Friends Will Be Friends

Queen

About Friends Will Be Friends

"Friends Will Be Friends" is a song performed by Queen and written by Freddie Mercury and John Deacon, included on the album A Kind of Magic. It was the band's 30th single in the UK upon its release on 9 June 1986, reaching number 14 in the UK. "Friends Will Be Friends" was performed live on The Magic Tour. It is remarkable in that it was the first and only song that was sung at the end of concerts between "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions" since the News of the World Tour in 1977. The song was included in various greatest hits compilations by Queen such as Greatest Hits II, Greatest Flix II and Greatest Video Hits II. 


Year:
1986
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Another red letter day
So the pound has dropped and the children are creating
The other half ran away
Taking all the cash and leaving you with the lumber
Got a pain in the chest
Doctors on strike what you need is a rest

It's not easy love, but you've got friends you can trust
Friends will be friends
When you're in need of love they give you care and attention
Friends will be friends
When you're through with life and all hope is lost
Hold out your hand 'cause friends will be friends
Right till the end

Now it's a beautiful day
The postman delivered a letter from your lover
Only a phone call away
You tried to track him down but somebody stole his number
As a matter of fact
You're getting used to life without him in your way

It's so easy now, 'cause you got friends you can trust
Friends will be friends
When you're in need of love they give you care and attention
Friends will be friends
When you're through with life and all hope is lost
Hold out your hand 'cause friends will be friends
Right till the end

It's so easy now, 'cause you got friends you can trust
Friends will be friends
When you're in need of love they give you care and attention
Friends will be friends
When you're through with life and all hope is lost
Hold out your hand friends will be friends
Right till the end

Friends will be friends
When you're in need of love they give you care and attention
Friends will be friends
When you're through with life and all hope is lost
Hold out your hand 'cause right till the end, friends will be friends
Yeah, yeah

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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: JOHN DEACON, FREDDIE MERCURY

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10 facts about this song

Songwriting Process
"Friends Will Be Friends" was composed by Freddie Mercury and John Deacon. The two were members of the British rock band Queen.
Album Information
The song was included in Queen's twelfth studio album, "A Kind of Magic," which was released in 1986.
Chart Performance
"Friends Will Be Friends" performed well on the charts, peaking at No. 14 in the UK.
Music Video
The music video for the song was filmed at a closed set and was a significant departure from the band's previous videos. It took a more cinematic approach, with a plot celebrating friendship in line with the song's lyrics.
Live Performances
Although it wasn't one of their biggest hits, "Friends Will Be Friends" was frequently performed live by Queen during their last two tours.
Song Significance
The song is often seen as a commentary on the solidarity and companionship experienced within the band and among their dedicated fanbase. It has remained a fan favorite.
Use in Popular Culture
"Friends Will Be Friends" has been used in various advertisements and television shows throughout the years, further cementing its place in pop culture.
Legacy
Despite not being one of the band's most commercially successful songs, "Friends Will Be Friends" holds a special place within the extensive Queen discography. It serves as an anthem of unity and camaraderie, themes that are consistent throughout much of the band's work.
Song Message
The uplifting lyrics to the song have been interpreted as a testimony to the strength of friendship and the human ability to help each other through difficult times.
Bonus Fact - Live Aid Concert
While the song was not performed during the historic Live Aid concert, its message about friendship and humans helping each other out directly ties into the purpose and spirit of the event, which aimed to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia.

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