Tater Thoughts

Roger kicks off side two of The Game with his new wave "Rock It (Prime Jive)". What starts like a lullaby with Freddie's power vocals transitions into a furiously-paced rock dance number that features...

14 Huhti 202228min

I wasn't intending on sharing a lot of such personal thoughts and feelings in this episode, nor did I intend to get so riled up. But apparently, this is a hot topic for me! In the aftermath of so many...

7 Huhti 202236min

Freddie's flash of genius "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" really did materialize in five or ten minutes, and it further proves Queen's ability to play anything with ease. It was the first song record...

3 Huhti 202248min

When it comes to John's compositions, "Need Your Loving Tonight" is a rare single release that didn't get as much attention. Me? I love its poppy and rockabilly sound more than "If You Can't Beat Them...

29 Maalis 202229min

"Another One Bites the Dust" almost didn't make it onto The Game. And it wasn't even considered for single release; initially. But its catchy riff and stark performance of funky disco rock took Queen ...

24 Maalis 202241min

I had a rough day, so I thought I'd talk about something happy and encouraging. I've talked about this a lot, but it's never enough. If you're on social media, or online at all, you're engaging with p...

16 Maalis 202221min

"Dragon Attack" is one of my favorites from Queen. Let's just get that out of the way. I love this creation from Brian. What began as a late-night/early-morning probably drunk jam session became this ...

12 Maalis 202229min

A lot of firsts happen in "Play the Game", Freddie's opening number for The Game. The first song on Queen's first '80s album. The first Queen song with a proper synthesizer. The first time the guys op...

3 Maalis 202226min