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A Kind Of Magic
Produced by: Queen, Mack, and David Richards
Recorded at: Musicland Studios, Mountain Studios, and The Townhouse
UK EMI LP: 2 June 1986 EU 3509 / UK Chart #1
USA Capitol LP: 3 June 1986 SMAS-12476 / Billboard #46
Related Songs
Forever (May), Blurred Vision (Queen), A Dozen Red Roses For My Darling (Taylor), New York, New York (Kander/Ebb), Battle Scene, Butterfly (May), A Kind Of Vision (Taylor)
Recorded at: Musicland Studios, Mountain Studios, and The Townhouse
UK EMI LP: 2 June 1986 EU 3509 / UK Chart #1
USA Capitol LP: 3 June 1986 SMAS-12476 / Billboard #46
| Side One 1. One Vision (Queen) 5:10 2. A Kind Of Magic (Taylor) 4:24 3. One Year Of Love (Deacon) 4:26 4. Pain Is So Close To Pleasure (Mercury/Deacon) 4:21 5. Friends Will Be Friends (Mercury/Deacon) 4:07 | Side Two 1. Who Wants To Live Forever (May) 5:15 2. Gimme The Prize (Kurgan's Theme) (May) 4:34 3. Don't Lose Your Head (Taylor) 4:38 4. Princes Of The Universe (Mercury) 3:32 |
Related Songs
Forever (May), Blurred Vision (Queen), A Dozen Red Roses For My Darling (Taylor), New York, New York (Kander/Ebb), Battle Scene, Butterfly (May), A Kind Of Vision (Taylor)
Singles
UK Singles
- One Vision (Single Version) c/w Blurred Vision 7" / UK Chart #7
- One Vision (Extended Version) c/w Blurred Vision 12"
- A Kind Of Magic c/w A Dozen Red Roses For My Darling 7" / UK Chart #3
- A Kind Of Magic (Extended Version) c/w A Dozen Red Roses For My Darling (Extended Version) 12"
- A Kind Of Magic (Extended Version) c/w A Dozen Red Roses For My Darling (Extended Version) 12" picture disc
- Friends Will Be Friends c/w Seven Seas Of Rhye 7" / UK Chart #14
- Friends Will Be Friends c/w Seven Seas Of Rhye 7" picture disc
- Friends Will Be Friends (Extended Version) c/w Friends Will Be Friends / Seven Seas Of Rhye 12"
- Who Wants To Live Forever (7" Version) c/w Killer Queen 7" / UK Chart #24
- Who Wants To Live Forever (7" Version) / Who Wants To Live Forever c/w Killer Queen / Forever 12"
US Singles
- One Vision (Single Version) c/w Blurred Vision 7" / Billboard #61
- Princes Of The Universe c/w A Dozen Red Roses For My Darling 7" / Did Not Chart
- A Kind Of Magic c/w Gimme The Prize (Kurgan's Theme) 7" / Billboard #42
- A Kind Of Magic (Extended Version) c/w Gimme The Prize (Kurgan's Theme) 12"
- Pain Is So Close To Pleasure (Single Remix) c/w Don't Lose Your Head 7" / Did Not Chart
- Pain Is So Close To Pleasure (Extended Remix) c/w Pain Is So Close To Pleasure (Single Remix) / Don't Lose Your Head 12"
- One Vision (Single Version) c/w Blurred Vision 7" / UK Chart #7
- One Vision (Extended Version) c/w Blurred Vision 12"
- A Kind Of Magic c/w A Dozen Red Roses For My Darling 7" / UK Chart #3
- A Kind Of Magic (Extended Version) c/w A Dozen Red Roses For My Darling (Extended Version) 12"
- A Kind Of Magic (Extended Version) c/w A Dozen Red Roses For My Darling (Extended Version) 12" picture disc
- Friends Will Be Friends c/w Seven Seas Of Rhye 7" / UK Chart #14
- Friends Will Be Friends c/w Seven Seas Of Rhye 7" picture disc
- Friends Will Be Friends (Extended Version) c/w Friends Will Be Friends / Seven Seas Of Rhye 12"
- Who Wants To Live Forever (7" Version) c/w Killer Queen 7" / UK Chart #24
- Who Wants To Live Forever (7" Version) / Who Wants To Live Forever c/w Killer Queen / Forever 12"
US Singles
- One Vision (Single Version) c/w Blurred Vision 7" / Billboard #61
- Princes Of The Universe c/w A Dozen Red Roses For My Darling 7" / Did Not Chart
- A Kind Of Magic c/w Gimme The Prize (Kurgan's Theme) 7" / Billboard #42
- A Kind Of Magic (Extended Version) c/w Gimme The Prize (Kurgan's Theme) 12"
- Pain Is So Close To Pleasure (Single Remix) c/w Don't Lose Your Head 7" / Did Not Chart
- Pain Is So Close To Pleasure (Extended Remix) c/w Pain Is So Close To Pleasure (Single Remix) / Don't Lose Your Head 12"
Album Info
Following the success of their comeback album The Works,
Queen planned to take more time off and continue with further solo projects.
Inspired by their acclaimed performance at Live Aid and an offer to provide
music for the action film Highlander, those plans changed. Queen's twelfth
album, A Kind Of Magic, brought Queen back to the top of the UK album chart
after a 5 year hiatus.
Produced by Queen, Mack, and David Richards, the album was recorded at Musicland, The Townhouse, and Mountain Studios from September 1985 to April 1986. Mack produced the first single, One Vision, and tracks by Mercury and Deacon while Richards produced tracks written by by Taylor and May.
A Kind Of Magic was released by EMI in the UK on June 2, 1986, reaching #1 and starting a run of consecutive Queen albums to chart at the top. Unfortunately, the band's downturn in the states continued as their new effort only each #46 on the Billboard chart. For the most part, the album served as a soundtrack for the Russell Mulcahy film Highlander. With the exception of One Vision and Friends WIll Be Friends, all songs on the album appeared in one form or another in the feature.
The first single, One Vision, was written and recorded as a result of Queen's rejuvenation following Live Aid. The band was filmed recording their latest effort in Musicland Studios, which would be used for the promotional video and later for The Magic Years documentary. One Vision charted at #7 in the UK and #61 in the US.
The title track, written by Roger Taylor, continued his recent chart success, reaching #3 in the UK. The remaining two UK singles were also hits, the Deacon/Mercury penned Friends Will Be Friends reached #14 in the UK while Brian May's Who Wants To Live Forever settled at #24, only to become more popular over the years.
To promote the album, Queen embarked on The Magic Tour, their biggest and most successful tour ever. The 26 date two-month tour saw the band mostly performing at huge outdoor venues. Queen sold out two nights at their now legendary Wembley Stadium shows with demand being so high that Knebworth Park was added as the final date of the tour. Little did the band and the audience know it would be their last show with Freddie Mercury.
The Magic Tour would be represented on various Queen products including Live Magic, Live At Wembley '86, Hungarian Rhapsody, and On Air.
Produced by Queen, Mack, and David Richards, the album was recorded at Musicland, The Townhouse, and Mountain Studios from September 1985 to April 1986. Mack produced the first single, One Vision, and tracks by Mercury and Deacon while Richards produced tracks written by by Taylor and May.
A Kind Of Magic was released by EMI in the UK on June 2, 1986, reaching #1 and starting a run of consecutive Queen albums to chart at the top. Unfortunately, the band's downturn in the states continued as their new effort only each #46 on the Billboard chart. For the most part, the album served as a soundtrack for the Russell Mulcahy film Highlander. With the exception of One Vision and Friends WIll Be Friends, all songs on the album appeared in one form or another in the feature.
The first single, One Vision, was written and recorded as a result of Queen's rejuvenation following Live Aid. The band was filmed recording their latest effort in Musicland Studios, which would be used for the promotional video and later for The Magic Years documentary. One Vision charted at #7 in the UK and #61 in the US.
The title track, written by Roger Taylor, continued his recent chart success, reaching #3 in the UK. The remaining two UK singles were also hits, the Deacon/Mercury penned Friends Will Be Friends reached #14 in the UK while Brian May's Who Wants To Live Forever settled at #24, only to become more popular over the years.
To promote the album, Queen embarked on The Magic Tour, their biggest and most successful tour ever. The 26 date two-month tour saw the band mostly performing at huge outdoor venues. Queen sold out two nights at their now legendary Wembley Stadium shows with demand being so high that Knebworth Park was added as the final date of the tour. Little did the band and the audience know it would be their last show with Freddie Mercury.
The Magic Tour would be represented on various Queen products including Live Magic, Live At Wembley '86, Hungarian Rhapsody, and On Air.
One Vision
One Vision (Album Version) 5:10
Appears on: A Kind Of Magic, Track 1
One Vision (Single Version) 4:02
Appears on: US & UK One Vision 7" vinyl, Greatest Hits II, UK A Kind of Magic 3" CD single, Japan A Kind of Magic 3" CD single, Jewels II, Absolute Greatest vinyl/CD, UK The Singles Collection Volume 3, UK 2011 A Kind Of Magic Deluxe CD
After their successful set at Live Aid, Queen were inspired to regroup and start recording again. The result was One Vision, which was released in November 1985. The single came out a full seven months before the release of the "A Kind Of Magic" album. The single version of One Vision has a shorter intro compared to the later release album version. The outro that appears on the album version isn't on the single version, which makes it more radio friendly. The track was a hit in the UK, reaching number 7. The song was also featured in the movie Iron Eagle.
One Vision (US Promo Edit) 3:46
Appears on: US One Vision 7" vinyl promo
A white label picture sleeve 7" vinyl promo of One Vision was released by Capitol ahead of the proper single release. The reocrd has the normal Single Version on the A-Side and an Edit on the B-Side. This edit is the Single Version with more of the intro removed.
One Vision (Extended Version) 6:28
Appears on: UK & US One Vision 12" vinyl, A Kind of Magic Hollywood Remaster (1991)
To coincide with the 7" Single Version of One Vision, a 12" Extended Version was released in most territories. The Extended Version is more similar to the album version than the Single Version. When compared to the album take, the Extended Version has a much longer solo in the middle with plenty of drums and various vocal bits from Freddie.
One Vision (Classic Queen Version) 4:39
Appears on: Classic Queen
Classic Queen was released on March 3, 1992 in the US to capitalize on Queen's newfound popularity thanks in part to the movie Wayne's World. Classic Queen featured a unique mix of One Vision that is similar to the Single Version except that it retains the full intro of the album version. The outro is again edited here for the CD.
One Vision (Greatest Video Hits 2 Surround Mix) 4:20
Appears on: Greatest Video Hits 2 DVD
A new 96/24 DTS 5.1 surround mix of One Vision was made for the 2003 Greatest Video Hits 2 DVD. The new mixes on this DVD were produced by Justin Shriley-Smith. Engineered by Justin Shirley-Smith and Kris Fredriksson. Pro Tools HD by Kris Fredriksson. The mixes were done at Sphere Studios, London. A few seconds of silence are added to the beginning of the track for the video title card on the DVD. The audio mix is based on the single version.
One Vision (Karaoke Version) 4:10
Appears on: Greatest Karaoke Hits
An instrumental version of the single version. There is a slightly extended outro that does not fade as quickly as the single verison.
A Kind Of Vision (Demo, August 1985) 3:24
Appears on: UK 2011 A Kind Of Magic Deluxe CD
As Roger Taylor explained in numberous interviews, including the commentary on Absolute Greatest, One Vision and A Kind Of Magic actually started as the same song. Until the 2011 Deluxe CD release, we didn't know that there was actually a demo recorded of this unified idea. This demo features Freddie on lead vocals and is more similar to A Kind Of Magic than it is to One Vision. Regardless, this is a very entertaining and surprising inclusion to the 2011 remaster releases.
One Vision (Out-take)
Appears on: Unreleased
This track premiered at the 2006 Dutch Fan Club Convention. From the A Kind Of Magic sessions, 1985.
One Vision (The eYe Version 1) 0:32
Appears on: Queen: The eYe
From the Electronic Arts videogame, Queen: The eYe. This is simply the intro opening to the album version.
One Vision (The eYe Version 2) 2:27
Appears on: Queen: The eYe
From the Electronic Arts videogame, Queen: The eYe. An instrumental edit of the middle section of the album track.
Appears on: A Kind Of Magic, Track 1
One Vision (Single Version) 4:02
Appears on: US & UK One Vision 7" vinyl, Greatest Hits II, UK A Kind of Magic 3" CD single, Japan A Kind of Magic 3" CD single, Jewels II, Absolute Greatest vinyl/CD, UK The Singles Collection Volume 3, UK 2011 A Kind Of Magic Deluxe CD
After their successful set at Live Aid, Queen were inspired to regroup and start recording again. The result was One Vision, which was released in November 1985. The single came out a full seven months before the release of the "A Kind Of Magic" album. The single version of One Vision has a shorter intro compared to the later release album version. The outro that appears on the album version isn't on the single version, which makes it more radio friendly. The track was a hit in the UK, reaching number 7. The song was also featured in the movie Iron Eagle.
One Vision (US Promo Edit) 3:46
Appears on: US One Vision 7" vinyl promo
A white label picture sleeve 7" vinyl promo of One Vision was released by Capitol ahead of the proper single release. The reocrd has the normal Single Version on the A-Side and an Edit on the B-Side. This edit is the Single Version with more of the intro removed.
One Vision (Extended Version) 6:28
Appears on: UK & US One Vision 12" vinyl, A Kind of Magic Hollywood Remaster (1991)
To coincide with the 7" Single Version of One Vision, a 12" Extended Version was released in most territories. The Extended Version is more similar to the album version than the Single Version. When compared to the album take, the Extended Version has a much longer solo in the middle with plenty of drums and various vocal bits from Freddie.
One Vision (Classic Queen Version) 4:39
Appears on: Classic Queen
Classic Queen was released on March 3, 1992 in the US to capitalize on Queen's newfound popularity thanks in part to the movie Wayne's World. Classic Queen featured a unique mix of One Vision that is similar to the Single Version except that it retains the full intro of the album version. The outro is again edited here for the CD.
One Vision (Greatest Video Hits 2 Surround Mix) 4:20
Appears on: Greatest Video Hits 2 DVD
A new 96/24 DTS 5.1 surround mix of One Vision was made for the 2003 Greatest Video Hits 2 DVD. The new mixes on this DVD were produced by Justin Shriley-Smith. Engineered by Justin Shirley-Smith and Kris Fredriksson. Pro Tools HD by Kris Fredriksson. The mixes were done at Sphere Studios, London. A few seconds of silence are added to the beginning of the track for the video title card on the DVD. The audio mix is based on the single version.
One Vision (Karaoke Version) 4:10
Appears on: Greatest Karaoke Hits
An instrumental version of the single version. There is a slightly extended outro that does not fade as quickly as the single verison.
A Kind Of Vision (Demo, August 1985) 3:24
Appears on: UK 2011 A Kind Of Magic Deluxe CD
As Roger Taylor explained in numberous interviews, including the commentary on Absolute Greatest, One Vision and A Kind Of Magic actually started as the same song. Until the 2011 Deluxe CD release, we didn't know that there was actually a demo recorded of this unified idea. This demo features Freddie on lead vocals and is more similar to A Kind Of Magic than it is to One Vision. Regardless, this is a very entertaining and surprising inclusion to the 2011 remaster releases.
One Vision (Out-take)
Appears on: Unreleased
This track premiered at the 2006 Dutch Fan Club Convention. From the A Kind Of Magic sessions, 1985.
One Vision (The eYe Version 1) 0:32
Appears on: Queen: The eYe
From the Electronic Arts videogame, Queen: The eYe. This is simply the intro opening to the album version.
One Vision (The eYe Version 2) 2:27
Appears on: Queen: The eYe
From the Electronic Arts videogame, Queen: The eYe. An instrumental edit of the middle section of the album track.
A Kind Of Magic
A Kind Of Magic (Album Version)
4:24
Appears on: A Kind Of Magic, Track 2
A Kind Of Magic (Extended Version) 6:25
Appears on: UK A Kind of Magic 12" vinyl, 12" Collection CD
The first 3 minutes is basically the album version. After that, the mix takes off into a long instrumental section and back into the regular mix.
A Kind Of "A Kind Of Magic" 3:37
Appears on: UK A Kind of Magic CD, US Capitol Records A Kind of Magic CD
A Kind Of "A Kind Of Magic" is a bonus track on the original 1986 CD release of the album. It is essentially an instrumental remix of the song featuring some of the extra bits from the Extended Version. Some of Freddie's vocals appear throughout the song to keep it from being a straight instrumental.
A Kind Of Magic (Greatest Hits II CD Edit) 4:22
Appears on: Greatest Hits II CD
This edit fades the ending of the album version by a few seconds. David Richards edited the track to fit on the Greatest Hits II CD. Note, this version does not appear on Absolute Greatest, where instead the album version is used.
A Kind Of Magic (Highlander Version) 4:23
Appears on: UK 2011 A Kind Of Magic Deluxe CD
This is quite possibly the best version of A Kind Of Magic released. This is the original version that Roger had in mind before Freddie "locked hiimself away" with the track. The album version, with Freddie's influence, ended up being slightly poppy and dance oriented. This original version was much more somber and atmospheric.
A Kind Of Magic (Highlander Version Gallery Edit) 4:08
Appears on: Live At Wembley Stadium DVD
The Highlander Version of A Kind Of Magic made a DVD appearance 8 years before it appeared on the 2011 Deluxe CD. If you access the gallery on Disc 2 of the Live At Wembley Stadium DVD, this version of A Kind Of Magic is played. It is slightly shorter than the full version. The final 15 seconds or so are removed, ending with an early fade-out.
A Kind Of Magic (Highlander Version End Credits Edit) 3:59
Appears on: The Highlander DVD
The same as the original version, just with some of the opening sound effects edited out. This is played during the end credits of the Highlander film.
A Kind Of Magic (Greatest Video Hits 2 Surround Mix) 4:40
Appears on: Greatest Video Hits 2 DVD
A new 96/24 DTS 5.1 surround mix of A Kind Of Magic was made for the 2003 Greatest Video Hits 2 DVD. The new mixes on this DVD were produced by Justin Shriley-Smith. Engineered by Justin Shirley-Smith and Kris Fredriksson. Pro Tools HD by Kris Fredriksson. The mixes were done at Sphere Studios, London. A few seconds of silence are added to the beginning of the track for the video title card on the DVD.
A Kind Of Magic (Video CD Version) 4:16
Appears on: UK Greatest Flix I & II VCD
The Queen promo videos were released digitally for the first time in 1994 on video CD format. The two disc set featured Queen's most popular videos, some of which were minorly edited. A Kind Of Magic fades out early, eliminating the last few guitar bursts.
A Kind Of Magic (Karaoke Version) 4:16
Appears on: Greatest Karaoke Hits
This is a an awesome instrumental version. It makes for an interesting listen to hear all the little things you couldn't before. The click track is made of finger snaps to blend better into the song.
A Kind Of Magic (The eYe Version 1) 4:25
Appears on: Queen: The eYe
From the Electronic Arts videogame, Queen: The eYe. A full instrumental version of the album track.
A Kind Of Magic (The eYe Version 2) 0:06
Appears on: Queen: The eYe
From the Electronic Arts videogame, Queen: The eYe. A vocal sample of Freddie singing "Ha, ha ha, it's magic!" taken from the album track.
Appears on: A Kind Of Magic, Track 2
A Kind Of Magic (Extended Version) 6:25
Appears on: UK A Kind of Magic 12" vinyl, 12" Collection CD
The first 3 minutes is basically the album version. After that, the mix takes off into a long instrumental section and back into the regular mix.
A Kind Of "A Kind Of Magic" 3:37
Appears on: UK A Kind of Magic CD, US Capitol Records A Kind of Magic CD
A Kind Of "A Kind Of Magic" is a bonus track on the original 1986 CD release of the album. It is essentially an instrumental remix of the song featuring some of the extra bits from the Extended Version. Some of Freddie's vocals appear throughout the song to keep it from being a straight instrumental.
A Kind Of Magic (Greatest Hits II CD Edit) 4:22
Appears on: Greatest Hits II CD
This edit fades the ending of the album version by a few seconds. David Richards edited the track to fit on the Greatest Hits II CD. Note, this version does not appear on Absolute Greatest, where instead the album version is used.
A Kind Of Magic (Highlander Version) 4:23
Appears on: UK 2011 A Kind Of Magic Deluxe CD
This is quite possibly the best version of A Kind Of Magic released. This is the original version that Roger had in mind before Freddie "locked hiimself away" with the track. The album version, with Freddie's influence, ended up being slightly poppy and dance oriented. This original version was much more somber and atmospheric.
A Kind Of Magic (Highlander Version Gallery Edit) 4:08
Appears on: Live At Wembley Stadium DVD
The Highlander Version of A Kind Of Magic made a DVD appearance 8 years before it appeared on the 2011 Deluxe CD. If you access the gallery on Disc 2 of the Live At Wembley Stadium DVD, this version of A Kind Of Magic is played. It is slightly shorter than the full version. The final 15 seconds or so are removed, ending with an early fade-out.
A Kind Of Magic (Highlander Version End Credits Edit) 3:59
Appears on: The Highlander DVD
The same as the original version, just with some of the opening sound effects edited out. This is played during the end credits of the Highlander film.
A Kind Of Magic (Greatest Video Hits 2 Surround Mix) 4:40
Appears on: Greatest Video Hits 2 DVD
A new 96/24 DTS 5.1 surround mix of A Kind Of Magic was made for the 2003 Greatest Video Hits 2 DVD. The new mixes on this DVD were produced by Justin Shriley-Smith. Engineered by Justin Shirley-Smith and Kris Fredriksson. Pro Tools HD by Kris Fredriksson. The mixes were done at Sphere Studios, London. A few seconds of silence are added to the beginning of the track for the video title card on the DVD.
A Kind Of Magic (Video CD Version) 4:16
Appears on: UK Greatest Flix I & II VCD
The Queen promo videos were released digitally for the first time in 1994 on video CD format. The two disc set featured Queen's most popular videos, some of which were minorly edited. A Kind Of Magic fades out early, eliminating the last few guitar bursts.
A Kind Of Magic (Karaoke Version) 4:16
Appears on: Greatest Karaoke Hits
This is a an awesome instrumental version. It makes for an interesting listen to hear all the little things you couldn't before. The click track is made of finger snaps to blend better into the song.
A Kind Of Magic (The eYe Version 1) 4:25
Appears on: Queen: The eYe
From the Electronic Arts videogame, Queen: The eYe. A full instrumental version of the album track.
A Kind Of Magic (The eYe Version 2) 0:06
Appears on: Queen: The eYe
From the Electronic Arts videogame, Queen: The eYe. A vocal sample of Freddie singing "Ha, ha ha, it's magic!" taken from the album track.
One Year Of Love
One Year Of Love (Album Version)
4:26
Appears on: A Kind Of Magic, Track 3
One Year Of Love (Extended Version) 6:40
Appears on: Highlander - The Immortal Edition
An extended version of One Year Of Love was made in 1986 to coincide with a single release. The song only ended up being released in one major market, France. Even though a 12" vinyl single was released, the album version was used. This version was finally released on a bonus CD that was included in "The Immortal Edition" DVD release of Highlander. The track begins with an almost 2 minute long instrumental section that features parts of the regular mix. Basically it starts out sounding like a remix of an instrumental version. Most of Freddie's vocals appear close together now without much instrumentation in between. The long saxophone part still appears. If you take out the first 2 minutes, it would be a good single remix.
One Year Of Love (Promo Edit) 3:51
Appears on: Hollywood Records One Year Of Love promo CD
An instrumental section being cut out and a slight remix of the ending characterize this promo edit. Up until 3:39, this track is identical to the album version. After this point, the album version has an instrumental solo that is edited out of the Promo Edit version. The track ends by playing the last few seconds of the album version outro.
One Year Of Love (The Town House Studios Alternative Version) 4:51
Appears on: Peter Freestone tape
This unreleased version of One Year Of Love comes from an audio tape sourced from Freddie's personal assistant, Peter Freestone. As for the track itself, dated January 25, 1986 from The Town House studios, does differ from the final album version in a few ways. The saxophone solo seems to be a different take and there is some lead guitar replacing the saxophone at 1:43. Freddie's vocals sound like they are the same used on the final version (or they are very close to it). The backing track is similar to the album version.
Appears on: A Kind Of Magic, Track 3
One Year Of Love (Extended Version) 6:40
Appears on: Highlander - The Immortal Edition
An extended version of One Year Of Love was made in 1986 to coincide with a single release. The song only ended up being released in one major market, France. Even though a 12" vinyl single was released, the album version was used. This version was finally released on a bonus CD that was included in "The Immortal Edition" DVD release of Highlander. The track begins with an almost 2 minute long instrumental section that features parts of the regular mix. Basically it starts out sounding like a remix of an instrumental version. Most of Freddie's vocals appear close together now without much instrumentation in between. The long saxophone part still appears. If you take out the first 2 minutes, it would be a good single remix.
One Year Of Love (Promo Edit) 3:51
Appears on: Hollywood Records One Year Of Love promo CD
An instrumental section being cut out and a slight remix of the ending characterize this promo edit. Up until 3:39, this track is identical to the album version. After this point, the album version has an instrumental solo that is edited out of the Promo Edit version. The track ends by playing the last few seconds of the album version outro.
One Year Of Love (The Town House Studios Alternative Version) 4:51
Appears on: Peter Freestone tape
This unreleased version of One Year Of Love comes from an audio tape sourced from Freddie's personal assistant, Peter Freestone. As for the track itself, dated January 25, 1986 from The Town House studios, does differ from the final album version in a few ways. The saxophone solo seems to be a different take and there is some lead guitar replacing the saxophone at 1:43. Freddie's vocals sound like they are the same used on the final version (or they are very close to it). The backing track is similar to the album version.
Pain Is So Close To Pleasure
Pain Is So Close To Pleasure (Album
Version) 4:21
Appears on: A Kind Of Magic, Track 4
Pain Is So Close To Pleasure (Single Remix) 3:52
Appears on: US Pain Is So Close To Pleasure 7" vinyl, US Pain Is So Close To Pleasure 12" vinyl, UK The Singles Collection Volume 3, UK 2011 A Kind Of Magic Deluxe CD
An excellent remix of the album version featuring a different (and better) intro, a few more instrumental bursts in the middle, and a new fading outro. This single remix is generally considered better than the album version. This was only available on 7" and 12" vinyl until 2010's The Singles Collection Volume 3. It was remastered and re-released again a year later for Island Records' A Kind Of Magic Deluxe CD.
Pain Is So Close To Pleasure (Extended Remix) 6:01
Appears on: US Pain Is So Close To Pleasure 12" vinyl, 12" Collection CD
This extended version remixes the single version, not the album version. The intro is much longer (1 min. 20 sec.), featuring some added bass and percussion effects. The outro is longer and features some nice guitar from Brian. A very good extended mix.
Appears on: A Kind Of Magic, Track 4
Pain Is So Close To Pleasure (Single Remix) 3:52
Appears on: US Pain Is So Close To Pleasure 7" vinyl, US Pain Is So Close To Pleasure 12" vinyl, UK The Singles Collection Volume 3, UK 2011 A Kind Of Magic Deluxe CD
An excellent remix of the album version featuring a different (and better) intro, a few more instrumental bursts in the middle, and a new fading outro. This single remix is generally considered better than the album version. This was only available on 7" and 12" vinyl until 2010's The Singles Collection Volume 3. It was remastered and re-released again a year later for Island Records' A Kind Of Magic Deluxe CD.
Pain Is So Close To Pleasure (Extended Remix) 6:01
Appears on: US Pain Is So Close To Pleasure 12" vinyl, 12" Collection CD
This extended version remixes the single version, not the album version. The intro is much longer (1 min. 20 sec.), featuring some added bass and percussion effects. The outro is longer and features some nice guitar from Brian. A very good extended mix.
Friends Will Be Friends
Friends Will Be Friends (Album Version)
4:07
Appears on: A Kind Of Magic, Track 5
Friends Will Be Friends (Extended Version) 6:13
Appears on: UK Friends Will Be Friends 12" vinyl
Friends Will Be Friends was released as a single in the UK on June 9, 1986. It was released on 7", 7" picture disc, and 12" vinyl formats. The 12" vinyl has an extended version that still has yet to be released digitally. This extended version has a unique repeating chorus intro with a long instrumental section (piano, bass, drums, guitar). From there it basically goes into the album mix with a minute long instrumental outro. The song ended up being a minor hit for the band, reaching number 14 in the UK.
Friends Will Be Friends Will Be Friends 5:50
Appears on: UK A Kind of Magic CD, US Capitol Records A Kind of Magic CD, UK 2011 A Kind Of Magic Deluxe CD
Friends Will Be Friends Will Be Friends was a bonus track on the 1986 CD version of the album. This version of the song is the same as the extended version, just with the outro fading out sooner.
Friends Will Be Friends (Video Version) 4:20
Appears on: Greatest Flix II
The video for Friends Will Be Friends featured Queen in a live performance setting; the audience made up mostly of fanclub members. There is some additional audio at the end from the audience and Roger's drums.
Friends Will Be Friends (Greatest Video Hits II Video Version) 4:23
Appears on: Greatest Video Hits 2
The audio in this version is almost identical to the VHS Version, but the ending portion with the audience is slightly extended.
Friends Will Be Friends (Greatest Video Hits 2 Surround Mix) 4:30
Appears on: Greatest Video Hits 2 DVD
A new 96/24 DTS 5.1 surround mix of Friends Will Be Friends was made for the 2003 Greatest Video Hits 2 DVD. The new mixes on this DVD were produced by Justin Shriley-Smith. Engineered by Justin Shirley-Smith and Kris Fredriksson. Pro Tools HD by Kris Fredriksson. The mixes were done at Sphere Studios, London. A few seconds of silence are added to the beginning of the track for the video title card on the DVD.
Friends Will Be Friends (1998 Karaoke Version) 4:20
Appears on: 1998 Greatest Karaoke Hits
The 1998 Karaoke Version is an instrumental of the video version of the song. The ending includes crowd participation audio from the video.
Friends Will Be Friends (2004 Karaoke Version) 4:20
Appears on: 2004 Greatest Karaoke Hits
The 2004 Karaoke Version is an instrumental of the album version, not the video version. The outro is slightly extended in comparison to the album version.
Appears on: A Kind Of Magic, Track 5
Friends Will Be Friends (Extended Version) 6:13
Appears on: UK Friends Will Be Friends 12" vinyl
Friends Will Be Friends was released as a single in the UK on June 9, 1986. It was released on 7", 7" picture disc, and 12" vinyl formats. The 12" vinyl has an extended version that still has yet to be released digitally. This extended version has a unique repeating chorus intro with a long instrumental section (piano, bass, drums, guitar). From there it basically goes into the album mix with a minute long instrumental outro. The song ended up being a minor hit for the band, reaching number 14 in the UK.
Friends Will Be Friends Will Be Friends 5:50
Appears on: UK A Kind of Magic CD, US Capitol Records A Kind of Magic CD, UK 2011 A Kind Of Magic Deluxe CD
Friends Will Be Friends Will Be Friends was a bonus track on the 1986 CD version of the album. This version of the song is the same as the extended version, just with the outro fading out sooner.
Friends Will Be Friends (Video Version) 4:20
Appears on: Greatest Flix II
The video for Friends Will Be Friends featured Queen in a live performance setting; the audience made up mostly of fanclub members. There is some additional audio at the end from the audience and Roger's drums.
Friends Will Be Friends (Greatest Video Hits II Video Version) 4:23
Appears on: Greatest Video Hits 2
The audio in this version is almost identical to the VHS Version, but the ending portion with the audience is slightly extended.
Friends Will Be Friends (Greatest Video Hits 2 Surround Mix) 4:30
Appears on: Greatest Video Hits 2 DVD
A new 96/24 DTS 5.1 surround mix of Friends Will Be Friends was made for the 2003 Greatest Video Hits 2 DVD. The new mixes on this DVD were produced by Justin Shriley-Smith. Engineered by Justin Shirley-Smith and Kris Fredriksson. Pro Tools HD by Kris Fredriksson. The mixes were done at Sphere Studios, London. A few seconds of silence are added to the beginning of the track for the video title card on the DVD.
Friends Will Be Friends (1998 Karaoke Version) 4:20
Appears on: 1998 Greatest Karaoke Hits
The 1998 Karaoke Version is an instrumental of the video version of the song. The ending includes crowd participation audio from the video.
Friends Will Be Friends (2004 Karaoke Version) 4:20
Appears on: 2004 Greatest Karaoke Hits
The 2004 Karaoke Version is an instrumental of the album version, not the video version. The outro is slightly extended in comparison to the album version.
Who Wants To Live Forever
Who Wants To Live Forever (Album
Version) 5:15
Appears on: A Kind Of Magic, Track 6
Who Wants To Live Forever (7" Version) 4:00
Appears on: UK Who Wants To Live Forever 7" vinyl, UK Who Wants To Live Forever 12" vinyl, UK The Singles Collection Volume 3
Who Wants To Live Forever was released in the UK on September 15, 1986 to coincide with the release of Highlander. The 7" and 12" vinyl releases both feature a single edit that is over a minute shorter than the album version mix. The long 2 minute outro and the "who waits forever anyway" parts are omitted altogether. In its place is the "who wants to live forever" chorus part until it fades out at 4:00. The song reached number 24 in the UK charts.
Who Wants To Live Forever (Greatest Hits II CD Edit) 4:57
Appears on: Greatest Hits II CD, Absolute Greatest vinyl/CD
Who Wants To Live Forever was edited for time on the Greatest Hits II CD by David Richards. The edit omits some of the instrumental outro of the album version. It was also released as a single in Holland.
Who Wants To Live Forever (Video Version) 4:00
Appears on: Greatest Flix II, Greatest Video Hits 2, Highlander - The Immortal Edition
The audio from the video version of Who Wants To Live Forever is the same as the Single Edit, except that there is an additional guitar wail at 3:19.
Who Wants To Live Forever (Greatest Video Hits 2 Surround Mix) 4:09
Appears on: Greatest Video Hits 2 DVD
A new 96/24 DTS 5.1 surround mix of Who Wants To Live Forever was made for the 2003 Greatest Video Hits 2 DVD. The new mixes on this DVD were produced by Justin Shriley-Smith. Engineered by Justin Shirley-Smith and Kris Fredriksson. Pro Tools HD by Kris Fredriksson. The mixes were done at Sphere Studios, London. A few seconds of silence are added to the beginning of the track for the video title card on the DVD. The audio mix is based on the video version.
Who Wants To Live Forever (Karaoke Version) 4:00
Appears on: Greatest Karaoke Hits
This is an instrumental of the Video Version. It does not start with a click track.
Who Wants To Live Forever (Freddie Vocal Version)
Appears on: Unreleased
The Highlander movie featured an alternative version of Who Wants To Live Forever that featured Freddie singing lead vocals on the intro.
Who Wants To Live Forever (Skip Demo 1) 0:38
Appears on: Unreleased
This is a very early, rough demo of Who Wants To Live Forever. The demo has Brian messing around with a synthesizer, working out the basic melody of the track. This demo is owned by collector John S. Stuart was shared on the Queenzone.com website.
Who Wants To Live Forever (Skip Demo 2) 5:05
Appears on: Unreleased
This demo is much more fleshed out and complete than the first "skip demo." The melody of the track is almost complete and sounds very familiar to anyone who knows the final version. The same synthesizer sound matches the one on the first skip demo. This demo is owned by collector John S. Stuart was shared on the Queenzone.com website.
Appears on: A Kind Of Magic, Track 6
Who Wants To Live Forever (7" Version) 4:00
Appears on: UK Who Wants To Live Forever 7" vinyl, UK Who Wants To Live Forever 12" vinyl, UK The Singles Collection Volume 3
Who Wants To Live Forever was released in the UK on September 15, 1986 to coincide with the release of Highlander. The 7" and 12" vinyl releases both feature a single edit that is over a minute shorter than the album version mix. The long 2 minute outro and the "who waits forever anyway" parts are omitted altogether. In its place is the "who wants to live forever" chorus part until it fades out at 4:00. The song reached number 24 in the UK charts.
Who Wants To Live Forever (Greatest Hits II CD Edit) 4:57
Appears on: Greatest Hits II CD, Absolute Greatest vinyl/CD
Who Wants To Live Forever was edited for time on the Greatest Hits II CD by David Richards. The edit omits some of the instrumental outro of the album version. It was also released as a single in Holland.
Who Wants To Live Forever (Video Version) 4:00
Appears on: Greatest Flix II, Greatest Video Hits 2, Highlander - The Immortal Edition
The audio from the video version of Who Wants To Live Forever is the same as the Single Edit, except that there is an additional guitar wail at 3:19.
Who Wants To Live Forever (Greatest Video Hits 2 Surround Mix) 4:09
Appears on: Greatest Video Hits 2 DVD
A new 96/24 DTS 5.1 surround mix of Who Wants To Live Forever was made for the 2003 Greatest Video Hits 2 DVD. The new mixes on this DVD were produced by Justin Shriley-Smith. Engineered by Justin Shirley-Smith and Kris Fredriksson. Pro Tools HD by Kris Fredriksson. The mixes were done at Sphere Studios, London. A few seconds of silence are added to the beginning of the track for the video title card on the DVD. The audio mix is based on the video version.
Who Wants To Live Forever (Karaoke Version) 4:00
Appears on: Greatest Karaoke Hits
This is an instrumental of the Video Version. It does not start with a click track.
Who Wants To Live Forever (Freddie Vocal Version)
Appears on: Unreleased
The Highlander movie featured an alternative version of Who Wants To Live Forever that featured Freddie singing lead vocals on the intro.
Who Wants To Live Forever (Skip Demo 1) 0:38
Appears on: Unreleased
This is a very early, rough demo of Who Wants To Live Forever. The demo has Brian messing around with a synthesizer, working out the basic melody of the track. This demo is owned by collector John S. Stuart was shared on the Queenzone.com website.
Who Wants To Live Forever (Skip Demo 2) 5:05
Appears on: Unreleased
This demo is much more fleshed out and complete than the first "skip demo." The melody of the track is almost complete and sounds very familiar to anyone who knows the final version. The same synthesizer sound matches the one on the first skip demo. This demo is owned by collector John S. Stuart was shared on the Queenzone.com website.
Gimme The Prize (Kurgan's Theme)
Gimme The Prize (Kurgan's Theme)
(Album Version) 4:34
Appears on: A Kind Of Magic, Track 7
Gimme The Prize (The eYe Instrumental Remix) 4:02
Appears on: UK No One But You CD Single, UK No One But You 7" vinyl, UK The Singles Collection Volume 4
To promote the release of the Eletronic Arts videogame "Queen: The eYe", an instrumental remix of Gimme The Prize from the game was used as an extra track on the single release of No One But You. Freddie's vocals are gone altogether in this instrumental remix, but it retains the overdubs with Kurgan from the Highlander movie. Brian's guitar solo is missing as well. Also of note, Joshua J. Macrae, formerly of The Cross and regular Roger Taylor producer, remixed this track.
Gimme The Prize (The eYe Version 1) 4:03
Appears on: Queen: The eYe
From the Electronic Arts videogame, Queen: The eYe. An excellent version that is quite different to the album version. There is no guitar intro, instead this version starts with Freddie's vocals. All of Kurgan's lines are edited out of the track and sword-fighting sound effects from Highlander are gone as well.
Gimme The Prize (The eYe Version 2) 4:12
Appears on: Queen: The eYe
From the Electronic Arts videogame, Queen: The eYe. This instrumental mix,has no lead vocals from Freddie or Kurgan dialogue from Highlander. The middle section before Brian's drum solo has some new effects as well.
Gimme The Prize (The eYe Version 3) 4:11
Appears on: Queen: The eYe
From the Electronic Arts videogame, Queen: The eYe. This version is a mix of the other two Gimme The Prize eYe version. This version has both Freddie’s vocals and extra lines from Kurgan, but lacks the sword-fighting effects. Again, there is no guitar intro and the added effects from version 2 are retained.
Appears on: A Kind Of Magic, Track 7
Gimme The Prize (The eYe Instrumental Remix) 4:02
Appears on: UK No One But You CD Single, UK No One But You 7" vinyl, UK The Singles Collection Volume 4
To promote the release of the Eletronic Arts videogame "Queen: The eYe", an instrumental remix of Gimme The Prize from the game was used as an extra track on the single release of No One But You. Freddie's vocals are gone altogether in this instrumental remix, but it retains the overdubs with Kurgan from the Highlander movie. Brian's guitar solo is missing as well. Also of note, Joshua J. Macrae, formerly of The Cross and regular Roger Taylor producer, remixed this track.
Gimme The Prize (The eYe Version 1) 4:03
Appears on: Queen: The eYe
From the Electronic Arts videogame, Queen: The eYe. An excellent version that is quite different to the album version. There is no guitar intro, instead this version starts with Freddie's vocals. All of Kurgan's lines are edited out of the track and sword-fighting sound effects from Highlander are gone as well.
Gimme The Prize (The eYe Version 2) 4:12
Appears on: Queen: The eYe
From the Electronic Arts videogame, Queen: The eYe. This instrumental mix,has no lead vocals from Freddie or Kurgan dialogue from Highlander. The middle section before Brian's drum solo has some new effects as well.
Gimme The Prize (The eYe Version 3) 4:11
Appears on: Queen: The eYe
From the Electronic Arts videogame, Queen: The eYe. This version is a mix of the other two Gimme The Prize eYe version. This version has both Freddie’s vocals and extra lines from Kurgan, but lacks the sword-fighting effects. Again, there is no guitar intro and the added effects from version 2 are retained.
Don't Lose Your Head
Don't Lose Your Head (Album Version)
4:38
Appears on: A Kind Of Magic, Track 8
Don't Lose Your Head (The eYe Version 1) 1:59
Appears on: Queen: The eYe
An instrumental remix edit from the Electronic Arts videogame, Queen: The eYe. The opening starts with some interesting extra drumming and percussion. More or less, it is a lot like an instrumental of the first 2 minutes of the album version. Drums overall sound different and there's some differences with the sound of the keyboards. There's a slight guitar bit retained as well. Ends nicely and originally with a long synthesized note.
Don't Lose Your Head (The eYe Version 2) 4:40
Appears on: Queen: The eYe
From the Electronic Arts videogame, Queen: The eYe. This is simply the complete album version.
Appears on: A Kind Of Magic, Track 8
Don't Lose Your Head (The eYe Version 1) 1:59
Appears on: Queen: The eYe
An instrumental remix edit from the Electronic Arts videogame, Queen: The eYe. The opening starts with some interesting extra drumming and percussion. More or less, it is a lot like an instrumental of the first 2 minutes of the album version. Drums overall sound different and there's some differences with the sound of the keyboards. There's a slight guitar bit retained as well. Ends nicely and originally with a long synthesized note.
Don't Lose Your Head (The eYe Version 2) 4:40
Appears on: Queen: The eYe
From the Electronic Arts videogame, Queen: The eYe. This is simply the complete album version.
Princes Of The Universe
Princes Of The Universe 3:33
Appears on: A Kind Of Magic, Track 9
Princes Of The Universe (Video Version) 3:38
Appears on: Greatest Flix II, Greatest Video Hits 2, Highlander - The Immortal Edition
The video version audio is the same as the album version with an additional few seconds of Christopher Lambert dialogue from The Highlander movie.
Princes Of The Universe (Greatest Video Hits 2 Surround Mix) 3:52
Appears on: Greatest Video Hits 2 DVD
A new 96/24 DTS 5.1 surround mix of Princes Of The Universe was made for the 2003 Greatest Video Hits 2 DVD. The new mixes on this DVD were produced by Justin Shriley-Smith. Engineered by Justin Shirley-Smith and Kris Fredriksson. Pro Tools HD by Kris Fredriksson. The mixes were done at Sphere Studios, London. A few seconds of silence are added to the beginning of the track for the video title card on the DVD. The audio mix is based on the video version.
Princes Of The Universe (Early Master) 3:14
Appears on: The Town House cassette
This unreleased version of Princes of The Universe originates from a lot of Town House studio cassette tapes purchased on eBay. Among the collection were tapes by various artists including Duran Duran and Queen. This mix of Princes Of The Universe is an early master of the film version, featuring some unique diversions compared to the album take. Credit to Wilki Amieva for the above information, used with permission.
Princes Of The Universe (Rough Mix - mono) 3:26
Appears on: The Picture Production Co."Highlander" interview reel
To promote the Highlander movie release, an interview reel was made by The Picture Production Co. Included on the tape is an interview with director Russell Mulcahy by Paul Gambaccini (who later appeared in countless Queen documentaries). Of more particular interest, an early rough mix of the album version of Princes Of The Universe is included.
Princes Of The Universe (The eYe Version) 1:09
Appears on: Queen: The eYe
From the Electronic Arts videogame, Queen: The eYe. An instrumental edit of the first minute of the song. Surprisingly, the track has a brief piano intro, possibly from an outtake. Very interesting, just for the extra piano bit.
Appears on: A Kind Of Magic, Track 9
Princes Of The Universe (Video Version) 3:38
Appears on: Greatest Flix II, Greatest Video Hits 2, Highlander - The Immortal Edition
The video version audio is the same as the album version with an additional few seconds of Christopher Lambert dialogue from The Highlander movie.
Princes Of The Universe (Greatest Video Hits 2 Surround Mix) 3:52
Appears on: Greatest Video Hits 2 DVD
A new 96/24 DTS 5.1 surround mix of Princes Of The Universe was made for the 2003 Greatest Video Hits 2 DVD. The new mixes on this DVD were produced by Justin Shriley-Smith. Engineered by Justin Shirley-Smith and Kris Fredriksson. Pro Tools HD by Kris Fredriksson. The mixes were done at Sphere Studios, London. A few seconds of silence are added to the beginning of the track for the video title card on the DVD. The audio mix is based on the video version.
Princes Of The Universe (Early Master) 3:14
Appears on: The Town House cassette
This unreleased version of Princes of The Universe originates from a lot of Town House studio cassette tapes purchased on eBay. Among the collection were tapes by various artists including Duran Duran and Queen. This mix of Princes Of The Universe is an early master of the film version, featuring some unique diversions compared to the album take. Credit to Wilki Amieva for the above information, used with permission.
Princes Of The Universe (Rough Mix - mono) 3:26
Appears on: The Picture Production Co."Highlander" interview reel
To promote the Highlander movie release, an interview reel was made by The Picture Production Co. Included on the tape is an interview with director Russell Mulcahy by Paul Gambaccini (who later appeared in countless Queen documentaries). Of more particular interest, an early rough mix of the album version of Princes Of The Universe is included.
Princes Of The Universe (The eYe Version) 1:09
Appears on: Queen: The eYe
From the Electronic Arts videogame, Queen: The eYe. An instrumental edit of the first minute of the song. Surprisingly, the track has a brief piano intro, possibly from an outtake. Very interesting, just for the extra piano bit.
Forever
Forever 3:24
Written by Brian May
Appears on: UK A Kind of Magic CD, US Capitol Records A Kind of Magic CD, UK Who Wants To Live Forever 12" vinyl, A Kind of Magic Hollywood Remaster (1991), UK The Singles Collection Volume 3, UK 2011 A Kind Of Magic Deluxe CD, Queen: The eYe
This lovely B-side is widely available on a number of different releases. This instrumental features Brian May on piano and Spike Edney on synthesizer playing the melody of Who Wants To Live Forever.
Written by Brian May
Appears on: UK A Kind of Magic CD, US Capitol Records A Kind of Magic CD, UK Who Wants To Live Forever 12" vinyl, A Kind of Magic Hollywood Remaster (1991), UK The Singles Collection Volume 3, UK 2011 A Kind Of Magic Deluxe CD, Queen: The eYe
This lovely B-side is widely available on a number of different releases. This instrumental features Brian May on piano and Spike Edney on synthesizer playing the melody of Who Wants To Live Forever.
Blurred Vision
Blurred Vision 4:40
Appears on: US & UK One Vision 7", US & UK One Vision 12" vinyl, UK The Singles Collection Volume 3
Blurred Vision was released as the B-Side to the 1985 single One Vision. It is basically an instrumental remix of One Vision, focusing mostly on the extended instrumental drum/synth solo in the middle.
Appears on: US & UK One Vision 7", US & UK One Vision 12" vinyl, UK The Singles Collection Volume 3
Blurred Vision was released as the B-Side to the 1985 single One Vision. It is basically an instrumental remix of One Vision, focusing mostly on the extended instrumental drum/synth solo in the middle.
A Dozen Red Roses For My Darling
A Dozen Red Roses For My Darling
4:44
Appears on: UK A Kind of Magic 7" vinyl, UK A Kind of Magic 3" CD single, Japan A Kind of Magic 3" CD single, UK The Singles Collection Volume 3
A Dozen Red Roses For My Darling is the B-Side to the single release of A Kind Of Magic. The song, written by Roger Taylor, is an instrumental remix of Don't Lose Your Head.
A Dozen Red Roses For My Darling (Extended Version) 5:00
Appears on: UK A Kind of Magic 12" vinyl
The extended version is the regular mix with an added percussion intro that actually adds quite a bit. This is the better of the two versions.
Appears on: UK A Kind of Magic 7" vinyl, UK A Kind of Magic 3" CD single, Japan A Kind of Magic 3" CD single, UK The Singles Collection Volume 3
A Dozen Red Roses For My Darling is the B-Side to the single release of A Kind Of Magic. The song, written by Roger Taylor, is an instrumental remix of Don't Lose Your Head.
A Dozen Red Roses For My Darling (Extended Version) 5:00
Appears on: UK A Kind of Magic 12" vinyl
The extended version is the regular mix with an added percussion intro that actually adds quite a bit. This is the better of the two versions.
New York, New York
New York, New York 0:37
Appears on: The Highlander DVD
This is a snippit from the Highlander movie of Freddie singing a portion of the Frank Sinastra standardNew York, New York. A full version is said to not exist.
Appears on: The Highlander DVD
This is a snippit from the Highlander movie of Freddie singing a portion of the Frank Sinastra standardNew York, New York. A full version is said to not exist.
Battle Scene
Battle Scene (Early Master) 3:42
Appears on: The Town House cassette
This unreleased song, listed as "Battle Scene" originates from a a lot of Town House studio cassette tapes purchased on eBay. Among the collection were tapes by various artists including Duran Duran and Queen. This particular track is used as incidental music in film Highlander. It is mostly atmospheric with some guitar bits from Brian. Credit to Wilki Amieva for the above information, used with permission.
Appears on: The Town House cassette
This unreleased song, listed as "Battle Scene" originates from a a lot of Town House studio cassette tapes purchased on eBay. Among the collection were tapes by various artists including Duran Duran and Queen. This particular track is used as incidental music in film Highlander. It is mostly atmospheric with some guitar bits from Brian. Credit to Wilki Amieva for the above information, used with permission.
Butterfly
Butterfly (Musicland Studios Demo)
0:49
Appears on: Greatest Video Hits 2 DVD, Magic Years VHS
During the making of One Vision, Queen allowed cameras into the studio to document the recording process. This footage was released on the Magic Years documentary and later on Greatest Video Hits 2. Part of this documentary shows Brian May working out a song called "Butterfly" on keyboard. The song finally finished and renamed "All Things That Glitter" for inclusion on The Cosmos Rocks album. Another version was released on the Kerry Ellis album Anthems in 2010. This time the song was titled "I Loved A Butterfly".
Appears on: Greatest Video Hits 2 DVD, Magic Years VHS
During the making of One Vision, Queen allowed cameras into the studio to document the recording process. This footage was released on the Magic Years documentary and later on Greatest Video Hits 2. Part of this documentary shows Brian May working out a song called "Butterfly" on keyboard. The song finally finished and renamed "All Things That Glitter" for inclusion on The Cosmos Rocks album. Another version was released on the Kerry Ellis album Anthems in 2010. This time the song was titled "I Loved A Butterfly".