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GOD SAVE THE QUEEN

Probably influenced by Jimi Hendrix, who played it live on electric guitar.


General Information:

Music & Lyrics by: Unconfirmed
Arranged by: Brian May
Written: 1975
Length: 1:12
Released on: 21st November 1975

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

Recorded: 1974
Recorded at: Monmouth and/or London

Keys: G
Metre: 3/4
Form: Acyclic

Acoustic Drums: Roger Taylor
Timpani: Roger Taylor
Electric Guitars: Brian May
Acoustic Grand Piano (demo only): Brian May


Songwriting:

There's always been speculation about who composed this one.


Recordings:

Brian played a guide-piano first, then overdubbed guitars, and Roger played percussion.


Equipment:

Bechstein Concert Grand Piano (probably)

Ludwig Drums

Ludwig Timpani

Red Special Electric Guitar