From the 1974 album "Sheer Heart Attack", this was a breakthrough hit for Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon and Roger Taylor, when released as a single in the same year, making No. 2 in the UK Chart (as a double A-side with "Flick of the Wrist") and No. 12 in the US Billboard 100. And it stood the test of time, even for the band's members it seems.
The song's writer, Freddie Mercury, elucidates on this song in the 'New Musical Express', November 1974: "It's about a high class call girl. I'm trying to say that classy people can be whores as well. That's what the song is about, though I'd prefer people to put their interpretation upon it - to read into it what they like."
And then Brian May in 'Q' magazine, as recently as March 2008: "This is a perfect pop record and one of Freddie's greatest songs. It's beautifully constructed and it's also got one of the solos I'm most proud of." May wasn't present during the writing and recording of this song - he was in hospital recovering from the after-effects of hepatitis. The band left Brian the space to put his guitar parts into after he was well enough to get back into the studio. Thank goodness he did!
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leejohnson
From the 1974 album "Sheer Heart Attack", this was a breakthrough hit for Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon and Roger Taylor, when released as a single in the same year, making No. 2 in the UK Chart (as a double A-side with "Flick of the Wrist") and No. 12 in the US Billboard 100. And it stood the test of time, even for the band's members it seems.
leejohnson
The song's writer, Freddie Mercury, elucidates on this song in the 'New Musical Express', November 1974: "It's about a high class call girl. I'm trying to say that classy people can be whores as well. That's what the song is about, though I'd prefer people to put their interpretation upon it - to read into it what they like."
leejohnson
And then Brian May in 'Q' magazine, as recently as March 2008: "This is a perfect pop record and one of Freddie's greatest songs. It's beautifully constructed and it's also got one of the solos I'm most proud of." May wasn't present during the writing and recording of this song - he was in hospital recovering from the after-effects of hepatitis. The band left Brian the space to put his guitar parts into after he was well enough to get back into the studio. Thank goodness he did!
leejohnson
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killer_Queen
Bukowski
From the best Queen album?
leejohnson
@Bukowski (For me, yes!)
kemiladashdot
@leejohnson @Bukowski The only serious contender.
lynn200
a brilliant track..memorable.
natyblooming
<3
ScreeamingMimi
One of my favorite songs of all time! Love that solo :D
stumbelina
lyrically hurts my heart 'cause it's so good
ian38018
Timeless.
azche24
today is a very good day: this has all the operetta magic of Queen + some extraordinay guitar parts by Brian May
AndyWilkinson
From the first album I ever bought.
BertrandRustles
@Bukowski @leejohnson Absolutely. Love this album. Never get tired of hearing it.
glimmer9
classic
christineb
Sweet Freddie! I am with @BertrandRustles, never grow tired of this album. Timeless
Thrashbrowns
Brian May!! If you ask me, the dude does not get enough credit.
nangeanarendra
thanks for liking my jam
nangeanarendra
thanks for great jam