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🔘 I’M GOING SLIGHTLY MAD – Single: Mar. 1991
Queen’s surreal 1991 single I’m Going Slightly Mad, backed with “The Hitman,” peaked at No. 22 in the UK.

Queen
Mar 4, 19914 min read


🔘 I Want To Break Free – Single: Apr. 1984
Released in the UK on April 2, 1984, Queen’s “I Want To Break Free,” backed with “Machines (or Back To Humans),” appeared as a 7-inch vinyl single on EMI Records. Written by bassist John Deacon and produced by Queen with Reinhold Mack, the track became one of the band’s most iconic 1980s releases. Its synth‑driven pop‑rock arrangement, anthemic chorus, and Freddie Mercury’s commanding vocal helped propel the single to major international success. In the UK, it reached No. 3 a

Queen
Apr 2, 19843 min read


🔘 Spread Your Wings – Single: Feb. 1978
Music writer Benoit Clerc notes that the band chose it as a single partly because they regretted not releasing Deacon’s earlier “You and I” from A Day at the Races. Critics praised its emotional clarity and subtle power, often comparing its message to “We Are the Champions,” but delivered with more restraint and melancholy.

Queen
Feb 10, 19782 min read


🔘 These Are Your Golden Boys - Cover Feb. 1976
A vibrant 1976 POP magazine cover celebrating The Sweet’s continued dominance in German fan polls, surrounded by a swirl of mid‑70s rock icons, gossip, and rising stars.

Sweet
Feb 11, 19762 min read


📰 Queen Still Riding High in the States – Article: Mar. 1975
Brian May’s candid, slightly jet‑lagged reflections on hotels, snow, broken amps, and ecstatic audiences reveal a band on the brink of full‑scale American conquest — tired, amused, and quietly triumphant.

Queen
Mar 29, 19754 min read


📰Now I’m Here - Advert: Feb. 1975
A striking promotional advert highlighting the success of Queen’s single “Now I’m Here,” alongside the band’s growing catalogue on EMI Records.

Queen
Feb 15, 19752 min read


📰 When People Acclaim - Article : Jan. 1975
A striking illustrated opinion piece from Scrapbook magazine highlighting the theatrical rock pioneers Principal Edwards, questioning why they are often overlooked beside glam and prog giants like David Bowie, Genesis, Queen, Hawkwind, and Jethro Tull. A bold call to recognise the unsung innovators of rock theatre in the mid-1970s. Scrapbook Date: January 25, 1975 Length: 2 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Opinion piece praising Principal Edwards’ theatrical rock shows • D

David Bowie
Jan 25, 19752 min read


🔘 Now I’m Here – Single: Jan. 1975
Released in the UK on January 17, 1975, Queen’s “Now I’m Here,” backed with “Lily Of The Valley,” appeared as a 7-inch vinyl single on EMI Records (EMI 2256). Written by Brian May and produced by Queen with Roy Thomas Baker, the track served as the second single from *Sheer Heart Attack*. A high‑energy rocker built on sharp riffs, dynamic tempo shifts, and Freddie Mercury’s commanding vocals, it quickly became a live favourite. Entering the UK Singles Chart on January 25, 197

Queen
Jan 17, 19753 min read


🔘 Killer Queen – Single: Oct. 1974
Released in the UK on October 11, 1974, Queen’s “Killer Queen,” backed with “Flick of the Wrist,” appeared as a 7-inch vinyl single on EMI Records (EMI 2229). Written by Freddie Mercury and produced by Queen with Roy Thomas Baker, the track served as the lead single from *Sheer Heart Attack*. A flamboyant glam‑rock masterpiece, it showcased Mercury’s camp theatricality, intricate multi‑tracked harmonies, and Brian May’s sparkling guitar work. Entering the BBC UK Singles Chart

Queen
Oct 11, 19743 min read


📰 A Rock ‘n’ Roll Concert… Direct from England – Concert Advert : Apr. 1974
A wonderfully ornate, hand-illustrated newspaper advertisement announces Mott The Hoople with special guests Queen performing at The Mosque in Richmond, Virginia, on Thursday, May 30th at 8:00 p.m. The ad features a whimsical, steampunk-style airship illustration packed with decorative details, perfectly capturing the flamboyant spirit of early 1970s glam rock. This April 14, 1974 clipping is a delightful time capsule of the moment when Mott The Hoople and Queen shared a bill

Mott The Hoople
May 30, 19742 min read
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