Love of My Life
Queen
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Love of my life, you've hurt me You've broken my heart and now you leave me Love of my life, can't you see? Bring it back, bring it back Don't take it away from me, because you don't know What it means to me Love of my life, don't leave me You've stolen my love, you now desert me Love of my life, can't you see? Bring it back, bring it back (back) Don't take it away from me Because you don't know What it means to me Obrigado You will remember When this is blown over Everything's all by the way When I grow older I will be there at your side to remind you How I still love you (I still love you) I still love you Oh, hurry back, hurry back Don't take it away from me Because you don't know what it means to me Love of my life Love of my life Ooh, eh (alright)
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Written by: Freddie Mercury
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12 facts about this song
Artist Creator"Love of My Life" was written by Brian May, the guitarist of the rock band Queen.
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Album DetailsThe song was originally featured on their 1975 album "A Night at the Opera."
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Live PerformancesIt became one of Queen’s staple songs at their live shows, often with Freddy Mercury playing the piano and doing the vocals.
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Performance EvolutionWhile the studio recording used harp and string arrangements, live performances would typically feature May playing a 12-string acoustic guitar.
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DedicationThe song is commonly believed to be a tribute to Freddie Mercury's ex-fiancée Mary Austin, with whom he had a relationship for many years.
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Song PopularityThe song reached number 1 on the charts in Argentina and Brazil, and it was a top ten hit in several other countries.
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Live Version's SuccessAlthough the song didn't chart in the UK initially, a live release of the song in 1979 from their Live Killers album peaked at number 63.
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Music VideoThere is also a music video for the song which features a live performance of the band in a 'sing-along' format.
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Post-Mercury PerformanceThe song continued to be played by Queen (with guest vocals) after Mercury's death in 1991. May would sing it himself at concerts while the crowd sang Mercury's part.
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Covers"Love of My Life" has been covered by several artists including Elaine Paige and The London Symphony Orchestra.
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Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert PerformanceDuring the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert in 1992, Extreme performed a medley of Queen songs, including "Love of My Life". This version was later included in the DVD release of the concert.
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Prime-Time FeatureThe song was prominently featured in the climax of the film "Bohemian Rhapsody" (2018).
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