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Write Me

SPREAD YOUR WINGS

One of John's best known tracks.

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General Information:

Music & Lyrics by: John Deacon
Arranged by: John Deacon
Written: 1977
Length: 4:26
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: D
Meter: 4/4
Form: Cyclic

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

Lead Vocals: Freddie Mercury

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Songwriting:

Typical John with some jazzy harmony.

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Recordings:

Live backing track and then some overdubs. No backing vocals.

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