The Royalist 24.07.2009 14:54 |
While holidaying abroad recently a pub was advertising "A Night with Freddy Mercury". Needless to say I didn't turn up to watch the show as if they can't spell his name properly how bad will the act be. This would probably be a "Freddy" with a Mohawk haircut or a ring through his nose or other ridiculous non-Queen tendencies. It really bothers me when I see Freddie written as Freddy in articles. This is either carelessness, laziness or downright bad journalism. And it always seems to be the great man who is the subject of the mis-spelling. It's never Bryan, Rodger or Jon who suffer this indignity. I suppose we can be thankful that the name Mercury is unique. I have yet to see a hack immortalise our God as Freddie Neptune. In saying that at one time or another lesser members of the group have had their surnames vandalised. In print there has been a Brian April, Roger Tailor and John Abbott. And there are some time travellers out there who still live in 1973 and recognise a man by the name of Deacon John. |
PauloPanucci 24.07.2009 15:02 |
holy crap!!! Freddy???????????? After that Queen will turn "Quyn" |
Micrówave 24.07.2009 15:13 |
THAT is an amazing story. Thanks. |
dragon-fly 24.07.2009 15:47 |
Yeah, it happens.... And mostly to Freddie. And don't be so happy about "Mercury". On Russian there's no problem with "Freddie", but people can say/write "Mercury" diffrent. I'll make an attempt to explain using English transcription: (merku:ri) and (merkju:ri) . And, Queenpaulo, I never met the word "music" in plural- no criticism, just a slight prompt:) I hope there's not much mistakes in my posts:) It was edited because some words just wanished somehow |
Rick 25.07.2009 11:25 |
You must have had a great holiday. |
catqueen 25.07.2009 14:57 |
The Royalist wrote: . In saying that at one time or another lesser members of the group have had their surnames vandalised. In print there has been a Brian April, Roger Tailor and John Abbott. And there are some time travellers out there who still live in 1973 and recognise a man by the name of Deacon John. John Abbott?! Lol |
The Royalist 26.07.2009 05:45 |
Thanks everybody for your replies. Normally my light hearted posts meet with a vexed response. I am one of the older generation of Queen fans and have a fair degree of knowledge about the best band ever. Nowadays when I read Queen articles and interviews I try and spot the mistakes. Some of them are simple. Future management was Roger's first solo single, Bohemian Rhapsody was released in 1976 and David Bowie has performed Under pressure live on stage with Queen. Silly little things I know. But the casual reader believes these stories and when I argue the point, I get told. "You're wrong. I read this in the paper." The papers have a lot to answer for. |
dragon-fly 26.07.2009 06:30 |
You shall add one more famous mistake which concerns Red Special. Fireplace: the body or neck? I guess they (journalists) throw a coin or something to dicide |
4 x Vision 27.07.2009 16:57 |
The Royalist wrote: Thanks everybody for your replies. Normally my light hearted posts meet with a vexed response. I am one of the older generation of Queen fans and have a fair degree of knowledge about the best band ever. Nowadays when I read Queen articles and interviews I try and spot the mistakes. Some of them are simple. Future management was Roger's first solo single, Bohemian Rhapsody was released in 1976 and David Bowie has performed Under pressure live on stage with Queen. Silly little things I know. But the casual reader believes these stories and when I argue the point, I get told. "You're wrong. I read this in the paper." The papers have a lot to answer for. I could listen to your wisdom all day long. Thanks for some valuable insight into how the "older generation of Queen fans" think. It's simply fantastic. Your right about your knowledge... although I'd say you're underselling yourself... I'd argue that you have a "very fair degree". |
PauloPanucci 27.07.2009 18:33 |
Here in Brazil i saw once a time in a papper: "Fredde Mercury". It's wird! |
Sebastian 27.07.2009 18:35 |
This is funny: you ask people to spell it 'rite', rather than RIGHT(LY). |
PauloPanucci 27.07.2009 18:42 |
Sebastian wrote: This is funny: you ask people to spell it 'rite', rather than RIGHT(LY). Good point.... i didn't realized it! heheheheheheheh |
ParisNair 28.07.2009 02:00 |
An Indian newspaper reported that the drummer on "The Cosmos Rocks" was Roger Taylor from Duran Duran. |
Vali 28.07.2009 05:04 |
ParisNair wrote: An Indian newspaper reported that the drummer on "The Cosmos Rocks" was Roger Taylor from Duran Duran. noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo !!!!! ahahahahahahhaahaha !!! |
PauloPanucci 28.07.2009 12:49 |
Vali wrote:ParisNair wrote: An Indian newspaper reported that the drummer on "The Cosmos Rocks" was Roger Taylor from Duran Duran.noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo !!!!! ahahahahahahhaahaha !!! We just see this thinks arround the world!!!! hhhahhahahahhahahahahahahaahhahaahahahha |
rodge-fred-bri-deaky 01.08.2009 13:56 |
LESSER MEMBERS OF THE GROUP?? Since when was the singer the most important one in a band? I have lots of admiration for Freddie, I think he was a brilliant singer and a great frontman and showman but if anything my respect for Roger And Brian extends further. John not so much since he left queen. Oh by the way I liked the rest of your post. John Abbott? Where the hell did that come from? |
rhyeking 02.08.2009 13:43 |
The photo on the original lyric sheet of the US and UK pressing of Sheer Heart Attack has Roger's name as "Rodger," where everywhere else on the sleeve and liner notes have the correct spelling. Official Queen releases are not immune to mistakes either, it seems. Another official "mistake" is calling "In The Lap Of The Gods...Revisited" simply "In The Lap Of The Gods" on the Wembley '86 releases. I think everyone here can agree they are two different songs (I'd equate this to calling one of your children by your other child's name). I have the 1974 US-only 7" of "Liar (Edit)"/"Doing All Right"...both songs have the songwriting credit under the song as Queen...not Mercury for "Liar" and May/Staffell for "Doing All Right". Funny you should mention a ring in the singer's nose as a non-Queen affectation...doesn't "Modern Times Rock And Roll" have a lyric: "Get your high-heeled, guitar star boots and some groovy clothes. Get a hairpiece on your chest and a ring through your nose"? |
The Royalist 02.08.2009 18:18 |
Thanks everybody for your funny replies. I knew I could count on you. Rhye king- Thanks for the info on official mistakes. Well done for spotting the "Ring on your nose" reference. Freddie already had a hairpiece on his chest so I didn't mention that. John Abbott I was thinking of writing John Costello but that was just trying to be too clever.;-) Thanks again, everybody. |
andreas_mercury 03.08.2009 01:05 |
so thats aids and not ayds then? LOL |
PauloPanucci 03.08.2009 09:35 |
andreas_mercury wrote: so thats aids and not ayds then? LOL could be ayds now!! kkkkk |
paulosham 03.08.2009 22:10 |
The Royalist wrote: While holidaying abroad recently a pub was advertising "A Night with Freddy Mercury". Needless to say I didn't turn up to watch the show as if they can't spell his name properly how bad will the act be. This would probably be a "Freddy" with a Mohawk haircut or a ring through his nose or other ridiculous non-Queen tendencies. It really bothers me when I see Freddie written as Freddy in articles. This is either carelessness, laziness or downright bad journalism. And it always seems to be the great man who is the subject of the mis-spelling. It's never Bryan, Rodger or Jon who suffer this indignity. I suppose we can be thankful that the name Mercury is unique. I have yet to see a hack immortalise our God as Freddie Neptune. In saying that at one time or another lesser members of the group have had their surnames vandalised. In print there has been a Brian April, Roger Tailor and John Abbott. And there are some time travellers out there who still live in 1973 and recognise a man by the name of Deacon John. A lot of Cover Bands/Tribute Acts intentionally spell the name differently. You shouldn't be so quick to judge. By the way it's misspelling not mis-spelling. Is that ironic? |
PauloPanucci 04.08.2009 10:08 |
paulsmith2001 wrote:The Royalist wrote: While holidaying abroad recently a pub was advertising "A Night with Freddy Mercury". Needless to say I didn't turn up to watch the show as if they can't spell his name properly how bad will the act be. This would probably be a "Freddy" with a Mohawk haircut or a ring through his nose or other ridiculous non-Queen tendencies. It really bothers me when I see Freddie written as Freddy in articles. This is either carelessness, laziness or downright bad journalism. And it always seems to be the great man who is the subject of the mis-spelling. It's never Bryan, Rodger or Jon who suffer this indignity. I suppose we can be thankful that the name Mercury is unique. I have yet to see a hack immortalise our God as Freddie Neptune. In saying that at one time or another lesser members of the group have had their surnames vandalised. In print there has been a Brian April, Roger Tailor and John Abbott. And there are some time travellers out there who still live in 1973 and recognise a man by the name of Deacon John.A lot of Cover Bands/Tribute Acts intentionally spell the name differently. You shouldn't be so quick to judge. By the way it's misspelling not mis-spelling. Is that ironic? i don't know if it is ironic.. but ironic is u live in brazil and listening a lot of crap that the people say wrong... so it's ironic ;D |
The Royalist 04.08.2009 15:37 |
paulsmith2001 wrote:The Royalist wrote: While holidaying abroad recently a pub was advertising "A Night with Freddy Mercury". Needless to say I didn't turn up to watch the show as if they can't spell his name properly how bad will the act be. This would probably be a "Freddy" with a Mohawk haircut or a ring through his nose or other ridiculous non-Queen tendencies. It really bothers me when I see Freddie written as Freddy in articles. This is either carelessness, laziness or downright bad journalism. And it always seems to be the great man who is the subject of the mis-spelling. It's never Bryan, Rodger or Jon who suffer this indignity. I suppose we can be thankful that the name Mercury is unique. I have yet to see a hack immortalise our God as Freddie Neptune. In saying that at one time or another lesser members of the group have had their surnames vandalised. In print there has been a Brian April, Roger Tailor and John Abbott. And there are some time travellers out there who still live in 1973 and recognise a man by the name of Deacon John.A lot of Cover Bands/Tribute Acts intentionally spell the name differently. You shouldn't be so quick to judge. By the way it's misspelling not mis-spelling. Is that ironic? paulsmith2001 - Well done for spotting the deliberate spelling mistake. Ironically, I did this in honour of my old English teacher. Miss Spelling. As for tribute acts, well, that's a whole 'nother discussion for a whole 'nother day. |
paulosham 04.08.2009 18:22 |
The Royalist wrote:paulsmith2001 wrote:paulsmith2001 - Well done for spotting the deliberate spelling mistake. Ironically, I did this in honour of my old English teacher. Miss Spelling. As for tribute acts, well, that's a whole 'nother discussion for a whole 'nother day.The Royalist wrote: Ha Ha, well said sir. [img=/images/smiley/msn/thumbs_up.gif][/img] |
bhm0129ad 04.08.2009 19:31 |
For those who seem to have no idea where John Abbott comes from... It is because his name is Deacon, and both Deacons and Abbotts are positions within the church hierarchy. I would imagine both that and 'Brian April' are either REALLY bad memory instances of journos ( 'I KNOW it's a month / I KNOW it's a guy who works for the church'), or some dozy twat trying to take the piss. |
Angeline 04.08.2009 19:39 |
The Abbott thing really cracked me up actually. |
Wiley 05.08.2009 13:37 |
What about the song "Doing All Right"? On Queen at the BBC (at least the US release) it's called "Doin' Alright". |
bhm0129ad 05.08.2009 19:23 |
Wiley wrote: What about the song "Doing All Right"? On Queen at the BBC (at least the US release) it's called "Doin' Alright". According to my copy of Queen - the Hollywood Records one, it is Doing All Right, yet according to my '92 edition of 'Queen, As It Began' it is Doing Alright. Guess we will never know. spooky |
cacatua 05.08.2009 20:01 |
Well on my Hollywood Records CD of News Of The World the 12th track is listed We Will Rock You remix, but it would read Abortion if it were spelled correctly! |