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đ IâM GOING SLIGHTLY MAD â Single: Mar. 1991
Queenâs surreal 1991 single Iâm Going Slightly Mad, backed with âThe Hitman,â peaked at No.âŻ22 in the UK.

Queen
Mar 4, 19914 min read
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Innuendo Single: 1991
Queen's "Innuendo" was released as a single in the UK by EMI Records on January 14, 1991. Written by Freddie Mercury and Roger Taylor, though credited to Queen, the song serves as the opening track on the 1991 album of the same name and was also the album's lead single. The single premiered at number one on the UK Singles Chart in January 1991, marking the band's first chart-topping hit since "Under Pressure" nearly ten years earlier, and it also entered the top ten in ten ot

Queen
Jan 14, 19911 min read
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The Miracle Single: 1989
The Melancholy Houston Bonus Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 27, 1989, on Parlophone Records (catalogue: QUEEN 15), Queenâs âThe Miracleâ was the fifth and final single from the album of the same name. The title track (produced by Queen & David Richards) was backed with the blistering live âStone Cold Crazyâ from the Rainbow 1974 and, on 12"/CD, the Houston 1977 âMy Melancholy Blues.â Peaked at No. 21 on the Official Singles Chart for 5 weeks. Issued

Queen
Nov 27, 19892 min read
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Radio Ga Ga Single: 1984
Queen's Nostalgic Radio Anthem Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by EMI Records (catalog number QUEEN 1) on January 23, 1984, Queenâs âRadio Ga Gaâ â backed with âI Go Crazyâ â served as the lead single from their album The Works. Written by Roger Taylor, the track nostalgically defends the radio format amid the rise of MTV and video. It became a global smash, topping charts in 19 countries, reaching No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart and Australian Kent Music Report, an

Queen
Jan 23, 19842 min read
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Flash Single Release : 1980
Queen blast off with the ultimate superhero anthem â Flash! Aaa-ah! Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 24, 1980, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMI 5126), Queenâs âFlashâ â the theme from Flash Gordon â was written by Brian May (A-side) and Freddie Mercury (B-side). Produced by Brian May & Mack for Queen Productions Ltd., this bombastic rock anthem backed with âFootball Fightâ peaked at No. 10 on the Official Singles Chart for 13 weeks. Issued in solid centre

Queen
Nov 24, 19802 min read
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đ Spread Your Wings â Single: Feb. 1978
Music writer Benoit Clerc notes that the band chose it as a single partly because they regretted not releasing Deaconâs earlier âYou and Iâ from A Day at the Races. Critics praised its emotional clarity and subtle power, often comparing its message to âWe Are the Champions,â but delivered with more restraint and melancholy.

Queen
Feb 10, 19782 min read
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ââŻTie Your Mother Down â Single: Mar.âŻ1977
Queenâs 1977 hardârock single Tie Your Mother Down, backed with âYou and I,â peaked at No.âŻ31 in the UK.

Queen
Mar 5, 19772 min read
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đ°Now Iâm Here - Advert: Feb. 1975
A striking promotional advert highlighting the success of Queenâs single âNow Iâm Here,â alongside the bandâs growing catalogue on EMI Records.

Queen
Feb 15, 19752 min read
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Now I'm Here Review: 1975
Queen's Punk-Zep Riff Power The one-page single review in New Musical Express (February 1, 1975) selected Queenâs âNow I'm Hereâ (EMI) as Singles Of The Week. The reviewer praised its real rock 'n' roll energy, describing it as the early Whoâs punk aggression meeting Led Zeppelin riffola. It contrasted with the contrived feel of âKiller Queen,â but noted the powerful drum explosion from Roger Taylor twenty seconds in, calling it dynamite. The review acknowledged a âWe haven't

Queen
Feb 1, 19752 min read
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Now I'm Here Single: 1975
Queen's Sheer Heart Attack Live Cut The Single That Hit 11 EMI's 1975 Sheer Rock Push Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 17, 1975, on EMI (catalogue: EMI 2256), Queenâs âNow Iâm Hereâ â backed with âLily Of The Valleyâ â was the second single from Sheer Heart Attack. Written by Brian May, produced by Queen and Roy Thomas Baker, this live favourite entered the UK Singles Chart on January 25, 1975, peaked at No. 11, and charted for 7 weeks. Issued in EMI fac

Queen
Jan 17, 19753 min read
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