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Write Me

KILLER QUEEN

The turning point for the band in an international scale.

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General Information:

Music & Lyrics by: Freddie Mercury
Arranged by: Freddie Mercury
Written: 1974
Length: 2:59
Released on: 8th November 1974

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

Recorded: July - September 1974
Recorded at: Rockfield, Monmouth, and/or Wessex, Trident and/or Air, London

Keys: Eb, F
Meter: 4/4
Form: Cyclic

Acoustic Drums: Roger Taylor
Triangle: Uncredited
Windchimes: Uncredited
Electric Bass: John Deacon
Electric Guitars: Brian May
Grand Piano: Freddie Mercury
Jangle Piano: Freddie Mercury

Lead Vocals: Freddie Mercury
Backing Vocals: Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor & Brian May

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Songwriting:

Freddie wrote the lyrics first on a Saturday night, and the next day he put music to it. His experience as songwriter helped him to create a song which is clever and catchy at the same time.

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Recordings:

Done first without Brian (who was still ill), who then added guitars and backing vocals.

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