Time (Original Album Version) 3:13
Written by Clark/Christie
Appears on: Time Soundtrack Album
Two things separate this version from the Single Version: firstly, the song starts with crowd cheering almost drowning out the beginning; secondly, the song is split in two (see the Reprise below). Why, you ask? The character singing the song is whisked away in the middle of his concert, mid-song, to stand trail for the crimes of humanity. So his song, "Time" gets interrupted. In the context the entire soundtrack album, it makes sense, but doesn't make for a clean version of this particular song. Worth hearing to understand how it fits into a key moment of the stage play, but otherwise you'll be happier with the Single Version (see further down).

Time (Reprise) 0:58
Written by Clark/Christie
Appears on: Time Soundtrack Album
Whooshing back to Earth, the singer reappears onstage at the moment he left, so at the end of the soundtrack album, the song picks up where it left off and all is well with the universe again. Rather than trying to edit the two pieces together, as I said before, go find the Single Version.

Time (Single Version) 3:58
Written by Clark/Christie
Appears on: UK Time 7" vinyl, UK Time 12" vinyl, The Solo Collection, Lover Of Life Singer Of Songs, Lover Of Life Singer Of Songs (Limited Edition)
There's no excuse not to have this, especially now that the Lover Of Life, Singer Of Songs collection is on the shelf. This is the full, unaltered version of a great song. Co-written by Dave Clark for his musical of the same name (see above), this seems tailor-made for Freddie. Even without knowing the context of the stage play, the song's lyrics are easily accessible and universally relevant. Hands down, this is a great track!

Time (Extended Version) 4:37
Written by Clark/Christie
Appears on: UK Time 12" vinyl, The Solo Collection
Not extended very much (only about 40 secs), this rivals the Single Version in most ways. A real treat is the sax in the middle, which is not present in the Single or Album versions. The only failing is right at the very end, with the fast rattling off of the chorus line. Otherwise, this is a great version.

Time (Instrumental Version) 3:22
Written by Clark/Christie
Appears on: UK Time 7" vinyl, UK Time 12" vinyl, The Solo Collection
Almost the entire song as an instrumental, with the first verse cut out. Not bad, until you reach the very end, when the sudden burst of chorus hits your ears. It's the same ending as the Extended Version, but more jarring because you don't expect it from a mostly instrumental track. A full uncut instrumental, without that blast at the end, would be perfect.

Time (Nile Rogers Mix) 3:49
Written by Clark/Christie, Remixed by Nile Rogers
Appears on: US The Great Pretender CD, The Freddie Mercury Album, Remixes CD, The Solo Collection, US Hollywood Records Time promo CD
A remix from 1992, the backing is calmer and less weighty, making the song a bit less urgent, but no less strong. It's a good runner-up to the Single Version and easy to find on both The Great Pretender and The Freddie Mercury Album.

Time (Radio Mix) 3:49
Written by Clark/Christie, Remixed by Nile Rogers
Appears on: US Hollywood Records Time promo CD
Info coming soon.

Time (2000 Remix) 3:55
Written by Clark/Christie
Appears on: Solo, Solo promo CD
Arguably an improvement on the Single Version, this remix simply cleans up the backing tracks, allowing each instrument more presence and ultimately more punch. Definitely worth getting a hold of this.

In My Defence 3:57
Written by Clark/Soames/Daniels
Appears on: Time Soundtrack Album, The Solo Collection
This is a beautiful and powerful song which, like "Time," is perfectly suited to Freddie, making this a must-have for even casual Queen fans. Freddie sings as if his life depends on it (true to the character, who is literally singing for his life). There's not really much else to say about this song.

In My Defence (Ron Nevison Mix) 3:51
Written by Clark/Soames/Daniels, Remixed by Ron Nevison
Appears on: US The Great Pretender CD, The Freddie Mercury Album, UK In My Defence 7" vinyl, UK In My Defence CD single (Part 1), UK In My Defence CD single (Part 2), The Solo Collection
This mix sports a slightly heavier backing track which doesn't compromise the power of the song in any way. The original is still better, though, but is not too shabby.

In My Defence (Instrumental Version) 3:56
Written by Clark/Soames/Daniels
Appears on: The Solo Collection
It's Freddie's performance that makes this song what it is, so an instrumental version will always come up short. That said, this mix really does get moving around the second verse, when the strings come in. Freddie's last few vocals sneak in at the end.

In My Defence (2000 Remix) 3:55
Written by Clark/Soames/Daniels
Appears on: Solo, Solo promo CD, Lover Of Life Singer Of Songs, Lover Of Life Singer Of Songs (Limited Edition)
A remix of a remix, this version is actually the Nevison mix put through the same clean-up treatment.