Scandal

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About Scandal

"Scandal" is a song by the British rock band Queen. It was released as the fourth single from their 1989 album The Miracle and peaked at #25 in the UK. The single was released in the United States but failed to chart.


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Eeh dah eeh dah
Ooooh, ooooh, ooooh
Scandal - now you've left me all the world's gonna know
Hey scandal, they're gonna turn our lives into a freak show
They'll see the heart-ache, they'll see our love break
They'll hear me pleading, we'll say for God's sakes
Over and over and over again
Scandal - now you've left me there's no healing the wounds
Hey scandal, and all the world can make us out to be fools
Here come the bad news, open the floodgates (oooh oooh)
They'll leave us bleeding, we say you cheapskates
(Oooh oooh)
Over and over and over again
So let them know when they stare, it's just a private affair
They'll have us hung in the air and tell me what do they care
It's only a life to be twisted and broken
They'll see the heart-ache, they'll see our love break - yeah
They'll hear me pleading, I'll say for God's sakes
Over and over and over and over again - yeah

Scandal, scandal
Scandal, scandal

Yes you're breaking my heart again
Scandal - yes it'll all and all happen again
Today the headlines, tomorrow hard times
And no-one ever really knows the truth from the lies
And in the end the story deeper must hide (oooh)
Deeper and deeper and deeper inside
Scandal, scandal
Scandal, scandal

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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, FREDDIE MERCURY, JOHN RICHARD DEACON, ROGER MEDDOWS TAYLOR

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10 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Scandal" is a track from the 1989 studio album, "The Miracle," by British rock band Queen.
Song Theme
This song is a direct response to the negative press that Freddie Mercury and his bandmates were receiving at the time.
Track Focus
The lyrics of "Scandal" focus on Brian May's divorced wife and Freddie Mercury’s much-publicized relationships.
Music Composition
Brian May, the band’s guitarist, wrote this song. It's an electric guitar-driven track with strong rock influences.
Chart Information
"Scandal" peaked at number 25 on the UK singles chart but did not manage to chart in the United States.
Release Information
This song was released as the fourth single from "The Miracle."
Music Video
A music video featuring all four Queen band members was shot at Pinewood Studios, where they also filmed a scene on top of a constructed roof.
Public Reaction
"Scandal" is interesting in its direct approach to addressing the intrusive media spotlight often directed towards celebrities.
Legacy
Despite not being as commercially successful as some of their other releases, it has become a cult favorite among Queen fans for its raw emotion and expressive lyrics.
Live Performances
The song has a limited live history, partly due to its release towards the end of Mercury's life. However, Brian May has occasionally performed "Scandal" at his solo concerts.

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