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Write Me

'39

Another very famous no-hit.

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General Information:

Music & Lyrics by: Brian May
Arranged by: Brian May
Written: 1975
Length: 3:31
Released on: 21st November 1975

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

Recorded: August - November 1975
Recorded at: Monmouth and/or London

Keys: Ab, Abm
Meter: 4/4
Form: Cyclic

Acoustic Drums: Roger Taylor
Tambourine: Roger Taylor
Double-Bass: John Deacon
Acoustic Guitars: Brian May
Electric Guitars: Brian May

Lead Vocals: Brian May
Backing Vocals: Freddie Mercury (chiefly)
Soprano Vocal: Roger Taylor
Baritone Vocal: Roger Taylor

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Songwriting:

Brian was inspired by Herman Hesse's 'The River'.

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Recordings:

Backing track consisted of percussion, double-bass and acoustic guitar. Lots of vocal harmonies, most of which were by Freddie. Roger did the highest and lowest parts.

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Equipment: