QueenZone discussion #724476
TOO MUCH LOVE WILL KILL YOU VERY ORGINAL DEMO "BELL BOY TAPE"
| shiningstarprod 20.02.2006 05:55 |
This very very rare demo is sung by Brian May. It is the very first and different version of the song which gives us a very nice inside-look and other look into the creation of this wonderful song. The history is that the original tape, recorded by Elizabeth Lamers, who helped into the writing of the text of the song, was given to one of the guys of the hotel. He then sold it to a privat collector, but before this happened a copy was made. The original master was a very simple & normal audiocassette tape. I THINK THAT THIS FILE NEVER SAW THE LIGHT OF DAY HERE IN THIS FORUM, IF IT DID PLEASE FORGIVE ME, I WAS UNAWARE OF IT... link |
| deleted user 20.02.2006 06:04 |
Thanks for sharing this |
| [ Wybren™ ] 20.02.2006 06:07 |
Thanx! Nice drum machine:-P ;-) |
| stark 20.02.2006 08:19 |
Haven't listened to this yet, but thanks so much in advance! Please feel free to post the lossless file.. :-) |
| Tim June 20.02.2006 08:35 |
Thank you, sounds interesting. Got anybody a clue, in which year this was recorded ? |
| AC 20.02.2006 09:15 |
Tim June wrote: Thank you, sounds interesting. Got anybody a clue, in which year this was recorded ?From John S Stuart's Ultimate Discography: Too Much Love Will Kill You (Brian May) Intro Demo 3:08 - Unreleased: Home Mini-Disc First Piano Demo 2:55 - Unreleased: Home Mini-Disc Every Time Demo 1:38 - Unreleased: Home Mini-Disc Ending Demo “21 - Unreleased: Home Mini-Disc Second Verse Demo 1:04 - Unreleased: Home Mini-Disc “Shit!” Demo 3:11 - Unreleased: Home Mini-Disc Acoustic Guitar Demo 2:35 - Unreleased: Home Mini-Disc Home Keyboard Instrumental 4:32 - Unreleased: Home Mini-Disc First Vocal Demo 4:48 - Unreleased: Home Mini-Disc Home Duet Demo 4:47 - Unreleased: Home Mini-Disc 1992 Back To The Light Album Version - Parlophone CDPCSD 123 1992 CDs Guitar 4:29 Instrumental 1992 CD Piano (Miss-press) 4:09 Instrumental - Hollywood 1992 First Live Version with/out Spoken CD Intro - Freddie Mercury Tribute: 20th April 1992 1992 Brian May Promotional Video - Unreleased: Home Video 1992 Holland Veronica Muziek Veilyny Video 21 September 1992 - Unreleased: Wanted You could also read this thread about this tape: /queenzone/617706.html |
| AC 20.02.2006 09:17 |
After reading it, it seems to me like the year it was recorded was never mentioned. Could it be 1988? |
| maybri 20.02.2006 09:46 |
In my mind there was a few posts which incl. "The Bell Boy Tape". Is this a better quality version? |
| Tim June 20.02.2006 12:33 |
Thank you AC for providing the information and answer my question. |
| FriedChicken 20.02.2006 13:53 |
I don't think it was given. I think it was stolen |
| FriedChicken 20.02.2006 13:53 |
I don't think it was given. I think it was stolen |
| Jjeroen 20.02.2006 14:11 |
1992 Holland Veronica Muziek Veilyny Video 21 September 1992 - Unreleased: WantedStill looking for this (and/or the rest of the footage of that day), John? Drop me an e-mail. |
| Shane Jazz 20.02.2006 14:16 |
Absolutely wonderful, many many thanks. |
| John S Stuart 20.02.2006 15:19 |
FriedChicken wrote: I don't think it was given. I think it was stolenFried Chicken: As the legal owner of the 'Bell Boy Tape', I can guarantee this was indeed given - and NOT stolen. Why are you so negative - especially about something you know nothing about? Maybri: Yes a better quality version does exist, but, it has never been released, actually, the full version of the tape has never been released either. Other tracks on the tape include Brian's 'Sleepy Blues' and 'Moody Keyboards' (which has been confused with Brian's MacBeth Suite - but it is not). The tape was recorded in L.A. sometime between 1984 - 1986. |
| Lantald 20.02.2006 15:47 |
Thanx for sharing, sounds good, wonderful to hear this demo! |
| Seven_Seas_Of_Rhye II 20.02.2006 17:22 |
John, sorry me, but where do you get all this info?... I know, I know, - you are close to musicians and archivists, so...But whether YOU HAVE ALL THESE TMLWKY demos???!!! How it's possible? I'm respecting you very much. |
| Seven_Seas_Of_Rhye II 20.02.2006 17:34 |
Ouhhhh! ShinningStar, THANK YOU, IT'S A PRESENT FOR A WEEK! |
| theCro 20.02.2006 22:49 |
amazing!!! |
| Funny Slide 21.02.2006 04:20 |
Thanks for sharing!!! |
| vonkeil 21.02.2006 05:54 |
THANKS! the last minute sounds almost like bette midler..! |
| shiningstarprod 21.02.2006 09:56 |
I am really glad you all liked it sooo much! |
| FriedChicken 21.02.2006 10:05 |
John: Note the I THINK |
| John S Stuart 21.02.2006 11:03 |
FriedChicken wrote: John: Note the I THINKThat's OK as we all make mistakes. So how about writing a new reply stating this was NOT stolen - but given away? The reason for this is once an idea has been placed into a jury's mind, it is very difficult to eradicate. It is also how rumours start - and if you were to write such a note, these rumours could be squashed before they begin. Thanks, John |
| shiningstarprod 21.02.2006 17:11 |
Hi Stuart... how muc I do agree with you.... |
| shiningstarprod 21.02.2006 17:18 |
Dear Stuart did you put online a detailed list as the one that was citated? Or you wrote a book? Because I saw that kind of lists in many posts.... It is very similar to what I did about Michael Jackson to which I am more expert about on recordings, so I would really love it to have it on Queen to get personal colture of it.... I really estimate people that do these kind of things.... I think this way fans have a clearer vision into the creation process of songs.... If you are interested I can send it to you about M. Jackson... I don't know if yo uwould care about....Anyway pls rtie me: shiningstaraf@aol.com or shiningstarprod@libero.it |
| gnomo 23.02.2006 09:02 |
shiningstar: thank you very much, extremely interesting insight. John: guess this is "First Vocal Demo 4:48 - Unreleased", right? Bittersweet but laid back, I really love how well Bri sings when he DOESN'T try too hard. I'm getting a bit obsessed with this song :-) |