Now I'm Here

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About Now I'm Here

"Now I'm Here" is a song by the British rock band Queen. The sixth song on their third album, Sheer Heart Attack (1974), it was written by lead guitarist Brian May. The song is noted for its hard riff and vocal harmonies. In the UK, the song reached #11 on the charts when released as a single in 1975. The song was a live favourite, performed at virtually every concert from late 1974 to 1986.


Year:
2011
4:13
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Here I stand (here I stand)
Look around around around around around
But you won't see me (but you won't see me)

Now I'm here (now I'm here)
Now I'm there (now I'm there)
I'm just a
Just a new man
Yes you made me live again, wow

A baby I was when you took my hand
And the light of the night burned bright
The people all stared didn't understand
But you knew my name on sight

Ooh whatever came of you and me
America's new bride to be, ooh, don't worry baby I'm safe and sound

Down in the dungeon just peaches 'n' me

Don't I love her so
Yes you made me live again, yeah

Yeah, ooh, a thin moon me in a smoke-screen sky
Where the beams of your lovelight chase
Don't move, don't speak, don't feel no pain
With the rain running down my face

Your matches still light up the sky
And many a tear lives on in my eye

Down in the city just Hoople 'n' me
Don't I love him so
Ooh, don't I love him so

Whatever comes of you and me
I love to leave my memory with you

Now I'm here (now I'm here)
Think I'll stay around around around around around around
Down in the city justa you 'n' me (down in the city justa you 'n' me)
Don't I love you so
Go, go, go, little Queenie
Wooh

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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 May

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Now I'm Here" was written by Brian May, the lead guitarist of the band Queen.
Album Appearance
The song is featured on Queen's third album, "Sheer Heart Attack," which was released in 1974.
Song Inspiration
Brian May wrote "Now I'm Here" while he was hospitalized from a severe bout of hepatitis, drawing on his experiences on the band's first U.S tour.
Chart Performance
"Now I'm Here" reached number eleven in the UK Singles Chart, making it one of the band's highest-charting songs at the time.
Musical Style
The song showcases Queen’s hard rock and glam rock style with its powerful guitar riffs and intense vocal harmonies.
Live Performances
"Now I'm Here" often served as the opening number in Queen's live performances.
Signature Stage Effect
During live performances of the song, a 'delay' effect was used to replicate the echo of the line "down in the city just Hoople and me", which was a reference to Mott the Hoople, a band Queen toured with.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists, including Def Leppard, who performed "Now I'm Here" during their 1992-93 "Adrenalize" tour.
Freddie Mercury's Showmanship
"Now I'm Here" was notable for the part of Queen's live show where Freddie Mercury would disappear and reappear on different part of the stage, further boosting his reputation as a charismatic performer.
Tribute Performances
"Now I'm Here" was performed by Brian May and Roger Taylor of Queen with Adam Lambert on vocals, in modern tribute tours to keep the legacy of the band alive.

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