LONG AWAY

A very lovable song that fits the album perfectly. It's a shame they didn't promote it better.

General Information:

Music & Lyrics by: Brian May
Arranged by: Brian May
Written: 1976
Length: 3:32
Released on: 10th December 1976

Produced by: Queen
Mixed by: Queen & Mike Stone
Engineered by: Mike Stone

Recorded: July - November 1976
 Recorded at: Wessex and/or Sarm East, London, and/or Sarm Hookend, Hookend Manor

Keys: A
Metre: 4/4
Form: Cyclic

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

Lead Vocals: Brian May
Backing Vocals: Brian May & Roger Taylor

Songwriting:

Very simple in terms of chords and form. As often, arrangements are much more sophisticated than the actual harmony and structure.

Recordings:

One of the few cases where Brian used a different electric guitar to his Red Special.

Equipment:

Burns Double Six Electric Guitar

Fender P-Bass

Ludwig Drums

Red Special Electric Guitar