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Write Me

ALL DEAD ALL DEAD

An extraordinary album track that happens to be one of the very best in the Queen catalog.


General Information:

Music & Lyrics by: Brian May
Arranged by: Brian May
Written: 1977
Length: 3:09
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: Dm, F
Meter: 4/4
Form: Cyclic

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

Lead Vocals: Brian May
Backing Vocals: Freddie Mercury


Songwriting:

Brian wrote it about a cat he had as a kid, who passed away.


Recordings:

Live backing track (piano, bass and drums). Freddie did harmonies only.


Equipment:

Bösendorfer Concert Grand Piano

Fender P-Bass

Ludwig Drums

Red Special Electric Guitar