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Write Me

IN THE LAP OF THE GODS

Bo Rhap's direct forerunner.

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General Information:

Music & Lyrics by: Freddie Mercury
Arranged by: Freddie Mercury
Written: 1974
Length: 3:22
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: Dm, Eb, C, F
Meter: 4/4
Form: Cyclic

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

Lead Vocals: Freddie Mercury
Backing Vocals: Freddie Mercury
Screams: Roger Taylor

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Songwriting:

Freddie mentioned he learnt a lot from this track. Indeed, it's a tour-de-force in many ways.

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Recordings:

Live backing track plus overdubs.

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Equipment: