FATHER TO SON

Already part of the live set when they recorded it. Either Freddie gave Brian a hand with the form or May was deliberately influenced by Liar. Interesting modulations in a similar (but more sophisticated) approach to Keep Yourself Alive. All in all a very clever composition showing how Brian was evolving as a songwriter.

General Information:

Music & Lyrics by: Brian May
Arranged by: Brian May
Written: 1973
Length: 6:14
Released on: 8th March 1974

Produced by: Queen & Roy Thomas Baker
Mixed by: Roy Thomas Baker
Engineered by: Mike Stone

Recorded: August 1973
 Recorded at: Trident Studios, Soho, London

Keys: Gm, G, F, E
Meter: 4/4
Form: Cyclic

Acoustic Drums: Roger Taylor
Electric Bass: John Deacon
Acoustic Guitars: John Deacon and/or Brian May
Electric Guitars: Brian May
Acoustic Piano: Brian May and probably Freddie Mercury

Lead Vocals: Freddie Mercury & Roger Taylor
Backing Vocals: Freddie Mercury & Roger Taylor (chiefly)

Songwriting:

Influenced by The Who in the intro.

Recordings:

Probably done in sections.

Equipment:

Bechstein Piano

Fender P-Bass

Ludwig Drums

Martin Acoustic Guitar

Red Special Electric Guitar