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SHEER HEART ATTACK

Roger's punk song, a follow-up to Modern Times Rock N' Roll.


General Information:

Music & Lyrics by: Roger Taylor
Arranged by: Roger Taylor
Written: 1974
Length: 3:25
Released on: 28th 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 and/or Wessex Studios, London

Main Keys: Eb
Meter: 4/4
Form: Cyclic

Acoustic Drums: Roger Taylor
Electric Bass: Roger Taylor
Electric Guitars: Roger Taylor

Lead Vocals: Freddie Mercury & Roger Taylor
Backing Vocals: Roger Taylor


Songwriting:

Roger wrote it at the time of the eponymous album, but it wasn't quite ready back then.


Recordings:

Roger played and sang everything, although Fred replaced his lead vocal on the album version.


Equipment:

Fender P-Bass

Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar

Ludwig Drums