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A Night At The Opera
Produced by: Roy Thomas Baker and Queen
Recorded at: Sarm Studios, Roundhouse Studios, Olympic Studios, Rockfield Studios, Scorpio Studios, Trident Studios, and Lansdowne Studios
UK EMI LP: 28 November 1975 EMTC 103 / UK Chart #1
USA Elektra LP: 2 December 1975 7E-1053 / Billboard #4
Related Songs
Keep Yourself Alive (Long Lost Re-take) (May)
Recorded at: Sarm Studios, Roundhouse Studios, Olympic Studios, Rockfield Studios, Scorpio Studios, Trident Studios, and Lansdowne Studios
UK EMI LP: 28 November 1975 EMTC 103 / UK Chart #1
USA Elektra LP: 2 December 1975 7E-1053 / Billboard #4
| Side One 1. Death On Two Legs (Dedicated To....... (Mercury) 3:44 2. Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon (Mercury) 1:07 3. I'm In Love With My Car (Taylor) 3:05 4. You're My Best Friend (Deacon) 2:50 5. '39 (May) 3:30 6. Sweet Lady (May) 4:02 7. Seaside Rendezvous (Mercury) 2:14 | Side Two 1. The Prophet's Song (May) 8:20 2. Love Of My Life (Mercury) 3:34 3. Good Company (May) 3:23 4. Bohemian Rhapsody (Mercury) 5:55 5. God Save The Queen (Trad. Arr. by May) 1:12 |
Related Songs
Keep Yourself Alive (Long Lost Re-take) (May)
Singles
UK Singles
- Bohemian Rhapsody c/w I'm In Love With My Car 7" / UK Chart #1
- You're My Best Friend c/w '39 7" / UK Chart #7
US Singles
- Bohemian Rhapsody c/w I'm In Love With My Car 7" / Billboard #9
- You're My Best Friend c/w '39 7" / Billboard #16
- Bohemian Rhapsody c/w I'm In Love With My Car 7" / UK Chart #1
- You're My Best Friend c/w '39 7" / UK Chart #7
US Singles
- Bohemian Rhapsody c/w I'm In Love With My Car 7" / Billboard #9
- You're My Best Friend c/w '39 7" / Billboard #16
Album Info
A Night At The Opera, Queen's fourth studio album, was the
turning point for the band, giving them their first UK #1 album and solidifying
them a worldwide success. The band's new manager, John Reid, gave them simple
advice as he negotiated their exit with Trident Productions, go make the
best album you can. Using no less than seven studios, the end result was
the most expensive album ever made at the time and a work of art many consider
to be the band's masterpiece.
Produced by Roy Thomas Baker and Queen, the album was released on November 28, 1975 in the UK by EMI, going Platinum. In the States, A Night At The Opera was released on December 2, 1975 by Elektra and went all the way to #4 on Billboard, reaching 3x Platinum sales in the process.
A Night At The Opera was propelled by the band's most well-known single, Bohemian Rhapsody. The 5:55 epic was the band's first #1 UK single, staying on top of the chart for nine weeks. Bohemian Rhapsody was also a big success in the US, giving the band their first top ten hit there, reaching #9 and going Gold. After Freddie Mercury's death in November 1991, the song was re-released and again went to #1 in the UK. Meanwhile, following the enormous success of the film Wayne's World, Bohemian Rhapsody re-entered the US charts in 1992, outperforming its original release by reaching #2. The song's newly found success reintroduced the band and their catalogue to a new American audience.
The second single, You're My Best Friend, was written by John Deacon and was released in June 1975 in both the UK and US territories. The song was another top ten hit in the UK, reaching #7. In the US, You're My Best Friend settled at #16 on the chart but remained popular on top 40 and classic rock radio.
A Night At The Opera remains the band's most recognizable and popular studio album. A new 5.1 surround mix was released on the DVD-Audio format in 2001 and again in slightly different form in 2005 for the 30th Anniversary Edition CD/DVD set.
No synthesizers!
Produced by Roy Thomas Baker and Queen, the album was released on November 28, 1975 in the UK by EMI, going Platinum. In the States, A Night At The Opera was released on December 2, 1975 by Elektra and went all the way to #4 on Billboard, reaching 3x Platinum sales in the process.
A Night At The Opera was propelled by the band's most well-known single, Bohemian Rhapsody. The 5:55 epic was the band's first #1 UK single, staying on top of the chart for nine weeks. Bohemian Rhapsody was also a big success in the US, giving the band their first top ten hit there, reaching #9 and going Gold. After Freddie Mercury's death in November 1991, the song was re-released and again went to #1 in the UK. Meanwhile, following the enormous success of the film Wayne's World, Bohemian Rhapsody re-entered the US charts in 1992, outperforming its original release by reaching #2. The song's newly found success reintroduced the band and their catalogue to a new American audience.
The second single, You're My Best Friend, was written by John Deacon and was released in June 1975 in both the UK and US territories. The song was another top ten hit in the UK, reaching #7. In the US, You're My Best Friend settled at #16 on the chart but remained popular on top 40 and classic rock radio.
A Night At The Opera remains the band's most recognizable and popular studio album. A new 5.1 surround mix was released on the DVD-Audio format in 2001 and again in slightly different form in 2005 for the 30th Anniversary Edition CD/DVD set.
No synthesizers!
Death On Two Legs (Dedicated To.......
Death On Two Legs (Dedicated To
......) (Album Version) 3:44
Appears on: A Night At The Opera, Track 1
Death On Two Legs (30th Anniversary DVD Intro) 0:40
Appears on: US/UK A Night At The Opera: 30th Anniversary Edition
This brief instrumental intro to the 30th Anniversary Edition DVD of A Night At The Opera is part of the piano backing track to Death On Two Legs.
Death On Two Legs (The eYe Version 1) 0:38
Appears on: Queen: The eYe
From the Electronic Arts videogame, Queen: The eYe. This edit uses the first 38 seconds of the album version.
Death On Two Legs (The eYe Version 2) 3:06
Appears on: Queen: The eYe
From the Electronic Arts videogame, Queen: The eYe. This second edit is basically starting off where the first edit left off, continuing the entire song in instrumental form after the scream.
Official Queen Archivist Greg Brooks on the Death On Two Legs sessions: Freddie tried endless times to put down the piano track before finally getting it right. He swore, apologised, tried, gave the piano frustrated thrashings, and finally nailed it. 'Psycho Legs', as it was occasionally labelled, was recorded for the most part at Sarm Studios, and is again an insight into Freddie's ability to capture lyrics concisely, eloquently, telling his tale with a no-nonsense attitude, and demanding that the listener pay attention. - Record Collector, June 2002
Appears on: A Night At The Opera, Track 1
Death On Two Legs (30th Anniversary DVD Intro) 0:40
Appears on: US/UK A Night At The Opera: 30th Anniversary Edition
This brief instrumental intro to the 30th Anniversary Edition DVD of A Night At The Opera is part of the piano backing track to Death On Two Legs.
Death On Two Legs (The eYe Version 1) 0:38
Appears on: Queen: The eYe
From the Electronic Arts videogame, Queen: The eYe. This edit uses the first 38 seconds of the album version.
Death On Two Legs (The eYe Version 2) 3:06
Appears on: Queen: The eYe
From the Electronic Arts videogame, Queen: The eYe. This second edit is basically starting off where the first edit left off, continuing the entire song in instrumental form after the scream.
Official Queen Archivist Greg Brooks on the Death On Two Legs sessions: Freddie tried endless times to put down the piano track before finally getting it right. He swore, apologised, tried, gave the piano frustrated thrashings, and finally nailed it. 'Psycho Legs', as it was occasionally labelled, was recorded for the most part at Sarm Studios, and is again an insight into Freddie's ability to capture lyrics concisely, eloquently, telling his tale with a no-nonsense attitude, and demanding that the listener pay attention. - Record Collector, June 2002
Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon
Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon (Album
Version) 1:07
Appears on: A Night At The Opera, Track 2
Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon (Hollywood Records Remaster Error) 1:07
Appears on: US A Night At The Opera Hollywood Records promo cassette (Withdrawn)
This preliminary mix appears on a Hollywood Records promo cassette possibly remastered by Eddy Schreyer. For whatever reason the entire remaster was withdrawn and instead Hollywood Records went with a remaster done by Stephen Marcussen at Precision Mastering. This version is the same as the album version, except it omits the line "There he goes again" at 0:44.
Appears on: A Night At The Opera, Track 2
Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon (Hollywood Records Remaster Error) 1:07
Appears on: US A Night At The Opera Hollywood Records promo cassette (Withdrawn)
This preliminary mix appears on a Hollywood Records promo cassette possibly remastered by Eddy Schreyer. For whatever reason the entire remaster was withdrawn and instead Hollywood Records went with a remaster done by Stephen Marcussen at Precision Mastering. This version is the same as the album version, except it omits the line "There he goes again" at 0:44.
I'm In Love With My Car
I'm In Love With My Car (Album Version)
3:05
Appears on: A Night At The Opera, Track 3
I'm In Love With My Car (Single Version) 3:12
Appears on: UK Bohemian Rhapsody 7" vinyl, Japan Bohemian Rhapsody 3" CD single, US Greatest Hits: We Will Rock You Edition, UK The Singles Collection Volume 1
The beginning of the track starts with engine revving sound effects (which ends the album version). The single version ends with a fade out (without the ending guitar bit).
I'm In Love With My Car (Rocks Mix) 3:11
Appears on: Queen Rocks
The Rocks Mix is a mix between the single and album versions of I'm In Love With My Car. The track is essentially the album version with added engine sound effects from the single version added at the beginning.
I'm In Love With My Car (Guitar & Vocal Mix 2011) 3:20
Appears on: UK/US 2011 A Night At The Opera Deluxe CD
A new mix created from the original multitrack of I'm In Love With My Car focuses on just the guitars and Roger's vocals. The guitars are heard clearly on their own for the first time, showing how great the performance is. Roger's vocals of course are fantastic and are well suited to the song. An interesting alternative to the album version.
I'm In Love With My Car (Mike Shipley Remix)
Appears on: A Night at the Opera Hollywood Remaster (1991), US Hollywood Records Rocks Promo CD set
This remix was done by Austrailian mix engineer Mike Shipley for Hollywood Records' 1991 re-release of A Night At The Opera. The remix starts with the band singing the chorus part "I'm in love with my car" with engine sound effects; it then goes into the normal drum/piano intro. The phased chorus is used again at the end with the guitar/engine outro. A pretty good remix.
I'm In Love With My Car (Live at the Hammersmith Odeon, 1979) - Absolute Greatest Streaming Video Version 2:02
Appears on: UK 2009 Absolute Greatest Streaming Video
Appearing only as a bonus steaming video to 2009's Absolute Greatest release, this live performance is similar in structure to the one that appears on Live Killers.
Official Queen Archivist Greg Brooks on the I'm In Love With My Car sessions: Recently-unearthed demo recordings of the song in its very earliest form, are intriguing, featuring Roger's guide vocal and guitar and ad-libbed lyrics. The song underwent significant alteration along the road to the finished master, and of the few out-take alternative takes, the LP recital (famously coupled with the mighty 'Bo Rhap' and thus earning its creator a fortuitous split of the royalties) is the most powerful and energetic - though others came close. - Record Collector, June 2002
Appears on: A Night At The Opera, Track 3
I'm In Love With My Car (Single Version) 3:12
Appears on: UK Bohemian Rhapsody 7" vinyl, Japan Bohemian Rhapsody 3" CD single, US Greatest Hits: We Will Rock You Edition, UK The Singles Collection Volume 1
The beginning of the track starts with engine revving sound effects (which ends the album version). The single version ends with a fade out (without the ending guitar bit).
I'm In Love With My Car (Rocks Mix) 3:11
Appears on: Queen Rocks
The Rocks Mix is a mix between the single and album versions of I'm In Love With My Car. The track is essentially the album version with added engine sound effects from the single version added at the beginning.
I'm In Love With My Car (Guitar & Vocal Mix 2011) 3:20
Appears on: UK/US 2011 A Night At The Opera Deluxe CD
A new mix created from the original multitrack of I'm In Love With My Car focuses on just the guitars and Roger's vocals. The guitars are heard clearly on their own for the first time, showing how great the performance is. Roger's vocals of course are fantastic and are well suited to the song. An interesting alternative to the album version.
I'm In Love With My Car (Mike Shipley Remix)
Appears on: A Night at the Opera Hollywood Remaster (1991), US Hollywood Records Rocks Promo CD set
This remix was done by Austrailian mix engineer Mike Shipley for Hollywood Records' 1991 re-release of A Night At The Opera. The remix starts with the band singing the chorus part "I'm in love with my car" with engine sound effects; it then goes into the normal drum/piano intro. The phased chorus is used again at the end with the guitar/engine outro. A pretty good remix.
I'm In Love With My Car (Live at the Hammersmith Odeon, 1979) - Absolute Greatest Streaming Video Version 2:02
Appears on: UK 2009 Absolute Greatest Streaming Video
Appearing only as a bonus steaming video to 2009's Absolute Greatest release, this live performance is similar in structure to the one that appears on Live Killers.
Official Queen Archivist Greg Brooks on the I'm In Love With My Car sessions: Recently-unearthed demo recordings of the song in its very earliest form, are intriguing, featuring Roger's guide vocal and guitar and ad-libbed lyrics. The song underwent significant alteration along the road to the finished master, and of the few out-take alternative takes, the LP recital (famously coupled with the mighty 'Bo Rhap' and thus earning its creator a fortuitous split of the royalties) is the most powerful and energetic - though others came close. - Record Collector, June 2002
You're My Best Friend
You're My Best Friend (Album Version)
2:50
Appears on: A Night At The Opera, Track 4
You're My Best Friend (Greatest Video Hits 1 Surround Mix) 3:02
Appears on: Greatest Video Hits 1 DVD
The 96/24 DTS 5.1 surround mix of You're My Best Friend that was used for the 2002 Greatest Video Hits 1 DVD is the same as the A Night At The Opera DVD-Audio mix. This mix was produced by Roy Thomas Baker and Brian May. The mixes were done by Elliot Scheiner, who was assisted by Steve Genewick at Capital Records, Los Angeles. A few seconds of silence are added to the beginning of the track for the video title card on the DVD.
You're My Best Friend (Video CD Version) 2:47
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. You're My Best Friend starts partway through the keyboard opening and fades early at the end.
You're My Best Friend (Karaoke Version) 2:53
Appears on: Greatest Karaoke Hits
A pure uncut instrumental of the album track. No click track at the beginning of the song.
You're My Best Friend (Backing Track Mix 2011) 2:58
Appears on: UK/US 2011 A Night At The Opera Deluxe CD
The Backing Track Mix is a true instrumental mix of You're My Best Friend, created from the original multitrack. Freddie's lead vocals are gone so that the instrumental backing track can be clearly heard. A little bit of studio banter starts and ends the track.
You're My Best Friend (Matt Wallace Remix) 2:52
Appears on: A Night at the Opera Hollywood Remaster (1991), US Hollywood Records Rocks Promo CD set
Matt Wallace (producer for Maroon 5 and Faith No More) remixed You're My Best Friend for Hollywood Records' 1991 re-release of A Night At The Opera. There is not much difference between this version and the album mix. The most notable difference is Freddie's lead vocal volume is more noticeable (example at 1:34). The keyboard sound seems to be a bit different as well.
Appears on: A Night At The Opera, Track 4
You're My Best Friend (Greatest Video Hits 1 Surround Mix) 3:02
Appears on: Greatest Video Hits 1 DVD
The 96/24 DTS 5.1 surround mix of You're My Best Friend that was used for the 2002 Greatest Video Hits 1 DVD is the same as the A Night At The Opera DVD-Audio mix. This mix was produced by Roy Thomas Baker and Brian May. The mixes were done by Elliot Scheiner, who was assisted by Steve Genewick at Capital Records, Los Angeles. A few seconds of silence are added to the beginning of the track for the video title card on the DVD.
You're My Best Friend (Video CD Version) 2:47
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. You're My Best Friend starts partway through the keyboard opening and fades early at the end.
You're My Best Friend (Karaoke Version) 2:53
Appears on: Greatest Karaoke Hits
A pure uncut instrumental of the album track. No click track at the beginning of the song.
You're My Best Friend (Backing Track Mix 2011) 2:58
Appears on: UK/US 2011 A Night At The Opera Deluxe CD
The Backing Track Mix is a true instrumental mix of You're My Best Friend, created from the original multitrack. Freddie's lead vocals are gone so that the instrumental backing track can be clearly heard. A little bit of studio banter starts and ends the track.
You're My Best Friend (Matt Wallace Remix) 2:52
Appears on: A Night at the Opera Hollywood Remaster (1991), US Hollywood Records Rocks Promo CD set
Matt Wallace (producer for Maroon 5 and Faith No More) remixed You're My Best Friend for Hollywood Records' 1991 re-release of A Night At The Opera. There is not much difference between this version and the album mix. The most notable difference is Freddie's lead vocal volume is more noticeable (example at 1:34). The keyboard sound seems to be a bit different as well.
'39
'39 (Album Version) 3:30
Appears on: A Night At The Opera, Track 5
'39 (Single Version) 3:30
Appears on: UK You're My Best Friend 7" vinyl, US You're My Best Friend 7" vinyl, Jewels II, UK Singles Collection 1, UK Deep Cuts, Forever Deluxe Edition
The single version of '39 features a complete, stand-alone fade out of the song. In contrast, the album version ending fades into the beginning of Sweet Lady.
'39 (Queen 40 Radio Sampler Version) 3:31
Appears on: Radio Sampler: "First Wave" promo CD
Hollywood Records released a series of promotion 2 CD radio sampler sets to accompany each of the three waves of 2011 remasters. On the First Wave sampler, '39 has a very slight fade-out to avoid any segue into Sweet Lady. The fade is virtually inaudible but is visible if compare it to the album version with audio software.
'39 (Classic Albums Studio Performance by Brian May) 2:50
Appears on: US/UK Classic Albums: The Making Of A Night At The Opera DVD
This 2005 recording features just Brian May performing '39 on acoustic guitar and lead vocals. A nice version that is similar to the Queen + Paul Rodgers 2005/2006 live performances.
'39 (Live At Earl's Court, 1977) 3:47
Appears on: UK/US 2011 A Night At The Opera Deluxe CD
An absolutely fantastic live version of '39 from Queen's second night at Earl's Court in June, 1977. Of course the remastering helps this live performance shine. This performance is preferred to the one that appears on 1979's Live Killers. Unlike the studio version, Freddie sings lead vocals. Roger and Brian's backing vocals are spot-on to the album version as well. Highly Recommended.
Appears on: A Night At The Opera, Track 5
'39 (Single Version) 3:30
Appears on: UK You're My Best Friend 7" vinyl, US You're My Best Friend 7" vinyl, Jewels II, UK Singles Collection 1, UK Deep Cuts, Forever Deluxe Edition
The single version of '39 features a complete, stand-alone fade out of the song. In contrast, the album version ending fades into the beginning of Sweet Lady.
'39 (Queen 40 Radio Sampler Version) 3:31
Appears on: Radio Sampler: "First Wave" promo CD
Hollywood Records released a series of promotion 2 CD radio sampler sets to accompany each of the three waves of 2011 remasters. On the First Wave sampler, '39 has a very slight fade-out to avoid any segue into Sweet Lady. The fade is virtually inaudible but is visible if compare it to the album version with audio software.
'39 (Classic Albums Studio Performance by Brian May) 2:50
Appears on: US/UK Classic Albums: The Making Of A Night At The Opera DVD
This 2005 recording features just Brian May performing '39 on acoustic guitar and lead vocals. A nice version that is similar to the Queen + Paul Rodgers 2005/2006 live performances.
'39 (Live At Earl's Court, 1977) 3:47
Appears on: UK/US 2011 A Night At The Opera Deluxe CD
An absolutely fantastic live version of '39 from Queen's second night at Earl's Court in June, 1977. Of course the remastering helps this live performance shine. This performance is preferred to the one that appears on 1979's Live Killers. Unlike the studio version, Freddie sings lead vocals. Roger and Brian's backing vocals are spot-on to the album version as well. Highly Recommended.
Sweet Lady
Sweet Lady (Album Version) 4:02
Appears on: A Night At The Opera, Track 6
Sweet Lady (Early Mix - Sarm Studios Reel To Reel Tape) 4:09
Appears on: Sarm Studios 10" Reel To Reel Tape
A Sarm Studios 10" Reel To Reel tape from 1975 features an unpolished version of Sweet Lady. The track is the same mix and performance as the album version, except that the ending does not fade cleanly. Instead, it is the band continuing to play the backing track until a sudden stop.
Sweet Lady (The eYe Version) 1:03
Appears on: Queen: The eYe
From the Electronic Arts videogame, Queen: The eYe. This version is the first minute of the album version, stopping suddenly with an echo effect.
Sweet Lady (Live In Hyde Park, 1976) 4:07
Appears on: US/UK Classic Albums: The Making Of A Night At The Opera DVD
A nice surpise bonus on the Classic Albums documentary on the making of A Night At The Opera is the live performance of Sweet Lady from Hyde Park. This track isn't available as a live performance on any other official Queen release. A good live performance from the legendary concert.
Appears on: A Night At The Opera, Track 6
Sweet Lady (Early Mix - Sarm Studios Reel To Reel Tape) 4:09
Appears on: Sarm Studios 10" Reel To Reel Tape
A Sarm Studios 10" Reel To Reel tape from 1975 features an unpolished version of Sweet Lady. The track is the same mix and performance as the album version, except that the ending does not fade cleanly. Instead, it is the band continuing to play the backing track until a sudden stop.
Sweet Lady (The eYe Version) 1:03
Appears on: Queen: The eYe
From the Electronic Arts videogame, Queen: The eYe. This version is the first minute of the album version, stopping suddenly with an echo effect.
Sweet Lady (Live In Hyde Park, 1976) 4:07
Appears on: US/UK Classic Albums: The Making Of A Night At The Opera DVD
A nice surpise bonus on the Classic Albums documentary on the making of A Night At The Opera is the live performance of Sweet Lady from Hyde Park. This track isn't available as a live performance on any other official Queen release. A good live performance from the legendary concert.
Seaside Rendezvous
The Prophet's Song
The Prophet's Song (Album Version)
8:20
Appears on: A Night At The Opera, Track 8
The Prophet's Song (DVD-Audio Version) 8:31
Appears on: A Night At The Opera DVD Audio
A slightly extended version is featured on the 5.1 remix for the A Night At The Opera DVD-A. The extra time is at the beginning with a longer wind intro.It doesn't really add a whole lot to the song, but slightly adds to the atmosphere.
People Of The Earth (The Prophet's Song - Instrumental Take) 5:07
Appears on: Sarm Studios A Night At The Opera "Ruff Mixes" tape
Originating from a Sarm Studios reel to reel tape of rough mixes, this instrumental take of The Prophet's Song is titled "People Of The Earth" on the tape box. When compared to the album version, this appears to be the same recording as the backing track of the album, but without overdubs or vocals. There are some differences however; there are 13 extra seconds of playing in the closing part before the crescendo and harmonic guitars that close the track.
Appears on: A Night At The Opera, Track 8
The Prophet's Song (DVD-Audio Version) 8:31
Appears on: A Night At The Opera DVD Audio
A slightly extended version is featured on the 5.1 remix for the A Night At The Opera DVD-A. The extra time is at the beginning with a longer wind intro.It doesn't really add a whole lot to the song, but slightly adds to the atmosphere.
People Of The Earth (The Prophet's Song - Instrumental Take) 5:07
Appears on: Sarm Studios A Night At The Opera "Ruff Mixes" tape
Originating from a Sarm Studios reel to reel tape of rough mixes, this instrumental take of The Prophet's Song is titled "People Of The Earth" on the tape box. When compared to the album version, this appears to be the same recording as the backing track of the album, but without overdubs or vocals. There are some differences however; there are 13 extra seconds of playing in the closing part before the crescendo and harmonic guitars that close the track.
Love Of My Life
Love Of My Life (Album Version)
3:34
Appears on: A Night At The Opera, Track 9
Love Of My Life (Jewels II Version) 3:36
Appears on: Jewels II
The same as the album version, but without the segue from The Prophet's Song.
Love Of My Life (Queen 40 Radio Sampler Version) 3:38
Appears on: Radio Sampler: "First Wave" promo CD
Hollywood Records released a series of promotion 2 CD radio sampler sets to accompany each of the three waves of 2011 remasters. On the First Wave sampler, Love Of My Life has a very slight fade-in that is virtually inaudible but is visible if compare it to the album version with audio software.
Love Of My Life (Forever Version) 3:33
Appears on: Forever, Forever Deluxe Edition
The Forever version of Love Of My Life cuts off a second or so of audio at the end of the album version.
Love Of My Life (Piano Take) 3:33
Appears on: Sarm Studios A Night At The Opera "Ruff Mixes" tape
Originating from a Sarm Studios reel to reel tape of rough mixes, this instrumental take of Love Of My Life features the piano and bass performances used on the final album version.
Love Of My Life (Classic Albums Duet Mix) 3:54
Appears on: US/UK Classic Albums: The Making Of A Night At The Opera DVD
A fun bonus on the Classic Albums documentary on the making of A Night At The Opera is the duet mix of Love Of My Life. The audio/video of the track mixes Brian May performing the song acoustically in 2005 with Freddie's classic performance from Wembley Stadium in 1986.
Love Of My Life (The eYe Version) 0:04
Appears on: Queen: The eYe
From the Electronic Arts videogame, Queen: The eYe. At only 4 seconds, this is just a brief snippet of the harp intro to the album version. This is used as a sound effect in the game.
Love Of My Life (Live at Rock In Rio Festival, 1985) 5:25
Appears on: US George Michael + Queen Somebody To Love cassette single
A very nice live version from the January 18, 1985 Rock In Rio Festival. The track starts with some audience banter from Brian. Freddie and the crowd do a nice job of switching back and forth between verses.
Love Of My Life (Live at Rock In Rio Festival, 1985 - Soundtrack Version) 4:28
Appears on: Bohemian Rhapsody - The Original Soundtrack
The Bohemian Rhapsody soundtrack features a new mix of the January 18, 1985 performance of Love Of My Life at Rock In Rio. For the soundtrack, all of Brian's interactions with the audience have been removed. The outro on the cassette version goes on a bit longer well, with more banter from Freddie.
Love Of My Life (Live from Rock In Rio, 1985) - Absolute Greatest Streaming Video Version 4:52
Appears on: UK 2009 Absolute Greatest Streaming Video
This version cuts off a good portion of Brian introducing the song to the crowd and cuts off much of the crowd noise at the end. The version that appears on the US George Michael + Queen cassette is preferred.
Appears on: A Night At The Opera, Track 9
Love Of My Life (Jewels II Version) 3:36
Appears on: Jewels II
The same as the album version, but without the segue from The Prophet's Song.
Love Of My Life (Queen 40 Radio Sampler Version) 3:38
Appears on: Radio Sampler: "First Wave" promo CD
Hollywood Records released a series of promotion 2 CD radio sampler sets to accompany each of the three waves of 2011 remasters. On the First Wave sampler, Love Of My Life has a very slight fade-in that is virtually inaudible but is visible if compare it to the album version with audio software.
Love Of My Life (Forever Version) 3:33
Appears on: Forever, Forever Deluxe Edition
The Forever version of Love Of My Life cuts off a second or so of audio at the end of the album version.
Love Of My Life (Piano Take) 3:33
Appears on: Sarm Studios A Night At The Opera "Ruff Mixes" tape
Originating from a Sarm Studios reel to reel tape of rough mixes, this instrumental take of Love Of My Life features the piano and bass performances used on the final album version.
Love Of My Life (Classic Albums Duet Mix) 3:54
Appears on: US/UK Classic Albums: The Making Of A Night At The Opera DVD
A fun bonus on the Classic Albums documentary on the making of A Night At The Opera is the duet mix of Love Of My Life. The audio/video of the track mixes Brian May performing the song acoustically in 2005 with Freddie's classic performance from Wembley Stadium in 1986.
Love Of My Life (The eYe Version) 0:04
Appears on: Queen: The eYe
From the Electronic Arts videogame, Queen: The eYe. At only 4 seconds, this is just a brief snippet of the harp intro to the album version. This is used as a sound effect in the game.
Love Of My Life (Live at Rock In Rio Festival, 1985) 5:25
Appears on: US George Michael + Queen Somebody To Love cassette single
A very nice live version from the January 18, 1985 Rock In Rio Festival. The track starts with some audience banter from Brian. Freddie and the crowd do a nice job of switching back and forth between verses.
Love Of My Life (Live at Rock In Rio Festival, 1985 - Soundtrack Version) 4:28
Appears on: Bohemian Rhapsody - The Original Soundtrack
The Bohemian Rhapsody soundtrack features a new mix of the January 18, 1985 performance of Love Of My Life at Rock In Rio. For the soundtrack, all of Brian's interactions with the audience have been removed. The outro on the cassette version goes on a bit longer well, with more banter from Freddie.
Love Of My Life (Live from Rock In Rio, 1985) - Absolute Greatest Streaming Video Version 4:52
Appears on: UK 2009 Absolute Greatest Streaming Video
This version cuts off a good portion of Brian introducing the song to the crowd and cuts off much of the crowd noise at the end. The version that appears on the US George Michael + Queen cassette is preferred.
Good Company
Good Company (Album Version) 3:23
Appears on: A Night At The Opera, Track 10
Appears on: A Night At The Opera, Track 10
Bohemian Rhapsody
Bohemian Rhapsody (Album Version)
5:55
Appears on: A Night At The Opera, Track 11
Bohemian Rhapsody (Single Version) 5:55
Appears on: UK Bohemian Rhapsody 7" vinyl, US Bohemian Rhapsody 7" vinyl, Japan Bohemian Rhapsody 7" vinyl, US Bohemian Rhapsody 7" Spun Gold vinyl, Greatest Hits (all releases), Japan Bohemian Rhapsody 3" CD single, UK 1991 Bohemian Rhapsody 7" vinyl, UK 1991 Bohemian Rhapsody CD single, US Rocks Vol. 3 promo CD, Classic Queen, The 12" Collection, Box Of Tricks, US The Queen Collection, Greatest Hits I & II, UK Under Pressure (Rah Mix) CD single, UK Under Pressure (Rah Mix) 7" vinyl picture disc, The Platinum Collection, Japan In Vision CD, Japan Jewels CD, US Stone Cold Classics CD, US The A-Z Of Queen Vol. 1 CD, Japan 2008 In Vision CD, Singles Collection 1, Absolute Greatest, Singles Collection 4, US Radio Sampler "First Wave" promo CD, US Icon CD
This is the stand-alone version, which allows the gong hit at the end to fade out naturally. On the album, the gong's last few seconds overlap with the drums on God Save The Queen, but you would have to listen very closely to notice. The Single Version would be used for collections, single releases, soundtrack albums and just about every other appearance of the song outside the album. The above list of releases is not a complete listing of appearances, but instead are the most common places to find this version.
Bohemian Rhapsody (French Promo Edit) 3:41
Appears on: France Bohemian Rhapsody 7" promo vinyl
This edit of Bohemian Rhapsody appears on a very rare French 7" picture sleeve promo release from 1978. The first 55 seconds of the song are intact. The lines from "mama, just killed a man" to "carry on, carry on, as if nothing really matters" are edited out. The track continues normally through the operatic section and into the beginning of the hard rock part. The track fades out after the guitar bit following "just gotta get out, just gotta get right outta here".
Bohemian Rhapsody (UK 3" CD Version) 6:00
Appears on: UK Bohemian Rhapsody 3" CD
This version is a remastering/indexing error that starts with the swirling notes from the end of "Good Company."
Bohemian Rhapsody (Greatest Video Hits 1 Surround Mix) 6:02
Appears on: Greatest Video Hits 1 DVD
The 96/24 DTS 5.1 surround mix of Bohemian Rhapsody that was used for the 2002 Greatest Video Hits 1 DVD is the same as the A Night At The Opera DVD-Audio mix. This mix was produced by Roy Thomas Baker and Brian May. The mixes were done by Elliot Scheiner, who was assisted by Steve Genewick at Capital Records, Los Angeles. A few seconds of silence are added to the beginning of the track for the video title card on the DVD.
Bohemian Rhapsody (Wayne's World Video Version) 6:00
Appears on: Classic Queen VHS
A new video was created for Bohemian Rhapsody to accompany the Wayne's World movie release. This version played constantly on VH-1 and MTV thoughtout 1992. It obviously worked because Bohemian Rhapsody reached number 2 on the US Billboard charts. The video begins and ends with dialog from the movie. The video itself is the version we all know with some clips of Wayne's World added.
Bohemian Rhapsody (Video CD Version) 5:50
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. Bohemian Rhapsody has a slight edit at the end, cutting off most of the gong.
Bohemian Rhapsody (Karaoke Version) 5:58
Appears on: Greatest Karaoke Hits, Greatest Karaoke Hits DVD
This is a highly recommended instrumental version that is quite interesting. It's fascinating to hear just the guitar, bass, and drums at the heart of the song without vocals. Opens with a karaoke click track.
Bohemian Rhapsody (3" CD Single Karaoke Version) 5:54
Appears on: 2000 Japan Bohemian Rhapsody 3" CD single
This version is the same as the original karaoke version, except there is no click track.
Bohemian Rhapsody (Operatic Section A Cappella Mix 2011) 1:04
Appears on: UK/US 2011 A Night At The Opera Deluxe CD
Created from the original multitrack, this A Capella Mix is the entire operatic section of Bohemian Rhapsody with just vocals. Not recommended for repeat listening, but is a neat listen just to hear the vocal complexities of the operatic section.
Appears on: A Night At The Opera, Track 11
Bohemian Rhapsody (Single Version) 5:55
Appears on: UK Bohemian Rhapsody 7" vinyl, US Bohemian Rhapsody 7" vinyl, Japan Bohemian Rhapsody 7" vinyl, US Bohemian Rhapsody 7" Spun Gold vinyl, Greatest Hits (all releases), Japan Bohemian Rhapsody 3" CD single, UK 1991 Bohemian Rhapsody 7" vinyl, UK 1991 Bohemian Rhapsody CD single, US Rocks Vol. 3 promo CD, Classic Queen, The 12" Collection, Box Of Tricks, US The Queen Collection, Greatest Hits I & II, UK Under Pressure (Rah Mix) CD single, UK Under Pressure (Rah Mix) 7" vinyl picture disc, The Platinum Collection, Japan In Vision CD, Japan Jewels CD, US Stone Cold Classics CD, US The A-Z Of Queen Vol. 1 CD, Japan 2008 In Vision CD, Singles Collection 1, Absolute Greatest, Singles Collection 4, US Radio Sampler "First Wave" promo CD, US Icon CD
This is the stand-alone version, which allows the gong hit at the end to fade out naturally. On the album, the gong's last few seconds overlap with the drums on God Save The Queen, but you would have to listen very closely to notice. The Single Version would be used for collections, single releases, soundtrack albums and just about every other appearance of the song outside the album. The above list of releases is not a complete listing of appearances, but instead are the most common places to find this version.
Bohemian Rhapsody (French Promo Edit) 3:41
Appears on: France Bohemian Rhapsody 7" promo vinyl
This edit of Bohemian Rhapsody appears on a very rare French 7" picture sleeve promo release from 1978. The first 55 seconds of the song are intact. The lines from "mama, just killed a man" to "carry on, carry on, as if nothing really matters" are edited out. The track continues normally through the operatic section and into the beginning of the hard rock part. The track fades out after the guitar bit following "just gotta get out, just gotta get right outta here".
Bohemian Rhapsody (UK 3" CD Version) 6:00
Appears on: UK Bohemian Rhapsody 3" CD
This version is a remastering/indexing error that starts with the swirling notes from the end of "Good Company."
Bohemian Rhapsody (Greatest Video Hits 1 Surround Mix) 6:02
Appears on: Greatest Video Hits 1 DVD
The 96/24 DTS 5.1 surround mix of Bohemian Rhapsody that was used for the 2002 Greatest Video Hits 1 DVD is the same as the A Night At The Opera DVD-Audio mix. This mix was produced by Roy Thomas Baker and Brian May. The mixes were done by Elliot Scheiner, who was assisted by Steve Genewick at Capital Records, Los Angeles. A few seconds of silence are added to the beginning of the track for the video title card on the DVD.
Bohemian Rhapsody (Wayne's World Video Version) 6:00
Appears on: Classic Queen VHS
A new video was created for Bohemian Rhapsody to accompany the Wayne's World movie release. This version played constantly on VH-1 and MTV thoughtout 1992. It obviously worked because Bohemian Rhapsody reached number 2 on the US Billboard charts. The video begins and ends with dialog from the movie. The video itself is the version we all know with some clips of Wayne's World added.
Bohemian Rhapsody (Video CD Version) 5:50
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. Bohemian Rhapsody has a slight edit at the end, cutting off most of the gong.
Bohemian Rhapsody (Karaoke Version) 5:58
Appears on: Greatest Karaoke Hits, Greatest Karaoke Hits DVD
This is a highly recommended instrumental version that is quite interesting. It's fascinating to hear just the guitar, bass, and drums at the heart of the song without vocals. Opens with a karaoke click track.
Bohemian Rhapsody (3" CD Single Karaoke Version) 5:54
Appears on: 2000 Japan Bohemian Rhapsody 3" CD single
This version is the same as the original karaoke version, except there is no click track.
Bohemian Rhapsody (Operatic Section A Cappella Mix 2011) 1:04
Appears on: UK/US 2011 A Night At The Opera Deluxe CD
Created from the original multitrack, this A Capella Mix is the entire operatic section of Bohemian Rhapsody with just vocals. Not recommended for repeat listening, but is a neat listen just to hear the vocal complexities of the operatic section.
God Save The Queen
God Save The Queen (Album Version)
1:12
Appears on: A Night At The Opera, Track 12
God Save The Queen (Single Version) 1:15
Appears on: US Keep Yourself Alive 7" vinyl (1975)
God Save The Queen was recorded October 27, 1974 onto a 16 track tape for use as an outro theme to end Queen's live concerts. Brian May and Mike Stone started on the track and Roger provided procussion and Tympani overdubs. The track was first released on the US re-release of Keep Yourself Alive. This Single Version is the same as the album track except the drum roll intro does not fade in; rather, the intro is at full volume.
Appears on: A Night At The Opera, Track 12
God Save The Queen (Single Version) 1:15
Appears on: US Keep Yourself Alive 7" vinyl (1975)
God Save The Queen was recorded October 27, 1974 onto a 16 track tape for use as an outro theme to end Queen's live concerts. Brian May and Mike Stone started on the track and Roger provided procussion and Tympani overdubs. The track was first released on the US re-release of Keep Yourself Alive. This Single Version is the same as the album track except the drum roll intro does not fade in; rather, the intro is at full volume.