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Queen Rocks
UK Parlophone LP: 3 November 1997 7243 8 23091 1
6 / UK Chart #6
USA Hollywood Records CD: 3 November 1997 HR-62132-2 / Did Not Chart
USA Hollywood Records CD: 3 November 1997 HR-62132-2 / Did Not Chart
| Disc One - Side One 1. We Will Rock You (May) 2:01 2. Tie Your Mother Down (May) 3:45 3. I Want It All (Queen) 4:30 4. Seven Seas Of Rhye (Mercury) 2:48 5. I Can't Live With You (1997 'Rocks' Retake) (Queen) 4:47 Disc One - Side Two 1. Hammer To Fall (May) 4:25 2. Stone Cold Crazy (Queen) 2:14 3. Now I'm Here (May) 4:13 4. Fat Bottomed Girls (May) 4:16 5. Keep Yourself Alive (May) 3:47 | Disc Two - Side One 1. Tear It Up (May) 3:25 2. One Vision (Queen) 5:10 3. Sheer Heart Attack (Taylor) 3:24 4. I'm In Love With My Car (Taylor) 3:11 Disc Two - Side Two 1. Put Out The Fire (May) 3:18 2. Headlong (Queen) 4:38 3. It's Late (May) 6:26 4. No-One But You (Only The Good Die Young) (May) 4:13 |
Singles
UK Singles
- No-One But You (Only The Good Die Young) / We Will Rock You (Rick Rubin 'Ruined' Remix) c/w Tie Your Mother Down (Single Version) / Gimme The Price (The eYe Instrumental Remix) 7" / UK Chart #13
- No-One But You (Only The Good Die Young) / Tie Your Mother Down (Single Version) / We Will Rock You (Rick Rubin 'Ruined' Remix) / Gimme The Price (The eYe Instrumental Remix) CD single
- No-One But You (Only The Good Die Young) / We Will Rock You (Rick Rubin 'Ruined' Remix) c/w Tie Your Mother Down (Single Version) / Gimme The Price (The eYe Instrumental Remix) 7" / UK Chart #13
- No-One But You (Only The Good Die Young) / Tie Your Mother Down (Single Version) / We Will Rock You (Rick Rubin 'Ruined' Remix) / Gimme The Price (The eYe Instrumental Remix) CD single
Album Info
A unique compilation, Queen Rocks explores the heavier side
of the band outside the confines of anything considered to be strictly Greatest
Hits. Queen Rocks was released in both the UK and US on November 3, 1997,
reaching #6 in the UK chart. The original UK LP and CD releases feature
the complete exploding crest art while second printing artwork has just
the phoenix.
The 18-track compilation features two unlisted unique mixes of I Want It All and I'm In Love With My Car that combine elements of the album and single versions. A new version of I Can't Live With You, called the 1997 'Rocks' Retake, is a new mix with real drums from Roger (as opposed to the programmed drums on the album version) and additional guitar parts from Brian.
Most notably Queen Rocks ends with a brand new song, a ballad, from the remaining three members of Queen. No-One But You (Only The Good Die Young) was written by Brian May shortly after the Freddie Mercury statue was unveiled in Montreux, Switzerland. Originally intended for his solo project, Brian sent a demo of the track to Roger Taylor, who suggested it could be turned into a Queen track. No-One But You was released as a single in January 1998 reaching #13 on the UK chart. An accompanying video was filmed featuring the trio. This would prove to be the last Queen song recorded with John Deacon.
The 18-track compilation features two unlisted unique mixes of I Want It All and I'm In Love With My Car that combine elements of the album and single versions. A new version of I Can't Live With You, called the 1997 'Rocks' Retake, is a new mix with real drums from Roger (as opposed to the programmed drums on the album version) and additional guitar parts from Brian.
Most notably Queen Rocks ends with a brand new song, a ballad, from the remaining three members of Queen. No-One But You (Only The Good Die Young) was written by Brian May shortly after the Freddie Mercury statue was unveiled in Montreux, Switzerland. Originally intended for his solo project, Brian sent a demo of the track to Roger Taylor, who suggested it could be turned into a Queen track. No-One But You was released as a single in January 1998 reaching #13 on the UK chart. An accompanying video was filmed featuring the trio. This would prove to be the last Queen song recorded with John Deacon.
We Will Rock You
Tie Your Mother Down
Tie Your Mother Down (Single Version)
3:45
Appears on: Queen Rocks, Track 2, US & UK Tie Your Mother Down 7" vinyl, Japan Somebody To Love 3" CD single, UK Somebody To Love 3" CD single, Classic Queen, UK The Singles Collection Volume 1
The exact same as the album version, just without the album's instrumental intro.
Tie Your Mother Down (Rocks Live Video Version) 4:11
Appears on: Queen Rocks VHS
This live edit appears only on the Queen Rocks VHS tape. This version has some drum and guitar bursts edited in at the beginning as a mini-intro to the video. The track ends with a crowd fade-out.
Appears on: Queen Rocks, Track 2, US & UK Tie Your Mother Down 7" vinyl, Japan Somebody To Love 3" CD single, UK Somebody To Love 3" CD single, Classic Queen, UK The Singles Collection Volume 1
The exact same as the album version, just without the album's instrumental intro.
Tie Your Mother Down (Rocks Live Video Version) 4:11
Appears on: Queen Rocks VHS
This live edit appears only on the Queen Rocks VHS tape. This version has some drum and guitar bursts edited in at the beginning as a mini-intro to the video. The track ends with a crowd fade-out.
I Want It All
I Want It All (Rocks Mix) 4:30
Appears on: Queen Rocks, Track 3, Stone Cold Classics
A great remix that basically combines the album and single versions. This mix starts out like the single mix with the chorus vocal and goes into the rest of the album version. Brian's guitar solo is unedited.
Appears on: Queen Rocks, Track 3, Stone Cold Classics
A great remix that basically combines the album and single versions. This mix starts out like the single mix with the chorus vocal and goes into the rest of the album version. Brian's guitar solo is unedited.
Seven Seas Of Rhye
Seven Seas Of Rhye 2:48
Appears on: Queen Rocks, Track 4
Appears on: Queen Rocks, Track 4
I Can't Live With You
I Can't Live With You (1997 'Rocks'
Retake) 4:47
Appears on: Queen Rocks, Track 5, UK 2011 Innuendo Deluxe CD
If you like the original, you'll definitely love this heavier version of the song. This Rocks Retake begins with Freddie looped singing "I Can't Live Without You." It has much heavier guitars and real drums from Roger (as opposed to programmed) throughout the entire track. Brian was inspired to add some new guitar parts as well. If you thought the album version was too soft, this one is for you. It also has a big outro instead of a fadeout, similar to how a live version could have been.
Appears on: Queen Rocks, Track 5, UK 2011 Innuendo Deluxe CD
If you like the original, you'll definitely love this heavier version of the song. This Rocks Retake begins with Freddie looped singing "I Can't Live Without You." It has much heavier guitars and real drums from Roger (as opposed to programmed) throughout the entire track. Brian was inspired to add some new guitar parts as well. If you thought the album version was too soft, this one is for you. It also has a big outro instead of a fadeout, similar to how a live version could have been.
Hammer To Fall
Hammer To Fall 4:25
Appears on: Queen Rocks, Track 6
Hammer To Fall (Rocks Video Version) 3:47
Appears on: Queen Rocks VHS
The audio to the Rocks Video Version of Hammer To Fall is essentially the Single Edit audio with the more extended outro of the album version.
Appears on: Queen Rocks, Track 6
Hammer To Fall (Rocks Video Version) 3:47
Appears on: Queen Rocks VHS
The audio to the Rocks Video Version of Hammer To Fall is essentially the Single Edit audio with the more extended outro of the album version.
Stone Cold Crazy
Stone Cold Crazy 2:14
Appears on: Queen Rocks, Track 7
Stone Cold Crazy (Rocks Video Version) 2:13
Appears on: Queen Rocks VHS
The audio from the Rocks Video Version is the exact same as the album version, except Freddie is overdubbed at the beginning of track introducing the song from a live performance (possibly the Rainbow performance).
Appears on: Queen Rocks, Track 7
Stone Cold Crazy (Rocks Video Version) 2:13
Appears on: Queen Rocks VHS
The audio from the Rocks Video Version is the exact same as the album version, except Freddie is overdubbed at the beginning of track introducing the song from a live performance (possibly the Rainbow performance).
Now I'm Here
Now I'm Here 4:13
Appears on: Queen Rocks, Track 8
Now I'm Here (Rocks Video Version) 3:59
Appears on: Queen Rocks VHS
The 1998 Rocks VHS video compilation features an edit of Now I'm Here that ends about 14 seconds early than the album version. The lyric "go, go, go little queenie", along with a bit of the guitar are all the remains of the end.
Appears on: Queen Rocks, Track 8
Now I'm Here (Rocks Video Version) 3:59
Appears on: Queen Rocks VHS
The 1998 Rocks VHS video compilation features an edit of Now I'm Here that ends about 14 seconds early than the album version. The lyric "go, go, go little queenie", along with a bit of the guitar are all the remains of the end.
Fat Bottomed Girls
Fat Bottomed Girls (1994 EMI Remaster
Error) 4:16
Appears on: Queen Rocks, Track 9 , 1994 Jazz Album Remaster
All of the Queen albums were remastered under the banner of the "Digital Master Series" and released over 1993/1994. The album remaster of Jazz features an error on Fat Bottomed Girls. A very loud (and annoying) "pop" sound is heard a few seconds into the song. This appears on all releases that use the EMI 1994 remasters.
Fat Bottomed Girls (Rocks Video Version) 3:16
Appears on: Queen Rocks VHS
The audio to the Rocks Video Version is pretty much the same as the Single Edit of the track, but instead of fading out at the end, it retains the outro of the album version. The remastering error from the 1994 remasters is present in this version (the "pop").
Appears on: Queen Rocks, Track 9 , 1994 Jazz Album Remaster
All of the Queen albums were remastered under the banner of the "Digital Master Series" and released over 1993/1994. The album remaster of Jazz features an error on Fat Bottomed Girls. A very loud (and annoying) "pop" sound is heard a few seconds into the song. This appears on all releases that use the EMI 1994 remasters.
Fat Bottomed Girls (Rocks Video Version) 3:16
Appears on: Queen Rocks VHS
The audio to the Rocks Video Version is pretty much the same as the Single Edit of the track, but instead of fading out at the end, it retains the outro of the album version. The remastering error from the 1994 remasters is present in this version (the "pop").
Keep Yourself Alive
Tear It Up
One Vision
Sheer Heart Attack
Sheer Heart Attack 3:24
Appears on: Queen Rocks, Track 13
Sheer Heart Attack (Rocks Video Version) 3:10
Appears on: Queen Rocks VHS
This version is very similar to the album version. Some of the shrieking guitar effects have been edited out, resulting in approximately 14 seconds cut from the track.
Appears on: Queen Rocks, Track 13
Sheer Heart Attack (Rocks Video Version) 3:10
Appears on: Queen Rocks VHS
This version is very similar to the album version. Some of the shrieking guitar effects have been edited out, resulting in approximately 14 seconds cut from the track.
I'm In Love With My Car
I'm In Love With My Car (Rocks Mix)
3:11
Appears on: Queen Rocks, Track 14
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.
Appears on: Queen Rocks, Track 14
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.
Put Out The Fire
Put Out The Fire 3:18
Appears on: Queen Rocks, Track 15
Appears on: Queen Rocks, Track 15
Headlong
It's Late
It's Late 6:26
Appears on: Queen Rocks, Track 17
It's Late (Rocks Video Version) 3:48
Appears on: Queen Rocks VHS
The Rocks Video Version is the same as the album cut until the five guitar chords/drum beats at 2:34. From there it picks up at 5:13 (with the band singing "it's late") of the album version and continues to the of the track as normal.
Appears on: Queen Rocks, Track 17
It's Late (Rocks Video Version) 3:48
Appears on: Queen Rocks VHS
The Rocks Video Version is the same as the album cut until the five guitar chords/drum beats at 2:34. From there it picks up at 5:13 (with the band singing "it's late") of the album version and continues to the of the track as normal.
No-One But You (Only The Good Die Young)
No-One But You (Only The Good Die
Young) 4:13 
Appears on: Queen Rocks, Track 18, Greatest Hits III, UK No-One But You 7" vinyl, UK No-One But You CD single, UK The Singles Collection Volume 4
Released in 1997 as a tribute to Freddie from the remaining members of Queen. Originally intended for Brian's solo project, but turned into the last time all three remaining members of Queen would record together in a studio. A nice ballad that puts the Queen catalogue to a nice end.
No-One But You (Only The Good Die Young) (Video Version) 4:28
Appears on: Queen Rocks VHS, Greatest Flix III
The same as the regular version, but with some added atmospheric sounds, a door slam, and studio banter at the end.
Appears on: Queen Rocks, Track 18, Greatest Hits III, UK No-One But You 7" vinyl, UK No-One But You CD single, UK The Singles Collection Volume 4
Released in 1997 as a tribute to Freddie from the remaining members of Queen. Originally intended for Brian's solo project, but turned into the last time all three remaining members of Queen would record together in a studio. A nice ballad that puts the Queen catalogue to a nice end.
No-One But You (Only The Good Die Young) (Video Version) 4:28
Appears on: Queen Rocks VHS, Greatest Flix III
The same as the regular version, but with some added atmospheric sounds, a door slam, and studio banter at the end.