| Star* 07.12.2019 15:21 |
In my opinion Freddie's greatest vocal effort was on "Somebody To Love" He nailed that track and it was his greatest ever moment on any Queen album in my opinion, you can also tell easily if was Freddie singing so recognisable and distinctive. Probably after that i would say "Stone Cold Crazy" then "Sheer Heart Attack" because those songs were difficult to sing . |
| brENsKi 07.12.2019 15:41 |
if every track were done in ONE TAKE, I'd agree with you. But as we don't know how many "goes" he had at each song / how many "bits of tape" were pieced together, we'll never be able to judge for sure. however, if you word your question differently: "what was Freddie's greatest vocal recording?" Nevermore Somebody To Love Barcelona Breakthru You take My Breath Away Millionaire Waltz Liar |
| Star* 07.12.2019 16:34 |
Not many Queen tracks were recorded in one take but its the final cut that is most important and Freddie nailed "Somebody To Love" the emotion and style in his voice is breathtaking. |
| brENsKi 07.12.2019 17:15 |
100% wrote:Not many Queen tracks were recorded in one take but its the final cut that is most important and Freddie nailed "Somebody To Love" the emotion and style in his voice is breathtaking.but "vocal effort" wouldn't be a series of takes spliced together. a final cut isn't usually a single "vocal effort" - which is why I made the distinction: "what was Freddie's greatest vocal recording?" best vocal effort can only really apply to a specific "take" of a song, or single live performance. (Effort: a vigorous or determined attempt.) - which is why I listed those above. all great examples of what a singer can do - with the luxury of time and tape. |
| stevelondon20 07.12.2019 17:16 |
TSMGO has to be a candidate surely? |
| Star* 07.12.2019 20:24 |
Yeah "The Show Must Go On" must surely be equal to "Innuendo" in terms of effort as the vocals are quite high pitched but for me "Somebody To Love" was more classy and stylish. |
| Stick 07.12.2019 21:36 |
Wasn't it TSMGO where regarding laying down the vocal Freddie said to Brian something like "What are you trying to do, kill me?" I cant remember the exact quote. But then he took a shot of vodka and just nailed it? Within that context, TSMGO wins. |
| matt z 07.12.2019 21:58 |
I'd like to hear Sebástiaño's take on this! As for greatest final vocal on a recording it's probably WWTLF or TSMGO...or STL which is more nuanced. But I'm a huge fan of BARCELONA (the album) so a favorite would be "GUIDE ME HOME/HOW CAN I GO ON" (which i tend to see as one track. ....i know it's not) I'll still never understand how some hear WWTLF as a "boring" song. It's got so much light and heavy, such great impassioned contrasts ....and Michael Kamen's score puts it into "Should've won a Fucking Academy Award" territory. Yes. .. from HIGHLANDER. ..an academy award ..OSCAR Surely it was better than that KARATE KID song, that AMERICAN TAIL song, and THAT'S LIFE. ...that Giorgio Moroder song is stiff competition though. Love that BERLIN tune....sorry but I do, It's great, THERE i farking said it! |
| stevelondon20 07.12.2019 23:14 |
matt z wrote: I'd like to hear Sebástiaño's take on this! As for greatest final vocal on a recording it's probably WWTLF or TSMGO...or STL which is more nuanced. But I'm a huge fan of BARCELONA (the album) so a favorite would be "GUIDE ME HOME/HOW CAN I GO ON" (which i tend to see as one track. ....i know it's not) I'll still never understand how some hear WWTLF as a "boring" song. It's got so much light and heavy, such great impassioned contrasts ....and Michael Kamen's score puts it into "Should've won a Fucking Academy Award" territory. Yes. .. from HIGHLANDER. ..an academy award ..OSCAR Surely it was better than that KARATE KID song, that AMERICAN TAIL song, and THAT'S LIFE. ...that Giorgio Moroder song is stiff competition though. Love that BERLIN tune....sorry but I do, It's great, THERE i farking said it!WWTLF is a great song! |
| mooghead 07.12.2019 23:42 |
Sebástiañoerick |
| matt z 08.12.2019 03:12 |
Sebastian is a repository of RAM information. DDR4 at least. I tread the waters lightly |
| Jimmy Dean 08.12.2019 03:12 |
It’s a Hard Life feels like his greatest vocal. Not my favorite song by a long shot... but when I listen to it, feels kind of like Freddie’s just showing off. Ha! Look what I can do. Then he’d go on to fuck it up when singing it live. I think multiple boots from the 84-85 shows support that. It’s been a while since I’ve last heard them but at least one show comes to mind. Maybe someone else can fill in re: technique and range, timbre, etc but to my ears, that was the one. |
| jrd1951 08.12.2019 11:29 |
Simple.Curtains shut,lights out and put Who Wants To Live Forever highlander Freddie version on full blast.Fantastic piece of singing that to me has no equal anywhere. |
| Rick 08.12.2019 15:45 |
That one part in Mother Love. Considering the circumstances. |
| Stick 08.12.2019 15:58 |
And thats the whole deal isn't it. Effort depends on circumstances, context. What could he do at the time and how did he surpass it. God is heavy wins because of how bad of a cold he had at the time. |
| stevelondon20 08.12.2019 18:28 |
Rick wrote: That one part in Mother Love. Considering the circumstances.Aside from TSMGO, ML is definitely up there. |
| mooghead 08.12.2019 18:31 |
'Effort' implies a single line/phrase as opposed to a whole song. The last 'Still Around' of The Great Pretender is pretty special. |
| AlbaNo1 08.12.2019 20:08 |
Bohemian Rhapsody |
| mooghead 08.12.2019 20:28 |
Which bit? |
| AlbaNo1 08.12.2019 20:39 |
First . If picking a line or specific bit “I don’t want to die.....”.is about as emotive and powerful as it gets. Third part is up there for best heavy rock vocal too. Of lesser known songs The Hero, Scandal also good. |
| Holly2003 08.12.2019 21:40 |
AlbaNo1 wrote: Of lesser known songs The Hero, Scandal also good.I like the cut of your jib. In fact, Fred was great and maybe at his best in those mid tempo rockers like Play the Game, Save me, Flick of the Wrist, etc. |
| stevelondon20 08.12.2019 21:44 |
Play The Game is a good shout for sure. |
| GreatKingFairyFeller 08.12.2019 22:52 |
The last line of innuendo, the opening line of Mustapha, “we can love forever” on who wants to live forever, and “don’t let me face my life alone” on save me are a few standouts. |
| ANAGRAMER 09.12.2019 06:43 |
Spread your wings does it for me 'sammy boy don't you know who you are....' |
| ANAGRAMER 09.12.2019 06:43 |
Spread your wings does it for me 'sammy boy don't you know who you are....' |
| Cruella de Vil 09.12.2019 07:11 |
In terms of who;e songs, in no order: Somebody to Love, the Show Must Go On, Mother Love, Teo Toriatte, and for only their second album, White Queen is very well-controlled and tastefully phrased. |
| PrimeJiveUSA 09.12.2019 11:14 |
White Man |
| The Fairy King 09.12.2019 12:01 |
Made In Heaven - Track 12 |
| stevelondon20 09.12.2019 12:06 |
Lol short but sweet! |
| Dr Magus 09.12.2019 13:52 |
As far as I know 'Yeah' was recorded in one take. Or it might have been two spliced together. |
| brENsKi 09.12.2019 15:30 |
Dr Magus wrote:As far as I know 'Yeah' was recorded in one take. Or it might have been two spliced together.if only. there were actually FOURTEEN takes of "Yeah" take 1 - purple take 2 - purple take 3 - purple take 4 - purple (sound of Freddie nodding off) take 5 - purple take 6 - purple take 7 - purple (Freddie stubs toe on piano leg) take 8 - purple (Freddie sees Brian undressing and throws up) take 9 - purple take 10 - purple take 11 - purple (Freddie daydreaming about Munich bath houses) take 12 - purple (Freddie confused after an afternoon spent watching Looney Toons take 13 - purple take 14 - purple i think the final mix was an amalgam of takes 1, 4, 6 & 9 |
| mooghead 09.12.2019 20:08 |
Funnily enough there is an example of the word yes being spliced from 2 different takes in a song! When Ringo sings 'yes, Ill get by with a little help...' etc at the end of With a Little Help from my Friends you can hear the edit quite clearly (fixed in later releases). A perfect example of how amazing George Martin was, editing half way through a WORD! |
| Stick 09.12.2019 20:37 |
Would be somewhat easier with a word like parahumanoidarianised I suppose. That or supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. |
| Dr Magus 10.12.2019 10:33 |
brENsKi wrote:You missed out take 15 which was a 17 minute jam of Freddie going 'EEUUUUUUURRRRGGGGHGHGHGGHAAARRRRRRGH! URNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGHHGHGH-OH!'Dr Magus wrote:As far as I know 'Yeah' was recorded in one take. Or it might have been two spliced together.if only. there were actually FOURTEEN takes of "Yeah" take 1 - purple take 2 - purple take 3 - purple take 4 - purple (sound of Freddie nodding off) take 5 - purple take 6 - purple take 7 - purple (Freddie stubs toe on piano leg) take 8 - purple (Freddie sees Brian undressing and throws up) take 9 - purple take 10 - purple take 11 - purple (Freddie daydreaming about Munich bath houses) take 12 - purple (Freddie confused after an afternoon spent watching Looney Toons take 13 - purple take 14 - purple i think the final mix was an amalgam of takes 1, 4, 6 & 9 |
| The Fairy King 10.12.2019 13:04 |
Dr Magus wrote:wOw, HoW dArE yOu MaKe FuN oF fRedDiE?!?!?!?!?! xDbrENsKi wrote:You missed out take 15 which was a 17 minute jam of Freddie going 'EEUUUUUUURRRRGGGGHGHGHGGHAAARRRRRRGH! URNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGHHGHGH-OH!'Dr Magus wrote:As far as I know 'Yeah' was recorded in one take. Or it might have been two spliced together.if only. there were actually FOURTEEN takes of "Yeah" take 1 - purple take 2 - purple take 3 - purple take 4 - purple (sound of Freddie nodding off) take 5 - purple take 6 - purple take 7 - purple (Freddie stubs toe on piano leg) take 8 - purple (Freddie sees Brian undressing and throws up) take 9 - purple take 10 - purple take 11 - purple (Freddie daydreaming about Munich bath houses) take 12 - purple (Freddie confused after an afternoon spent watching Looney Toons take 13 - purple take 14 - purple i think the final mix was an amalgam of takes 1, 4, 6 & 9 |
| cobohall 11.12.2019 17:57 |
There can't be only one, and so many great mentions so far. A couple honorable mentions; YMBF is super powerful. And the verses of the album version of WWRY are so raw and perfect. |