#fred mandel

[mychameleondays]

Queen: The Works

1st: EMI 1C 064 2400141, 1984

2nd: Parlophone/EMI QUEENLP 11/50999 684873 17, 2010

Originally released: February 27, 1984

[rainingmusic]

Queen - I want to break free

[debdarkpetal]

Brian May standing and, sitting, from left to right, keyboard player Fred Mandel, John ‘Tunbridge’ Wells (Brian minder) and Crystal Taylor ( Roger PA).

Fukuoka, Japan, 1982.

[mitjalovse]

Yes, the solo works of the songwriters who work behind the scenes resembles their biggest successes, which is why we shouldn't be shocked about Bernie Taupin's albums sounding like those of his most famous collaborator, i.e. Elton John. However, we mustn't forget Mr. Taupin also cooperated with many 80's pop musicians, so his pieces feel like those typical tunes from the era, which means many gated drums, highly overwhelming synths, intrusive saxophones and strangely calm vocals. The latter remind me, unsurprisingly, of Elton John's a lot, but Taupin sings them in a way that hides the emotions, though I wouldn't call them cold. No, there's a sense of somebody trying to conceal what he feels, but he still lets his true demeanour show.

[astrophysics-and-clog-enthusaist]

Y'ALL LOOK WHAT I FOUND TODAY

[thegeeksideofthemoon]

[vendriin]

I Want to Break Free - Queen (1984)

[debdarkpetal]

Brian May, Freddie Mercury, John Deacon and Fred Mandel live on stage in Japan (allegedly the first night in Fukuoka) performing 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love' during the 'Hot Space' tour in October 1982.

Photo © Koh Hasebe.

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