FUNNY HOW LOVE IS

As John confirmed, this one was basically a studio track. Note the "wall of sound" atmosphere, which suggests that Robin co-produced Black Queen in order to avoid changing too abruptly the sound after Nevermore.

General Information:

Music & Lyrics by: Freddie Mercury
Arranged by: Freddie Mercury
Written: 1973
Length: 2:48
Released on: 8th March 1974

Produced by: Queen & Robin Geoffrey Cable
Mixed by: Mike Stone
Engineered by: Mike Stone

Recorded: August 1973
Recorded at: Trident Studios, 17 St Annes Court, Soho, London

Keys: C
Metre: 4/4
Form: Cyclic

Acoustic Drums: Roger Taylor
Electric Bass: John Deacon
Acoustic Guitars: Brian May
Electric Guitars: Brian May
Acoustic Piano: Freddie Mercury

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

Songwriting:

Mostly originated in the studio, apparently.

Recordings:

Piano, bass and drums were the backing track.

Equipment:

Bechstein Concert Grand Piano

Fender P-Bass

Ludwig Drums

Martin Acoustic Guitar

Red Special Electric Guitar