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MY MELANCHOLY BLUES

In spite of the title, it's much more 'jazz' than 'blues'.

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General Information:

Music & Lyrics by: Freddie Mercury
Arranged by: Freddie Mercury
Written: 1977
Length: 3:29
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
Metre: 4/4
Form: Cyclic

Acoustic Drums: Roger Taylor
Electric Bass: John Deacon
Acoustic Grand Piano: Freddie Mercury

Vocal: Freddie Mercury

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Songwriting:

A very clever song with some nice chords.

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Recordings:

Probably done all in one take.

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