SOMEBODY TO LOVE

Freddie's second #1 single (although it didn't hit the top at home), and reportedly his favourite song.

General Information:

Music & Lyrics by: Freddie Mercury
Arranged by: Freddie Mercury
Written: 1976
Length: 4:56
Released on: 12th November 1976

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

Recorded: Between July and November 1976
Recorded at: Sarm East and/or Wessex Studios, London

Key: Ab
Meter: 6/8
Form: Irregular

Acoustic Drums: Roger Taylor
Handclaps: Uncredited
Electric Bass: John Deacon
Electric Guitar: Brian May
Acoustic Piano: Freddie Mercury

Lead Vocals: Freddie Mercury
Backing Vocals: Queen
Bass Voice: Freddie Mercury

Songwriting:

Inspired by Aretha Franklin. Harmonically simple.

Recordings:

Live backing track (piano, bass and drums), then guitars and vocals.

Equipment:

Bechstein Concert Grand Piano

Fender P-Bass

Ludwig Drums

Red Special Electric Guitar