Tater Thoughts

Possibly one of the first Queen songs conceived, "My Fairy King" is Freddie's first epic song on their debut, and it's the first time we hear his expansive piano skills. As we explore various versions...

22 Jun 202545min

Heard for the first time in 1991, the long-lost "Mad The Swine" finally landed in its rightful place on Queen's debut album when it was remixed and re-released in 2024 as Queen I. We'll go through thr...

24 Mai 202535min

Throwback. Nostalgia. 2000s. It was an easier time and a breezier time. As I navigate through the challenges of life, I'm recapturing brighter feelings and dreaminess by escaping into some of my favor...

26 Apr 202546min

"Great King Rat" is still one of my favorites on Queen's debut, and diving into various versions of the song has made me appreciate it's complexity all the more. We're talking one of the earliest guid...

5 Apr 202528min

Brian's (and Tim Staffell's) "Doing All Right" gives us a contrast of ballad tones and heavier prog rock, seamlessly blended in this reflective number. We'll compare various recordings; including the ...

22 Mar 202543min

To acknowledge the freshness of Queen's debut, now titled Queen I, I'm finally diving deeper into each of the album's prog-rock songs. And as we get into Queen's first single we'll talk the De Lane Le...

14 Mar 202544min

Has something ever happened to you that you couldn't explain? Something instantaneous, and obviously outside of your control. Something miraculous and life-changing. It sweeps in and changes you and b...

6 Mar 202528min

How many times can one say the word 'brilliant' in a podcast episode? Someone count and tell me, because I was totally unaware as I went through my list of artists and bands I love; who happen to have...

19 Feb 202559min