Album: The Singles Collection, Volume 1 by Queen (2008)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Compilation

Description: This 2008 singles collection from Queen comes housed in a flip-top box and contains 13 singles released between 1973 and 1979, including the hits “Killer Queen,” “Somebody to Love,” “Fat Bottomed Girls,” “We Are the Champions,” and “We Will Rock You," all of which feature faithfully reproduced cover artwork and vinyl-perfect audio.

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 2000s, Compilation, EMI


This 2008 singles collection from Queen comes housed in a flip-top box and contains 13 singles released between 1973 and 1979, including the hits “Killer Queen,” “Somebody to Love,” “Fat Bottomed Girls,” “We Are the Champions,” and “We Will Rock You," all of which feature faithfully reproduced cover artwork and vinyl-perfect audio.

Album: The Ultimate Rarities Collection by Queen (1994)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Live

Description: This album is a collection of rarities Queen. It includes demos of songs, sound tests, subjects and even unreleased live song Who Wants To Live Forever sung by the daughter of Brian May.

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 1990s, Live, EMI


This album is a collection of rarities Queen. It includes demos of songs, sound tests, subjects and even unreleased live song Who Wants To Live Forever sung by the daughter of Brian May.

Album: The Game by Queen (1980)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Album

Description: The Game is the eighth studio album by British rock band Queen released on 30 June 1980. It was the only Queen album to reach No. 1 in the US and became Queen's best selling studio album in the US with four million copies sold to date, tying News of the World's US sales tally. The album received very favourable reviews. Notable songs on the album include the bass-driven "Another One Bites the Dust" and the rockabilly "Crazy Little Thing Called Love", both of which reached No. 1 in the US. The Game was the first Queen album to use a synthesiser (an Oberheim OB-X).

The album features a more pop/rock sound than its predecessor, Jazz. The album's style would be augmented on Queen's next release Hot Space, and future Queen albums. At approximately 35 minutes 39 seconds, The Game is the 2nd shortest of Queen's studio albums, with their subsequent soundtrack for the film Flash Gordon being shorter by 39 seconds. It is estimated to have sold 12 million copies worldwide, including over 4.5 million in the United States.

Re-issued on May 2003 on DVD-Audio with Dolby 5.1 surround sound and DTS 5.1. The 5.1 mix of "Coming Soon" features an alternate backing track, because the final master tapes were not found when mixing the album to 5.1.

The photo on the cover of the EMI CD is different from that originally used on the LP and cassette even though the Hollywood CD still has the original photo. The original photo (with Taylor having folded arms and May not having a hand resting upon his exposed hip) is shown in the article. This alternate photo was also used on cover of the DTS DVD-Audio edition of the album released in 2003.

"Crazy Little Thing Called Love", "Sail Away Sweet Sister", "Coming Soon", and "Save Me" were recorded from June to July 1979. The remaining songs were recorded between February and May 1980.

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 1980s, Album, EMI

Additional Context: Sales figures: 12000000. Based on 2 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


The Game is the eighth studio album by British rock band Queen released on 30 June 1980. It was the only Queen album to reach No. 1 in the US and became Queen's best selling studio album in the US with four million copies sold to date, tying News of the World's US sales tally. The album received very favourable reviews. Notable songs on the album include the bass-driven "Another One Bites the Dust" and the rockabilly "Crazy Little Thing Called Love", both of which reached No. 1 in the US. The Game was the first Queen album to use a synthesiser (an Oberheim OB-X).

The album features a more pop/rock sound than its predecessor, Jazz. The album's style would be augmented on Queen's next release Hot Space, and future Queen albums. At approximately 35 minutes 39 seconds, The Game is the 2nd shortest of Queen's studio albums, with their subsequent soundtrack for the film Flash Gordon being shorter by 39 seconds. It is estimated to have sold 12 million copies worldwide, including over 4.5 million in the United States.

Re-issued on May 2003 on DVD-Audio with Dolby 5.1 surround sound and DTS 5.1. The 5.1 mix of "Coming Soon" features an alternate backing track, because the final master tapes were not found when mixing the album to 5.1.

The photo on the cover of the EMI CD is different from that originally used on the LP and cassette even though the Hollywood CD still has the original photo. The original photo (with Taylor having folded arms and May not having a hand resting upon his exposed hip) is shown in the article. This alternate photo was also used on cover of the DTS DVD-Audio edition of the album released in 2003.

"Crazy Little Thing Called Love", "Sail Away Sweet Sister", "Coming Soon", and "Save Me" were recorded from June to July 1979. The remaining songs were recorded between February and May 1980.

Album: Queen Rocks by Queen (1997)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Compilation

Description: Queen Rocks is a compilation album by the English rock band Queen, released in 1997.
The album is a selection of songs from Queen's heavier side. It also contained one new track, "No-One But You (Only the Good Die Young)", which is a gentle ballad. This song began life as a track for Brian May's solo album Another World (1998); the remaining members chose to record it as a bookend for their career as Queen. It was the last original studio recording from the 1990s featuring Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon (and the first Queen recording without Freddie Mercury).
The album is unique to the Queen catalogue, as it deliberately does not follow the standard "greatest hits" collection format. Some hits are present ("We Will Rock You", "Fat Bottomed Girls"), while other tracks included were never released as singles anywhere ("Put Out the Fire" and "Sheer Heart Attack"). The album also contains a remake of "I Can't Live With You", with a much louder and heavier guitar and more aggressive drumming.

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 1990s, Compilation, EMI


Queen Rocks is a compilation album by the English rock band Queen, released in 1997.
The album is a selection of songs from Queen's heavier side. It also contained one new track, "No-One But You (Only the Good Die Young)", which is a gentle ballad. This song began life as a track for Brian May's solo album Another World (1998); the remaining members chose to record it as a bookend for their career as Queen. It was the last original studio recording from the 1990s featuring Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon (and the first Queen recording without Freddie Mercury).
The album is unique to the Queen catalogue, as it deliberately does not follow the standard "greatest hits" collection format. Some hits are present ("We Will Rock You", "Fat Bottomed Girls"), while other tracks included were never released as singles anywhere ("Put Out the Fire" and "Sheer Heart Attack"). The album also contains a remake of "I Can't Live With You", with a much louder and heavier guitar and more aggressive drumming.

Album: Hungarian Rhapsody: Queen Live in Budapest '86 by Queen (2012)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Live

Description: Hungarian Rhapsody: Queen Live In Budapest ’86 is a concert film of English rock band Queen's performance at the concert in Budapest on 27 July 1986, starring Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon, the film was released in theatres worldwide on 20 September 2012. The concert was released on DVD, Blu-ray and Deluxe Editions for the first time on 5 November 2012 worldwide, except in the United States where it was released a day later.

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 2010s, Live, EMI


Hungarian Rhapsody: Queen Live In Budapest ’86 is a concert film of English rock band Queen's performance at the concert in Budapest on 27 July 1986, starring Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon, the film was released in theatres worldwide on 20 September 2012. The concert was released on DVD, Blu-ray and Deluxe Editions for the first time on 5 November 2012 worldwide, except in the United States where it was released a day later.

Album: Absolute Greatest by Queen (2009)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Compilation

Description: The latest in a long line of Queen compilations stretching back to 1981's Greatest Hits, 2009's Absolute Greatest runs a generous 20 tracks yet still manages to miss several classic Queen songs, such as "Fat Bottomed Girls," "Bicycle Race," "Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy," "Flash's Theme," and "Tie Your Mother Down." In their place are several latter-day singles that were hits in Europe but not America ("The Show Must Go On," "Who Wants to Live Forever," "These Are the Days of Our Lives"), so it makes sense that this compilation in its various formats -- a single-disc set, a double-disc where the second CD contains commentary by Brian May and Roger Taylor, one with a hardcover book, one with LPs -- appeared in the U.K. and Europe first, because it was tailored for this market. And, overall, it's a nicely balanced collection of 20 highlights, delivering all the usual suspects -- "We Will Rock You," "We Are the Champions," "Another One Bites the Dust," "Crazy Little Thing Called Love," "You're My Best Friend," "Killer Queen," "Bohemian Rhapsody" -- plus good latter-day hits, making it a solid overview but not a definitive one.

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 2000s, Compilation, EMI

Additional Context: Rating score: 8. Based on 1 votes


The latest in a long line of Queen compilations stretching back to 1981's Greatest Hits, 2009's Absolute Greatest runs a generous 20 tracks yet still manages to miss several classic Queen songs, such as "Fat Bottomed Girls," "Bicycle Race," "Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy," "Flash's Theme," and "Tie Your Mother Down." In their place are several latter-day singles that were hits in Europe but not America ("The Show Must Go On," "Who Wants to Live Forever," "These Are the Days of Our Lives"), so it makes sense that this compilation in its various formats -- a single-disc set, a double-disc where the second CD contains commentary by Brian May and Roger Taylor, one with a hardcover book, one with LPs -- appeared in the U.K. and Europe first, because it was tailored for this market. And, overall, it's a nicely balanced collection of 20 highlights, delivering all the usual suspects -- "We Will Rock You," "We Are the Champions," "Another One Bites the Dust," "Crazy Little Thing Called Love," "You're My Best Friend," "Killer Queen," "Bohemian Rhapsody" -- plus good latter-day hits, making it a solid overview but not a definitive one.

Album: The Miracle by Queen (1989)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Album

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 1980s, Album, EMI

Additional Context: Sales figures: 9500000. Based on 3 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Album: Greatest Hits by Queen (1981)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Compilation

Description: Greatest Hits is a compilation album by the British rock group Queen. When released in November 1981, the album consisted of Queen's best-selling singles since their first chart appearance in 1974 with "Seven Seas of Rhye", up to their 1980 hit "Flash" (though in some countries "Under Pressure", the band's 1981 chart-topper with David Bowie, was included). There was no universal track listing or cover art for the album, and each territory's tracks were dependent on what singles had been released there and which were successful.
Queen's Greatest Hits was an instant success, peaking at number one on the UK Album Chart for four weeks. It has spent 476 weeks in the UK Charts, and is the best-selling album of all time in the UK. It is certified eight times platinum in the United States, and is Queen's most commercially successful album worldwide with over 25 million copies sold, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time.

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 1980s, Compilation, EMI

Additional Context: Sales figures: 25000000. Rating score: 10. Based on 1 votes


Greatest Hits is a compilation album by the British rock group Queen. When released in November 1981, the album consisted of Queen's best-selling singles since their first chart appearance in 1974 with "Seven Seas of Rhye", up to their 1980 hit "Flash" (though in some countries "Under Pressure", the band's 1981 chart-topper with David Bowie, was included). There was no universal track listing or cover art for the album, and each territory's tracks were dependent on what singles had been released there and which were successful.
Queen's Greatest Hits was an instant success, peaking at number one on the UK Album Chart for four weeks. It has spent 476 weeks in the UK Charts, and is the best-selling album of all time in the UK. It is certified eight times platinum in the United States, and is Queen's most commercially successful album worldwide with over 25 million copies sold, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time.

Album: Sheer Heart Attack by Queen (1974)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Album

Description: Sheer Heart Attack is the third album by the British rock group Queen, released in November 1974. It was produced by Queen and Roy Thomas Baker and distributed by EMI in the United Kingdom, and Elektra in the United States.

The album launched the band to mainstream popularity both in the UK and internationally: the first single, "Killer Queen" reached No. 2 in the British charts and provided Queen with their first US Top 20 hit, peaking at No. 12 on the Billboard singles chart. Sheer Heart Attack was also the first Queen album to hit the US Top 20, peaking at No. 12 in 1975. Digressing from the progressive themes featured on their first two albums, Sheer Heart Attack featured more conventional rock tracks and marked a step towards the classic Queen sound. In recent years, it has been listed by multiple publications as one of the band's best works.

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 1970s, Album, EMI

Additional Context: Rating score: 8. Based on 1 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Sheer Heart Attack is the third album by the British rock group Queen, released in November 1974. It was produced by Queen and Roy Thomas Baker and distributed by EMI in the United Kingdom, and Elektra in the United States.

The album launched the band to mainstream popularity both in the UK and internationally: the first single, "Killer Queen" reached No. 2 in the British charts and provided Queen with their first US Top 20 hit, peaking at No. 12 on the Billboard singles chart. Sheer Heart Attack was also the first Queen album to hit the US Top 20, peaking at No. 12 in 1975. Digressing from the progressive themes featured on their first two albums, Sheer Heart Attack featured more conventional rock tracks and marked a step towards the classic Queen sound. In recent years, it has been listed by multiple publications as one of the band's best works.

Album: Live Killers by Queen (1979)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Live

Description: Live Killers is a live album by the English rock band Queen, originally released on 22 June 1979.

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 1970s, Live, EMI

Additional Context: Rating score: 9. Based on 1 votes


Live Killers is a live album by the English rock band Queen, originally released on 22 June 1979.

Album: A Kind of Magic by Queen (1986)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Album

Description: A Kind of Magic is the twelfth album by British rock band Queen, released in 1986. It was the band's first studio album to be recorded digitally, and is based on the soundtrack to the film Highlander, the first in a series directed by Russell Mulcahy.

Although Queen would release another three albums with Freddie Mercury (including the posthumous Made in Heaven), A Kind of Magic would turn out to be the band's last ever album promoted with a concert tour, because of Mercury's diagnosis with AIDS the following year and his eventual death from AIDS in 1991. For the first time in their career, the band allowed filming of them while they were in the recording studio. The video for "One Vision" shows them in various stages of writing and recording the song.

A Kind of Magic reached #1 in the UK, selling 100,000 copies in its first week, and remained in the UK charts for 63 weeks. The album spawned three hit singles: the album's title track "A Kind of Magic", "One Vision" and "Friends Will Be Friends". The sixth track on the album, "Who Wants to Live Forever", features an orchestra conducted by Michael Kamen, while the last track, "Princes of the Universe", is the theme song to Highlander.

Critical reaction to the album was mixed, but it has, in recent years, been cited by music publications and fans as one of Queen's best records of the 1980s. The 1994 edition of the Guinness All Time Top 1000 Albums listed A Kind of Magic #171 in the all-time greatest rock and pop albums, and in 2007, Classic Rock ranked it the 28th greatest soundtrack album of all time. Estimates of the albums sales currently stand at fourteen million copies.

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 1980s, Album, EMI

Additional Context: Sales figures: 14000000. Rating score: 9. Based on 3 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


A Kind of Magic is the twelfth album by British rock band Queen, released in 1986. It was the band's first studio album to be recorded digitally, and is based on the soundtrack to the film Highlander, the first in a series directed by Russell Mulcahy.

Although Queen would release another three albums with Freddie Mercury (including the posthumous Made in Heaven), A Kind of Magic would turn out to be the band's last ever album promoted with a concert tour, because of Mercury's diagnosis with AIDS the following year and his eventual death from AIDS in 1991. For the first time in their career, the band allowed filming of them while they were in the recording studio. The video for "One Vision" shows them in various stages of writing and recording the song.

A Kind of Magic reached #1 in the UK, selling 100,000 copies in its first week, and remained in the UK charts for 63 weeks. The album spawned three hit singles: the album's title track "A Kind of Magic", "One Vision" and "Friends Will Be Friends". The sixth track on the album, "Who Wants to Live Forever", features an orchestra conducted by Michael Kamen, while the last track, "Princes of the Universe", is the theme song to Highlander.

Critical reaction to the album was mixed, but it has, in recent years, been cited by music publications and fans as one of Queen's best records of the 1980s. The 1994 edition of the Guinness All Time Top 1000 Albums listed A Kind of Magic #171 in the all-time greatest rock and pop albums, and in 2007, Classic Rock ranked it the 28th greatest soundtrack album of all time. Estimates of the albums sales currently stand at fourteen million copies.

Album: The Platinum Collection by Queen (2000)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Compilation

Description: The Platinum Collection is a box set by British rock band Queen which comprises their three greatest hits albums, Greatest Hits, Greatest Hits II and Greatest Hits III. The album was originally released on 13 November 2000 on the Parlophone label. A booklet with song facts and images is also included with the three CD set. The album's US release was delayed until September 2002 and featured the 2001 Japanese release remastered versions of Greatest Hits Volumes 1 and 2 on the US and Canadian versions of The Platinum Collection.
The album peaked at #2 in the UK charts, being blocked off the top spot by Moby's album 18.

As part of Queen's 40th anniversary celebrations, The Platinum Collection was released in the UK on 27 June 2011, as well as in other territories around the world. The release consisted of the 2011 remasters of all 3 albums.

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 2000s, Compilation, EMI

Additional Context: Rating score: 10. Based on 1 votes


The Platinum Collection is a box set by British rock band Queen which comprises their three greatest hits albums, Greatest Hits, Greatest Hits II and Greatest Hits III. The album was originally released on 13 November 2000 on the Parlophone label. A booklet with song facts and images is also included with the three CD set. The album's US release was delayed until September 2002 and featured the 2001 Japanese release remastered versions of Greatest Hits Volumes 1 and 2 on the US and Canadian versions of The Platinum Collection.
The album peaked at #2 in the UK charts, being blocked off the top spot by Moby's album 18.

As part of Queen's 40th anniversary celebrations, The Platinum Collection was released in the UK on 27 June 2011, as well as in other territories around the world. The release consisted of the 2011 remasters of all 3 albums.

Album: Queen II by Queen (1974)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Album

Description: Queen II is the second album by British rock group Queen, released in March 1974. It was recorded at Trident Studios, London in August 1973 with co-producers Roy Thomas Baker and Robin Cable, and engineered by Mike Stone.

The two sides of the original LP were labelled "Side White" and "Side Black" (instead of the conventional sides "1" and "2"), with corresponding photos of the band dressed in white or in black on either side of the record's label face. It is also a concept album, with the white side having songs with a more emotional theme and the black side almost entirely about fantasy, often with quite dark themes. Mick Rock's album cover photograph was frequently re-used by the band throughout its career, most notably in the music video for the song "Bohemian Rhapsody" (1975).

Released to an initially mixed critical reception, Queen II remains one of the band's lesser-known albums. Nonetheless, the album has retained a cult following since its release, has garnered praise from musicians such as Axl Rose, Steve Vai and Billy Corgan, and is significant in being the first album to contain elements of the band's signature sound of multi layered overdubs, vocal harmonies, and varied musical styles

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 1970s, Album, EMI

Additional Context: Rating score: 8. Based on 1 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Queen II is the second album by British rock group Queen, released in March 1974. It was recorded at Trident Studios, London in August 1973 with co-producers Roy Thomas Baker and Robin Cable, and engineered by Mike Stone.

The two sides of the original LP were labelled "Side White" and "Side Black" (instead of the conventional sides "1" and "2"), with corresponding photos of the band dressed in white or in black on either side of the record's label face. It is also a concept album, with the white side having songs with a more emotional theme and the black side almost entirely about fantasy, often with quite dark themes. Mick Rock's album cover photograph was frequently re-used by the band throughout its career, most notably in the music video for the song "Bohemian Rhapsody" (1975).

Released to an initially mixed critical reception, Queen II remains one of the band's lesser-known albums. Nonetheless, the album has retained a cult following since its release, has garnered praise from musicians such as Axl Rose, Steve Vai and Billy Corgan, and is significant in being the first album to contain elements of the band's signature sound of multi layered overdubs, vocal harmonies, and varied musical styles

Album: Best of Queen by Queen
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Compilation


Album: Queen Forever by Queen (2014)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Compilation

Description: Queen Forever is a compilation album by British rock band Queen. It features tracks the band had "forgotten about" with vocals from original frontman Freddie Mercury. Original bassist John Deacon is also on the tracks.

Drummer Roger Taylor spoke about the album in December 2013, stating that he and guitarist Brian May were "getting together...in the new year to finish what we've got there and then we're going to fashion some kind of album". May announced the title as a compilation album in a radio interview on BBC Radio Wales on 23 May 2014 at the Hay Festival. It is the first Queen album to feature unreleased material from Mercury (who died from complications related to AIDS in November 1991) since the 1995 album Made in Heaven and Deacon (who retired from the music business in 1997) since the 1997 compilation album Queen Rocks. The album was released by Hollywood Records on 10 November 2014.

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 2010s, Compilation, EMI


Queen Forever is a compilation album by British rock band Queen. It features tracks the band had "forgotten about" with vocals from original frontman Freddie Mercury. Original bassist John Deacon is also on the tracks.

Drummer Roger Taylor spoke about the album in December 2013, stating that he and guitarist Brian May were "getting together...in the new year to finish what we've got there and then we're going to fashion some kind of album". May announced the title as a compilation album in a radio interview on BBC Radio Wales on 23 May 2014 at the Hay Festival. It is the first Queen album to feature unreleased material from Mercury (who died from complications related to AIDS in November 1991) since the 1995 album Made in Heaven and Deacon (who retired from the music business in 1997) since the 1997 compilation album Queen Rocks. The album was released by Hollywood Records on 10 November 2014.

Album: Classic Queen by Queen (1992)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Compilation

Description: Classic Queen is a 1992 compilation of songs by the English rock band Queen. It was issued in order to capitalise on the sudden Queen fever generated in the United States following the release of the movie Wayne's World. The album reached number four on the Billboard 200, and is certified three times platinum in the U.S, and five times platinum in Canada. Although critically acclaimed as an excellent compilation, it did not fit in with the previous Queen compilations. It overlapped both the 1981 Greatest Hits and the 1991 Greatest Hits II, and contained a few tracks not found in either of the previous releases; to remedy this situation, Hollywood Records re-released Greatest Hits in the U.S. only, containing two different tracks from the 1981 release but designed specifically to complement Classic Queen. Accumulated sales (Greatest Hits II and Classic Queen for the U.S. and Canada combined) are in excess of 19 million worldwide. Many of Queen's biggest hits, such as "Another One Bites the Dust", "We Will Rock You", "We Are the Champions" and "Don't Stop Me Now" , are missing from this compilation. There is also a video cassette released, but long out of print.

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 1990s, Compilation, EMI

Additional Context: Rating score: 8. Based on 1 votes


Classic Queen is a 1992 compilation of songs by the English rock band Queen. It was issued in order to capitalise on the sudden Queen fever generated in the United States following the release of the movie Wayne's World. The album reached number four on the Billboard 200, and is certified three times platinum in the U.S, and five times platinum in Canada. Although critically acclaimed as an excellent compilation, it did not fit in with the previous Queen compilations. It overlapped both the 1981 Greatest Hits and the 1991 Greatest Hits II, and contained a few tracks not found in either of the previous releases; to remedy this situation, Hollywood Records re-released Greatest Hits in the U.S. only, containing two different tracks from the 1981 release but designed specifically to complement Classic Queen. Accumulated sales (Greatest Hits II and Classic Queen for the U.S. and Canada combined) are in excess of 19 million worldwide. Many of Queen's biggest hits, such as "Another One Bites the Dust", "We Will Rock You", "We Are the Champions" and "Don't Stop Me Now" , are missing from this compilation. There is also a video cassette released, but long out of print.

Album: Live at Wembley '86 by Queen (1992)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Live

Description: Live at Wembley '86 is a double live album by English rock band Queen.
It was recorded live on Saturday July 12, 1986 during the Magic Tour at Wembley Stadium in London, England and released on May 26, 1992. A companion DVD was released in June 2003.
The album was remastered and re-released with bonus tracks in August 2003 in the US as Live at Wembley Stadium after the companion DVD. This name has also been used on subsequent releases elsewhere, although they lack the bonus tracks included with the US version.
A remastered special edition DVD was released on September 5, 2011 in the UK (what would have been Freddie Mercury's 65th birthday), and for the first time included the Friday evening concert in addition to the Saturday night show. Snippets of the Friday show were included on earlier DVDs, but the remastered release marked the first time that the concert has been presented in full. A Deluxe Edition also included the Saturday concert in remastered CD form.
During the introduction to "Who Wants to Live Forever," Freddie addressed the rumours at the time of a Queen breakup by pointing to his posterior and saying, "They're talking from here!," which got quite a response from the audience. During the speech, Freddie making what was, prior to the Queen+ collaborations, a prophetic comment: "So forget those rumours, we're gonna stay together until we fucking well die, I'm sure of it."

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 1990s, Live, EMI

Additional Context: Rating score: 10. Based on 1 votes


Live at Wembley '86 is a double live album by English rock band Queen.
It was recorded live on Saturday July 12, 1986 during the Magic Tour at Wembley Stadium in London, England and released on May 26, 1992. A companion DVD was released in June 2003.
The album was remastered and re-released with bonus tracks in August 2003 in the US as Live at Wembley Stadium after the companion DVD. This name has also been used on subsequent releases elsewhere, although they lack the bonus tracks included with the US version.
A remastered special edition DVD was released on September 5, 2011 in the UK (what would have been Freddie Mercury's 65th birthday), and for the first time included the Friday evening concert in addition to the Saturday night show. Snippets of the Friday show were included on earlier DVDs, but the remastered release marked the first time that the concert has been presented in full. A Deluxe Edition also included the Saturday concert in remastered CD form.
During the introduction to "Who Wants to Live Forever," Freddie addressed the rumours at the time of a Queen breakup by pointing to his posterior and saying, "They're talking from here!," which got quite a response from the audience. During the speech, Freddie making what was, prior to the Queen+ collaborations, a prophetic comment: "So forget those rumours, we're gonna stay together until we fucking well die, I'm sure of it."

Album: Complete Kampuchea Concert by Queen (1979)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Live

Description: Hammersmith Odeon, London England, December 26th. 1979.    

The best bootleg so far from this concert. For the first time, we'll get a complete set from this show. A 2lp vinyl bootleg "Crazy Tour" was released in 1980, but it's missing some part of the show.
On this great 'Gypsy Eye' we heard the Brian's "Silent Night" guitar solo on the correct place in the show, together with the missing part, which was left out on the vinyl bootleg.
The show was a part of the "Concert for the people of Kampuchea" which included concert over several days at various venues in London. Included many major artists like The Who, Pretenders, Wings etc...
Queen got as the only band, a 'hole evening' alone at Hammersmith Odeon. The first day of the concerts. The hole show was professional filmed & recorded. A 60 min. TV special was produced inc. several tracks from the show. A bootleg DVD "LIVE CRAZY 1979" (silver pressed) was released in Japan include more tracks. A 2LP live album was released officially, but Queen get only one track "Now I'm Here' on this album.

The Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia from 1975 to 1979 represents one of the most extreme case of social engineering and genocide in the twentieth century.  The communist rule initiated a program by which all were forced to work in labor camps for twelve hours a day and the wholesale execution of professionals, intellectuals, and non-ethnic Cambodians.  During this time the extent of genocide in the killing fields was hard to know since they forbid outside intervention.  Vietnam captured Phnom Penh on January 7th, 1979, the Khmer Rouge were forced out of power and it is estimated between  1.4 million and 2.2 million were killed over the four years. 

It is in this context that Secretary General of the U.N. Kurt Waldheim asked Paul McCartney for a concert to raise funds.  He agreed and three shows were scheduled at the end of Wings’ Back To The Egg tour.  Queen were touring the UK on the Crazy tour which was a payback tour for ignoring their homeland on the Jazz tour, and also for their number two single “Crazy Little Thing Called Love.”  Queen were scheduled to play six shows at the end of the tour in London, each in a different venue:  Lyceum Ballroom, Rainbow Theatre, Purley Tiffany’s, Tottenham Mayfair, Lewisham Odeon, and Alexandra Palace (seven months before it caught fire). 

The band agreed to tack one more show onto the schedule for the event, playing in the Hammersmith Odeon on Boxing Day.  They were the only act to play on a bill alone and did not participate in the Rochestra ending with McCartney on December 29th.  Each of the four shows were both filmed and professionally recorded.  The film Concert For Kampuchea released in August 1980 with two Queen tracks, “Now I’m Here” and “Crazy Little Thing Called Love.”  In April an LP was released Concerts for the People of Kampuchea which has only one Queen song, “Now I’m Here.”  More footage was used for the German TV special but unfortunately the entire show hasn’t surfaced from these sources and have been out of print for twenty-five years.  

Crazy Tour In London was released on LP in 1980.  This is missing ”Keep Yourself Alive,” the guitar solo, and the “Brighton Rock” reprise.  “Silent Night,” played during the guitar solo, is placed at the beginning of the show.  This show can also be found on the vinyl Crazy Duck in 1984 which utilizes the television soundtrack.  In 1999 Crazy Tour In London was pressed onto silver disc from a vinyl copy and was released complete with cardboard sleeve duplicating the original artwork.  Since it was copied from vinyl, this has the same defects as the original vinyl.  Complete Kampuchea Concert was released by Gypsy Eye in 2000.  They use the same audience recording but a copy that sounds closer to the master tape.  It is much more cleaner and all of the songs are in their proper sequence.  There are small cuts after ”Save Me” and ”Brighton Rock” (at least), but there are no cuts in the music and this is virtually the complete show. 

Given the level of playing, Freddie’s impeccable voice, and the meaning behind the show, Queen’s final concert of the 70’s stands as not only the greatest of their career but among the best ever.  Whatever doubts the band may have had after Jazz were dispelled by the success of the latest single “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” and this confidence would be carried into their next album The Game.  To have such a sublime performance in an excellent sounding tape is a tremendous blessing to collectors.  

The set list is based upon the previous tour.  The tape picks up with the opening electronic tone rising in pitch and with the thunder cracks the band hits the stage with a the cover tune “Jailhouse Rock,” their old encore which was added to the opening salvo after the first week.  “How are you rock and rollers?  Are you having a good Christmas?  You feel crazy?  Okay let’s do some more” Freddie greets the audience before “Let Me Entertain You.”  This is a song destined to be a great opener but curiously was only played in the second in it’s short life span.  

After “Somebody To Love” Freddie prattles on saying, “I know this feels like a Cecil B. DeMille production of the Ten Commandments tonight but don’t worry about the cameramen. Right now we’d like to do a song…my god it’s quiet in here.  Is it always like this at Hammersmith?  Are you supposed to be a sophisticated crowd?”  The audience responds and cheers loudly before going into “If You Can’t Beat Them.”  The early medley was changed from the previous tour.  “Mustapha” made small cameos but on the Crazy tour is sung complete for the first time and “Bicycle Race” is dropped, never to appear live again.       

“For those of you who don’t know, this night brings us to the end of the tour.  I don’t care.  We’re gonna be here all the time, don’t worry about it” Freddie says before their latest single “Save Me.”  Two songs, “Don’t Stop Me Now” and “Spread Your Wings” make their last live appearance and the latter is among the best versions ever of the song.  Brian May speaks about the point of the show afterwards saying, “As you may know this is a special night for charity for the people of Kampuchea.”  The acoustic set is limited to only two songs.  “Keep Yourself Alive” is expanded to include not only a drum solo, but May’s guitar solo including “Silent Night” for the Christmas season.  They don’t return to the song but instead end with the closing verse of “Brighton Rock” in a nice surprise. 

“Crazy Little Thing Called Love” was their hit single and is received so ecstatically that the audience continue singing the chorus even after the song is over.  The band play along and accompany the singing mob before moving right into “Bohemian Rhapsody.”  “Sheer Heart Attack” is the first encore and the audience applaud loudly when Freddie throws over the amplifier stack and the show ends with “We Will Rock You” (sung from the shoulders of Superman) and “We Are The Champions.”  Complete Kampuchea Concert is one of the most important releases on the Gypsy Eye label since it is the only silver release of this great show in the proper sequence.  It is a show that contains a sizzling performance in a excellent recording and is highly recommended.

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 1970s, Live, EMI


Hammersmith Odeon, London England, December 26th. 1979.    

The best bootleg so far from this concert. For the first time, we'll get a complete set from this show. A 2lp vinyl bootleg "Crazy Tour" was released in 1980, but it's missing some part of the show.
On this great 'Gypsy Eye' we heard the Brian's "Silent Night" guitar solo on the correct place in the show, together with the missing part, which was left out on the vinyl bootleg.
The show was a part of the "Concert for the people of Kampuchea" which included concert over several days at various venues in London. Included many major artists like The Who, Pretenders, Wings etc...
Queen got as the only band, a 'hole evening' alone at Hammersmith Odeon. The first day of the concerts. The hole show was professional filmed & recorded. A 60 min. TV special was produced inc. several tracks from the show. A bootleg DVD "LIVE CRAZY 1979" (silver pressed) was released in Japan include more tracks. A 2LP live album was released officially, but Queen get only one track "Now I'm Here' on this album.

The Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia from 1975 to 1979 represents one of the most extreme case of social engineering and genocide in the twentieth century.  The communist rule initiated a program by which all were forced to work in labor camps for twelve hours a day and the wholesale execution of professionals, intellectuals, and non-ethnic Cambodians.  During this time the extent of genocide in the killing fields was hard to know since they forbid outside intervention.  Vietnam captured Phnom Penh on January 7th, 1979, the Khmer Rouge were forced out of power and it is estimated between  1.4 million and 2.2 million were killed over the four years. 

It is in this context that Secretary General of the U.N. Kurt Waldheim asked Paul McCartney for a concert to raise funds.  He agreed and three shows were scheduled at the end of Wings’ Back To The Egg tour.  Queen were touring the UK on the Crazy tour which was a payback tour for ignoring their homeland on the Jazz tour, and also for their number two single “Crazy Little Thing Called Love.”  Queen were scheduled to play six shows at the end of the tour in London, each in a different venue:  Lyceum Ballroom, Rainbow Theatre, Purley Tiffany’s, Tottenham Mayfair, Lewisham Odeon, and Alexandra Palace (seven months before it caught fire). 

The band agreed to tack one more show onto the schedule for the event, playing in the Hammersmith Odeon on Boxing Day.  They were the only act to play on a bill alone and did not participate in the Rochestra ending with McCartney on December 29th.  Each of the four shows were both filmed and professionally recorded.  The film Concert For Kampuchea released in August 1980 with two Queen tracks, “Now I’m Here” and “Crazy Little Thing Called Love.”  In April an LP was released Concerts for the People of Kampuchea which has only one Queen song, “Now I’m Here.”  More footage was used for the German TV special but unfortunately the entire show hasn’t surfaced from these sources and have been out of print for twenty-five years.  

Crazy Tour In London was released on LP in 1980.  This is missing ”Keep Yourself Alive,” the guitar solo, and the “Brighton Rock” reprise.  “Silent Night,” played during the guitar solo, is placed at the beginning of the show.  This show can also be found on the vinyl Crazy Duck in 1984 which utilizes the television soundtrack.  In 1999 Crazy Tour In London was pressed onto silver disc from a vinyl copy and was released complete with cardboard sleeve duplicating the original artwork.  Since it was copied from vinyl, this has the same defects as the original vinyl.  Complete Kampuchea Concert was released by Gypsy Eye in 2000.  They use the same audience recording but a copy that sounds closer to the master tape.  It is much more cleaner and all of the songs are in their proper sequence.  There are small cuts after ”Save Me” and ”Brighton Rock” (at least), but there are no cuts in the music and this is virtually the complete show. 

Given the level of playing, Freddie’s impeccable voice, and the meaning behind the show, Queen’s final concert of the 70’s stands as not only the greatest of their career but among the best ever.  Whatever doubts the band may have had after Jazz were dispelled by the success of the latest single “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” and this confidence would be carried into their next album The Game.  To have such a sublime performance in an excellent sounding tape is a tremendous blessing to collectors.  

The set list is based upon the previous tour.  The tape picks up with the opening electronic tone rising in pitch and with the thunder cracks the band hits the stage with a the cover tune “Jailhouse Rock,” their old encore which was added to the opening salvo after the first week.  “How are you rock and rollers?  Are you having a good Christmas?  You feel crazy?  Okay let’s do some more” Freddie greets the audience before “Let Me Entertain You.”  This is a song destined to be a great opener but curiously was only played in the second in it’s short life span.  

After “Somebody To Love” Freddie prattles on saying, “I know this feels like a Cecil B. DeMille production of the Ten Commandments tonight but don’t worry about the cameramen. Right now we’d like to do a song…my god it’s quiet in here.  Is it always like this at Hammersmith?  Are you supposed to be a sophisticated crowd?”  The audience responds and cheers loudly before going into “If You Can’t Beat Them.”  The early medley was changed from the previous tour.  “Mustapha” made small cameos but on the Crazy tour is sung complete for the first time and “Bicycle Race” is dropped, never to appear live again.       

“For those of you who don’t know, this night brings us to the end of the tour.  I don’t care.  We’re gonna be here all the time, don’t worry about it” Freddie says before their latest single “Save Me.”  Two songs, “Don’t Stop Me Now” and “Spread Your Wings” make their last live appearance and the latter is among the best versions ever of the song.  Brian May speaks about the point of the show afterwards saying, “As you may know this is a special night for charity for the people of Kampuchea.”  The acoustic set is limited to only two songs.  “Keep Yourself Alive” is expanded to include not only a drum solo, but May’s guitar solo including “Silent Night” for the Christmas season.  They don’t return to the song but instead end with the closing verse of “Brighton Rock” in a nice surprise. 

“Crazy Little Thing Called Love” was their hit single and is received so ecstatically that the audience continue singing the chorus even after the song is over.  The band play along and accompany the singing mob before moving right into “Bohemian Rhapsody.”  “Sheer Heart Attack” is the first encore and the audience applaud loudly when Freddie throws over the amplifier stack and the show ends with “We Will Rock You” (sung from the shoulders of Superman) and “We Are The Champions.”  Complete Kampuchea Concert is one of the most important releases on the Gypsy Eye label since it is the only silver release of this great show in the proper sequence.  It is a show that contains a sizzling performance in a excellent recording and is highly recommended.

Album: A Day at the Races by Queen (1976)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Album

Description: A Day at the Races is the fifth album by British rock group Queen, released in December 1976. It was the band's first completely self-produced album, and the first not to feature producer Roy Thomas Baker. Recorded at Sarm East, The Manor and Wessex Studios in England, A Day at the Races was engineered by Mike Stone. The title of the album followed suit with its predecessor A Night at the Opera in taking its name from a film by the Marx Brothers.

In recent years, a number of publications have cited A Day at the Races as one of the band's finest works. The album peaked at #1 in the UK, Japan and the Netherlands. It reached #5 on the US Billboard 200 and was Queen's fifth album to ship gold in the US, and subsequently reached platinum status in the same country.

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 1970s, Album, EMI

Additional Context: Sales figures: 2780000. Rating score: 8. Based on 2 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


A Day at the Races is the fifth album by British rock group Queen, released in December 1976. It was the band's first completely self-produced album, and the first not to feature producer Roy Thomas Baker. Recorded at Sarm East, The Manor and Wessex Studios in England, A Day at the Races was engineered by Mike Stone. The title of the album followed suit with its predecessor A Night at the Opera in taking its name from a film by the Marx Brothers.

In recent years, a number of publications have cited A Day at the Races as one of the band's finest works. The album peaked at #1 in the UK, Japan and the Netherlands. It reached #5 on the US Billboard 200 and was Queen's fifth album to ship gold in the US, and subsequently reached platinum status in the same country.

Album: The Singles Collection, Volume 2 by Queen (2009)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Compilation

Description: The Singles Collection, Vol. 2 contains CD replicas of the 13 singles Queen released between 1979 and 1984, a five-year span when the band was one of the biggest acts in the world. During this time they had several of their biggest hits -- "Crazy Little Thing Called Love," "Another One Bites the Dust," "Flash's Theme," "Under Pressure," and "I Want to Break Free" -- and they're all here, along with their B-sides. This, of course, isn't the best way to listen to the singles; this is a package for collectors who enjoy the artwork as much as the music, and in that regard it's an attractive package even if it doesn't result in the most practical listening.

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 2000s, Compilation, EMI


The Singles Collection, Vol. 2 contains CD replicas of the 13 singles Queen released between 1979 and 1984, a five-year span when the band was one of the biggest acts in the world. During this time they had several of their biggest hits -- "Crazy Little Thing Called Love," "Another One Bites the Dust," "Flash's Theme," "Under Pressure," and "I Want to Break Free" -- and they're all here, along with their B-sides. This, of course, isn't the best way to listen to the singles; this is a package for collectors who enjoy the artwork as much as the music, and in that regard it's an attractive package even if it doesn't result in the most practical listening.

Album: Live Magic by Queen (1986)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Live

Description: Live Magic is a live compilation album by British rock band Queen. It was recorded at various 1986 live shows during the European Magic Tour and released on 1 December 1986. However, it was not released in the United States until August 1996. It received strong criticism by fans, due to the heavy editing of many songs. For example, the opera section was removed from "Bohemian Rhapsody", the second verse was removed from "Tie Your Mother Down", and both "Is This the World We Created...?" and "We Are the Champions" were reduced to one verse and chorus. In July 2004, Q magazine listed Live Magic as one of the top five disappointing live albums from usually great acts.
Most of the performances were recorded at Knebworth Park on 9 August 1986 (the band's last ever concert with its original line-up).

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 1980s, Live, EMI


Live Magic is a live compilation album by British rock band Queen. It was recorded at various 1986 live shows during the European Magic Tour and released on 1 December 1986. However, it was not released in the United States until August 1996. It received strong criticism by fans, due to the heavy editing of many songs. For example, the opera section was removed from "Bohemian Rhapsody", the second verse was removed from "Tie Your Mother Down", and both "Is This the World We Created...?" and "We Are the Champions" were reduced to one verse and chorus. In July 2004, Q magazine listed Live Magic as one of the top five disappointing live albums from usually great acts.
Most of the performances were recorded at Knebworth Park on 9 August 1986 (the band's last ever concert with its original line-up).

Album: At the Beeb by Queen (1989)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Live

Description: At the Beeb is a live album by the English rock band Queen, released on vinyl, cassette tape, and compact disc in 1989. Subsequently, it was released in 1995 in the United States under the title Queen at the BBC on compact disc and as limited edition picture disc vinyl.
The album comprises tracks recorded in two sessions for the BBC Radio 1 Sound of the 70s programme. The first four tracks were recorded on 5 February 1973; the rest were recorded on 3 December 1973.
All but one track appeared on the album Queen; the exception is "Ogre Battle", which appeared on Queen II. However, the versions featured on At the Beeb are different from the original versions, being closer to the songs as performed live. This is most notable on "Ogre Battle", as it starts right away with its riff (without any long intro), does not have any effects that the version on Queen II has and sounds much less polished. The BBC version of "Ogre Battle" did originally have a long intro featuring a grand guitar build up. It was not used for this release, allegedly because the original tape was damaged.

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 1980s, Live, EMI

Additional Context: Rating score: 7. Based on 2 votes


At the Beeb is a live album by the English rock band Queen, released on vinyl, cassette tape, and compact disc in 1989. Subsequently, it was released in 1995 in the United States under the title Queen at the BBC on compact disc and as limited edition picture disc vinyl.
The album comprises tracks recorded in two sessions for the BBC Radio 1 Sound of the 70s programme. The first four tracks were recorded on 5 February 1973; the rest were recorded on 3 December 1973.
All but one track appeared on the album Queen; the exception is "Ogre Battle", which appeared on Queen II. However, the versions featured on At the Beeb are different from the original versions, being closer to the songs as performed live. This is most notable on "Ogre Battle", as it starts right away with its riff (without any long intro), does not have any effects that the version on Queen II has and sounds much less polished. The BBC version of "Ogre Battle" did originally have a long intro featuring a grand guitar build up. It was not used for this release, allegedly because the original tape was damaged.

Album: A Night at the Opera by Queen (1975)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Album

Description: A Night at the Opera is the fourth studio album by British rock group Queen, released in November 1975. Co-produced by Roy Thomas Baker and Queen, it was, at the time of its release, the most expensive album ever recorded. A commercial success, A Night at the Opera has been voted by the public and cited by music publications as one of Queen's finest works.

The album takes its name from the Marx Brothers film A Night at the Opera, which the band watched one night at the studio complex when recording. It was originally released by EMI in the UK, where it topped the charts for four non-consecutive weeks, and Elektra Records in the US, where it peaked at number 4 and became the band's first Platinum selling album there.

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 1970s, Album, EMI

Additional Context: Sales figures: 4100000. Based on 7 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


A Night at the Opera is the fourth studio album by British rock group Queen, released in November 1975. Co-produced by Roy Thomas Baker and Queen, it was, at the time of its release, the most expensive album ever recorded. A commercial success, A Night at the Opera has been voted by the public and cited by music publications as one of Queen's finest works.

The album takes its name from the Marx Brothers film A Night at the Opera, which the band watched one night at the studio complex when recording. It was originally released by EMI in the UK, where it topped the charts for four non-consecutive weeks, and Elektra Records in the US, where it peaked at number 4 and became the band's first Platinum selling album there.

Album: Greatest Hits I & II by Queen (1994)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Compilation

Description: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing together in a band named Smile with bassist Tim Staffell. Freddie Mercury (then known by his birth name of Farrokh/ Freddie Bulsara) was a fan of Smile, and encouraged them to experiment with more elaborate stage and recording techniques after Staffell's departure in 1970. Mercury himself joined the band shortly thereafter, changed the name of the band to 'Queen', and adopted his familiar stage name. John Deacon was recruited prior to recording their eponymous debut album (1973). Queen enjoyed success in the UK with their debut and its follow-up, Queen II (1974), but it was the release of Sheer Heart Attack (1974) and A Night at the Opera (1975) that gained the band international success. The latter featured "Bohemian Rhapsody", which stayed at number one in the UK Singles Chart for nine weeks; it charted at number one in several other territories, and gave the band their first top ten hit on the US Billboard Hot 100. Their 1977 album, News of the World, contained two of rock's most recognisable anthems, "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions". By the early 1980s, Queen were one of the biggest stadium rock bands in the world, and their performance at 1985's Live Aid is regarded as one of the greatest in rock history. In 1991, Mercury died of bronchopneumonia, a complication of AIDS, and Deacon retired in 1997. Since then, May and Taylor have infrequently performed together, including a collaboration with Paul Rodgers under the name Queen + Paul Rodgers which ended in May 2009.

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 1990s, Compilation, EMI

Additional Context: Rating score: 8. Based on 1 votes


Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing together in a band named Smile with bassist Tim Staffell. Freddie Mercury (then known by his birth name of Farrokh/ Freddie Bulsara) was a fan of Smile, and encouraged them to experiment with more elaborate stage and recording techniques after Staffell's departure in 1970. Mercury himself joined the band shortly thereafter, changed the name of the band to 'Queen', and adopted his familiar stage name. John Deacon was recruited prior to recording their eponymous debut album (1973). Queen enjoyed success in the UK with their debut and its follow-up, Queen II (1974), but it was the release of Sheer Heart Attack (1974) and A Night at the Opera (1975) that gained the band international success. The latter featured "Bohemian Rhapsody", which stayed at number one in the UK Singles Chart for nine weeks; it charted at number one in several other territories, and gave the band their first top ten hit on the US Billboard Hot 100. Their 1977 album, News of the World, contained two of rock's most recognisable anthems, "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions". By the early 1980s, Queen were one of the biggest stadium rock bands in the world, and their performance at 1985's Live Aid is regarded as one of the greatest in rock history. In 1991, Mercury died of bronchopneumonia, a complication of AIDS, and Deacon retired in 1997. Since then, May and Taylor have infrequently performed together, including a collaboration with Paul Rodgers under the name Queen + Paul Rodgers which ended in May 2009.

Album: News of the World by Queen (1977)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Album

Description: News of the World is the sixth studio album by British rock group Queen, released in 1977. Containing hit songs "We Will Rock You", "We Are the Champions" and "Spread Your Wings", the album went 3 x platinum in the US, 2 x platinum in the UK, and achieved high certifications around the world.

News of the World was the second album to be produced solely by the band (the first being A Day at the Races) and was recorded at Sarm West Studios and Wessex Studios, London and co-produced and engineered by Mike Stone.

Having received some criticism that their first completely self-produced project, A Day at the Races, was a "boring" album, Queen decided to shift their musical focus towards the mainstream but remain as the producers of the next album.

After completing the A Day at the Races Tour, the quartet re-entered the studio to begin work on their sixth studio offering in July 1977, enlisting Mike Stone as assistant producer at the Basing Street and Wessex Studios in London. They scaled down their complex arrangements and focused on a "rootsier" sound (as Brian May put it). However the staple of the Queen sound, multitracked harmonies and guitar orchestrations, still exist on this album, albeit a bit more subtly. News of the World shows Queen's songwriting less dominated by May and Freddie Mercury, with Roger Taylor and John Deacon composing two songs each. The group completed recording and production of the album two months later in September and released the album on 28 October 1977.

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 1970s, Album, EMI

Additional Context: Rating score: 9. Based on 2 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


News of the World is the sixth studio album by British rock group Queen, released in 1977. Containing hit songs "We Will Rock You", "We Are the Champions" and "Spread Your Wings", the album went 3 x platinum in the US, 2 x platinum in the UK, and achieved high certifications around the world.

News of the World was the second album to be produced solely by the band (the first being A Day at the Races) and was recorded at Sarm West Studios and Wessex Studios, London and co-produced and engineered by Mike Stone.

Having received some criticism that their first completely self-produced project, A Day at the Races, was a "boring" album, Queen decided to shift their musical focus towards the mainstream but remain as the producers of the next album.

After completing the A Day at the Races Tour, the quartet re-entered the studio to begin work on their sixth studio offering in July 1977, enlisting Mike Stone as assistant producer at the Basing Street and Wessex Studios in London. They scaled down their complex arrangements and focused on a "rootsier" sound (as Brian May put it). However the staple of the Queen sound, multitracked harmonies and guitar orchestrations, still exist on this album, albeit a bit more subtly. News of the World shows Queen's songwriting less dominated by May and Freddie Mercury, with Roger Taylor and John Deacon composing two songs each. The group completed recording and production of the album two months later in September and released the album on 28 October 1977.

Album: Queen on Fire: Live at the Bowl by Queen (2004)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Live

Description: Queen on Fire - Live at the Bowl is a double compact disc live album by English band Queen released on October 25, 2004 in Europe and on November 9, 2004 in the US.
It was recorded live at the National Bowl, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, on June 5, 1982 during the Hot Space Tour. A DVD was also released with the concert and bonus material, such as band interviews and tour highlights.
In 2005, the album was also released as an LP, like every Queen album.
In the UK the CD made #20 and DVD #1 in the album and DVD chart respectively. In the US, neither the album nor the DVD charted.

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 2000s, Live, EMI

Additional Context: Rating score: 5. Based on 2 votes


Queen on Fire - Live at the Bowl is a double compact disc live album by English band Queen released on October 25, 2004 in Europe and on November 9, 2004 in the US.
It was recorded live at the National Bowl, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, on June 5, 1982 during the Hot Space Tour. A DVD was also released with the concert and bonus material, such as band interviews and tour highlights.
In 2005, the album was also released as an LP, like every Queen album.
In the UK the CD made #20 and DVD #1 in the album and DVD chart respectively. In the US, neither the album nor the DVD charted.

Album: Queen by Queen (1973)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Album

Description: Queen is the eponymous debut album by British rock group Queen, released in July 1973. It was recorded at Trident Studios and De Lane Lea Music Centre, London, with production by Roy Thomas Baker (as Roy Baker), John Anthony and Queen.

The album was influenced by the progressive rock, hard rock, and heavy metal of the day and covers subjects such as folklore ("My Fairy King") and religion ("Jesus"). Lead singer Freddie Mercury composed five of the ten tracks, guitarist Brian May composed four songs, including "Doing All Right", which was co-written by Smile band-mate Tim Staffell and drummer Roger Taylor composed and sang "Modern Times Rock and Roll". The final song on the album is a short instrumental version of "Seven Seas of Rhye". The band included the comment 'No synthesisers' on the album sleeve, as some listeners had mistaken their elaborate multi-tracking and effects processed by guitar and vocal sounds as synthesisers. Bassist John Deacon was credited on the sleeve notes of the original vinyl release as "Deacon John", as Mercury and Taylor thought this might make him sound more interesting.

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 1970s, Album, EMI

Additional Context: Based on 2 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Queen is the eponymous debut album by British rock group Queen, released in July 1973. It was recorded at Trident Studios and De Lane Lea Music Centre, London, with production by Roy Thomas Baker (as Roy Baker), John Anthony and Queen.

The album was influenced by the progressive rock, hard rock, and heavy metal of the day and covers subjects such as folklore ("My Fairy King") and religion ("Jesus"). Lead singer Freddie Mercury composed five of the ten tracks, guitarist Brian May composed four songs, including "Doing All Right", which was co-written by Smile band-mate Tim Staffell and drummer Roger Taylor composed and sang "Modern Times Rock and Roll". The final song on the album is a short instrumental version of "Seven Seas of Rhye". The band included the comment 'No synthesisers' on the album sleeve, as some listeners had mistaken their elaborate multi-tracking and effects processed by guitar and vocal sounds as synthesisers. Bassist John Deacon was credited on the sleeve notes of the original vinyl release as "Deacon John", as Mercury and Taylor thought this might make him sound more interesting.

Album: Jazz by Queen (1978)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Album

Description: Jazz is the seventh studio album by British rock band Queen, released in November 1978. Roy Thomas Baker temporarily reunited with Queen and became their producer; it was three years since he co-produced Queen's 1975 album A Night at the Opera, but this album also was the last he co-produced for the band. The album's varying musical styles were alternately praised and criticised. It reached No.2 in the UK Albums Chart and No. 6 on the US Billboard 200, and it was subject to a viciously scathing Rolling Stone review by Dave Marsh, which included the suggestion that "Queen may be the first truly fascist rock band".

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 1970s, Album, EMI

Additional Context: Rating score: 8. Based on 1 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Jazz is the seventh studio album by British rock band Queen, released in November 1978. Roy Thomas Baker temporarily reunited with Queen and became their producer; it was three years since he co-produced Queen's 1975 album A Night at the Opera, but this album also was the last he co-produced for the band. The album's varying musical styles were alternately praised and criticised. It reached No.2 in the UK Albums Chart and No. 6 on the US Billboard 200, and it was subject to a viciously scathing Rolling Stone review by Dave Marsh, which included the suggestion that "Queen may be the first truly fascist rock band".

Album: Innuendo by Queen (1991)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Album

Description: Innuendo is the fourteenth studio album by British rock band Queen. Released in February 1991, it was the final studio album to be released in Freddie Mercury's lifetime and is the last to be composed entirely of new material. It reached No. 1 on the United Kingdom album charts (two weeks) as well as in the Netherlands (four weeks), Germany (six weeks), Switzerland (eight weeks) and Italy (three weeks). The album was released in the United States one day after its UK release. It would be the first Queen album to go gold in the US upon its release since The Works in 1984.

The album was recorded from early 1989 to late 1990. In the spring of 1987, Mercury was diagnosed as being HIV positive and by 1990 this had developed into AIDS, although he was keeping his illness a secret and denied countless media reports that he was seriously ill. The band and producers were aiming for a November or December release date in order to catch the crucial Christmas market, but Mercury's declining health meant that the release of the album did not take place until February 1991. Stylistically, Innuendo is in some sense a return to Queen's roots, with its harder rock sound, complex musical composition (title track), psychedelic effects ("I'm Going Slightly Mad"), and strong vocals from Mercury ranging over four octaves. Mercury died ten months after its release. Current estimates at the worldwide sales of the album stand at around 11 million copies.

The album cover was designed by Queen and Malcolm Gray. The booklets and single covers from the album are by Grandville, or are inspired by his illustrations. Innuendo was voted the 94th greatest album of all time in a national 2006 BBC poll.

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 1990s, Album, EMI

Additional Context: Sales figures: 11000000. Based on 3 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Innuendo is the fourteenth studio album by British rock band Queen. Released in February 1991, it was the final studio album to be released in Freddie Mercury's lifetime and is the last to be composed entirely of new material. It reached No. 1 on the United Kingdom album charts (two weeks) as well as in the Netherlands (four weeks), Germany (six weeks), Switzerland (eight weeks) and Italy (three weeks). The album was released in the United States one day after its UK release. It would be the first Queen album to go gold in the US upon its release since The Works in 1984.

The album was recorded from early 1989 to late 1990. In the spring of 1987, Mercury was diagnosed as being HIV positive and by 1990 this had developed into AIDS, although he was keeping his illness a secret and denied countless media reports that he was seriously ill. The band and producers were aiming for a November or December release date in order to catch the crucial Christmas market, but Mercury's declining health meant that the release of the album did not take place until February 1991. Stylistically, Innuendo is in some sense a return to Queen's roots, with its harder rock sound, complex musical composition (title track), psychedelic effects ("I'm Going Slightly Mad"), and strong vocals from Mercury ranging over four octaves. Mercury died ten months after its release. Current estimates at the worldwide sales of the album stand at around 11 million copies.

The album cover was designed by Queen and Malcolm Gray. The booklets and single covers from the album are by Grandville, or are inspired by his illustrations. Innuendo was voted the 94th greatest album of all time in a national 2006 BBC poll.

Album: Deep Cuts, Volume 3 (1984–1995) by Queen (2011)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Record Label: EMI
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, 2010s, Compilation, EMI


Album: Greatest Hits II by Queen (1991)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Compilation

Description: Greatest Hits II is a compilation album by the British rock group Queen, released in 1991. It reached #1 on the UK Album Chart, and is the eighth best-selling album in UK Chart history with sales of 3.7 million copies as of 2009, and has sold 16 million copies worldwide.
The compilation contains most of Queen's European hits from 1981 to 1991. It was released less than a month before the death of vocalist Freddie Mercury and was the last Queen release of any kind while he was still alive. It was later made available in the United States in two box sets: Greatest Hits I & II and The Platinum Collection: Greatest Hits I, II & III. On April 19, 2011, Hollywood Records released the newly-remastered 2011 version of Greatest Hits II in the USA and Japan.
A companion video release entitled Greatest Flix II was released at the same time, but is currently out of print. Most of the videos are now available on the DVD Greatest Video Hits 2 with the exception of the videos from the 1991 Innuendo album.

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 1990s, Compilation, EMI


Greatest Hits II is a compilation album by the British rock group Queen, released in 1991. It reached #1 on the UK Album Chart, and is the eighth best-selling album in UK Chart history with sales of 3.7 million copies as of 2009, and has sold 16 million copies worldwide.
The compilation contains most of Queen's European hits from 1981 to 1991. It was released less than a month before the death of vocalist Freddie Mercury and was the last Queen release of any kind while he was still alive. It was later made available in the United States in two box sets: Greatest Hits I & II and The Platinum Collection: Greatest Hits I, II & III. On April 19, 2011, Hollywood Records released the newly-remastered 2011 version of Greatest Hits II in the USA and Japan.
A companion video release entitled Greatest Flix II was released at the same time, but is currently out of print. Most of the videos are now available on the DVD Greatest Video Hits 2 with the exception of the videos from the 1991 Innuendo album.

Album: Flash Gordon by Queen (1980)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Album

Description: Flash Gordon is the ninth studio album of British rock band Queen, and is one of the two film soundtracks Queen produced, along with Highlander. It is the album to the science fiction film Flash Gordon, and features lyrics on only two tracks. The track Flash's Theme was the only single to be released from the album, under the title Flash. The album reached number 10 in the UK charts and number 23 in the United States.
The album was reissued worldwide 27 June 2011 (excluding US & Canada, where it was released 27 September 2011) as part of the band's 40th Anniversary. The reissue adds an EP of related tracks.

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 1980s, Album, EMI

Additional Context: Based on 2 votes


Flash Gordon is the ninth studio album of British rock band Queen, and is one of the two film soundtracks Queen produced, along with Highlander. It is the album to the science fiction film Flash Gordon, and features lyrics on only two tracks. The track Flash's Theme was the only single to be released from the album, under the title Flash. The album reached number 10 in the UK charts and number 23 in the United States.
The album was reissued worldwide 27 June 2011 (excluding US & Canada, where it was released 27 September 2011) as part of the band's 40th Anniversary. The reissue adds an EP of related tracks.

Album: Hot Space by Queen (1982)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Album

Description: Hot Space is the tenth studio album by British rock band Queen, released in May 1982. Marking a notable shift in direction from their earlier work, the band employed many elements of disco, pop music, R&B and dance music on the album, being partially influenced by the success of their 1980 hit "Another One Bites the Dust". This made the album less popular with fans who preferred the traditional rock style they had come to associate with the band.

Queen's decision to record a dance-oriented album germinated with the massive success in the US of "Another One Bites the Dust" (and to a lesser extent, the UK success of the song too). The album's second single, "Body Language", did peak at #11 on the US charts.

"Under Pressure", Queen's collaboration with David Bowie, was released in 1981 and became the band's second #1 hit in the UK. The song was a separate project and recorded ahead of the album, before the controversy over Queen's new sound (disco-influenced rock music).

In July 2004, Q magazine listed Hot Space as one of the top fifteen albums where great rock acts lost the plot. Most of the album was recorded in Munich during the most turbulent period in the band's history, and Roger Taylor and Brian May lamented the new sound, with both being very critical of the influence Mercury's manager Paul Prenter had on the singer. Estimated sales of the album currently stand at five million copies.

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 1980s, Album, EMI

Additional Context: Sales figures: 625000. Based on 3 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Hot Space is the tenth studio album by British rock band Queen, released in May 1982. Marking a notable shift in direction from their earlier work, the band employed many elements of disco, pop music, R&B and dance music on the album, being partially influenced by the success of their 1980 hit "Another One Bites the Dust". This made the album less popular with fans who preferred the traditional rock style they had come to associate with the band.

Queen's decision to record a dance-oriented album germinated with the massive success in the US of "Another One Bites the Dust" (and to a lesser extent, the UK success of the song too). The album's second single, "Body Language", did peak at #11 on the US charts.

"Under Pressure", Queen's collaboration with David Bowie, was released in 1981 and became the band's second #1 hit in the UK. The song was a separate project and recorded ahead of the album, before the controversy over Queen's new sound (disco-influenced rock music).

In July 2004, Q magazine listed Hot Space as one of the top fifteen albums where great rock acts lost the plot. Most of the album was recorded in Munich during the most turbulent period in the band's history, and Roger Taylor and Brian May lamented the new sound, with both being very critical of the influence Mercury's manager Paul Prenter had on the singer. Estimated sales of the album currently stand at five million copies.

Album: The Singles Collection, Volume 3 by Queen (2010)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Compilation

Description: The third volume in Queen's Singles Collection series features a pair of discs stocked with the A-sides and B-sides released between 1984 (The Works) and 1989 (The Miracle). While it wasn’t the most productive era for the group, a number of quality singles were introduced to the canon, including “Hammer to Fall,” “One Vision,” “A Kid of Magic,” “Who Wants to Live Forever,” and “I Want It All.”

The Singles Collection, Volume 3 is a limited edition CD series compilation box set by the English rock band Queen, the third of four sets. The box set contains remastered versions of the next thirteen top-40 charting singles released by Queen that appear subsequent to those in Queen: The Singles Collection Volume 2.

The set marks the first time that Blurred Vision and the single mix of Pain Is So Close To Pleasure have been made available on CD.

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 2010s, Compilation, EMI


The third volume in Queen's Singles Collection series features a pair of discs stocked with the A-sides and B-sides released between 1984 (The Works) and 1989 (The Miracle). While it wasn’t the most productive era for the group, a number of quality singles were introduced to the canon, including “Hammer to Fall,” “One Vision,” “A Kid of Magic,” “Who Wants to Live Forever,” and “I Want It All.”

The Singles Collection, Volume 3 is a limited edition CD series compilation box set by the English rock band Queen, the third of four sets. The box set contains remastered versions of the next thirteen top-40 charting singles released by Queen that appear subsequent to those in Queen: The Singles Collection Volume 2.

The set marks the first time that Blurred Vision and the single mix of Pain Is So Close To Pleasure have been made available on CD.

Album: The Singles Collection, Volume 4 by Queen (2010)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Compilation

Description: The fourth installment of boxed CD reissues of Queen’s original singles covers the band’s very last albums, 1989’s The Miracle and 1991’s Innuendo, the last two records released during Freddie Mercury’s lifetime; the posthumous 1995 collection Made in Heaven; and selected singles from the comps Queen Rocks and Greatest Hits III. Whatever the relative merits of these albums may be -- and there are some diehards who will argue for them -- there’s no denying that this singles collection is for the most dedicated of the dedicated. There are no great flip sides -- these are primarily live versions, edits, remixes, and album tracks -- and the sleeves do not provoke the rush of nostalgia that the first three volumes in the set do, leaving this for completists only.

The Singles Collection, Volume 4 is a limited edition CD series compilation box set by the English rock band Queen, the fourth and last set in the collection. The box set contains remastered versions of the next thirteen top-40 charting singles released by Queen that appear subsequent to those in The Singles Collection Volume 3, excluding the Five Live EP and the Small Soldiers Remix of "Another One Bites The Dust", the latter of which was not released by EMI/Parlophone.

It contains the material released from the years 1988 - 1998, and covers the albums The Miracle, Innuendo, Made In Heaven, Queen Rocks and Greatest Hits III. This was the band's final release on EMI/Parlophone before their back catalogue was re-issued on Universal's Island label in 2011.

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 2010s, Compilation, EMI


The fourth installment of boxed CD reissues of Queen’s original singles covers the band’s very last albums, 1989’s The Miracle and 1991’s Innuendo, the last two records released during Freddie Mercury’s lifetime; the posthumous 1995 collection Made in Heaven; and selected singles from the comps Queen Rocks and Greatest Hits III. Whatever the relative merits of these albums may be -- and there are some diehards who will argue for them -- there’s no denying that this singles collection is for the most dedicated of the dedicated. There are no great flip sides -- these are primarily live versions, edits, remixes, and album tracks -- and the sleeves do not provoke the rush of nostalgia that the first three volumes in the set do, leaving this for completists only.

The Singles Collection, Volume 4 is a limited edition CD series compilation box set by the English rock band Queen, the fourth and last set in the collection. The box set contains remastered versions of the next thirteen top-40 charting singles released by Queen that appear subsequent to those in The Singles Collection Volume 3, excluding the Five Live EP and the Small Soldiers Remix of "Another One Bites The Dust", the latter of which was not released by EMI/Parlophone.

It contains the material released from the years 1988 - 1998, and covers the albums The Miracle, Innuendo, Made In Heaven, Queen Rocks and Greatest Hits III. This was the band's final release on EMI/Parlophone before their back catalogue was re-issued on Universal's Island label in 2011.

Album: Greatest Hits III by Queen (1999)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Compilation

Description: Greatest Hits III is a compilation album by English rock band Queen. It is a compilation of latter-day songs, the band members' solo hits and the band's collaborations with other artists (hence the album's credit to "Queen+"). It was released on November 8, 1999. The first two tracks on the album were new previously unreleased versions of classic Queen songs.

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 1990s, Compilation, EMI

Additional Context: Rating score: 8. Based on 1 votes


Greatest Hits III is a compilation album by English rock band Queen. It is a compilation of latter-day songs, the band members' solo hits and the band's collaborations with other artists (hence the album's credit to "Queen+"). It was released on November 8, 1999. The first two tracks on the album were new previously unreleased versions of classic Queen songs.

Album: Made in Heaven by Queen (1995)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Album

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 1990s, Album, EMI

Additional Context: Sales figures: 20000000. Based on 6 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Album: Deep Cuts, Volume 1 (1973-1976) by Queen (2011)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Compilation

Description: Deep Cuts, Volume 1 (1973–1976) is a compilation of Queen tracks between 1973 and 1976. Unlike other compilations released by Queen, Deep Cuts contains songs which are largely not as well known as Queen's hits. The album was released on 14 March 2011 as part of Queen's 40th Anniversary. Deep Cuts Volume 1 was released at the same time Queen's first five albums (Queen, Queen II, Sheer Heart Attack, A Night at the Opera, A Day at the Races) were re-released. The songs picked were all personal favourite songs that weren't hits selected by Brian May, Roger Taylor, and Taylor Hawkins (the drummer for the Foo Fighters). It's the only release to feature the complete ending of The March of The Black Queen (on Queen II it segues to Funny How Love Is) and of Ogre Battle (on Queen II it segues to The Fairy Feller's Master-Stroke). The three songs Tenement Funster, Flick of the Wrist and Lily of the Valley all segue into each other just like on the original Sheer Heart Attack album.

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 2010s, Compilation, EMI


Deep Cuts, Volume 1 (1973–1976) is a compilation of Queen tracks between 1973 and 1976. Unlike other compilations released by Queen, Deep Cuts contains songs which are largely not as well known as Queen's hits. The album was released on 14 March 2011 as part of Queen's 40th Anniversary. Deep Cuts Volume 1 was released at the same time Queen's first five albums (Queen, Queen II, Sheer Heart Attack, A Night at the Opera, A Day at the Races) were re-released. The songs picked were all personal favourite songs that weren't hits selected by Brian May, Roger Taylor, and Taylor Hawkins (the drummer for the Foo Fighters). It's the only release to feature the complete ending of The March of The Black Queen (on Queen II it segues to Funny How Love Is) and of Ogre Battle (on Queen II it segues to The Fairy Feller's Master-Stroke). The three songs Tenement Funster, Flick of the Wrist and Lily of the Valley all segue into each other just like on the original Sheer Heart Attack album.

Album: Deep Cuts, Volume 2 (1977–1982) by Queen (2011)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Record Label: EMI
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, 2010s, Compilation, EMI


Album: The Works by Queen (1984)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Rousing
Record Label: EMI
Format: Album

Description: The Works is the eleventh studio album by British rock band Queen, released in February 1984. A partial return to their rock roots, although with a much lighter approach, the record has also the heaviest electronics amongst all group albums. In comparison, rock was mostly absent on their previous effort Hot Space, which gave room to dance and funk with the use of analogue synths and brass. Freddie Mercury praised the album saying it helped re-establish the band, especially in Europe. The Works is estimated to have sold 12 million copies worldwide.

Recorded at the Record Plant Studios and Musicland Studios from August 1983 to January 1984, the album's title comes from a comment drummer Roger Taylor made as recording began - "Let's give them the works!"

Following the release of and subsequent touring for their 1982 album Hot Space, the four members of Queen opted to take a break from the band the following year, indulging in solo projects and taking the chance to stretch in individual directions. While a spring tour of South America had been an early possibility, especially following the band's success there two years prior, equipment and promotional problems brought an end to these plans. Brian May worked with Eddie Van Halen and others on the Star Fleet Project, while Freddie Mercury began work on his solo album. By August 1983, however, the band had reunited and began work on their eleventh studio album. It would be Queen's first album for EMI (and its United States affiliate Capitol Records) worldwide after the band nullified its recording deal with Elektra for the United States, Canada, Australia and Japan.

Recording commenced at Record Plant Studios in Los Angeles - Queen's first time recording in America - and Musicland Studios in Munich. Also during this time, their manager Jim Beach offered them the opportunity to compose the soundtrack for the film The Hotel New Hampshire. The band agreed, but soon discovered much of their time was being spent on the soundtrack instead of the upcoming album, and the project fell through. Only one song written for the soundtrack, "Keep Passing the Open Windows", made it onto The Works. By November 1983, Roger Taylor's "Radio Ga Ga" was chosen as the first single from the album. The Works was released on 27 February 1984.

Artist Background: Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar, guitars, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Rousing, 1980s, Album, EMI

Additional Context: Sales figures: 12000000. Based on 4 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


The Works is the eleventh studio album by British rock band Queen, released in February 1984. A partial return to their rock roots, although with a much lighter approach, the record has also the heaviest electronics amongst all group albums. In comparison, rock was mostly absent on their previous effort Hot Space, which gave room to dance and funk with the use of analogue synths and brass. Freddie Mercury praised the album saying it helped re-establish the band, especially in Europe. The Works is estimated to have sold 12 million copies worldwide.

Recorded at the Record Plant Studios and Musicland Studios from August 1983 to January 1984, the album's title comes from a comment drummer Roger Taylor made as recording began - "Let's give them the works!"

Following the release of and subsequent touring for their 1982 album Hot Space, the four members of Queen opted to take a break from the band the following year, indulging in solo projects and taking the chance to stretch in individual directions. While a spring tour of South America had been an early possibility, especially following the band's success there two years prior, equipment and promotional problems brought an end to these plans. Brian May worked with Eddie Van Halen and others on the Star Fleet Project, while Freddie Mercury began work on his solo album. By August 1983, however, the band had reunited and began work on their eleventh studio album. It would be Queen's first album for EMI (and its United States affiliate Capitol Records) worldwide after the band nullified its recording deal with Elektra for the United States, Canada, Australia and Japan.

Recording commenced at Record Plant Studios in Los Angeles - Queen's first time recording in America - and Musicland Studios in Munich. Also during this time, their manager Jim Beach offered them the opportunity to compose the soundtrack for the film The Hotel New Hampshire. The band agreed, but soon discovered much of their time was being spent on the soundtrack instead of the upcoming album, and the project fell through. Only one song written for the soundtrack, "Keep Passing the Open Windows", made it onto The Works. By November 1983, Roger Taylor's "Radio Ga Ga" was chosen as the first single from the album. The Works was released on 27 February 1984.

Album: Greatest Hits by Queen (2016)
Genre: arena rock | Style: symphonic rock
Record Label: Hollywood Records
Format: Digital Media

Description: HDtracks

Artist Background: Artist from GB, known for art rock, baroque pop, classic rock, disco, glam rock

Musical Influences: Mike Grose, Barry Mitchell, Freddie Mercury, Doug Bogie

Related Artists: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May, Queen + Paul Rodgers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: arena rock, symphonic rock, 2010s, Digital Media, Hollywood Records


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