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Queen by : Queen In 2011; the world celebrated the 40th anniversary of Queen – one of the most innovative; glamorous; and influential bands in history. Over the course of the band's career; they have grossed 170 million album sales worldwide; have written 18 number one hits; and performed 700 concerts. While some acts enjoy a forte of incredible showmanship; a virtuoso instrumentalist; a strong; charismatic leader; or a prolific sole songwriter; Queen beholds all of these strengths. Although Freddie Mercury and Brian May are recognized as the prime songwriters; each of the members have penned number one hits; including classics such as “Bohemian Rhapsody” (Freddie Mercury); “Another One Bites the Dust” (John Deacon); “A Kind of Magic” (Roger Taylor); and “We Will Rock You” (Brian May). The fates brought the four creative and cerebral youths together in London in 1971 (Mercury was by then an established fine and graphic artist; May was enveloped in the study of astrophysics; Roger Taylor enrolled in dental school; and John studying electronics). Since then; they have made history with their sophisticated fusion of operatic expression; theatrical performance; symphonic melody; and raw rock-and-roll.
Beginning with their debut Queen in 1973 (EMI/Electra Records); the band took the UK by storm; then conquered the United States along with rest of the world; serving as pioneers of stadium rock and enjoying commercial success and momentum well into the 1980s (marked by the famous Live Aid appearance in 1985) through the early 1990s. The whirlwind took a startling pause when singer Freddie Mercury passed away from AIDS on November 24; 1991. The living members have forged ahead and remain great music makers.
The Complete Illustrated Lyrics is the first book of its kind. Never before has there been a complete Queen lyric book. The hundreds of images that accompany the songs range from handwritten lyrics to rare photographs from the stage to the studio. Also included is a complete discography; pairing each song to the album on which it was originally released. Designed by the band's longtime creative director; Richard Gray; the bo
PRODUCT INFORMATION Publisher | Backbeat Books |
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Media | Softcover |
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Pages | 400 |
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Length x Width x Height | 10.5 x 8.75 x 1.037 inches |
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Shipping Weight | 3.20 pounds |
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East Coast Music Product Code | ZHL333226 |
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UPC Code | 884088569808 |
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ISBN | 1617130133 |
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EAN | 9781617130137 |
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1st Publication Date | 04/2012 |
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SONG LIST Title: Jealousy Artist: Natalie Merchant ; Pet Shop Boys ; Queen ; Will Young Lyricist: Christopher Lowe ; Freddie Mercury ; Jacob Gade ; James Eliot ; Jemima Stilwell ; Natalie Merchant ; Neil Tennant ; Will Young ; Winifred May Writer: Christopher Lowe ; Freddie Mercury ; Jacob Gade ; James Eliot ; Jemima Stilwell ; Natalie Merchant ; Neil Tennant ; Will Young ; Winifred May Title: Party Artist: Beyonce feat. Andre 3000 ; Boston ; Demi Lovato ; Nellt Furtado ; Queen Lyricist: Andre Benjamin ; Beyonce Knowles ; Brad Delp ; Brian May ; Brian West ; Demi Lovato ; Dexter Mills ; Douglas Davis ; Freddie Mercury ; Gerald Eaton ; Jeff Bhasker ; John Deacon ; John Fields ; Kanye West ; Nelly Furtado ; Ricky Walters ; Robert Schwartzman ; Roger Taylor ; Tom Scholz Writer: Andre Benjamin ; Beyonce Knowles ; Brad Delp ; Brian May ; Brian West ; Demi Lovato ; Dexter Mills ; Douglas Davis ; Freddie Mercury ; Gerald Eaton ; Jeff Bhasker ; John Deacon ; John Fields ; Kanye West ; Nelly Furtado ; Ricky Walters ; Robert Schwartzman ; Roger Taylor ; Tom Scholz Title: You And I Artist: Eddie Rabbitt with Crystal Gayle ; Glee Cast (mashup w/217311) ; Glee Cast (mashup w/959131) ; Ingrid Michaelson ; Lady Gaga ; Queen ; Santana ; Stevie Wonder ; Wilco Lyricist: Benny Andersson ; Bjorn Ulvaeus ; Bryan Adams ; Frank Myers ; Gregg Rolie ; Ingrid Michaelson ; Jeff Tweedy ; Jim Vallance ; John Deacon ; Korean Folksong ; Leslie Bricusse ; Stefani Germanotta ; Stevie Wonder ; Tim Rice Writer: Benny Andersson ; Bjorn Ulvaeus ; Bryan Adams ; Frank Myers ; Gregg Rolie ; Ingrid Michaelson ; Jeff Tweedy ; Jim Vallance ; John Deacon ; Korean Folksong ; Leslie Bricusse ; Stefani Germanotta ; Stevie Wonder ; Tim Rice Title: I'm Going Slightly Mad Artist: Queen Lyricist: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Writer: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Title: These Are The Days Of Our Lives Artist: Queen Lyricist: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Writer: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Title: Headlong Artist: Queen Lyricist: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Writer: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Title: The Show Must Go On Artist: Pink Floyd ; Queen Lyricist: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor ; Roger Waters Writer: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor ; Roger Waters Title: I Want It All Artist: Arctic Monkeys ; Eurythmics ; Queen ; Warren G. Lyricist: Alex Turner ; Annie Lennox ; Brian May ; Dave Stewart ; Dedrick D'Mon Rolison ; Eldra P. DeBarge ; Etterlene Jordan ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; John Jacobson ; Mac Huff ; Matthew Gerrard ; Robbie Nevil ; Roger Taylor ; Warren Griffin III ; William Randall DeBarge Writer: Annie Lennox ; Arctic Monkeys ; Brian May ; Dave Stewart ; Dedrick D'Mon Rolison ; Eldra P. DeBarge ; Etterlene Jordan ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; John Jacobson ; Mac Huff ; Matthew Gerrard ; Robbie Nevil ; Roger Taylor ; Warren Griffin III ; William Randall DeBarge Title: The Miracle Artist: Queen Lyricist: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Writer: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Title: Innuendo Artist: Queen Lyricist: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Writer: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Title: Breakthru Artist: Queen Lyricist: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Writer: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Title: The Invisible Man Artist: Queen Lyricist: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Writer: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Title: Love Of My Life Artist: Carly Simon ; Gino Vannelli ; Jim Brickman ; Queen ; Sammy Kershaw ; Santana featuring Dave Matthews Lyricist: BeBe Winans ; Carlos Santana ; Carly Simon ; Dan Hill ; Dave Matthews ; Freddie Mercury ; Gino Vannelli ; Jim Brickman ; Keith Stegall ; Keith Thomas ; Tom Douglas Writer: BeBe Winans ; Carlos Santana ; Carly Simon ; Dan Hill ; Dave Matthews ; Freddie Mercury ; Gino Vannelli ; Jim Brickman ; Keith Stegall ; Keith Thomas ; Tom Douglas Title: Liar Artist: Queen ; Sex Pistols ; Three Dog Night ; Yngwie Malmsteen Lyricist: Freddie Mercury ; Glen Matlock ; John Lydon ; Paul Thomas Cook ; Russell Ballard ; Stephen Philip Jones ; Yngwie Malmsteen Writer: Freddie Mercury ; Glen Matlock ; John Lydon ; Paul Thomas Cook ; Russell Ballard ; Stephen Philip Jones ; Yngwie Malmsteen Title: My Life Has Been Saved Artist: Queen Lyricist: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Writer: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Title: You Don't Fool Me Artist: Queen Lyricist: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Writer: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Title: Mother Love Artist: Queen Lyricist: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury Writer: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury Title: A Winter's Tale Artist: Queen Lyricist: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; John Jacobson ; Mac Huff ; Mike Batt ; Roger Taylor ; Tim Rice Writer: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; John Jacobson ; Mac Huff ; Mike Batt ; Roger Taylor ; Tim Rice Title: Let Me Live Artist: Queen Lyricist: Ali Payami ; Brian May ; Brittany Coney ; Denisia Andrews ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Kehlani Parrish ; Roger Taylor Writer: Ali Payami ; Brian May ; Brittany Coney ; Denisia Andrews ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Kehlani Parrish ; Roger Taylor Title: Too Much Love Will Kill You Artist: Queen Lyricist: Brian May ; Elizabeth Lamers ; Frank Musker Writer: Brian May ; Elizabeth Lamers ; Frank Musker Title: It's A Beautiful Day Artist: Michael Buble ; Queen Lyricist: Alan Chang ; Amy Foster ; Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Michael Buble ; Roger Taylor Writer: Alan Chang ; Amy Foster ; Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Michael Buble ; Roger Taylor Title: Heaven For Everyone Artist: Queen Lyricist: Roger Taylor Writer: Roger Taylor Title: Made In Heaven Artist: Queen Lyricist: Freddie Mercury Writer: Freddie Mercury Title: I Was Born To Love You Artist: Queen Lyricist: Freddie Mercury Writer: Freddie Mercury Title: Get Down; Make Love Artist: Queen Lyricist: Freddie Mercury Writer: Freddie Mercury Title: Dreamer's Ball Artist: Queen Lyricist: Brian May Writer: Brian May Title: Somebody To Love Artist: Bobby Darin ; Chris Isaak ; Glee Cast ; Jefferson Airplane ; Justin Bieber Lyricist: Bobby Darin ; Chris Isaak ; Darby Slick ; Heather Bright ; Jeremy Reeves ; Jonathan Yip ; Justin Bieber ; Ray Romulus Writer: Bobby Darin ; Chris Isaak ; Darby Slick ; Heather Bright ; Jeremy Reeves ; Jonathan Yip ; Justin Bieber ; Ray Romulus Title: The Prophet's Song Artist: Queen Lyricist: Brian May ; Isaiah 40:3-5 Writer: Brian May ; Lloyd Larson Title: Another One Bites The Dust Artist: Glee Cast ; Queen Lyricist: John Deacon Writer: John Deacon Title: Rock It 'Prime Jive' Artist: Queen Lyricist: Roger Taylor Writer: Roger Taylor Title: Save Me Artist: k.d. lang ; Aimee Mann ; Aretha Franklin ; Avenged Sevenfold ; Fleetwood Mac ; Jem ; Mary Mary ; Muse ; Queen ; Shinedown Lyricist: Aimee Mann ; Aretha Franklin ; Ben Mink ; Brent Smith ; Brian Haner; Jr. ; Brian May ; Carolyn Franklin ; Christine McVie ; Christopher Wolstenholme ; Curtis Ousley ; Eddy Quintela ; Erica Atkins-Campbell ; Fred Hammond ; Gerard Young ; James Sullivan ; Jem Griffiths ; Jonathan Seward ; K.d. lang ; Mary Elizabeth Miller ; Matthew Sanders ; Nisan Stewart ; Thomas Miller ; Tony Battaglia ; Trecina Atkins-Campbell ; Warren Haynes ; Warryn Campbell ; Zachary Baker Writer: Aimee Mann ; Aretha Franklin ; Ben Mink ; Brent Smith ; Brian Haner; Jr. ; Brian May ; Carolyn Franklin ; Christine McVie ; Christopher Wolstenholme ; Curtis Ousley ; Eddy Quintela ; Erica Atkins-Campbell ; Fred Hammond ; Gerard Young ; James Sullivan ; Jem Griffiths ; Jonathan Seward ; K.d. lang ; Mary Elizabeth Miller ; Matthew Sanders ; Nisan Stewart ; Thomas Miller ; Tony Battaglia ; Trecina Atkins-Campbell ; Warren Haynes ; Warryn Campbell ; Zachary Baker Title: Scandal Artist: Queen Lyricist: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Writer: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Title: Bijou Artist: Queen ; Woody Herman & His Orchestra Lyricist: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Writer: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Ralph Burns ; Roger Taylor Title: The Hitman Artist: Queen Lyricist: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Writer: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Title: Delilah Artist: Dresden Dolls ; Florence And The Machine ; Queen ; Tom Jones Lyricist: Amanda Palmer ; Barry Mason ; Brian May ; Florence Welch ; Freddie Mercury ; Isabella Summers ; John Deacon ; Les Reed ; Roger Taylor Writer: Amanda Palmer ; Barry Mason ; Brian May ; Florence Welch ; Freddie Mercury ; Isabella Summers ; John Deacon ; Les Reed ; Roger Taylor Title: All God's People Artist: Queen Lyricist: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Mike Moran ; Roger Taylor Writer: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Mike Moran ; Roger Taylor Title: Ride The Wild Wind Artist: Queen Lyricist: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Writer: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Title: Don't Try So Hard Artist: Queen Lyricist: Amy Grant ; Ben Glover ; Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Writer: Amy Grant ; Ben Glover ; Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Title: I Can't Live Without You Artist: Queen Lyricist: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Writer: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Title: Let Me Entertain You Artist: Queen ; Robbie Williams Lyricist: Freddie Mercury ; Guy Chambers ; Robert Peter Williams ; Stephen Sondheim Writer: Freddie Mercury ; Guy Chambers ; Jule Styne ; Robert Peter Williams Title: Body Language Artist: Queen Lyricist: Freddie Mercury ; Rollo Dilworth Writer: Freddie Mercury ; Rollo Dilworth Title: Bohemian Rhapsody Artist: Glee Cast featuring Jonathan Groff ; Queen ; The Braids Lyricist: Freddie Mercury Writer: Freddie Mercury Title: Crazy Little Thing Called Love Artist: Dwight Yoakam ; Queen ; Rihanna Lyricist: Andrew Barwise ; Andrew Thompson ; Byron Barwise ; Carl Sturken ; Dale Virgo ; Evan Rogers ; Freddie Mercury ; Oraine Stewart Writer: Andrew Barwise ; Andrew Thompson ; Byron Barwise ; Carl Sturken ; Dale Virgo ; Evan Rogers ; Freddie Mercury ; Oraine Stewart Title: Spread Your Wings Artist: Queen ; Robbie Williams Lyricist: John Deacon ; Stephen Duffy Writer: John Deacon ; Stephen Duffy Title: No One But You Lyricist: Brian May Writer: Brian May Title: I Go Crazy Artist: Paul Davis ; Queen Lyricist: Brian May ; Paul Davis Writer: Brian May ; Paul Davis Title: Jesus Artist: Cat Stevens ; Chris Tomlin ; Kirk Franklin Lyricist: Cat Stevens ; Chris Tomlin ; Ed Cash ; Freddie Mercury ; Kirk Franklin ; Lou Reed Writer: Cat Stevens ; Chris Tomlin ; Ed Cash ; Freddie Mercury ; Kirk Franklin ; Lou Reed Title: Stealin' Artist: Queen Lyricist: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Writer: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Title: You Take My Breath Away Artist: Queen Lyricist: Claire Hamill ; Freddie Mercury Writer: Claire Hamill ; Freddie Mercury Title: Tear It Up Artist: Andrew W.K. ; Queen Lyricist: Andrew Wilkes-Krier ; Brian May Writer: Andrew Wilkes-Krier ; Brian May Title: Cool Cat Artist: Queen Lyricist: Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Nancy Faber ; Randall Faber Writer: Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Nancy Faber ; Randall Faber Title: Was It All Worth It Artist: Queen Lyricist: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Writer: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Title: Modern Times Rock 'N' Roll Lyricist: Roger Taylor Writer: Roger Taylor Title: The Night Comes Down Lyricist: Brian May Writer: Brian May Title: Hang On In There Artist: Queen Lyricist: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Writer: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Title: Hijack My Heart Artist: Queen Lyricist: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Writer: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Title: Khashoggi's Ship Artist: Queen Lyricist: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Writer: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Title: Lost Opportunity Artist: Queen Lyricist: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Writer: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Title: Mad The Swine Artist: Queen Lyricist: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Writer: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Title: My Baby Does Me Artist: Queen Lyricist: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Writer: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Title: Rain Must Fall Artist: Queen Lyricist: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Writer: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Title: Feelings Feelings Artist: Queen Lyricist: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Writer: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Title: Fat Bottomed Girls Artist: Glee Cast ; Queen Lyricist: Brian May Writer: Brian May Title: We Are The Champions Artist: Queen Lyricist: Freddie Mercury ; Hal Shaper ; Mike Berry Writer: Freddie Mercury ; Hal Shaper ; Mike Berry Title: Lily Of The Valley Artist: Queen Lyricist: Freddie Mercury Writer: Freddie Mercury ; Naoko Ikeda Title: Killer Queen Artist: Queen Lyricist: Freddie Mercury Writer: Freddie Mercury Title: Radio Ga Ga Artist: Queen Lyricist: Roger Taylor Writer: Roger Taylor Title: Stone Cold Crazy Artist: Metallica ; Queen Lyricist: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Writer: Brian May ; Freddie Mercury ; John Deacon ; Roger Taylor Title: Tie Your Mother Down Artist: Queen Lyricist: Brian May Writer: Brian May Title: Under Pressure Artist: David Bowie ; 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