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Golden Days
Produced by:
Brian May and Kerry Ellis
Engineering and Co-Production by: Justin Shirley-Smith and Kris Fredriksson
Recorded at: Allerton Hill, CNSO Studio, Sound Check Studios, The Priory
UK Sony Music CD: 7 April 2017 889854253622 / UK Chart #27
Engineering and Co-Production by: Justin Shirley-Smith and Kris Fredriksson
Recorded at: Allerton Hill, CNSO Studio, Sound Check Studios, The Priory
UK Sony Music CD: 7 April 2017 889854253622 / UK Chart #27
| CD 1. Love In A Rainbow (May/Ellis) 4:30 2. Roll With You (May/Ellis) 3:54 3. Golden Days (May) 4:21 4. It's Gonna Be All Right (The Panic Attack Song) (May) 3:45 5. Amazing Grace (Newton, Trad. Arr. May) 2:48 6. One Voice (Moody) 3:21 7. If I Loved You (Rodgers/Hammerstein) 3:33 | 8. Born Free (Barry/Black) 3:11 9. Parisienne Walkways (Lynott/Moore) 3:43 10. I Who Have Nothing (Donida/Mogol/Leiber/Stoller) 4:07 11. The Kissing Me Song (May/Ellis) 3:43 12. Story Of A Heart (Ulvaeus/Andersson) 4:22 13. Can't Help Falling In Love (Peretti/Creatore/Weiss) 3:13 |
Singles
UK Singles
- Born Free (Large Scale Version) c/w Born Free (Acoustic Version) 12" / Did Not Chart
- The Kissing Me Song (Full Version) c/w The Kissing Me Song (Radio Edit) 7" / Did Not Chart
- The Kissing Me Song (Full Version) / The Kissing Me Song (Radio Edit) CD single
- One Voice digital download / Did Not Chart
- Roll With You (Single Version) digital download / Did Not Chart
- Amazing Grace digital download / Did Not Chart
- Panic Attack (Radio Edit) digital download / Did Not Chart
- Panic Attack 2021 (It's Gonna Be Alright) / Did Not Chart
- Born Free (Large Scale Version) c/w Born Free (Acoustic Version) 12" / Did Not Chart
- The Kissing Me Song (Full Version) c/w The Kissing Me Song (Radio Edit) 7" / Did Not Chart
- The Kissing Me Song (Full Version) / The Kissing Me Song (Radio Edit) CD single
- One Voice digital download / Did Not Chart
- Roll With You (Single Version) digital download / Did Not Chart
- Amazing Grace digital download / Did Not Chart
- Panic Attack (Radio Edit) digital download / Did Not Chart
- Panic Attack 2021 (It's Gonna Be Alright) / Did Not Chart
Album Info
Golden Days, the first studio album
credited as a collaboration between Brian May and Kerry Ellis was originally
to be titled Anthems II, a follow-up to the Kerry Ellis album. Although
Anthems was credited as a Kerry Ellis album, it was basically a May/Ellis
collaboration.
Like Anthems, Golden Days is a mixture of musical theater standards, cover songs, and original works by May and Ellis. The title track, written by May, dates all the way back to 1986, originally a collaboration with May and Japanese vocalist/actress Minako Honda.
The first single, Born Free, was released in November 2012 as a limited 12" picture disc with a "Large Scale Version" mix and an "Acoustic Version". Digital downloads were also available. Rufus Taylor, son of Queen drummer Roger Taylor is featured on the final album version and the Large Scale Version.
The follow-up single, The Kissing Me Song, is a true collaboration, written by both May and Ellis. The Kissing Me Song was released on 7" pink vinyl and on CD single in April 2013. Both formats featured the "Full Version" and a "Radio Edit", both of which differ from the final album version.
The next three singles, One Voice (April 2015), Roll With You (February 2016), and Amazing Grace (April 2016) were all released digitally leading up to the eventual album release.
The sixth single from June 2017, Panic Attack, is a radio edit of the album track It's Gonna Be All Right (The Panic Attack Song). The song was later reimagined and revisted by May and Ellis with new lyrics, vocals, and instrumentation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Panic Attack 2021 (It's Gonna Be Alright) was released on digital platforms in March 2021.
Like Anthems, Golden Days is a mixture of musical theater standards, cover songs, and original works by May and Ellis. The title track, written by May, dates all the way back to 1986, originally a collaboration with May and Japanese vocalist/actress Minako Honda.
The first single, Born Free, was released in November 2012 as a limited 12" picture disc with a "Large Scale Version" mix and an "Acoustic Version". Digital downloads were also available. Rufus Taylor, son of Queen drummer Roger Taylor is featured on the final album version and the Large Scale Version.
The follow-up single, The Kissing Me Song, is a true collaboration, written by both May and Ellis. The Kissing Me Song was released on 7" pink vinyl and on CD single in April 2013. Both formats featured the "Full Version" and a "Radio Edit", both of which differ from the final album version.
The next three singles, One Voice (April 2015), Roll With You (February 2016), and Amazing Grace (April 2016) were all released digitally leading up to the eventual album release.
The sixth single from June 2017, Panic Attack, is a radio edit of the album track It's Gonna Be All Right (The Panic Attack Song). The song was later reimagined and revisted by May and Ellis with new lyrics, vocals, and instrumentation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Panic Attack 2021 (It's Gonna Be Alright) was released on digital platforms in March 2021.
Love In A Rainbow
Love In A Rainbow (Album Version)
4:30
Appears on: Golden Days, Track 1
Appears on: Golden Days, Track 1
Roll With You
Roll With You (Album Version) 3:54
Appears on: Golden Days, Track 2
Roll With You (Single Version) 3:53
Appears on: Roll With You digital download
Roll With You was released as a single over a year before the Golden Days album was released. The two versions are almost the same, save for a few minor differences in the mix. The first difference is at approximately 1:20; on the album version Brian and Kerry sing "la la, la la, la la" together. The single version has Brian singing the part by himself. The second difference is at 3:28. On the album version the lyric is "I wanna roll" after the various "la la" bits. On the single version, the lyric is "I've gotta roll with you".
Appears on: Golden Days, Track 2
Roll With You (Single Version) 3:53
Appears on: Roll With You digital download
Roll With You was released as a single over a year before the Golden Days album was released. The two versions are almost the same, save for a few minor differences in the mix. The first difference is at approximately 1:20; on the album version Brian and Kerry sing "la la, la la, la la" together. The single version has Brian singing the part by himself. The second difference is at 3:28. On the album version the lyric is "I wanna roll" after the various "la la" bits. On the single version, the lyric is "I've gotta roll with you".
Golden Days
Golden Days (Album Version) 4:21
Appears on: Golden Days, Track 3
Appears on: Golden Days, Track 3
It's Gonna Be All Right (The Panic Attack Song)
It's Gonna Be All Right (The Panic
Attack Song) (Album Version) 3:45
Appears on: Golden Days, Track 4
Panic Attack (Radio Edit) 3:54
Appears on: Panic Attack digital download
A single version of It's Gonna Be All Right, renamed "Panic Attack" was released on June 14, 2017. Labelled as a "Radio Edit", Panic Attack is better described as a longer remix of the original track. The difference is obvious from the beginning. The start has less of Kerry's whispering intro and instead of the instrumentation beginning with keyboard and piano, this mix starts with brian's electric guitar. There are differences in the backing track the whole way through, making this mix slightly rockier and in my opinion better than the album version.
Panic Attack 2021 (It's Gonna Be All Right) 3:44
Appears on: Panic Attack digital download
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Brian and Kerry reimagined and re-recorded Panic Attack with new lyrics, vocals, and instrumentation. The new take on the song was released as a digital download in March 2021 along with a new video.
Appears on: Golden Days, Track 4
Panic Attack (Radio Edit) 3:54
Appears on: Panic Attack digital download
A single version of It's Gonna Be All Right, renamed "Panic Attack" was released on June 14, 2017. Labelled as a "Radio Edit", Panic Attack is better described as a longer remix of the original track. The difference is obvious from the beginning. The start has less of Kerry's whispering intro and instead of the instrumentation beginning with keyboard and piano, this mix starts with brian's electric guitar. There are differences in the backing track the whole way through, making this mix slightly rockier and in my opinion better than the album version.
Panic Attack 2021 (It's Gonna Be All Right) 3:44
Appears on: Panic Attack digital download
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Brian and Kerry reimagined and re-recorded Panic Attack with new lyrics, vocals, and instrumentation. The new take on the song was released as a digital download in March 2021 along with a new video.
Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace (Album Version) 2:48
Appears on: Golden Days, Track 5
Appears on: Golden Days, Track 5
One Voice
One Voice (Album Version) 3:21
Appears on: Golden Days, Track 6
Appears on: Golden Days, Track 6
If I Loved You
If I Loved You (Album Version) 3:33
Appears on: Golden Days, Track 7
Appears on: Golden Days, Track 7
Born Free
Born Free (Album Version) 3:11
Appears on: Golden Days, Track 8
Born Free (Large Scale Version) 3:11
Appears on: Born Free 12" vinyl picture disc, iTunes download
Born Free is another John Barry/Don Black song covered by Kerry Ellis and Brian May, which was released as a single in 2012. The song was originally released in 1966, sung by Matt Monro, as the title track to the movie of the same name. The song became a popular track to cover over the years, performed by Roger Williams, Frank Sinatra, and others. Kerry and Brian's version was released to aid the Born Free Foundation. The song was available as a digital download and as a limited edition 12" picture disc (limited to 1,000). Brian and Kerry did a short Born Free tour the same year. Also of note, Rufus Taylor performs drums on this studio recording and Brian plays guitar and keyboards. Some sources list this as the Large Scale Version. A different mix of the song was used on the album "Golden Days" 4 1/2 years after this single version was released. The album version has the same vocal performance, but the backing track has some major differences in places.
Born Free (Acoustic Version) 2:53
Appears on: Born Free 12" vinyl picture disc, iTunes download
This stripped down, acoustic version of Born Free is just Brian on acoustic guitar and Kerry singing vocals. Kerry's vocal take is different from the one that appears on the proper, large scale version. This new vocal take also features some very minor lyrical changes.
Born Free (Video Version) 3:30
Appears on: iTunes download
The video version of Born Free shows some of the work the Born Free Foundation does to help save lions. Brian and Kerry are featured throughout the video. The audio uses the large scale version. The beginning and ending are slightly longer and feature some wildlife sound effects.
Appears on: Golden Days, Track 8
Born Free (Large Scale Version) 3:11
Appears on: Born Free 12" vinyl picture disc, iTunes download
Born Free is another John Barry/Don Black song covered by Kerry Ellis and Brian May, which was released as a single in 2012. The song was originally released in 1966, sung by Matt Monro, as the title track to the movie of the same name. The song became a popular track to cover over the years, performed by Roger Williams, Frank Sinatra, and others. Kerry and Brian's version was released to aid the Born Free Foundation. The song was available as a digital download and as a limited edition 12" picture disc (limited to 1,000). Brian and Kerry did a short Born Free tour the same year. Also of note, Rufus Taylor performs drums on this studio recording and Brian plays guitar and keyboards. Some sources list this as the Large Scale Version. A different mix of the song was used on the album "Golden Days" 4 1/2 years after this single version was released. The album version has the same vocal performance, but the backing track has some major differences in places.
Born Free (Acoustic Version) 2:53
Appears on: Born Free 12" vinyl picture disc, iTunes download
This stripped down, acoustic version of Born Free is just Brian on acoustic guitar and Kerry singing vocals. Kerry's vocal take is different from the one that appears on the proper, large scale version. This new vocal take also features some very minor lyrical changes.
Born Free (Video Version) 3:30
Appears on: iTunes download
The video version of Born Free shows some of the work the Born Free Foundation does to help save lions. Brian and Kerry are featured throughout the video. The audio uses the large scale version. The beginning and ending are slightly longer and feature some wildlife sound effects.
Parisienne Walkways
Parisienne Walkways (Album Version)
3:43
Appears on: Golden Days, Track 9
Appears on: Golden Days, Track 9
I Who Have Nothing
I Who Have Nothing (Album Version)
4:07
Appears on: Golden Days, Track 10
Appears on: Golden Days, Track 10
The Kissing Me Song
The Kissing Me Song (Album Version)
3:43
Appears on: Golden Days, Track 11
The Kissing Me Song (Full Version) 3:56
Appears on: The Kissing Me Song 7" red vinyl, The Kissing Me Song CD single
Brian May and Kerry Ellis converged on Roger Taylor's studio in 2013 to record a new track, "The Kissing Me Song." Kerry sings lead vocals, Brian provides guitars and backing vocals, Rufus Taylor plays drums, and Jeff Leach plays keyboard. The song was originally released for the 2013 record store day event on a 500 unit limited released 7" red vinyl. The song was later released on the album "Golden Days", but with a different mix. The album version has a prominent keyboard backing with the acoustic guitar at the beginning, whereas the single version focuses just on the acoustic guitar. The ending is very different between the two versions as well. The "Full Version" ending uses some bits from a live performance from the 2012 Born Free tour, giving it a much more "live" feel. The album version is a more fleshed out studio creation.
The Kissing Me Song (Radio Edit) 2:44
Appears on: The Kissing Me Song 7" red vinyl, The Kissing Me Song CD single
The 2013 single of The Kissing Me Song featured a Full Version and a Radio edit. The Radio Edit is an edit of the Full Version, not the album version. The verses and chorus from 1:30 to 2:30 are edited out as is the instrumental outro at the end of the song.
Appears on: Golden Days, Track 11
The Kissing Me Song (Full Version) 3:56
Appears on: The Kissing Me Song 7" red vinyl, The Kissing Me Song CD single
Brian May and Kerry Ellis converged on Roger Taylor's studio in 2013 to record a new track, "The Kissing Me Song." Kerry sings lead vocals, Brian provides guitars and backing vocals, Rufus Taylor plays drums, and Jeff Leach plays keyboard. The song was originally released for the 2013 record store day event on a 500 unit limited released 7" red vinyl. The song was later released on the album "Golden Days", but with a different mix. The album version has a prominent keyboard backing with the acoustic guitar at the beginning, whereas the single version focuses just on the acoustic guitar. The ending is very different between the two versions as well. The "Full Version" ending uses some bits from a live performance from the 2012 Born Free tour, giving it a much more "live" feel. The album version is a more fleshed out studio creation.
The Kissing Me Song (Radio Edit) 2:44
Appears on: The Kissing Me Song 7" red vinyl, The Kissing Me Song CD single
The 2013 single of The Kissing Me Song featured a Full Version and a Radio edit. The Radio Edit is an edit of the Full Version, not the album version. The verses and chorus from 1:30 to 2:30 are edited out as is the instrumental outro at the end of the song.
Story Of A Heart
Story Of A Heart (Album Version)
4:22
Appears on: Golden Days, Track 12
Appears on: Golden Days, Track 12
Can't Help Falling In Love
Can't Help Falling In Love (Album
Version) 3:13
Appears on: Golden Days, Track 13
Appears on: Golden Days, Track 13