I have been thinking about this tour thing for quite a while, trying to work out what i think. Well, a few things:
1. I think that they are really going to miss Freddie. Queen always had a reputation for putting on the greatest live show's. Now, lets face, the main reason for this was Freddie. So, i think that these shows might be a little different for the band.
2. I was thinking that it just wouldn't be right if they played bohemian rhapsody, but i came up with a possible solution.
Brian plays "Love of My Life"
Roger and Brian then sing "No-one but you"
Then there is a bit of Karaoke with the Crowd /Bri / Rog singing bohemian rhapsody through to the opera part. Then as the rock part commences they could introduce Paul Rodgers again...
I think it would all be very emotional! and quite epic.
It's all speculation but we have to keep in mind that it's a Queen and P. Rodgers tour, they will play Queen stuff and P.R. material, perhaps something new, even. It will be difficult to meet the expatactions of Queen Fans and P.R. fans. Maybe they won't play BoRhap at all.
My guess is that we'll hear more of the harder bluesier Queen numbers, perhaps 3-4 Paul Rodgers songs, plus a set of blues staples, something both Queen and Paul have done over the years.
Possible Queen songs?
WWRY Fast
Tie Your Mother Down
Fat Bottom Girls
Sleeping On The Sidewalk
I Want To Break Free
Innuendo
Radio Ga Ga
LOML
39
Think the Freddie Tribute, and Wembly for other tunes. I don't think we'll see any surprises, except for maybe Sleeping On The Sidewalk.
Mlaimo wrote: My guess is that we'll hear more of the harder bluesier Queen numbers, perhaps 3-4 Paul Rodgers songs, plus a set of blues staples, something both Queen and Paul have done over the years.
Possible Queen songs?
WWRY Fast
Tie Your Mother Down
Fat Bottom Girls
Sleeping On The Sidewalk
I Want To Break Free
Innuendo
Radio Ga Ga
LOML
39
Think the Freddie Tribute, and Wembly for other tunes. I don't think we'll see any surprises, except for maybe Sleeping On The Sidewalk.
WWRY fast, Innuendo, '39 and FBG will be a surprise though... Add NOBY to the list.
Ya, this also is what I think. It should be those songs they played on recent/solo shows. For songs like the Rhapsody you should need a performer (who also cann sing well) with a powerful voice. Don't think that Rodgers is such a guy. Rougher songs like Breakthru, Headlong would fit, e.g. And talking about "Sleeping On The Sidewalk) and stuff ... I also think that there could be several "surprises". But as - I guess - Rodgers' fans also might visit those shows I'd say most songs would be those "Greatest Hits" ones known by most people interested in music.
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I think they should just let Bo Rhap alone. Or at the least, play the recorded operatic bit. I dunno, it just seems like that particular song needs to rest.
If they include Bo Rhap at all, it should be the rock part at the end as part of a medley. in fact they should do a few rock oriented medleys. I think they could come up with some good combinations using old tracks and Miracle, Innuendo and MIH rockers which would fit with Paul's voice.
If they are going to do BR, they need to do the whole thing, a medly just wont do. Sure, Freddie wont be there and it wont be exactly the same, but i think it would still be amazing to see them seeing as this will most likely be their last show. Unless they are attempting to make a come back... which i would love...