A Night At the Opera
(21 November 1975)
Tracklisting: Death On Two Legs (Dedicated to...)
/ Lazing On a Sunday Afternoon / I’m in Love with
My Car / You’re My Best Friend / ’39 / Sweet Lady /
Seaside Rendezvous / The Prophet’s Song / Love of My
Life / Good Company / Bohemian Rhapsody /
God Save the QueenDeath On Two Legs (Dedicated to...) ���
A hate song aimed at Queen’s ex-manager, ‘Death On Two Legs’ is
a snarling rocker, opening this classic album up with an admirable
bang – ‘You’re just a sewer rat decaying in a cess-pool of pride.’
Lazing On a Sunday Afternoon ���
Mercury penned ‘Lazing On a Sunday Afternoon’ is the polar
episode to ‘Death On Two Legs’, switching mood to one of
over-the-top silliness. Ridiculously jolly, ‘Lazing On a Sunday
Afternoon’ shows Mercury’s penchant for songs about high society
to good effect.
I’m In Love with My Car ����
A Roger Taylor stalwart, ‘I’m In Love with My Car’ also features
Taylor on lead vocals. Filling in the gaps with squealing race-car
impersonations on his guitar, May’s work is also admirable here. It
should come as no surprise that this was a live favourite for many,
many years.
You’re My Best Friend ����
John Deacon’s first single contribution, ‘You’re My Best Friend’ is a
song written for his wife, with piano and overdubbed bass lines. A
simple, yet beautiful, song of love and devotion, some great electric
piano features here.