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IT'S LATE

This one would have probably sounded better with Brian on vocals, or as a duet (or Brian, Roger and Freddie taking one "scene" each).

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General Information:

Music & Lyrics by: Brian May
Arranged by: Brian May
Written: 1977
Length: 6:25
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: A
Meter: 4/4
Form: Cyclic

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

Lead Vocals: Freddie Mercury
Backing Vocals: Roger Taylor

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Songwriting:

Brian wrote it as a three-act play.

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Recordings:

Live backing track plus some few overdubs. Note that Freddie hits a very high E in one of the heaviest bits.

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