label:

Hollywood

Producer:

Queen

Catalog Number:

D 001410102

Original Release Year:

1977

# of Discs:

2

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Runtime:

56 : 23

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