Killer Queen

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About Killer Queen

"Killer Queen" is a song by the British rock band Queen. It was written by lead singer Freddie Mercury and recorded for their third album Sheer Heart Attack in 1974. It reached number two in the UK Singles Chart and became their first US hit, reaching number twelve on the Billboard Hot 100. The song is about a high-class call girl and has been characterised as "Mercury's piano-led paean to a Moët-quaffing courtesan". In 1975, Mercury received an Ivor Novello Award from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors. The song is included in Queen's first Greatest Hits compilation from 1981, and Absolute Greatest (2009). It is also recorded on the live albums Live Killers and Queen Rock Montreal. 


Year:
1998
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She keeps Moet et Chandon
In her pretty cabinet
'Let them eat cake' she says
Just like Marie Antoinette
A built-in remedy
For Khrushchev and Kennedy
At anytime an invitation
You can't decline
Caviar and cigarettes
Well versed in etiquette
Extraordinarily nice

She's a Killer Queen
Gunpowder, gelatine
Dynamite with a laser beam
Guaranteed to blow your mind
Anytime

Recommended at the price
Insatiable an appetite
Want to try?

To avoid complications
She never kept the same address
In conversation
She spoke just like a baroness
Met a man from China
Went down to Geisha Minah
(Killer, killer, she's a killer Queen)
Then again incidentally
If you're that way inclined
Perfume came naturally from Paris (naturally)
For cars she couldn't care less
Fastidious and precise

She's a Killer Queen
Gunpowder, gelatine
Dynamite with a laser beam
Guaranteed to blow your mind
Anytime

Drop of a hat she's as willing as
Playful as a pussy cat
Then momentarily out of action
Temporarily out of gas
To absolutely drive you wild, wild
She's all out to get you

She's a Killer Queen
Gunpowder, gelatine
Dynamite with a laser beam
Guaranteed to blow your mind
Anytime

Recommended at the price
Insatiable an appetite
Want to try?
Want to try?

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Queen

Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of the late Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. After the late and great Freddie Mercury died, Queen continued to tour with multiple acts including Paul Rodgers, and currently, Adam Lambert. more »

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Written by: Freddie Mercury

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12 facts about this song

Background of Song
"Killer Queen" is a song by the British rock band Queen.
Album Details
It is featured on their third studio album "Sheer Heart Attack," which was released in 1974.
Chart Performance
The song reached number two in the UK Singles Chart and became their first US hit, peaking at number twelve on the Billboard Hot 100.
Song Inspiration
When asked about the song, Freddie Mercury said that it was about a high-class call girl.
Songwriting Credits
"Killer Queen" was written by lead vocalist Freddie Mercury.
Critical Response
The song was praised for its sophisticated sound and complex lyrics.
Music Style
This song carries elements of glam rock and English music hall styles.
Signature Sound
"Killer Queen" uses elaborate four-part harmonies, a feature that became a signature sound for the band.
Influence
The success of "Killer Queen" helped solidify Queen's status in the music industry and paved the way for their later hits.
Song's Legacy
Rolling Stone magazine ranked it number 433 in their list of the 500 greatest songs of all time.
Notable Performances
"Killer Queen" was a staple of Queen's live shows and was also played by the surviving members of Queen in their collaboration with Paul Rodgers.
Nominations
In 1975, the song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Arrangement for Voices.

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