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GOOD COMPANY

Extraordinary song. One of their best ever.


General Information:

Music & Lyrics by: Brian May
Arranged by: Brian May
Written: 1975
Length: 3:23
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: F#
Metre: 4/4
Form: Cyclic

Acoustic Drums: Roger Taylor
Electric Bass: John Deacon
Ukelele: Brian May
Electric Guitars: Brian May

Lead Vocals: Brian May
Backing Vocals: Brian May


Songwriting:

Brian wrote it, reportedly, on ukelele-banjo (but didn't use that instrument for the record).


Recordings:

Dr May plays and sings everything except for the rhythm section.


Equipment:

Aloha Baritone Ukelele

Fender P-Bass

Ludwig Drums

Red Special Electric Guitar