| Poo, again 11.04.2006 17:35 |
Oh my God... this song is absolutely so beautiful it deserves it's own thread, don't you think? Yes, you do. |
| Poo, again 11.04.2006 17:45 |
Oh, my... this song is too good to be true... |
| Freya is quietly judging you. 11.04.2006 17:46 |
It is. Definitely one of my favourite Queen songs. |
| Poo, again 11.04.2006 17:48 |
It's just so... mysteriously beautiful. The lyrics are so magical, and the music is so captivating... |
| Aril 11.04.2006 18:29 |
I adore this song! Actually- Queen II is my favorite album of all time. |
| its_a_hard_life 26994 11.04.2006 18:32 |
It's not one of my favourites but I think it does deserve a thread hehe. It's a great song though, so much going on there. |
| DreaminQueen 11.04.2006 18:58 |
OMG! I LOOOOOVVVEEE THIS SONNNNNNGGG!! WHEN I GOT QUEEN II I LISTENED TO IT ON REPEAT FOR LITERALLY AN HOUR!!! I get chills... The first time i heard it i had a tear in fact... Its just amazing.... |
| markaw 11.04.2006 19:10 |
Yep this song is a beauty-and to this end its one I've requested when I shuffle from this mortal coil (at my age these things are much more real than some of you younger Queenies-no patronization here just me old!!) Along with a Dusty Springfield record (Think I'm Going Back). Maudlin I know but ever since my first play of Queen II this has probably been one of the tracks for me that stand out from a standout album-oh brought it when released and when I was at senior school-See I'm old............... |
| Freya is quietly judging you. 11.04.2006 19:12 |
I prefer the BBC version to the album version actually. |
| Carol! the Musical 11.04.2006 19:54 |
Damn, you guys made me want to hear this song now! I'm gonna have to get up, look for the CD, pop it into my CD player... So much work! I am so lazy... :-P |
| its_a_hard_life 26994 11.04.2006 20:19 |
ChinesedogTorture wrote: Damn, you guys made me want to hear this song now! I'm gonna have to get up, look for the CD, pop it into my CD player... So much work! I am so lazy... :-PHahahaha, when all I can just do is go on iTunes and click on the song I want! :P |
| Carol! the Musical 11.04.2006 20:43 |
Nope, the sound on my pc is busted, lol! |
| Hutchence 11.04.2006 22:08 |
Well, it's one of my 3 favourite Queen songs......:)along with Radio GA GA & I'm in love with my car. I have to agree with Poppy, BBC version is really something... |
| The Classic 11.04.2006 22:20 |
Yep... I think Brian has the magic going here. Everybody talks about how Freddie was the genius behind Queen, I disagree with that. I believe Brian was just as big, especially in the beginning of their career, than Freddie. I am a complete guitar freak, and I owe it all to the creative genius of Brian May. Freddie has the voice, and the performance, but Brian has the AX, and an awesome performance also. Remember, to be a rock band, you gotta have some nice guitar. I cant picture Freddie being as awesome as he was with say.. Keith Richards as Queens Guitarist. Ace Frehley? Nope. Eric Clapton? Nope...he's got the blues, but he cant rock like bri. The list continues... |
| Jan78 11.04.2006 22:27 |
Who is that "Freddie" dude, that keeps being mentioned in so many posts? An unknown member of Queen? Wasn't he the one with the pink shirt at the Wembley concert 1986? So many questions... |
| blerp 11.04.2006 23:28 |
Yes, it is a very pretty song. Nice song to zone out to. |
| Saint Jiub 12.04.2006 00:03 |
The BBC version is infinitely better ... the guitar and piano counterpoint during the instrumental interlude is magnificent. |
| The Classic 12.04.2006 01:16 |
Doh... sorry I put the "Y" instead of the "IE." Even though it is pronounced the same, I understand the magnitude of my mess up. I've been watching a lot of A Nightmare of Elm films lately...between that, a lack of sleep, I might make a boo boo or two! |
| deleted user 12.04.2006 01:47 |
Whenever I have to write a poem for English, I always just want to stand up and sing White Queen or THe Prophet's song, they have very nice lyrics. |
| AmeriQueen 12.04.2006 01:48 |
Truly a one of a kind! I always feel happy for those who discover it for the first time. It is yet another piece of evidence supporting the fact that Queen's best music, for the most part, are non-single, album tracks! It's amazing when done live as well! |
| Ian_snake 12.04.2006 03:15 |
Yes White Queen is a classic track and in some ways could even be considered in the same league as "Stairway to heaven" if it was very famous song. |
| great king rat 1138 12.04.2006 04:52 |
<font color=Violet>Poppy wrote: I prefer the BBC version to the album version actually.I have to agree with you there - the piano really adds an extra dimension - pure magic! |
| bitesthedust 12.04.2006 06:28 |
I love this song. |
| Aril 12.04.2006 06:31 |
Where can you hear the BBC version? I'm intrigued! |
| bitesthedust 12.04.2006 06:33 |
Aril wrote: Where can you hear the BBC version? I'm intrigued!it's not hard to find on the internet...however if anyone wants it I could upload it, I guess. |
| Poo, again 12.04.2006 07:12 |
Wow... I'm really glad that this thread has generated such a discussion... :D |
| JeroenG 12.04.2006 07:14 |
White Queen should have been a second single off 'Queen II'. The song deserved it! |
| Poo, again 12.04.2006 07:17 |
Yeah, it totally deserved it! But it did sadly lack that hit factor... I mean, the first time I heard this song, I wasn't blown away at all, I just thought it was an ordinary song. But when I took the time to really listen to it a few times, I finally realized how beautiful it really is. |
| bitesthedust 12.04.2006 14:21 |
I never bothered with Queen 2 as an album up until a few years ago, and upon hearing this song 'properly' then I fell in love with it. Definitely Brian's best ballad. |
| gem27 12.04.2006 15:24 |
Brian's best work more like. Oh along with 39. White Queen is a magnificent song and a true highlight of the older shows. (1974,75,76,77). MASTERPIECE. Freddie, superb vocals. |
| Poo, again 12.04.2006 16:25 |
Yes, a true masterpiece, indeed... |
| bitesthedust 12.04.2006 16:40 |
It was part of the First EP release in 1977, but never a single in its own right. Perhaps if the BBC version had been released as a single it would have taken off in the charts...just a thought. |
| JeroenG 13.04.2006 19:20 |
bitesthedust<br><h6> The QZ gentleman... wrote: Perhaps if the BBC version had been released as a single it would have taken off in the charts...just a thought.Well, when there ever will be a boxset release of Queen including the BBC sessions (or else a complete BBC sessions album in its own right), this will be a perfect single to promote the set. |
| My Melancholy Blues 13.04.2006 23:13 |
great king rat 1138 wrote:ditto!<font color=Violet>Poppy wrote: I prefer the BBC version to the album version actually.I have to agree with you there - the piano really adds an extra dimension - pure magic! Anyway "White Queen" is one of my favorite Brian's compositions. :) |