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Write Me

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS

Another one of those great "clever meets catchy" things by Lord Mercury.

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General Information:

Music & Lyrics by: Freddie Mercury
Arranged by: Freddie Mercury
Written: 1975
Working Titles: Champions
Length: 2:59
Released on: 7th October 1977

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

Recorded: Between July and September 1977
Recorded at: Sarm West Studio, 8-10 Basing Street, London

Main Keys: Cm/Eb, Bb, F
Meter: 6/8
Form: Ballad

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

Lead Vocals: Freddie Mercury
Backing Vocals: Freddie Mercury

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Songwriting:

Freddie had it ready by the time of 'A Night at the Opera', but saved it (which was quite uncommon for him).

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Recordings:

Live backing track, then vocals and guitars were overdubbed.

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