Good Company

Queen

About Good Company

"Good Company" is a song by British rock band Queen, which was written by Brian May. May also played a "Genuine Aloha" Banjo uke and provided all the vocals on the track.


Year:
1975
3:23
42 
#2

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Take good care of what you've got
My father said to me
As he puffed his pipe and baby B.
He dandled on his knee
Don't fool with fools who'll turn away
Keep all good company
Oo hoo oo hoo
Take care of those you call your own
And keep good company

Soon I grew and happy too
My very good friends and me
We'd play all day with Sally J.
The girl from number four
Very soon I begged her won't you keep me company
Oo hoo oo hoo
Oo hoo oo hoo
Oo hoo oo hoo

Come marry me for evermore we'll be good company
Now marriage is an institution sure
My wife and I our needs and nothing more
All my friends by a year
By and by disappeared
But we're safe enough behind our door

I flourished in my humble trade
My reputation grew
The work devoured my waking hours
But when my time was through
Reward of all my efforts my own
Limited company

I hardly noticed Sally as we parted company
All through the years in the end it appears
There was never really anyone but me

Now I'm old, I puff my pipe
But no-one's there to see
I ponder on the lesson of my life's insanity
Take care of those you call your own
And keep good company

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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: Brian Harold May

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10 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Good Company" is a song by the rock band Queen, featured on their fourth studio album, "A Night at the Opera," which premiered in November 1975.
Artist Recognition
Queen, the group that performed "Good Company," is recognized globally for hits like "Bohemian Rhapsody," and "Another One Bites the Dust." Their success has led them to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Song Duration
"Good Company" is 3 minutes and 23 seconds long, a relatively short track compared to other songs from the same album like "Bohemian Rhapsody," which is almost 6 minutes.
Composer
This song was written by Brian May, Queen's lead guitarist. It's one of the few songs from the album "A Night at the Opera" that wasn't written by lead vocalist Freddie Mercury.
Instrumentation
Brian May played a homemade guitar, known as "Red Special," and used it to mimic a traditional jazz band sound in "Good Company." He also played a ukulele-banjo to further add to the song's unique tonality.
Lyrical Theme
"Good Company" displays a lyrical narrative about a man's life, from carefree youth to regretful old age. It captures life's fleeting and cyclical nature.
Technical Achievement
In recording "Good Company," Brian May distinguished himself as one of the earliest known guitarists to use an amplifier with a Deacy Amp.
Unique Style
The song departs from Queen's usual rock genre and delves into a more Dixieland jazz style, further showcasing the band's versatility.
Album Success
"A Night at the Opera," the album featuring "Good Company," is considered one of the best rock albums of all time. It reached number 1 in the UK Albums Chart and number 4 in the US Billboard 200.
Track Placement
"Good Company" is the 10th track on the 'A Night at the Opera' album, followed by the iconic song 'Bohemian Rhapsody'.

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