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The Works
Produced by: Queen and Mack
Recorded at: The Record Plant and Musicland Studios
UK EMI LP: 27 February 1984 EMC 240014 / UK Chart #2
USA Capitol LP: 28 February 1984 ST-12322 / Billboard #23
Related Songs
I Go Crazy (May), Thank God It's Christmas (May/Taylor), Let Me In Your Heart Again (May), There Must Be More To Life Than This (Mercury), Man On Fire (Taylor), Man Made Paradise (Mercury), Love Kills (Mercury/Moroder), Sorry/You Are The Only One, Coming On Far Too Strong, Whipping Boy, Take Another Piece Of My Heart, Victory (Jackson/Mercury)
Recorded at: The Record Plant and Musicland Studios
UK EMI LP: 27 February 1984 EMC 240014 / UK Chart #2
USA Capitol LP: 28 February 1984 ST-12322 / Billboard #23
| Side One 1. Radio Ga Ga (Taylor) 5:50 2. Tear It Up (May) 3:25 3. It's A Hard Life (Mercury) 4:05 4. Man On The Prowl (Mercury) 3:25 | Side Two 1. Machines (or 'Back To Humans') (May/Taylor) 5:08 2. I Want To Break Free (Deacon) 3:19 3. Keep Passing The Open Windows (Mercury) 5:21 4. Hammer To Fall (May) 4:25 5. Is This The World We Created...? (Mercury/May) 2:13 |
Related Songs
I Go Crazy (May), Thank God It's Christmas (May/Taylor), Let Me In Your Heart Again (May), There Must Be More To Life Than This (Mercury), Man On Fire (Taylor), Man Made Paradise (Mercury), Love Kills (Mercury/Moroder), Sorry/You Are The Only One, Coming On Far Too Strong, Whipping Boy, Take Another Piece Of My Heart, Victory (Jackson/Mercury)
Singles
UK Singles
- Radio Ga Ga c/w I Go Crazy 7" / UK Chart #2
- Radio Ga Ga (Extended Version) c/w Radio Ga Ga (Instrumental Version) / I Go Crazy 12"
- I Want To Break Free c/w Machines (or 'Back To Humans') 7" / UK Chart #7
- I Want To Break Free (Extended Mix) c/w Machines (or 'Back To Humans') 12"
- It's A Hard Life c/w Is This The World We Created...? 7" / UK Chart #6
- It's A Hard Life (Extended Mix) c/w It's A Hard Life / Is This The World We Created...? 12"
- Hammer To Fall (Edited Version) c/w Tear It Up 7" / UK Chart #13
- Hammer To Fall (The Headbanger's Mix) c/w Tear It Up 12"
- Thank God It's Christmas c/w Man On The Prowl / Keep Passing The Open Windows 7" / UK Chart #21
- Thank God It's Christmas / Man On The Prowl (Extended Version) c/w Keep Passing The Open Windows (Extended Version) 12"
US Singles
- Radio Ga Ga c/w I Go Crazy 7" / Billboard #16
- Radio Ga Ga (Extended Version) c/w Radio Ga Ga (Instrumental Version) / I Go Crazy 12"
- I Want To Break Free c/w Machines (or 'Back To Humans') (Instrumental Version) 7" / Billboard Chart #45
- I Want To Break Free (Extended Mix) c/w Machines (or 'Back To Humans') (Instrumental Version) 12"
- It's A Hard Life c/w Is This The World We Created...? 7" / Billboard #72
- Hammer To Fall (Edited Version) c/w Tear It Up 7" / Did Not Chart
- Thank God It's Christmas c/w Man On The Prowl (Extended Version) / Keep Passing The Open Windows (Extended Version) Did Not Chart
- Radio Ga Ga c/w I Go Crazy 7" / UK Chart #2
- Radio Ga Ga (Extended Version) c/w Radio Ga Ga (Instrumental Version) / I Go Crazy 12"
- I Want To Break Free c/w Machines (or 'Back To Humans') 7" / UK Chart #7
- I Want To Break Free (Extended Mix) c/w Machines (or 'Back To Humans') 12"
- It's A Hard Life c/w Is This The World We Created...? 7" / UK Chart #6
- It's A Hard Life (Extended Mix) c/w It's A Hard Life / Is This The World We Created...? 12"
- Hammer To Fall (Edited Version) c/w Tear It Up 7" / UK Chart #13
- Hammer To Fall (The Headbanger's Mix) c/w Tear It Up 12"
- Thank God It's Christmas c/w Man On The Prowl / Keep Passing The Open Windows 7" / UK Chart #21
- Thank God It's Christmas / Man On The Prowl (Extended Version) c/w Keep Passing The Open Windows (Extended Version) 12"
US Singles
- Radio Ga Ga c/w I Go Crazy 7" / Billboard #16
- Radio Ga Ga (Extended Version) c/w Radio Ga Ga (Instrumental Version) / I Go Crazy 12"
- I Want To Break Free c/w Machines (or 'Back To Humans') (Instrumental Version) 7" / Billboard Chart #45
- I Want To Break Free (Extended Mix) c/w Machines (or 'Back To Humans') (Instrumental Version) 12"
- It's A Hard Life c/w Is This The World We Created...? 7" / Billboard #72
- Hammer To Fall (Edited Version) c/w Tear It Up 7" / Did Not Chart
- Thank God It's Christmas c/w Man On The Prowl (Extended Version) / Keep Passing The Open Windows (Extended Version) Did Not Chart
Album Info
The Works, Queen's eleventh studio album, was the band's
comeback effort after the disappointing response in both the UK and especially
the US to Hot Space. The album, in concept, sounds more like a greatest
hits album, with the band checking all the boxes of musical styles. Hoping
to rectify their decline in America, the band signed with Capitol Records
in the hopes of reversing the damage done by their previous album. For the
first time Queen recorded in America, at the Record Plant in Los Angeles.
Additional recording was done at their own Mountain Studios in Montreux,
Switzerland.
Produced by Queen and Mack, the album was released on February 27, 1984 in the UK, reaching #2 on the album charts, a bona fide hit. America received the album a day later, but due to various issues, including a payola scandal with their new record company, the album peaked at #23 on Billboard.
The lead single, Radio Ga Ga was accompanied by an outstanding video and helped propel the song to #2 on the UK chart. This was finally drummer Roger Taylor's first taste of singles chart success. The track was also the lead single in the US, reaching a respectible #16. The video for the follow-up single, John Deacon's I Want To Break Free, featured the band in drag, a pastiche of the UK television drama Coronation Street. The song peaked at #3 in the UK, but was not received well in America, who did not get the sense of humor. The third single, Mercury's It's A Hard Life, reached UK #6, giving the band three top ten hits from one album. Brian May's Hammer To Fall was the band's fourth single from the album, barely missing the UK top ten, setting at #13.
Although not released on the proper album itself, Thank God It's Christmas, released on November 26, 1984, is typically associated with this album due to the proximity of its release and the single's B-sides. The single peaked at #21 in the UK, ending Queen's successful comeback year.
Just as interesting as the song that made the album are the numerous tracks that were recorded during these sessions that remained on the cutting room floor. There Must Be More To Life Than This was carried over from the Hot Space sessions and almost made the album, but was replaced late in the sessions by Is this The World We Created. The track finally found life on the Freddie solo album Mr. Bad Guy with Man Made Paradise, which also originated from this album's sessions. Let Me In Your Heart Again is almost finish and remained unreleased until the 2014 compilation album Forever.
Produced by Queen and Mack, the album was released on February 27, 1984 in the UK, reaching #2 on the album charts, a bona fide hit. America received the album a day later, but due to various issues, including a payola scandal with their new record company, the album peaked at #23 on Billboard.
The lead single, Radio Ga Ga was accompanied by an outstanding video and helped propel the song to #2 on the UK chart. This was finally drummer Roger Taylor's first taste of singles chart success. The track was also the lead single in the US, reaching a respectible #16. The video for the follow-up single, John Deacon's I Want To Break Free, featured the band in drag, a pastiche of the UK television drama Coronation Street. The song peaked at #3 in the UK, but was not received well in America, who did not get the sense of humor. The third single, Mercury's It's A Hard Life, reached UK #6, giving the band three top ten hits from one album. Brian May's Hammer To Fall was the band's fourth single from the album, barely missing the UK top ten, setting at #13.
Although not released on the proper album itself, Thank God It's Christmas, released on November 26, 1984, is typically associated with this album due to the proximity of its release and the single's B-sides. The single peaked at #21 in the UK, ending Queen's successful comeback year.
Just as interesting as the song that made the album are the numerous tracks that were recorded during these sessions that remained on the cutting room floor. There Must Be More To Life Than This was carried over from the Hot Space sessions and almost made the album, but was replaced late in the sessions by Is this The World We Created. The track finally found life on the Freddie solo album Mr. Bad Guy with Man Made Paradise, which also originated from this album's sessions. Let Me In Your Heart Again is almost finish and remained unreleased until the 2014 compilation album Forever.
Radio Ga Ga
Radio Ga Ga (Album Version) 5:50
Appears on: The Works, Track 1
Radio Ga Ga (US Single Version) 4:24
Appears on: US Radio Ga Ga 7" vinyl, US Radio Ga Ga 12" vinyl promo, US Radio Ga Ga 7" vinyl promo
This is a very effective and radio friendly edit of the album version. The intro is edited very nicely and seamlessly. There is a very abrupt edit at 3:36, which takes out the middle instrumental section. From there it goes onto the normal ending. The single was released in early February 1984 and went to number 16 in the US.
Radio Ga Ga (Japan Single Edit) 5:45
Appears on: Japan Radio Ga Ga 7" vinyl
The Japanese 7" vinyl single release of Radio Ga Ga features a very minor edit; the track fades a few seconds early.
Radio Ga Ga (Extended Version) 6:52
Appears on: The Works Hollywood Remaster (1991), US & UK Radio Ga Ga 12" vinyl, 12" Collection CD
This is a pretty good extended mix that originally appeared on most 12" Radio Ga Ga releases. A large instrumental portion was added at the beginning, which lasts over 45 seconds. This extended beginning and a few extra elements from the instrumental version account for the longer run time.
Radio Ga Ga (Greatest Hits II CD Edit) 5:43
Appears on: Greatest Hits II CD
This edit by David Richards was done to shorten the runtime for the Greatest Hits II CD. This edit of the album version has an early fade-out.
Radio Ga Ga (Greatest Video Hits 2 Surround Mix) 5:49
Appears on: Greatest Video Hits 2 DVD
A new 96/24 DTS 5.1 surround mix of Radio Ga Ga 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.
Radio Ga Ga (Video CD Version) 5:44
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. Radio Ga Ga, ends a few seconds earlier than the album version with a fade-out.
Radio Ga Ga (Jewels Video Version) 5:47
Appears on: Jewels DVD
The Japanese Jewels DVD features an edit of Radio Ga Ga which fades out early.
Radio Ga Ga (Days Of Our Lives Video Version) 5:46
Appears on: Days Of Our Lives Blu-Ray, Days Of Our Lives DVD
The excellent 2011 DVD/Blu-Ray documentary release Days Of Our Lives featured bonus material that included additional videos. Radio Ga Ga was one of the featured videos. The video is a "making-of/behind the scenes" montage. Visually, the video looks great because it was sourced from HD rushes. The audio is cut about about a minute when compared to the album version. Some of the intro, instrumental sections, and backing vocals have been removed.
Radio Ga Ga (Instrumental) 5:56
Appears on: US & UK Radio Ga Ga 12" vinyl
This is pretty much the same as the album mix, just without the lead vocals. A few new elements are added.
Radio Ga Ga (Karaoke Version) 5:36
Appears on: Greatest Karaoke Hits
This is a nice instrumental version that fades early. There is no click track at the beginning.
Radio Ga Ga (Excerpts From The Works Edit) 1:15
Appears on: UK Excerpts From Their New Album "The Works" 7" Flexi-disc vinyl promo
A 7" vinyl Flexi-disc was released as a promotional item for Queen's upcoming album, The Works. The disc featured four tracks, each heavily edited down to about a minute in length. The Radio Ga Ga edit starts with some of the backing track playing and goes into the chorus and outro of the song.
Appears on: The Works, Track 1
Radio Ga Ga (US Single Version) 4:24
Appears on: US Radio Ga Ga 7" vinyl, US Radio Ga Ga 12" vinyl promo, US Radio Ga Ga 7" vinyl promo
This is a very effective and radio friendly edit of the album version. The intro is edited very nicely and seamlessly. There is a very abrupt edit at 3:36, which takes out the middle instrumental section. From there it goes onto the normal ending. The single was released in early February 1984 and went to number 16 in the US.
Radio Ga Ga (Japan Single Edit) 5:45
Appears on: Japan Radio Ga Ga 7" vinyl
The Japanese 7" vinyl single release of Radio Ga Ga features a very minor edit; the track fades a few seconds early.
Radio Ga Ga (Extended Version) 6:52
Appears on: The Works Hollywood Remaster (1991), US & UK Radio Ga Ga 12" vinyl, 12" Collection CD
This is a pretty good extended mix that originally appeared on most 12" Radio Ga Ga releases. A large instrumental portion was added at the beginning, which lasts over 45 seconds. This extended beginning and a few extra elements from the instrumental version account for the longer run time.
Radio Ga Ga (Greatest Hits II CD Edit) 5:43
Appears on: Greatest Hits II CD
This edit by David Richards was done to shorten the runtime for the Greatest Hits II CD. This edit of the album version has an early fade-out.
Radio Ga Ga (Greatest Video Hits 2 Surround Mix) 5:49
Appears on: Greatest Video Hits 2 DVD
A new 96/24 DTS 5.1 surround mix of Radio Ga Ga 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.
Radio Ga Ga (Video CD Version) 5:44
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. Radio Ga Ga, ends a few seconds earlier than the album version with a fade-out.
Radio Ga Ga (Jewels Video Version) 5:47
Appears on: Jewels DVD
The Japanese Jewels DVD features an edit of Radio Ga Ga which fades out early.
Radio Ga Ga (Days Of Our Lives Video Version) 5:46
Appears on: Days Of Our Lives Blu-Ray, Days Of Our Lives DVD
The excellent 2011 DVD/Blu-Ray documentary release Days Of Our Lives featured bonus material that included additional videos. Radio Ga Ga was one of the featured videos. The video is a "making-of/behind the scenes" montage. Visually, the video looks great because it was sourced from HD rushes. The audio is cut about about a minute when compared to the album version. Some of the intro, instrumental sections, and backing vocals have been removed.
Radio Ga Ga (Instrumental) 5:56
Appears on: US & UK Radio Ga Ga 12" vinyl
This is pretty much the same as the album mix, just without the lead vocals. A few new elements are added.
Radio Ga Ga (Karaoke Version) 5:36
Appears on: Greatest Karaoke Hits
This is a nice instrumental version that fades early. There is no click track at the beginning.
Radio Ga Ga (Excerpts From The Works Edit) 1:15
Appears on: UK Excerpts From Their New Album "The Works" 7" Flexi-disc vinyl promo
A 7" vinyl Flexi-disc was released as a promotional item for Queen's upcoming album, The Works. The disc featured four tracks, each heavily edited down to about a minute in length. The Radio Ga Ga edit starts with some of the backing track playing and goes into the chorus and outro of the song.
Tear It Up
Tear It Up (Album Version) 3:25
Appears on: The Works, Track 2
Appears on: The Works, Track 2
It's A Hard Life
It's A Hard Life (Album Version)
4:05
Appears on: The Works, Track 3
It's A Hard Life (Extended Mix) 5:05
Appears on: US & UK It's A Hard Life 12", 12" Collection CD
A good extended mix that doesn't take anything away from the original version, instead it actually adds quite a bit to it. It features a longer solo from Brian and an added a capella chorus vocal, both of which are nice additions.
It's A Hard Life (Greatest Video Hits 2 Surround Mix) 4:13
Appears on: Greatest Video Hits 2 DVD
A new 96/24 DTS 5.1 surround mix of It's A Hard Life 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.
It's A Hard Life (Video CD Version) 4:02
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. It's A Hard Life has a minor edit, removing the final piano note at the end.
It's A Hard Life (1998 Karaoke Version) 4:08
Appears on: 1998 Greatest Karaoke Hits
What a great instrumental version. It's nice just to year the basic piano, guitar, and drums of this track. This 1998 Karaoke Version fades slightly early at the end, playing only one closing note. Starts with a click track.
It's A Hard Life (2004 Karaoke Version) 4:11
Appears on: 2004 Greatest Karaoke Hits
The 2004 Karaoke Version differs slightly from the 1998 version. The click track plays keyboard notes to accompany the click. The ending is longer, playing all three piano notes and the cymbal hit.
It's A Hard Life (Karaoke Video Version) 4:10
Appears on: Greatest Karaoke Hits DVD
The Karaoke Video Version from the Japanese Greatest Karaoke Hits DVD omits the final two piano notes. The extra time accounts for silence at the beginning of the track.
It's A Hard Live (Excerpts From The Works Edit) 1:09
Appears on: UK Excerpts From Their New Album "The Works" 7" Flexi-disc vinyl promo
A 7" vinyl Flexi-disc was released as a promotional item for Queen's upcoming album, The Works. The disc featured four tracks, each heavily edited down to about a minute in length. It's A Hard Life (or "Hard Life" as it is called on the sleeve to this release) features the opening of the song up until "...for living with a broken heart", then jumps to the last chorus and proceeds to the end of the song.
It's A Hard Life (Alternative Mix a.k.a. Hard Life) 4:23
Appears on: Unreleased
This track premiered at the 20th International Fan Club Convention in Prestatyn. It starts with some extra piano, then Freddie Mercury counts-in. The vocal takes and some lyrics are different than the final master version. The instrumentation seems to be the same or very similar to the final version.
It's A Hard Live (Live in Rio, January 1985) 4:27
Appears on: UK 2011 The Works Deluxe CD
It's A Hard Life has never been officially released on CD as a live track until it was included on the 2011 Deluxe re-release of The Works. This is certainly a nice surprise for a bonus track and it's a great performance as well.
Appears on: The Works, Track 3
It's A Hard Life (Extended Mix) 5:05
Appears on: US & UK It's A Hard Life 12", 12" Collection CD
A good extended mix that doesn't take anything away from the original version, instead it actually adds quite a bit to it. It features a longer solo from Brian and an added a capella chorus vocal, both of which are nice additions.
It's A Hard Life (Greatest Video Hits 2 Surround Mix) 4:13
Appears on: Greatest Video Hits 2 DVD
A new 96/24 DTS 5.1 surround mix of It's A Hard Life 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.
It's A Hard Life (Video CD Version) 4:02
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. It's A Hard Life has a minor edit, removing the final piano note at the end.
It's A Hard Life (1998 Karaoke Version) 4:08
Appears on: 1998 Greatest Karaoke Hits
What a great instrumental version. It's nice just to year the basic piano, guitar, and drums of this track. This 1998 Karaoke Version fades slightly early at the end, playing only one closing note. Starts with a click track.
It's A Hard Life (2004 Karaoke Version) 4:11
Appears on: 2004 Greatest Karaoke Hits
The 2004 Karaoke Version differs slightly from the 1998 version. The click track plays keyboard notes to accompany the click. The ending is longer, playing all three piano notes and the cymbal hit.
It's A Hard Life (Karaoke Video Version) 4:10
Appears on: Greatest Karaoke Hits DVD
The Karaoke Video Version from the Japanese Greatest Karaoke Hits DVD omits the final two piano notes. The extra time accounts for silence at the beginning of the track.
It's A Hard Live (Excerpts From The Works Edit) 1:09
Appears on: UK Excerpts From Their New Album "The Works" 7" Flexi-disc vinyl promo
A 7" vinyl Flexi-disc was released as a promotional item for Queen's upcoming album, The Works. The disc featured four tracks, each heavily edited down to about a minute in length. It's A Hard Life (or "Hard Life" as it is called on the sleeve to this release) features the opening of the song up until "...for living with a broken heart", then jumps to the last chorus and proceeds to the end of the song.
It's A Hard Life (Alternative Mix a.k.a. Hard Life) 4:23
Appears on: Unreleased
This track premiered at the 20th International Fan Club Convention in Prestatyn. It starts with some extra piano, then Freddie Mercury counts-in. The vocal takes and some lyrics are different than the final master version. The instrumentation seems to be the same or very similar to the final version.
It's A Hard Live (Live in Rio, January 1985) 4:27
Appears on: UK 2011 The Works Deluxe CD
It's A Hard Life has never been officially released on CD as a live track until it was included on the 2011 Deluxe re-release of The Works. This is certainly a nice surprise for a bonus track and it's a great performance as well.
Man On The Prowl
Man On The Prowl (Album Version)
3:25
Appears on: The Works, Track 4
Man On The Prowl (Extended Version) 6:04
Appears on: UK Thank God It's Christmas 12" vinyl, 12" Collection CD
At almost 3 minutes longer than the album version, this extended mix gets a little repetitive. That being said, it is a fun mix with lots of added piano, bass, and vocal bits. The added instrumental bits make it sound more like a jam session. If you liked the album version, you'll love this.
Appears on: The Works, Track 4
Man On The Prowl (Extended Version) 6:04
Appears on: UK Thank God It's Christmas 12" vinyl, 12" Collection CD
At almost 3 minutes longer than the album version, this extended mix gets a little repetitive. That being said, it is a fun mix with lots of added piano, bass, and vocal bits. The added instrumental bits make it sound more like a jam session. If you liked the album version, you'll love this.
Machines (or 'Back To Humans')
Machines (Or 'Back To Humans') (Album
Version) 5:08
Appears on: The Works, Track 5
Machines (Or 'Back To Humans') (Instrumental Version) 5:08
Appears on: US I Want To Break Free 7" vinyl, US I Want To Break Free 12" vinyl, 12" Collection CD
A neat instrumental version remixed by Brian May that originally appeared on the US I Want To Break Free releases. Just as it starts to become boring, the track adds extra guitar from Brian (not surprising since he remixed it) and samples from other Queen songs (Ogre Battle, Goin' Back, etc).
Machines (Or 'Back To Humans') (Demolition Fairlight Programming by Mack) 1:23
Appears on: Unreleased
This is a demo of Machines that features some of the programmed backing track and sound effects. This demo was most likely done by producer Reinhold Mack.
Appears on: The Works, Track 5
Machines (Or 'Back To Humans') (Instrumental Version) 5:08
Appears on: US I Want To Break Free 7" vinyl, US I Want To Break Free 12" vinyl, 12" Collection CD
A neat instrumental version remixed by Brian May that originally appeared on the US I Want To Break Free releases. Just as it starts to become boring, the track adds extra guitar from Brian (not surprising since he remixed it) and samples from other Queen songs (Ogre Battle, Goin' Back, etc).
Machines (Or 'Back To Humans') (Demolition Fairlight Programming by Mack) 1:23
Appears on: Unreleased
This is a demo of Machines that features some of the programmed backing track and sound effects. This demo was most likely done by producer Reinhold Mack.
I Want To Break Free
I Want To Break Free (Album Version)
3:19
Appears on: The Works, Track 6
I Want To Break Free (Single Mix) 4:21
Appears on: UK I Want To Break Free 7" vinyl, US I Want To Break Free 7" vinyl, Greatest Hits II vinyl, Hollywood Records Greatest Hits, Japan I Want To Break Free 3" CD single, UK I Want To Break Free 3" CD single, UK The Singles Collection Volume 2
This is probably the most common and popular single version of any track in the Queen catalog. This version starts out with the instrumental section that appears in the video and the extended version (as opposed to the album mix, where it doesn't appear). At over a minute longer than the album version, this remix is easily the best version of the song. The song was a hit in the UK, peaking at number 3, but only settled at number 45 in the US.
I Want To Break Free (Special Single Mix Edited) 3:59
Appears on: US I Want To Break Free 7" vinyl promo
This unique edit appears only on the Capitol Records US 7" promo of I Want To Break Free. This is the same as the single remix, except this edit fades out earlier and does not feature the 18 second synthesizer opener.
I Want To Break Free (Extended Mix) 7:12
Appears on: US I Want To Break Free 12" vinyl, UK I Want To Break Free 12" vinyl, The Works Hollywood Remaster (1991)
The extended version begins the like the single remix, just with an even longer instrumental section. Various instrumental sections are repeated and looped throughout the song. The track ends with a mix of other songs from The Works (much like More of That Jazz at the end of the Jazz album).
I Want To Break Free (Extended Mix - EMI Remaster Error) 7:19
Appears on: 12" Collection CD
The 12" Collection version seems to have been transfered a little slow and comes out to 7:19 as a result.
I Want To Break Free (Single Mix - Greatest Hits II CD Edit) 4:17
Appears on: Greatest Hits II CD, UK 2011 The Works Deluxe CD, Absolute Greatest vinyl/CD
Edited by David Richards to fit on the Greatest Hits II CD, this edit fades the song out earlier.
I Want To Break Free (Soundtrack Mix) 3:43
Appears on: Bohemian Rhapsody - The Original Soundtrack
The Bohemian Rhapsody soundtrack is an interesting compilation of hits, live performances and a few new takes on classic tracks. Nestled in the middle is this unlisted mix of I Want To Break Free. This version takes the "Greatest Hits II Single Mix CD Edit" minus the synth instrumental section from 2:32 to 3:07. It surprisingly isn't noticeable and sounds very natural. A very effective edit.
I Want To Break Free (Greatest Video Hits 2 Surround Mix) 4:21
Appears on: Greatest Video Hits 2 DVD
A new 96/24 DTS 5.1 surround mix of I Want To Break Free 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 Remix.
I Want To Break Free (Video CD Version) 4:19
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. I Want To Break Free fades-out early, but at a slightly later point than the Greatest Hits II edit.
I Want To Break Free (Karaoke Version) 4:10
Appears on: Greatest Karaoke Hits
This is an instrumental of the Single Mix. This version fades in later at the opening and fades early at the end. No click track at the start.
I Want to Break Free (Live in Rio, January 1985 - iTunes Video Version) 3:27
Appears on: UK 2011 The Works Deluxe iTunes Download
From the legendary Rock n' Rio concert, this is a decent live version of I Want To Break Free. While not as good as the Wembley performance, this version is worth a listen.
I Want To Break Free (Excerpts From The Works Edit) 0:55
Appears on: UK Excerpts From Their New Album "The Works" 7" Flexi-disc vinyl promo
A 7" vinyl Flexi-disc was released as a promotional item for Queen's upcoming album, The Works. The disc featured four tracks, each heavily edited down to about a minute in length. The I Want To Break Free edit starts at "I've fallen in love..." and continues until the synth solo.
Appears on: The Works, Track 6
I Want To Break Free (Single Mix) 4:21
Appears on: UK I Want To Break Free 7" vinyl, US I Want To Break Free 7" vinyl, Greatest Hits II vinyl, Hollywood Records Greatest Hits, Japan I Want To Break Free 3" CD single, UK I Want To Break Free 3" CD single, UK The Singles Collection Volume 2
This is probably the most common and popular single version of any track in the Queen catalog. This version starts out with the instrumental section that appears in the video and the extended version (as opposed to the album mix, where it doesn't appear). At over a minute longer than the album version, this remix is easily the best version of the song. The song was a hit in the UK, peaking at number 3, but only settled at number 45 in the US.
I Want To Break Free (Special Single Mix Edited) 3:59
Appears on: US I Want To Break Free 7" vinyl promo
This unique edit appears only on the Capitol Records US 7" promo of I Want To Break Free. This is the same as the single remix, except this edit fades out earlier and does not feature the 18 second synthesizer opener.
I Want To Break Free (Extended Mix) 7:12
Appears on: US I Want To Break Free 12" vinyl, UK I Want To Break Free 12" vinyl, The Works Hollywood Remaster (1991)
The extended version begins the like the single remix, just with an even longer instrumental section. Various instrumental sections are repeated and looped throughout the song. The track ends with a mix of other songs from The Works (much like More of That Jazz at the end of the Jazz album).
I Want To Break Free (Extended Mix - EMI Remaster Error) 7:19
Appears on: 12" Collection CD
The 12" Collection version seems to have been transfered a little slow and comes out to 7:19 as a result.
I Want To Break Free (Single Mix - Greatest Hits II CD Edit) 4:17
Appears on: Greatest Hits II CD, UK 2011 The Works Deluxe CD, Absolute Greatest vinyl/CD
Edited by David Richards to fit on the Greatest Hits II CD, this edit fades the song out earlier.
I Want To Break Free (Soundtrack Mix) 3:43
Appears on: Bohemian Rhapsody - The Original Soundtrack
The Bohemian Rhapsody soundtrack is an interesting compilation of hits, live performances and a few new takes on classic tracks. Nestled in the middle is this unlisted mix of I Want To Break Free. This version takes the "Greatest Hits II Single Mix CD Edit" minus the synth instrumental section from 2:32 to 3:07. It surprisingly isn't noticeable and sounds very natural. A very effective edit.
I Want To Break Free (Greatest Video Hits 2 Surround Mix) 4:21
Appears on: Greatest Video Hits 2 DVD
A new 96/24 DTS 5.1 surround mix of I Want To Break Free 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 Remix.
I Want To Break Free (Video CD Version) 4:19
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. I Want To Break Free fades-out early, but at a slightly later point than the Greatest Hits II edit.
I Want To Break Free (Karaoke Version) 4:10
Appears on: Greatest Karaoke Hits
This is an instrumental of the Single Mix. This version fades in later at the opening and fades early at the end. No click track at the start.
I Want to Break Free (Live in Rio, January 1985 - iTunes Video Version) 3:27
Appears on: UK 2011 The Works Deluxe iTunes Download
From the legendary Rock n' Rio concert, this is a decent live version of I Want To Break Free. While not as good as the Wembley performance, this version is worth a listen.
I Want To Break Free (Excerpts From The Works Edit) 0:55
Appears on: UK Excerpts From Their New Album "The Works" 7" Flexi-disc vinyl promo
A 7" vinyl Flexi-disc was released as a promotional item for Queen's upcoming album, The Works. The disc featured four tracks, each heavily edited down to about a minute in length. The I Want To Break Free edit starts at "I've fallen in love..." and continues until the synth solo.
Keep Passing The Open Windows
Keep Passing The Open Windows (Album
Version) 5:21
Appears on: The Works, Track 7
Keep Passing The Open Windows (Extended Version) 6:45
Appears on: UK Thank God It's Christmas 12" vinyl
For the most part, this track is the same as the album version until the last two minutes of the track, which is mostly synthesizer loops and various sound effects.
Keep Passing The Open Windows (Early Demo) 2:45
Appears on: Unreleased
Munich in 1983 was a busy period for the band. Queen progressed on their album The Works and simultaneously Freddie was working on tracks for his first solo album Mr. Bad Guy. Quite a few songs, such as Man Made Paradise and There Must Be More To Life Than This, could have ended up on either project; both Queen and Freddie solo takes exist. A cassette tape, originating from Freddie's personal assistant Peter Freestone has since been leaked amongst the trading community with six songs from this time period in Munich (New York, two versions of Keep Passing The Open Windows, Coming On Far Too Strong, an instrumental of the aforementioned track, and Sorry / You Are The Only One). This demo is a very early piano and a cappella performance by Freddie. There are no lyrics yet, just Freddie improvising melodies.
Keep Passing The Open Windows (Later Demo) 4:46
Appears on: Unreleased
This is a studio take that features Freddie, Roger, and John laying down a piano/drum/bass backing track. The lyrics are still being worked out and Freddie is just quickly singing through the performance. There are no guitar solos or anything from Brian, who would later add guitar solos after the backing track was finalized. The sound quality is good but the performance is a bit rough.
Appears on: The Works, Track 7
Keep Passing The Open Windows (Extended Version) 6:45
Appears on: UK Thank God It's Christmas 12" vinyl
For the most part, this track is the same as the album version until the last two minutes of the track, which is mostly synthesizer loops and various sound effects.
Keep Passing The Open Windows (Early Demo) 2:45
Appears on: Unreleased
Munich in 1983 was a busy period for the band. Queen progressed on their album The Works and simultaneously Freddie was working on tracks for his first solo album Mr. Bad Guy. Quite a few songs, such as Man Made Paradise and There Must Be More To Life Than This, could have ended up on either project; both Queen and Freddie solo takes exist. A cassette tape, originating from Freddie's personal assistant Peter Freestone has since been leaked amongst the trading community with six songs from this time period in Munich (New York, two versions of Keep Passing The Open Windows, Coming On Far Too Strong, an instrumental of the aforementioned track, and Sorry / You Are The Only One). This demo is a very early piano and a cappella performance by Freddie. There are no lyrics yet, just Freddie improvising melodies.
Keep Passing The Open Windows (Later Demo) 4:46
Appears on: Unreleased
This is a studio take that features Freddie, Roger, and John laying down a piano/drum/bass backing track. The lyrics are still being worked out and Freddie is just quickly singing through the performance. There are no guitar solos or anything from Brian, who would later add guitar solos after the backing track was finalized. The sound quality is good but the performance is a bit rough.
Hammer To Fall
Hammer To Fall (Album Version) 4:25
Appears on: The Works, Track 8
Hammer To Fall (Single Edit) a.k.a. (The Headbanger's Mix Edit) 3:40
Appears on: US & UK Hammer To Fall 7" vinyl, Greatest Hits II, Japan I Want To Break Free 3" CD single, UK I Want To Break Free 3" CD single, Jewels II, UK The Single Collection Volume 3
The single edit of Hammer To Fall is a great example of proper editing. This version edits about a minute of Brian's instrumental guitar work, which was too much for a single release. The song was a minor hit in the UK, reaching number 13. More famously, Hammer To Fall was one of the songs Queen played live at Live Aid.
Hammer To Fall (The Headbanger's Mix) 5:23
Appears on: UK Hammer To Fall 12" vinyl, 12" Collection CD
A wonderful extended mix of the track. This remix has lots of added instrumentals and guitar work throughout the whole track, including a nice instrumental opening featuring drums and guitar. This track finally saw new life on the 2011 re-release of The Works.
Hammer To Fall (The Headbanger's Mix - 2011 Island Records Remaster Error) 5:19
Appears on: UK 2011 The Works Deluxe CD
The 2011 Deluxe Edition of The Works featured The Headbanger's Mix on the Bonus EP CD. The remaster work that was done resulted in the track running slightly too fast.
Hammer To Fall (MTV Video Version) 3:46
Appears on: Greatest Flix II
The video version of Hammer To Fall adds crowd noises at the beginning, end and mixed sporatically throughout the song to sell the "live" performance of the video. Other than the crowd noises, audio is strictly the single edit that appeared on the 7" throughout the various territories. It has been reported by various sources (including this website) that the US 12" promo vinyl features this version, but that proved to be incorrect.
Hammer To Fall (Video CD Version) 3:38
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. Hammer To Fall on this video CD set is an early fade of the MTV Video Version.
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.
Hammer To Fall (Greatest Video Hits 2 Version) 3:44
Appears on: Greatest Video Hits 2
The audio to the Greatest Video Hits 2 version is the same as the single edit, but with added crowd noises at the end of the track.
Hammer To Fall (Greatest Video Hits 2 Surround Mix) 3:53
Appears on: Greatest Video Hits 2 DVD
A new 96/24 DTS 5.1 surround mix of Hammer To Fall 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.
Hammer To Fall (Karaoke Version) 3:39
Appears on: Greatest Karaoke Hits
A nice instrumental of the single edit. It does not start with a click track and fades slightly early.
Hammer To Fall (Brian Malouf Remix) 4:18
Appears on: US Hollywood Records Hammer To Fall promo CD
Found exclusively on the 1991 Hollywood Records Hammer To Fall promo CD, the Malouf Remix basically is the same as the album mix, just with a very different "snappy" drum sound. The vocals on the last verse have been processed with effects filters as well.
Hammer To Fall (Brian Malouf Remix Edit) 3:40
Appears on: US Hollywood Records Hammer To Fall promo CD
Found exclusively on the 1991 Hollywood Records Hammer To Fall promo CD, this edit is basically the same Malouf Mix effect done on the single edit of Hammer To Fall.
Hammer To Fall (Excerpts From The Works Edit) 1:20
Appears on: UK Excerpts From Their New Album "The Works" 7" Flexi-disc vinyl promo
A 7" vinyl Flexi-disc was released as a promotional item for Queen's upcoming album, The Works. The disc featured four tracks, each heavily edited down to about a minute in length. The Hammer To Fall edit begins with the opening guitar/drum bits and cuts to the second verse. The track continues until ".. now your struggles are in vain" and then jumps to the final drum/cymbal crash.
Hammer To Fall (The eYe Version 1) 4:22
Appears on: Queen: The eYe
From the Electronic Arts videogame, Queen: The eYe. A full instrumental version of the album track. Note there is some minor remixing done to the percussion. The track stops before the last cymbal crash, just after "Give it to me one more time".
Hammer To Fall (The eYe Version 2) 4:32
Appears on: Queen: The eYe
From the Electronic Arts videogame, Queen: The eYe. The exact same as the first eYe version, just with 10 seconds of silence at the end.
Hammer To Fall (Live at Rock In Rio) 4:55
Appears on: UK Hammer To Fall 12" vinyl promo
This live performance from 1985's Rock In Rio concert is found exclusively a UK 12" vinyl promo from PMI.
Appears on: The Works, Track 8
Hammer To Fall (Single Edit) a.k.a. (The Headbanger's Mix Edit) 3:40
Appears on: US & UK Hammer To Fall 7" vinyl, Greatest Hits II, Japan I Want To Break Free 3" CD single, UK I Want To Break Free 3" CD single, Jewels II, UK The Single Collection Volume 3
The single edit of Hammer To Fall is a great example of proper editing. This version edits about a minute of Brian's instrumental guitar work, which was too much for a single release. The song was a minor hit in the UK, reaching number 13. More famously, Hammer To Fall was one of the songs Queen played live at Live Aid.
Hammer To Fall (The Headbanger's Mix) 5:23
Appears on: UK Hammer To Fall 12" vinyl, 12" Collection CD
A wonderful extended mix of the track. This remix has lots of added instrumentals and guitar work throughout the whole track, including a nice instrumental opening featuring drums and guitar. This track finally saw new life on the 2011 re-release of The Works.
Hammer To Fall (The Headbanger's Mix - 2011 Island Records Remaster Error) 5:19
Appears on: UK 2011 The Works Deluxe CD
The 2011 Deluxe Edition of The Works featured The Headbanger's Mix on the Bonus EP CD. The remaster work that was done resulted in the track running slightly too fast.
Hammer To Fall (MTV Video Version) 3:46
Appears on: Greatest Flix II
The video version of Hammer To Fall adds crowd noises at the beginning, end and mixed sporatically throughout the song to sell the "live" performance of the video. Other than the crowd noises, audio is strictly the single edit that appeared on the 7" throughout the various territories. It has been reported by various sources (including this website) that the US 12" promo vinyl features this version, but that proved to be incorrect.
Hammer To Fall (Video CD Version) 3:38
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. Hammer To Fall on this video CD set is an early fade of the MTV Video Version.
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.
Hammer To Fall (Greatest Video Hits 2 Version) 3:44
Appears on: Greatest Video Hits 2
The audio to the Greatest Video Hits 2 version is the same as the single edit, but with added crowd noises at the end of the track.
Hammer To Fall (Greatest Video Hits 2 Surround Mix) 3:53
Appears on: Greatest Video Hits 2 DVD
A new 96/24 DTS 5.1 surround mix of Hammer To Fall 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.
Hammer To Fall (Karaoke Version) 3:39
Appears on: Greatest Karaoke Hits
A nice instrumental of the single edit. It does not start with a click track and fades slightly early.
Hammer To Fall (Brian Malouf Remix) 4:18
Appears on: US Hollywood Records Hammer To Fall promo CD
Found exclusively on the 1991 Hollywood Records Hammer To Fall promo CD, the Malouf Remix basically is the same as the album mix, just with a very different "snappy" drum sound. The vocals on the last verse have been processed with effects filters as well.
Hammer To Fall (Brian Malouf Remix Edit) 3:40
Appears on: US Hollywood Records Hammer To Fall promo CD
Found exclusively on the 1991 Hollywood Records Hammer To Fall promo CD, this edit is basically the same Malouf Mix effect done on the single edit of Hammer To Fall.
Hammer To Fall (Excerpts From The Works Edit) 1:20
Appears on: UK Excerpts From Their New Album "The Works" 7" Flexi-disc vinyl promo
A 7" vinyl Flexi-disc was released as a promotional item for Queen's upcoming album, The Works. The disc featured four tracks, each heavily edited down to about a minute in length. The Hammer To Fall edit begins with the opening guitar/drum bits and cuts to the second verse. The track continues until ".. now your struggles are in vain" and then jumps to the final drum/cymbal crash.
Hammer To Fall (The eYe Version 1) 4:22
Appears on: Queen: The eYe
From the Electronic Arts videogame, Queen: The eYe. A full instrumental version of the album track. Note there is some minor remixing done to the percussion. The track stops before the last cymbal crash, just after "Give it to me one more time".
Hammer To Fall (The eYe Version 2) 4:32
Appears on: Queen: The eYe
From the Electronic Arts videogame, Queen: The eYe. The exact same as the first eYe version, just with 10 seconds of silence at the end.
Hammer To Fall (Live at Rock In Rio) 4:55
Appears on: UK Hammer To Fall 12" vinyl promo
This live performance from 1985's Rock In Rio concert is found exclusively a UK 12" vinyl promo from PMI.
Is This The World We Created...?
Is This The World We Created...?
(Album Version) 2:13
Appears on: The Works, Track 9
Is This The World We Created...? (Earthrise Version) 2:49
Appears on: Earthrise Compilation Album
Same as the album mix with added "environmental" sound effects at the end.
Is This The World We Created...? (Forever Cross-Fade Version) 2:12
Appears on: Forever Deluxe Edition
The Deluxe Edition of the 2014 compilation album "Forever" features a minor cross-fade from the ending of "The Miracle" into the beginning of "Is This The World We Created...?".
Is This The World We Created...? (Live in Rio, January 1985) 3:02
Appears on: UK 2011 The Works Deluxe CD
A very nice live version from 1985's Rock In Rio festival. This live version features a longer acoustic guitar intro. This version is preferred to the 1986 Wembley performance.
Is This The World We Created...? (Piano Version)
Appears on: Unreleased
The original version of this track is rumored to have Freddie on piano in addition to Brian's acoustic guitar. Fake versions have been shared on the net; whether an actual piano version exists is just conjecture.
Appears on: The Works, Track 9
Is This The World We Created...? (Earthrise Version) 2:49
Appears on: Earthrise Compilation Album
Same as the album mix with added "environmental" sound effects at the end.
Is This The World We Created...? (Forever Cross-Fade Version) 2:12
Appears on: Forever Deluxe Edition
The Deluxe Edition of the 2014 compilation album "Forever" features a minor cross-fade from the ending of "The Miracle" into the beginning of "Is This The World We Created...?".
Is This The World We Created...? (Live in Rio, January 1985) 3:02
Appears on: UK 2011 The Works Deluxe CD
A very nice live version from 1985's Rock In Rio festival. This live version features a longer acoustic guitar intro. This version is preferred to the 1986 Wembley performance.
Is This The World We Created...? (Piano Version)
Appears on: Unreleased
The original version of this track is rumored to have Freddie on piano in addition to Brian's acoustic guitar. Fake versions have been shared on the net; whether an actual piano version exists is just conjecture.
I Go Crazy
I Go Crazy 3:45
Appears on: The Works Hollywood Remaster (1991), US & UK Radio Ga Ga 7" vinyl, US & UK Radio Ga Ga 12" vinyl, Japan Radio Ga Ga 3" CD single, UK Radio Ga Ga 3" CD single, UK The Singles Collection Volume 2, UK 2011 The Works Deluxe CD
I Go Crazy originated during the Hot Space sessions and finished during recording for The Works. The track never made it to an album proper but landed as the B-side to Radio Ga Ga (UK 2, US 16); the lead single to 1984's The Works. Usually considered the favorite B-side among Queen fans, this Brian May track is a rock song through and through. The band puts on a great performance with a really good live feel to it. Some unused lyrics to the appeared in the Queen: The Complete Illustrated Lyrics book, with some interesting mentions of a certain Mr. Bowie.
I Go Crazy (Instrumental Live Take) 3:12
Appears on: Unreleased
This track premiered at the 2006 Dutch Fan Club Convention. From the Hot Space sessions, 1982.
Appears on: The Works Hollywood Remaster (1991), US & UK Radio Ga Ga 7" vinyl, US & UK Radio Ga Ga 12" vinyl, Japan Radio Ga Ga 3" CD single, UK Radio Ga Ga 3" CD single, UK The Singles Collection Volume 2, UK 2011 The Works Deluxe CD
I Go Crazy originated during the Hot Space sessions and finished during recording for The Works. The track never made it to an album proper but landed as the B-side to Radio Ga Ga (UK 2, US 16); the lead single to 1984's The Works. Usually considered the favorite B-side among Queen fans, this Brian May track is a rock song through and through. The band puts on a great performance with a really good live feel to it. Some unused lyrics to the appeared in the Queen: The Complete Illustrated Lyrics book, with some interesting mentions of a certain Mr. Bowie.
I Go Crazy (Instrumental Live Take) 3:12
Appears on: Unreleased
This track premiered at the 2006 Dutch Fan Club Convention. From the Hot Space sessions, 1982.
Thank God It's Christmas
Thank God It's Christmas 4:19
Appears on: UK Thank God It's Christmas 7" vinyl, UK/US Thank God It's Christmas 12" vinyl, A Winter's Tale CD single Part 2, Greatest Hits III, UK The Single Collection Volume 3, UK 2011 The Works Deluxe CD
In the Summer of 1984, Brian and Roger began work on Queen's only Christmas track. Brian's main contribution ended up becoming a song for Anita Dobson called I Dream Of Christmas. What finally came out of the Roger/Brian writing collaboration was Thank God It's Christmas. The song became a minor hit, reaching #21 in the UK.
Thank God It's Christmas (Hollywood Records Version) 4:24
Appears on: US The Queen Collection
Just like the regular release, just with a longer drum intro. Preferred to the regular mix.
Thank God It's Christmas (The Edge Of Christmas Version) 4:19
Appears on: The Edge Of Christmas CD compilation
The Edge Of Christmas is a Christmas compilation CD that was released in August, 1995. The compilation includes Christmas songs by various pop and rock artists, including Queen's Thank God It's Christmas. The version that appears on this CD is an edit of the Hollywoods Records Version, retaining the extended drum intro, but fading out ever-so-slightly earlier, shaving off a few audible seconds from the ending, which you probably won't notice unless you're paying very close attention.
Thank God It's Christmas (Greatest Flix III Video Version) 4:19
Appears on: Greatest Flix III
While no video for Thank God It's Christmas exists, it was featured during the end credits of Greatest Flix III. This version fades earlier than the single release.
Appears on: UK Thank God It's Christmas 7" vinyl, UK/US Thank God It's Christmas 12" vinyl, A Winter's Tale CD single Part 2, Greatest Hits III, UK The Single Collection Volume 3, UK 2011 The Works Deluxe CD
In the Summer of 1984, Brian and Roger began work on Queen's only Christmas track. Brian's main contribution ended up becoming a song for Anita Dobson called I Dream Of Christmas. What finally came out of the Roger/Brian writing collaboration was Thank God It's Christmas. The song became a minor hit, reaching #21 in the UK.
Thank God It's Christmas (Hollywood Records Version) 4:24
Appears on: US The Queen Collection
Just like the regular release, just with a longer drum intro. Preferred to the regular mix.
Thank God It's Christmas (The Edge Of Christmas Version) 4:19
Appears on: The Edge Of Christmas CD compilation
The Edge Of Christmas is a Christmas compilation CD that was released in August, 1995. The compilation includes Christmas songs by various pop and rock artists, including Queen's Thank God It's Christmas. The version that appears on this CD is an edit of the Hollywoods Records Version, retaining the extended drum intro, but fading out ever-so-slightly earlier, shaving off a few audible seconds from the ending, which you probably won't notice unless you're paying very close attention.
Thank God It's Christmas (Greatest Flix III Video Version) 4:19
Appears on: Greatest Flix III
While no video for Thank God It's Christmas exists, it was featured during the end credits of Greatest Flix III. This version fades earlier than the single release.
Let Me In Your Heart Again
Let Me In Your Heart Again 4:35
Appears on: Forever, Forever Deluxe Edition
Let Me In Your Heart Again began life in 1983 during The Works sessions at the Record Plant, Los Angeles. Several takes were recorded of the track, but it was left unfinished by the band for multiple reason. Brian had not completed finished the lyrics and multiple vocal takes and directions were attempted by Freddie. In 1988, Brian May produced an album for his future wife, Anita Dobson, called "Talking Of Love". Brian May provided a lot of material for the album, including the unused Queen track Let Me In Your Heart Again. On that version, Brian played guitar and sang backing vocals, while Anita provided the lead vocals. The Queen version remained in the vaults for years to come, although its existence was confirmed by Queen archivist Greg Brooks. Finally, in 2014, the Queen version saw the light of day on the compilation album "Forever". The final version that appears on Forever was compiled and mixed by Brian May and his team from the existing takes of the song. The backing track and lead vocals originate from the original 1983 sessions, which feature the entire original Queen line-up (and Fred Mandel on piano) in full force. Brian May and Roger Taylor added newly recorded backing vocals (and guitars from Brian) for the final version. This track is, by far, the highlight of the Forever compilation.
Let Me In Your Heart Again (William Orbit Mix) 6:41
Appears on: Let Me In Your Heart Again (William Orbit Mix) iTunes digital single
The William Orbit Mix of Let Me In Your Heart Again was released via iTunes on November 3, 2014 in support of (Red) and Coca-Cola's AIDS charity campaign. This is a really successful remix and a nice alternative to the Forever album version. There is a new, dance oriented backing track provided by Orbit, which works well with the song. Freddie's vocals and Brian's guitars are still present in full force. Some of Roger's drums have been replaced in a few seconds by synthesized beats. Orbit adds extended instrumental breaks and repeats the third verse at the end of the song, which accounts for much of the extra time.
Appears on: Forever, Forever Deluxe Edition
Let Me In Your Heart Again began life in 1983 during The Works sessions at the Record Plant, Los Angeles. Several takes were recorded of the track, but it was left unfinished by the band for multiple reason. Brian had not completed finished the lyrics and multiple vocal takes and directions were attempted by Freddie. In 1988, Brian May produced an album for his future wife, Anita Dobson, called "Talking Of Love". Brian May provided a lot of material for the album, including the unused Queen track Let Me In Your Heart Again. On that version, Brian played guitar and sang backing vocals, while Anita provided the lead vocals. The Queen version remained in the vaults for years to come, although its existence was confirmed by Queen archivist Greg Brooks. Finally, in 2014, the Queen version saw the light of day on the compilation album "Forever". The final version that appears on Forever was compiled and mixed by Brian May and his team from the existing takes of the song. The backing track and lead vocals originate from the original 1983 sessions, which feature the entire original Queen line-up (and Fred Mandel on piano) in full force. Brian May and Roger Taylor added newly recorded backing vocals (and guitars from Brian) for the final version. This track is, by far, the highlight of the Forever compilation.
Let Me In Your Heart Again (William Orbit Mix) 6:41
Appears on: Let Me In Your Heart Again (William Orbit Mix) iTunes digital single
The William Orbit Mix of Let Me In Your Heart Again was released via iTunes on November 3, 2014 in support of (Red) and Coca-Cola's AIDS charity campaign. This is a really successful remix and a nice alternative to the Forever album version. There is a new, dance oriented backing track provided by Orbit, which works well with the song. Freddie's vocals and Brian's guitars are still present in full force. Some of Roger's drums have been replaced in a few seconds by synthesized beats. Orbit adds extended instrumental breaks and repeats the third verse at the end of the song, which accounts for much of the extra time.
There Must Be More To Life Than This
There Must Be More To Life Than
This (Queen Version)
Appears on: Unreleased
Attempts at a Queen version of There Must Be More To Life Than This began in 1981 during the Hot Space sessions. A backing track was recorded by the band, but ultimately it was not finished for the album. In the summer of 1983, the track was revisited by Freddie and Michael Jackson during their recording session at the Jackson residence in Encino, California. A demo cassette of this session has been leaked, featuring Freddie on piano coaching Michael as he lays down lead vocals. Again, this track, as well as two others (State Of Shock and Victory) were left unfinished. The track was revisited again by Queen at the Record Plant in Los Angeles for inclusion on their album The Works. The track was to be the closing song of the album, but was replaced by Is This The World We Created. The Queen version, again, was left unfinished. Freddie finally released his solo version of the song on his 1985 album Mr. Bad Guy. An attempt at releasing the Jackson/Mercury demo was made for 2000's Freddie Mercury Solo Collection. Unfortunately, the rights could not be obtained. In 2011, Queen signed with Universal Music, first under the Island Records label and then later under the Virgin EMI label. Universal wanted a new compilation album called Queen Forever for a Christmas release in 2011; their one mandate was for a Queen/Michael Jackson version of There Must Be More To Life Than This. This release did not happen at the time because rights were not granted by the Jackson estate. Roughly a year later, Brian May and Roger Taylor were finally able to work with the 1983 master tapes that were recorded by Freddie and Michael. On July 28, 2013, Brian May announced on his website the he, Roger, and producer Chris Thomas finished a track "with two great singers". Over a year later, a new compilation album entitled Queen Forever was announced for release in November 2014. A Queen version of There Must Be More To Life Than This featuring Michael Jackson was confirmed for inclusion on the CD. The version that was released for Queen Forever was not the Queen/Chris Thomas produced version, but a different version produced by William Orbit. The track was premired on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show in September 2014 during an interview segment with Brian and Roger. Both Brian and Roger sounded somewhat disappointed in the Orbit mix, stating that they prefered their version, but it was not permitted for release. Roger Taylor later appeared on the UK TV show "Loose Women" to promote Queen Forever and the Queen + Adam Lambert European tour. Roger stated that the William Orbit Mix was the only one approved for release by the Jackson estate. It appeared that for Queen to release the track, it would be either the William Orbit Mix or no release at all.
There Must Be More To Life Than This featuring Michael Jackson (William Orbit Mix) 3:27
Appears on: Forever, Forever Deluxe Edition
After years of rumors, false starts, and red tape with the Michael Jackson estate, the Queen/Michael Jackson version of There Must Be More To Life Than This finally appeared on the 2014 compilation album "Forever". The Jackson estate approved the William Orbit Mix for release over the Chris Thomas/Queen produced version. The William Orbit Mix is sourced from Jackson's 1983 vocal take in Encino while Mercury/Deacon/Taylor's backing tracks are from either the 1981 Hot Space sessions or the 1983 The Works sessions. Orbit states that Brian May never played on the track (at least on the master tapes he had access to), so a new performance by Brian was recorded by Orbit in 2014. Orbit was given full creative freedom on his mix by the band, so additional programming and keyboards were added by him as well. The final product has received mixed reviews from Queen fans. The production and mixing of Freddie's vocal versus Jackson's vocal are the main source of contention. The first verse is sung by Freddie, the second verse is sung by Jackson, and the third verse is a duet between the two of them.
Appears on: Unreleased
Attempts at a Queen version of There Must Be More To Life Than This began in 1981 during the Hot Space sessions. A backing track was recorded by the band, but ultimately it was not finished for the album. In the summer of 1983, the track was revisited by Freddie and Michael Jackson during their recording session at the Jackson residence in Encino, California. A demo cassette of this session has been leaked, featuring Freddie on piano coaching Michael as he lays down lead vocals. Again, this track, as well as two others (State Of Shock and Victory) were left unfinished. The track was revisited again by Queen at the Record Plant in Los Angeles for inclusion on their album The Works. The track was to be the closing song of the album, but was replaced by Is This The World We Created. The Queen version, again, was left unfinished. Freddie finally released his solo version of the song on his 1985 album Mr. Bad Guy. An attempt at releasing the Jackson/Mercury demo was made for 2000's Freddie Mercury Solo Collection. Unfortunately, the rights could not be obtained. In 2011, Queen signed with Universal Music, first under the Island Records label and then later under the Virgin EMI label. Universal wanted a new compilation album called Queen Forever for a Christmas release in 2011; their one mandate was for a Queen/Michael Jackson version of There Must Be More To Life Than This. This release did not happen at the time because rights were not granted by the Jackson estate. Roughly a year later, Brian May and Roger Taylor were finally able to work with the 1983 master tapes that were recorded by Freddie and Michael. On July 28, 2013, Brian May announced on his website the he, Roger, and producer Chris Thomas finished a track "with two great singers". Over a year later, a new compilation album entitled Queen Forever was announced for release in November 2014. A Queen version of There Must Be More To Life Than This featuring Michael Jackson was confirmed for inclusion on the CD. The version that was released for Queen Forever was not the Queen/Chris Thomas produced version, but a different version produced by William Orbit. The track was premired on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show in September 2014 during an interview segment with Brian and Roger. Both Brian and Roger sounded somewhat disappointed in the Orbit mix, stating that they prefered their version, but it was not permitted for release. Roger Taylor later appeared on the UK TV show "Loose Women" to promote Queen Forever and the Queen + Adam Lambert European tour. Roger stated that the William Orbit Mix was the only one approved for release by the Jackson estate. It appeared that for Queen to release the track, it would be either the William Orbit Mix or no release at all.
There Must Be More To Life Than This featuring Michael Jackson (William Orbit Mix) 3:27
Appears on: Forever, Forever Deluxe Edition
After years of rumors, false starts, and red tape with the Michael Jackson estate, the Queen/Michael Jackson version of There Must Be More To Life Than This finally appeared on the 2014 compilation album "Forever". The Jackson estate approved the William Orbit Mix for release over the Chris Thomas/Queen produced version. The William Orbit Mix is sourced from Jackson's 1983 vocal take in Encino while Mercury/Deacon/Taylor's backing tracks are from either the 1981 Hot Space sessions or the 1983 The Works sessions. Orbit states that Brian May never played on the track (at least on the master tapes he had access to), so a new performance by Brian was recorded by Orbit in 2014. Orbit was given full creative freedom on his mix by the band, so additional programming and keyboards were added by him as well. The final product has received mixed reviews from Queen fans. The production and mixing of Freddie's vocal versus Jackson's vocal are the main source of contention. The first verse is sung by Freddie, the second verse is sung by Jackson, and the third verse is a duet between the two of them.
Man Made Paradise
Man Made Paradise (Queen Demo) 0:50
Appears on: Unreleased
This track premiered at the 16th International Fan Club Convention in Prestatyn. This is the Queen version, which is not very different from the Freddie Mercury solo demos. According to the liner notes, a solo demo of this track was not included on The Freddie Mercury Solo Collection because of its similarities with the Queen demo versions.
Appears on: Unreleased
This track premiered at the 16th International Fan Club Convention in Prestatyn. This is the Queen version, which is not very different from the Freddie Mercury solo demos. According to the liner notes, a solo demo of this track was not included on The Freddie Mercury Solo Collection because of its similarities with the Queen demo versions.
Man On Fire
Man On Fire (Queen Version)
Appears on: Unreleased
A Queen version of Roger Taylor's solo track Man On Fire has been rumored for years. The rumors started when a cassette was found by Gary Taylor while going through Peter Freestone's Garden Lodge tapes (circa 1995/1996). The sleeve had a rough track listing for The Works, which included this track. The tape, however, was nowhere to be found. In November 2014, Queen's official Facebook page posted an image of a multitrack tape box from Record Plant Recording Studios. The image was to promote the new track, Let Me In Your Heart Again, which appeared on Queen Forever. The tape box lists the new track, Passing The Open Windows, I Want To Break Free, Tear it Up, and "I Feel Like A Man On Fire". It is unknown how similar this version is to Roger's solo version or who sings lead vocals.
Appears on: Unreleased
A Queen version of Roger Taylor's solo track Man On Fire has been rumored for years. The rumors started when a cassette was found by Gary Taylor while going through Peter Freestone's Garden Lodge tapes (circa 1995/1996). The sleeve had a rough track listing for The Works, which included this track. The tape, however, was nowhere to be found. In November 2014, Queen's official Facebook page posted an image of a multitrack tape box from Record Plant Recording Studios. The image was to promote the new track, Let Me In Your Heart Again, which appeared on Queen Forever. The tape box lists the new track, Passing The Open Windows, I Want To Break Free, Tear it Up, and "I Feel Like A Man On Fire". It is unknown how similar this version is to Roger's solo version or who sings lead vocals.
Love Kills
Love Kills - The Ballad 4:12
Appears on: Forever, Forever Deluxe Edition, Love Kills - The Ballad iTunes download
Freddie Mercury's solo track Love Kills has been reworked and remixed numerous times since its original release in 1984. The track was presented to Mercury by Giorgio Moroder for his new soundtrack to Metropolis. Mercury reworked the track his way and had the members of Queen assist him in the recording of the song. A new, live version of the song was premired in 2014 for the Queen + Adam Lambert North American tour. This new version was completely rearranged and presented more as a ballad. It was announced by Lambert during these live shows that a new Queen version of the song would be released later in the year. Fast forward to November 2014, the Queen Forever compilation was released, which included the new all-Queen version of Love Kills. The track was presented to Brian May by Queen manager Jim Beach. It was discovered that Mercury's lead vocals from the multitrack were clear of any other noise. With that, May rearranged the song, removing the dance/disco elements. A new backing track was recorded by May and Taylor to accompany Freddie's original vocals and John Deacon's additional electric guitar.
Appears on: Forever, Forever Deluxe Edition, Love Kills - The Ballad iTunes download
Freddie Mercury's solo track Love Kills has been reworked and remixed numerous times since its original release in 1984. The track was presented to Mercury by Giorgio Moroder for his new soundtrack to Metropolis. Mercury reworked the track his way and had the members of Queen assist him in the recording of the song. A new, live version of the song was premired in 2014 for the Queen + Adam Lambert North American tour. This new version was completely rearranged and presented more as a ballad. It was announced by Lambert during these live shows that a new Queen version of the song would be released later in the year. Fast forward to November 2014, the Queen Forever compilation was released, which included the new all-Queen version of Love Kills. The track was presented to Brian May by Queen manager Jim Beach. It was discovered that Mercury's lead vocals from the multitrack were clear of any other noise. With that, May rearranged the song, removing the dance/disco elements. A new backing track was recorded by May and Taylor to accompany Freddie's original vocals and John Deacon's additional electric guitar.
Sorry / You Are The Only One
Sorry / You Are The Only One (Demo)
2:00
Appears on: Unreleased
Munich in 1983 was a busy period for the band. Queen progressed on their album The Works and simultaneously Freddie was working on tracks for his first solo album Mr. Bad Guy. Quite a few songs, such as Man Made Paradise and There Must Be More To Life Than This, could have ended up on either project; both Queen and Freddie solo takes exist. A cassette tape, originating from Freddie's personal assistant Peter Freestone has since been leaked amongst the trading community with six songs from this time period in Munich (New York, two versions of Keep Passing The Open Windows, Coming On Far Too Strong, an instrumental of the aforementioned track, and Sorry / You Are The Only One). The demo with the working titles of Sorry / You Are The Only One is Freddie on piano in the early stages of developing a song. There are no real lyrics, just the title being sung as a sort of chorus and Freddie gently singing "I'm so sorry" and "dee dee dee deeing" his way through as he normally does before lyrics are written. It is unclear if this was meant for The Works or the Bad Guy project.
Appears on: Unreleased
Munich in 1983 was a busy period for the band. Queen progressed on their album The Works and simultaneously Freddie was working on tracks for his first solo album Mr. Bad Guy. Quite a few songs, such as Man Made Paradise and There Must Be More To Life Than This, could have ended up on either project; both Queen and Freddie solo takes exist. A cassette tape, originating from Freddie's personal assistant Peter Freestone has since been leaked amongst the trading community with six songs from this time period in Munich (New York, two versions of Keep Passing The Open Windows, Coming On Far Too Strong, an instrumental of the aforementioned track, and Sorry / You Are The Only One). The demo with the working titles of Sorry / You Are The Only One is Freddie on piano in the early stages of developing a song. There are no real lyrics, just the title being sung as a sort of chorus and Freddie gently singing "I'm so sorry" and "dee dee dee deeing" his way through as he normally does before lyrics are written. It is unclear if this was meant for The Works or the Bad Guy project.
Coming On Far Too Strong
Coming On Far Too Strong (Piano
Jam) 0:38
Appears on: Unreleased
Munich in 1983 was a busy period for the band. Queen progressed on their album The Works and simultaneously Freddie was working on tracks for his first solo album Mr. Bad Guy. Quite a few songs, such as Man Made Paradise and There Must Be More To Life Than This, could have ended up on either project; both Queen and Freddie solo takes exist. A cassette tape, originating from Freddie's personal assistant Peter Freestone has since been leaked amongst the trading community with six songs from this time period in Munich (New York, two versions of Keep Passing The Open Windows, Coming On Far Too Strong, an instrumental of the aforementioned track, and Sorry / You Are The Only One). The first version of Coming On Far Too Strong is a rough piano jam by Freddie. The second version seems to have grown into a more complete demo with bass, drums and Freddie on vocals. The tracks are untitled, but have been shared on the internet as 'Instrumental Boogie' and 'Back To Storm'. Although the lyrics kind of sound like Freddie is singing 'back to storm', it is more likely that he is singing 'coming on far too strong', thus that is how it is referred to here.
Coming On Far Too Strong (Demo) 1:35
Appears on: Unreleased
This demo is much more fleshed out than the piano jam listed above. Freddie is starting to work out some basic lyrics and developing structure to the song. Live drums and bass accompany Freddie's piano.
Appears on: Unreleased
Munich in 1983 was a busy period for the band. Queen progressed on their album The Works and simultaneously Freddie was working on tracks for his first solo album Mr. Bad Guy. Quite a few songs, such as Man Made Paradise and There Must Be More To Life Than This, could have ended up on either project; both Queen and Freddie solo takes exist. A cassette tape, originating from Freddie's personal assistant Peter Freestone has since been leaked amongst the trading community with six songs from this time period in Munich (New York, two versions of Keep Passing The Open Windows, Coming On Far Too Strong, an instrumental of the aforementioned track, and Sorry / You Are The Only One). The first version of Coming On Far Too Strong is a rough piano jam by Freddie. The second version seems to have grown into a more complete demo with bass, drums and Freddie on vocals. The tracks are untitled, but have been shared on the internet as 'Instrumental Boogie' and 'Back To Storm'. Although the lyrics kind of sound like Freddie is singing 'back to storm', it is more likely that he is singing 'coming on far too strong', thus that is how it is referred to here.
Coming On Far Too Strong (Demo) 1:35
Appears on: Unreleased
This demo is much more fleshed out than the piano jam listed above. Freddie is starting to work out some basic lyrics and developing structure to the song. Live drums and bass accompany Freddie's piano.
Take Another Piece Of My Heart
Take Another Piece Of My Heart
Appears on: Unreleased
According to the Autumn 1983 issue of The Official International Queen Fan Club Magazine, on September 2, 1983, Rod Stewart, Jeff Beck, Carmine Appice and Jim Cregan visited Record Plant Studios where Queen were recording their upcoming album The Works. The esteemed visitors joined the band in recording Take Another Piece Of My Heart as a jam session. A snippet can be heart of Freddie and Rod singing can be heard on the 2012 documentary The Great Pretender. The track was revisited for the Made in Heaven project without the famous collaborators and renamed Let Me Live. Let Me Live became a minor hit for the band, reaching #9 in the UK chart.
Appears on: Unreleased
According to the Autumn 1983 issue of The Official International Queen Fan Club Magazine, on September 2, 1983, Rod Stewart, Jeff Beck, Carmine Appice and Jim Cregan visited Record Plant Studios where Queen were recording their upcoming album The Works. The esteemed visitors joined the band in recording Take Another Piece Of My Heart as a jam session. A snippet can be heart of Freddie and Rod singing can be heard on the 2012 documentary The Great Pretender. The track was revisited for the Made in Heaven project without the famous collaborators and renamed Let Me Live. Let Me Live became a minor hit for the band, reaching #9 in the UK chart.
Whipping Boy
Whipping Boy
Appears on: Unreleased
An early promo cassette of The Works contained a very different tracklist, including a track entitled Whipping Boy. According to Queen collector John S. Stuart, the track originated from the Hot Space sessions, but there is no available proof of that. Some have suggested it is an early title for I Go Crazy, but that remains to be conjecture as well.
Appears on: Unreleased
An early promo cassette of The Works contained a very different tracklist, including a track entitled Whipping Boy. According to Queen collector John S. Stuart, the track originated from the Hot Space sessions, but there is no available proof of that. Some have suggested it is an early title for I Go Crazy, but that remains to be conjecture as well.
Victory
Victory (Queen Version)
Appears on: Unreleased
As documented in personal assistant Peter Freestone's book Freddie Mercury: An Intimate Memoir, Freddie visited Michael Jackson at his home in Encino, California in 1983. During that visit the duo recorded three tracks in Jackson's home studio, State Of Shock, There Must Be More To Life Than This, and Victory. According to Freestone, the track was a true collaboration, written by the two of them. State Of Shock was released as a Michael Jackson/Mick Jagger duet, There Must Be More To Life Than This was reworked as a Queen track for the 2014 compilation album Forever, and Victory remains unreleased in any form. In 2001, at the 16th International Queen Fan Club Convention in Prestatyn, Queen Official Archivist Greg Brooks confirmed there is a Queen version of Victory featuring "the Queen boys singing backing vocals".
Appears on: Unreleased
As documented in personal assistant Peter Freestone's book Freddie Mercury: An Intimate Memoir, Freddie visited Michael Jackson at his home in Encino, California in 1983. During that visit the duo recorded three tracks in Jackson's home studio, State Of Shock, There Must Be More To Life Than This, and Victory. According to Freestone, the track was a true collaboration, written by the two of them. State Of Shock was released as a Michael Jackson/Mick Jagger duet, There Must Be More To Life Than This was reworked as a Queen track for the 2014 compilation album Forever, and Victory remains unreleased in any form. In 2001, at the 16th International Queen Fan Club Convention in Prestatyn, Queen Official Archivist Greg Brooks confirmed there is a Queen version of Victory featuring "the Queen boys singing backing vocals".