LAS PALABRAS DE AMOR

Brian wrote some beautiful ballads throughout his career, including this one, which was a hit in Europe.

General Information:

Music & Lyrics by: Brian May
Arranged by: Brian May
Written: 1981-1982
Length: 4:30
Released on: 23rd May 1982

Produced by: Queen & Reinhold Mack
Mixed by: Reinhold Mack
Engineered by: Reinhold Mack

Recorded: December 1981 - March 1982
 Recorded at: Mountain Studios, Montreux and/or Musicland Studios, Munich

Keys: D
Metre: 4/4
Form: Cyclic

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

Lead Vocals: Freddie Mercury & Brian May ("this night and evermore" plus some ad-libs)
Backing Vocals: Roger Taylor, Freddie Mercury & Brian May

Songwriting:

It's rumoured to have been inspired by the Latin American tour the band did in 1981.

Recordings:

Backing track was done live (drums, bass and acoustic guitar). As in Save Me, Flash and Good Company, Brian plays all instruments besides bass and drums.

Equipment:

Bösendorfer Acoustic Piano

Fender P-Bass

Ludwig Acoustic Drums

Ovation Acoustic Guitar

Red Special Electric Guitar

Roland Jupiter 8 Synthesiser