Innuendo
Queen
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One two three four Ooh ooh While the sun hangs in the sky and the desert has sand While the waves crash in the sea and meet the land While there's a wind and the stars and the rainbow Till the mountains crumble into the plain Oh yes, we'll keep on trying Tread that fine line Oh, we'll keep on trying Yeah Just passing our time Oh oh While we live according to race, colour or creed While we rule by blind madness and pure greed Our lives dictated by tradition, superstition, false religion Through the eons and on and on Oh, yes, we'll keep on trying, yeah We'll tread that fine line Oh oh we'll keep on trying Till the end of time Till the end of time Through the sorrow all through our splendor Don't take offence at my innuendo Duh duh duh duh duh duh duh Duh duh duh duh duh duh duh duh duh duh duh You can be anything you want to be Just turn yourself into anything you think that you could ever be Be free with your tempo, be free, be free Surrender your ego be free, be free to yourself Oh oh, yeah If there's a God or any kind of justice under the sky If there's a point, if there's a reason to live or die Ha, if there's an answer to the questions we feel bound to ask Show yourself destroy our fears release your mask Oh yes, we'll keep on trying Hey, tread that fine line (Yeah) yeah We'll keep on smiling, yeah (Yeah) (yeah) (yeah) And whatever will be will be We'll just keep on trying We'll just keep on trying Till the end of time Till the end of time Till the end of time
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Written by: BRIAN MAY, FREDDIE MERCURY, JOHN DEACON, ROGER TAYLOR
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23 facts about this song
Recording and Release"Innuendo" was recorded in 1990 and was released as the lead single from the band's fourteenth studio album of the same name in 1991.
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Genre & StyleBeing one of the longest tracks by Queen, "Innuendo" is considered a progressive rock song that incorporates elements of flamenco and heavy metal.
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InfluenceThe song was reportedly heavily influenced by Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir."
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Involvement of Guest MusiciansThe track features a flamenco guitar section by Yes guitarist Steve Howe. He happened to be recording in a nearby studio when the band invited him to participate.
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Freddie Mercury's HealthAt the time of recording, lead singer Freddie Mercury was struggling with AIDS, although it was not yet public knowledge. His disease did not deter him from delivering a powerful vocal performance on this track.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its length and less radio-friendly format, "Innuendo" reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart, staying there for one week.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Innuendo" used state-of-the-art animation techniques of the time and was inspired by French painter J.J. Grandville's artwork.
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LyricsThe song deals with themes of perseverance in the face of adversity, and many fans see it as a poignant reflection of Mercury's illness.
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RecognitionIn March 2005, Q magazine placed 'Innuendo' at number 20 in its list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Tracks.
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Album ReceptionThe album "Innuendo" was the band's last with Freddie Mercury, released ten months before his death. It peaked at No. 1 in the UK Album Charts and is certified Gold in the US.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, including the Polish heavy metal band Agressiva 69 and Italian progressive rock group La Storia.
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Release Date"Innuendo" was released as a single by the British rock band Queen in January 1991.
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Album InformationThis song is the title track of Queen's fourteenth studio album, also named "Innuendo."
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Songwriting CreditsLike most of Queen's songs, all members of the band, Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon, are credited as writers.
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Length of the SongWith a duration of around 6 minutes and 30 seconds, "Innuendo" is one of Queen's longest songs.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, released in 1991, incorporates stop-motion animation and CGI. It won the "Best Video" award at the 1991 Brit Awards.
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Chart Success"Innuendo" reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and remained there for one week.
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Special Guest MusicianThis song features a flamenco guitar solo by Yes guitarist Steve Howe.
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Freddie Mercury's HealthAt the time of recording "Innuendo," the band's vocalist Freddie Mercury was seriously ill with AIDS, although it was not public knowledge yet. It was one of the last songs he recorded before his death in November 1991.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics address themes of life, death, and perseverance in the face of adversity.
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Instrument ArrangementsBesides the use of rock band instruments, the song also includes operatic interludes and a flamenco guitar section, showing Queen's wide range in music.
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Cover ArtThe cover art for the single is a close-up of the band members' faces taken from the video.
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Remix VersionA "freddie’s demo vocal" version of the song is included on the 2011 bonus EP of the "Innuendo" album.
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