| Togg 11.10.2006 08:13 |
Why doesn't Brian like 'Don't Stop Me now'? it has been said that he dislikes it, anyone no the reason? |
| zaiga 11.10.2006 08:32 |
Togg wrote: Why doesn't Brian like 'Don't Stop Me now'? it has been said that he dislikes it, anyone no the reason?I've been wondering this as well. Where does this "rumor" come from? Did Brian himself say this on his soapbox? I recently read this in one of those articles about when "Don't Stop Me Now" won Top Gear's best driving song, but there was a lot of funny bullshitting in that article as well. Perhaps this is one of those quotes that is taken out of context, has started to lead his own life, and now everyone takes it for true? |
| Rick 11.10.2006 09:42 |
Maybe because the only thing he plays is the guitar solo? I don't hear any riffs throughout the song (no rhythm guitar etc.) And then again, the song is almost done when the guitar solo begins. And Brian mimes in the video that he plays the guitar during the whole song, but there is no guitar. That's quite frustrating for a professional guitarist |
| Paul Mark 11.10.2006 09:44 |
I think he makes a negative remark about it on the Greatest Hits DVD commentary. Cant remember offhand exactly what he said though. It has also been rumoured that Brian's dislike for the song is the reason it is not included in full in WWRY. Of course he cant dislike it THAT much as he recently performed it live with McFly! |
| Togg 11.10.2006 10:17 |
Maybe there are deeper reasons than just the lack of guitar (although I have always loved the solo) maybe Brian has an issue with the lyrics... Maybe it was Freddie rejecting help or advice, who knows? |
| stateside fan 11.10.2006 10:30 |
there is a great guitar bit in DSMN contrary to what was said in this thread. |
| john bodega 11.10.2006 10:34 |
stateside fan wrote: there is a great guitar bit in DSMN contrary to what was said in this thread.Oh I don't think anyone was knocking it, I believe they were commenting on the relative lack of a guitar rhythm track. You know, off the top of my head I would've sworn there was a bit of guitar in DSMN but I haven't heard it in a while so I might give it another listen. |
| Jazz 78 11.10.2006 11:20 |
I don't think it was much the song as it was the video. It was commented above that Brian on GVH 1 didn't like the video shoot in part because the director wanted the band to stay close together and look like they were in a performance whereas they had that huge stage to use in it's entirety. This is what I surmize from the comments on GVH 1. I've never heard any negative remarks on the song though. |
| onevsion 11.10.2006 12:01 |
Nice topic! I was also wondering why Brian did not like the song. It's one of my favourite queen songs ever. Maybe it's the video, maybe it's the lack of R-guitar... no-one knows i guess. |
| The Real Wizard 11.10.2006 12:02 |
I'm sure Freddie didn't like the rhythm guitar on the studio version, and he probably compromised with Brian and let him do it live. If that's the case, then I think it was the right decision. |
| Asterik 11.10.2006 12:44 |
well I prefer the Live version infintely, the guitar riffs give it some much needed "bottom end". |
| olly1988 11.10.2006 14:54 |
I remember reading something on the soapbox when someone had wrote a letter asking how he could let McFly ruin such a classic, and he replied saying something to the effect of it not being a classic, putting the word classic in speach marks. therefore making me believe he doesnt rate the song too highly. |
| popy 11.10.2006 15:34 |
Togg wrote: Why doesn't Brian like 'Don't Stop Me now'? it has been said that he dislikes it, anyone no the reason?"it has been sayd" --> where? as far as i know, i think i can hear perfectly on GVH1 in the beginning of the song Roger sayin "Brian's favorite".... |
| kagezan1313 11.10.2006 18:43 |
Cripes, none of you people have studied your Queen history! On April 21st, 1978, Queen played a concert in Brussels. After the show, Brian was feeling a little more liberal than usual and got right fucked on peach Schnapps. He passed out in the hotel room and awoke to a seering pain in his hind quarters. Looking back over his shoulder, he was horrified to find a drunken Freddie riding him with much vigor and chanting "Ooh, I'm gonna make a supersonic man outta you!" Anyway, Freddie put the phrase in a song as a secret wink, and for good reason he would never discuss with anyone, Brian didn't like playing the song. He refused to put down rhythm, and only under threat of contract breach by EMI did he grudgingly play a solo. So there you go. note: I gained this information by smoking drain cleaner until a wood elf appeared and played the surveillance video his secret organization had shot of the incident. |
| Sherwood Forest 11.10.2006 18:59 |
why dont u just email him and ask? |
| beautifulsoup 11.10.2006 22:22 |
Jazz 78 wrote: I don't think it was much the song as it was the video. It was commented above that Brian on GVH 1 didn't like the video shoot in part because the director wanted the band to stay close together and look like they were in a performance whereas they had that huge stage to use in it's entirety. This is what I surmize from the comments on GVH 1. I've never heard any negative remarks on the song though.Yes. What you said. And popy, IMO, Roger was probably joking. |
| deleted user 11.10.2006 22:59 |
popy wrote:He was being sarcastic. You know Roger.Togg wrote: Why doesn't Brian like 'Don't Stop Me now'? it has been said that he dislikes it, anyone no the reason?"it has been sayd" --> where? as far as i know, i think i can hear perfectly on GVH1 in the beginning of the song Roger sayin "Brian's favorite".... |
| OZ Queen 12.10.2006 08:31 |
i think its one of the best songs, its one of my fav's thats for sure, just the beat & the fast pace of it , it gets the heart pumping for sure.. |
| Queen_Oz 12.10.2006 10:21 |
Well, I don't know about Brian, but it's one of my fav songs. |
| eenaweena 13.10.2006 08:05 |
wait a minute, didn't roger say in the GVH 1 commentary that this was one of brian's favorite songs? or was that just a sarcastic remark? |
| zaiga 13.10.2006 08:22 |
<font color="indigo"><b>friedchicken \m/ wrote: wait a minute, didn't roger say in the GVH 1 commentary that this was one of brian's favorite songs? or was that just a sarcastic remark?Did you actually read all the replies before posting? Hint: look 3 or 4 posts higher. |
| eenaweena 13.10.2006 11:54 |
^just kidding.... sorry bout that... you can kill me now... -.-' |
| kohuept 13.10.2006 17:35 |
<font color=blue><b>LeroyBrown11</b > wrote:That being a sarcastic remark, you realize it meant Brian DOESN'T like the song, right?popy wrote:He was being sarcastic. You know Roger.Togg wrote: Why doesn't Brian like 'Don't Stop Me now'? it has been said that he dislikes it, anyone no the reason?"it has been sayd" --> where? as far as i know, i think i can hear perfectly on GVH1 in the beginning of the song Roger sayin "Brian's favorite".... |
| deleted user 15.10.2006 17:31 |
I actually always though he liked that song. Maybe I was misunderstanding something. |
| its_a_hard_life 26994 16.10.2006 13:53 |
Paul Mark wrote: It has also been rumoured that Brian's dislike for the song is the reason it is not included in full in WWRY. Of course he cant dislike it THAT much as he recently performed it live with McFly!Yeah I agree with you on that last part! I always wondered why they cut off Don't Stop Me Now in the WWRY Musical... That's the only song they cut off, right? |
| john bodega 17.10.2006 02:47 |
I'm assuming they cut it off in WWRY as a joke. You know, they sing "Don't Stop Me Now", and then they get stopped. Cheap joke really. |
| its_a_hard_life 26994 17.10.2006 12:26 |
Zebonka12 wrote: Cheap joke really.Cheap and not even funny!!! |
| Seven_Seas_Of_Rhye II 17.10.2006 13:21 |
It's not true, I think. When did Brian say it? He only said it about the video. And it's when this story begins. I think. The musician as Brian cannot judge the song by an absence his guitar parts in it. They were four compositors. And if Freddie considered no guitar in some song's parts - so he heared it this way in his head. It couldn't be a reason to Brian to not like the song. They weren't that kind of guys. They make an Art. I think this story is a real bull sh**. Queen fans, we need to ask Brian at soup box. No problem to do it this way. He will give the truth to us. But there is no necessity, I guess. |
| Scott_Mercury 17.10.2006 13:29 |
To be honest... I could have swore that Brian once said that he felt that Somebody to Love, and Don't Stop Me Now were 2 of Freddie's best compositions. Later in that same interview when asked what he felt the most underated Queen song or songs were...he named 2: 1) Spead Your Wings (John's but with Fred help) 2) Jealously (Freddie's) |
| john bodega 17.10.2006 20:15 |
Seven_Seas_Of_Rhye II wrote: Queen fans, we need to ask Brian at soup box.But I'm not hungry. |
| its_a_hard_life 26994 18.10.2006 14:25 |
Zebonka12 wrote:LMAO!!!!!!!!Seven_Seas_Of_Rhye II wrote: Queen fans, we need to ask Brian at soup box.But I'm not hungry. Soup Box?!?! I'll have chicken soup pwease! |
| bitesthedust 18.10.2006 14:42 |
Brian likes to rewrite history at times and seemingly lessen Freddie's contribution to Queen....look how many of his tracks were played at the tribute concert and on the infamous B+R+PR tour(s). |
| Donna13 18.10.2006 15:54 |
bitesthedust wrote: Brian likes to rewrite history at times and seemingly lessen Freddie's contribution to Queen....look how many of his tracks were played at the tribute concert and on the infamous B+R+PR tour(s).I can see how that would be the impression, but it is wrong. Really. Nobody can lessen Freddie's contribution to Queen. And Brian would never try to do that. He doesn't need to do that. |
| Donna13 18.10.2006 16:05 |
<font color="#FF00FF">its_a_hard_life wrote:If Brian ever goes into the soup business, I'm sure we can look forward to all natural, high fiber soup. And instead of pasta in the shape of the alphabet or little bunnies, he might think of using little red specials and Q shapes.Zebonka12 wrote:LMAO!!!!!!!! Soup Box?!?! I'll have chicken soup pwease!Seven_Seas_Of_Rhye II wrote: Queen fans, we need to ask Brian at soup box.But I'm not hungry. Or he could stick with soap - little soaps in the shape of guitars. Would make nice Christmas presents? Guitar soap-on-a-rope for those air guitarists who want to practice in the shower? |
| john bodega 18.10.2006 23:52 |
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| mike hunt 19.10.2006 01:39 |
bitesthedust wrote: Brian likes to rewrite history at times and seemingly lessen Freddie's contribution to Queen....look how many of his tracks were played at the tribute concert and on the infamous B+R+PR tour(s).Brian has nothing but good things to say about freddie, and that's a fact. |
| Seven_Seas_Of_Rhye II 19.10.2006 20:28 |
Brian has nothing but good things to say about freddie, and that's a fact.
That's true! It is what that is, really. SOUP BOX. Nice misprint from me :-) I like it. |
| bitesthedust 20.10.2006 10:53 |
Zebonka12 wrote: I have no prior experience of you, so I can't call you a moron. But this was a moronic thing you post. How can you *lessen* that which existed in a previous point in time, and thus is COMPLETELY UN-ALTERABLE, other than in your own meagre mind. For myself, it's not so hard to remember that a man called Freddie Mercury was around a few years ago and wrote some of my favourite songs. In fact I find him most unforgettable - you have problems then, if a couple of tours with a different singer were 'infamous', and that history is being rewritten, and that his contribution seems to be 'lessened'.... I change my mind. I'll go out on a limb and call you a 'dope', unless you have some startling evidence that you're not.To the right honourable gentleman. I'd like to draw your attention to two articles written by Brian May himself, on his soapbox. The first is concerning Freddie's "Lover Of Life, Singer Of Songs" release last month. link The second is Brian's comments on his contribution to Diana Ross's cover version of Crazy Little Thing Called Love. link I am not however, overlooking Brian May's comments around the time of what would have been Freddie Mercury's birthday; Freddie was 25% of Queen, as was Brian, Roger and John. All four wrote massive chart hits and had equal contribution to the band success. Naturally, Brian misses Freddie and wishes he was still alive, as I'm sure Roger and John do also. Moving on, it is my opinion that Brian & Roger's decision to tour under the Queen name with another singer (whether Paul Rodgers was a guest or not is irrelevant in my eyes) and their contribution to various covers of Queen songs (not just songs that Freddie Mercury wrote) is tarnishing the Queen memory and their outstanding contribution in music history. |
| john bodega 20.10.2006 12:21 |
"Moving on, it is my opinion that Brian & Roger's decision to tour under the Queen name with another singer (whether Paul Rodgers was a guest or not is irrelevant in my eyes) and their contribution to various covers of Queen songs (not just songs that Freddie Mercury wrote) is tarnishing the Queen memory and their outstanding contribution in music history." You'll forgive me for not trying to guffaw too loudly... I'd like you to hop in a time machine, go back to Live Aid, say to that jumping crowd 'Ooooh.... in a few years, a tour with a different singer will TARNISH all this!'. You'd get laughed off the stage back then ; and rightly so, I think you'd probably get laughed off today as well. The inane idea that something as irreplaceable and far-reaching as QUEEN could be 'tarnished' by a tour with a different singer.... c'est ridiculé. |
| bitesthedust 20.10.2006 13:16 |
Zebonka12 wrote: You'll forgive me for not trying to guffaw too loudly... I'd like you to hop in a time machine, go back to Live Aid, say to that jumping crowd 'Ooooh.... in a few years, a tour with a different singer will TARNISH all this!'. You'd get laughed off the stage back then ; and rightly so, I think you'd probably get laughed off today as well. The inane idea that something as irreplaceable and far-reaching as QUEEN could be 'tarnished' by a tour with a different singer.... c'est ridiculé.In my opinion, you've discredited your own argument. If I may quote your comment - "something as irreplaceable and far-reaching as Queen". Using a new bass player and a guest lead singer, however is a form of replacement. So therefore, that idea or theory is not inane, but in fact a reasonable point of view. |
| kohuept 20.10.2006 17:49 |
Please tell me in what part(s) of these articles is Brian lessening Frediie's contributions to Queen. |
| john bodega 20.10.2006 23:29 |
bitesthedust wrote:No no no no NO you retard.... replacement of personnel is creating NEW MUSIC, you FOOL. The irreplaceable portion (for anyone with a brain stem) is the MEMORIES AND THE OLD MUSIC.Zebonka12 wrote: You'll forgive me for not trying to guffaw too loudly... I'd like you to hop in a time machine, go back to Live Aid, say to that jumping crowd 'Ooooh.... in a few years, a tour with a different singer will TARNISH all this!'. You'd get laughed off the stage back then ; and rightly so, I think you'd probably get laughed off today as well. The inane idea that something as irreplaceable and far-reaching as QUEEN could be 'tarnished' by a tour with a different singer.... c'est ridiculé.In my opinion, you've discredited your own argument. If I may quote your comment - "something as irreplaceable and far-reaching as Queen". Using a new bass player and a guest lead singer, however is a form of replacement. So therefore, that idea or theory is not inane, but in fact a reasonable point of view. If you can't find it in yourself to love music that you've liked for years, just because Brian and Roger covered it with some other people, then you need to undo that lobotomy. |
| bitesthedust 21.10.2006 08:34 |
Replacement of personnel in my opinion is not creating new music in this instance. Unless you count one new song performed on the last tour. If you wish to make your statement to be true, use Metallica as an example. I believe the constant covers of songs with various guest artists is lessening Freddie Mercury's contribution to Queen. You will note that throughout I have resorted to name calling or any other juvenile behaviour. I am not discrediting your views, rather offering an alternative opinion in a discussion. |
| john bodega 21.10.2006 09:22 |
"I believe the constant covers of songs with various guest artists is lessening Freddie Mercury's contribution to Queen." I went to bed, and when I woke up the world was mad. Constant covering of the music does not change something that has already happened. I cannot put it simpler than that. God, help me find an analogy... I mean, do I have to do the old Mona Lisa shtick? Where I say 'well someone could paint a copy of the Mona Lisa, and it might suck, but it wouldn't diminish the original, would it?'. I don't see a difference here... nothing is tarnished or lessened. Other people are having a shot, putting on a fun show, and all having a lot of fun with it. The great thing about Queen is - their albums are still there. If I want to remember the old days I can put their music on. That isn't diminished. You're just.... confused. "You will note that throughout I have resorted to name calling or any other juvenile behaviour." I note no such thing. Refraining from curse words and 'juvenile behaviour' isn't worth shit if you haven't got anything else worth saying. It's that basic, though; the only thing being tarnished here is *your* perception of Queen, because I'm quite happy for other people to play it. I can listen to the real thing because it was recorded. If anything, the solution here would be for you to go and listen to some Queen. Heck, why don't we all??? |
| mike hunt 24.10.2006 01:53 |
other artists covering queen is a good thing, it keeps their legacy alive for another generation. I know when metallica covered stone cold crazy a new generation of metal heads got into queen and realised they were more than a pop band. I know a new punk band (I forget the name) recently did a cover of sheer heart attack and did a pretty kick ass job. |
| john bodega 24.10.2006 02:17 |
Yeah! See it's a win win situation. A band will cover a Queen song. If they do it well, we now have 2 versions of a song to listen to. If they do a shit job, people will go "BLEEEAAH" and find the original, listen to that, and discover a bit of Queen they didn't know existed before. Win. Win. Situation. Bahah. |