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Playback!: Queen, ‘Somebody To Love’ (1976)

Cherry Stereo Posted on October 9, 2018 by David MooreOctober 9, 2018

The Freddy Mercury-penned “Somebody To Love” appeared on the A Day At The Races LP and was released as a single in November of 1976. The gospel-influenced rock ballad climbed to #13 on the US Hot 100 and #2 in … Continue reading →

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Vintage Ads (Look & Listen): Queen, ‘A Day At The Races’ (1977)

Cherry Stereo Posted on January 10, 2018 by David MooreJanuary 10, 2018

Queen’s fifth LP A Day At The Races rolled into record shops at the end of 1976. The record hit #5 on the US Billboard chart and #1 in the UK. Here’s the official 1977 video for Brian May’s “Tie … Continue reading →

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Vintage Ads (Look & Listen): Queen, ‘Bicycle Race’/’Fat Bottomed Girls’ (1978)

Cherry Stereo Posted on November 24, 2017 by David MooreNovember 22, 2017

Queen released a double A-side single featuring “Bicycle Race” and “Fat Bottomed Girls” at the tail-end of 1978. Both songs appeared on the band’s Jazz LP. The songs hit #24 on the US Hot 100 and #11 in the UK. … Continue reading →

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Playback!: Queen, ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’ (1978)

Cherry Stereo Posted on February 27, 2016 by David MooreFebruary 27, 2016

Since Freddie Mercury is in the news (see post below), let’s roll right into a Queen tune. “Don’t Stop Me Now” first appeared on the band’s Jazz L.P. of November 1978 and was released as a single in January ’79. … Continue reading →

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In The News: Freddie Mercury’s London Home Commemorated

Cherry Stereo Posted on February 27, 2016 by David MooreFebruary 26, 2016

NME reports: Freddie Mercury to be honoured with blue plaque at former London home. Quote: “The Queen star had a London residence in Feltham, west London, and is among the list of celebrities and famous contributors to culture that are … Continue reading →

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