Rock and roll music
"Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy" is the eighth track from the British rock band Queen`s 1976 album A Day at the Races, written by Freddie Mercury. It was also released as a single in 1977 on 7-inch vinyl. It was one of several British music hall-inspired songs composed by members of the band. It reached number 17 on the UK Singles Chart.
Background and composition
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Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy (released on the single E.P. Queens First E.P.)
Queen
Discográfica: EMI · · Productor: Queen
CHARTS
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1
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Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy (released on the single E.P. Queens First E.P.)
Queen •
1977 /05 /20
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0:00 |
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2
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Death on Two Legs
Queen •
w: Freddie Mercury •
1977 /05 /20
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3:43 |
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Album
A Day At The Races
Fecha Lanzamiento: 10 Diciembre 1976 · Fecha Grabación: 12 Julio 1976 - 19 Noviembre 1976Discográfica: EMI Elektra · Estudio de Grabación: The Manor (Oxfordshire); Sarm East (London); Wessex Sound (London); Advision (London) · Productor: Queen
CHARTS
UK
AUS
AUT
GER
JPN
NLD
NOR
SWE
US
CERTIFICATIONS
NVPI: Gold
RIAA: Platinum
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01
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Tie Your Mother Down
Queen •
w: Brian May •
1976 /12 /10
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4:48 |
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02
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You Take My Breath Away
Queen •
w: Freddie Mercury •
1976 /12 /10
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5:09 |
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03
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Long Away
Queen •
w: May •
v: Brian May •
1976 /12 /10
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3:34 |
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04
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The Millionaire Waltz
Queen •
w: Mercury •
1976 /12 /10
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4:55 |
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05
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You And I
Queen •
w: John Deacon •
1976 /12 /10
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3:26 |
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06
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Somebody To Love
Queen •
w: Mercury •
1976 /12 /10
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4:57 |
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07
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White Man
Queen •
w: May •
1976 /12 /10
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5:00 |
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08
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Good Old
Queen •
1976 /12 /10
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2:54 |
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09
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Drowse
Queen •
w: Roger Taylor •
v: Roger Taylor •
1976 /12 /10
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3:46 |
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10
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Teo Torriatte (let Us Cling Together)
Queen •
w: May •
1976 /12 /10
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5:54 |
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Album
| "Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy" | ||||
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| Single by Queen | ||||
| from the album A Day at the Races | ||||
| A-side | "Teo Torriatte" | |||
| B-side | "Death on Two Legs" | |||
| Released | 20 May 1977 | |||
| Recorded | 1976 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 2:54 | |||
| Label | EMI | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Freddie Mercury | |||
| Producer(s) | Queen | |||
| Queen singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy" on YouTube | ||||
Review
"Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy" is the eighth track from the British rock band Queen`s 1976 album A Day at the Races, written by Freddie Mercury. It was also released as a single in 1977 on 7-inch vinyl. It was one of several British music hall-inspired songs composed by members of the band. It reached number 17 on the UK Singles Chart.
Background and composition
Leer másThe song begins with a piano and vocal introduction by Mercury, then continues, with the bass and drums adding on, at the start of the chorus. The second verse is sung, followed by another chorus. At this point, the drums, bass and guitar drop out, which then leads into the bridge, sung by Mercury and Mike Stone ("Hey boy where`d you get it from, hey boy where did you go?"). Following the Brian May guitar solo, another verse is sung, and then the chorus ends the track.
The song describes how "a good old-fashioned lover boy" is looking forward to a night of revelry and romance.
Live performances and other appearances
It was partially mimed by the band for the BBC and aired on Top of the Pops. The Top of the Pops version also has drummer Roger Taylor singing Mike Stone`s line.
The song was also performed live from A Day at the Races Tour until the end of the News of the World Tour.[2][3] It was performed in a medley after "Killer Queen", and was the first two verses, followed by the final chorus.[2][3]
Personnel
- Freddie Mercury – lead and backing vocals, piano
- Brian May – guitars, backing vocals
- Roger Taylor – drums, triangle, woodblocks, backing vocals[4]
- John Deacon – bass
- Mike Stone – additional vocals
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[5] | Gold | 400,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[6] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
"Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy" is the eighth track from the British rock band Queen`s 1976 album A Day at the Races, written by Freddie Mercury. It was also released as a single in 1977 on 7-inch vinyl. It was one of several British music hall-inspired songs composed by members of the band. It reached number 17 on the UK Singles Chart.
Background and composition
The song begins with a piano and vocal introduction by Mercury, then continues, with the bass and drums adding on, at the start of the chorus. The second verse is sung, followed by another chorus. At this point, the drums, bass and guitar drop out, which then leads into the bridge, sung by Mercury and Mike Stone ("Hey boy where`d you get it from, hey boy where did you go?"). Following the Brian May guitar solo, another verse is sung, and then the chorus ends the track.
The song describes how "a good old-fashioned lover boy" is looking forward to a night of revelry and romance.
Live performances and other appearances
It was partially mimed by the band for the BBC and aired on Top of the Pops. The Top of the Pops version also has drummer Roger Taylor singing Mike Stone`s line.
The song was also performed live from A Day at the Races Tour until the end of the News of the World Tour.[2][3] It was performed in a medley after "Killer Queen", and was the first two verses, followed by the final chorus.[2][3]
Personnel
- Freddie Mercury – lead and backing vocals, piano
- Brian May – guitars, backing vocals
- Roger Taylor – drums, triangle, woodblocks, backing vocals[4]
- John Deacon – bass
- Mike Stone – additional vocals
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[5] | Gold | 400,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[6] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
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