Jealousy

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About Jealousy

"Jealousy" is a song by British Rock band Queen which was originally released on their seventh studio album Jazz in 1978, and one year later was released as the fourth and last single from the album. It was written by Freddie Mercury.


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Oh how wrong can you be?
Oh to fall in love
Was my very first mistake
How was I to know
I was far too much in love to see?
Oh jealousy look at me now
Jealousy you got me somehow
You gave me no warning
Took me by surprise
Jealousy you led me on
You couldn't lose you couldn't fail
You had suspicion on my trail

How how how all my jealousy
I wasn't man enough to let you hurt my pride
Now I'm only left with my own jealousy

Oh how strong can you be
With matters of the heart?
Life is much too short
To while away with tears
If only you could see
Just what you do to me
Oh jealousy you tripped me up
Jealousy you brought me down
You bring me sorrow you cause me pain
Jealousy when will you let go?
Gotta hold of my possessive mind
Turned me into a jealous guy

How how how all my jealousy
I wasn't man enough to let you hurt my pride
Now I'm only left with my own jealousy
But now it matters not
If I should live or die
'Cause I'm only left with my own jealousy

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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: FREDDIE MERCURY

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22 facts about this song

General Information
"Jealousy" is a song by the British rock band Queen. It was included in their seventh studio album, Jazz, which was released in 1978.
Songwriting
The song was written by Freddie Mercury, the legendary lead vocalist of Queen.
Genre
"Jealousy" is a classic pop-rock ballad and showcases the band's overall diversity in music genres.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of "Jealousy" suggest a more personal side of Freddie Mercury. It delves into feelings of jealousy in a relationship.
Unique feature
This track is a one-of-a-kind Queen song that features no backing vocals or guitar. Freddie Mercury played the grand piano and sang on this track.
Release and Ranking
"Jealousy" was released as a single in 1979 exclusively in the United States. However, it did not secure a spot on the official Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Notable Performance
Despite not being released as a single in the United Kingdom, "Jealousy" was performed live by Queen during their Jazz tour.
Audience Reception
The song, though not one of Queen's major commercial successes, is popular among fans due to its unique introspective nature and Freddie Mercury's emotional delivery.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered "Jealousy". Notably, Elaine Paige recorded a version in 1983 for her album "Stages".
Recording
The song, like the entire Jazz album, was recorded in various studios such as Mountain Studios in Switzerland and Super Bear Studios in France from July to October 1978.
Album RELEASE
"Jealousy" is a track off Queen's sixth studio album, "Jazz," which was released on November 10, 1978.
WRITTEN BY
The song was solely written by the lead vocalist of the band, Freddie Mercury. His songwriting skills are evident in the introspective lyrics and emotive melody.
LENGTH OF THE SONG
"Jealousy" is a relatively short song, running only at three minutes and 13 seconds.
ORIGINAL ARRANGEMENT
The original arrangement of "Jealousy" was done on a guitar.
UNIQUE INSTRUMENTATION
"Jealousy" is unique because of the instrumentation used. Instead of a traditional guitar part, the band's guitarist Brain May used his guitar to mimic the sound of a sitar.
LYRICAL THEME
The song's lyrics revolve around the theme of jealousy and how it can negatively impact relationships.
RECORDING LOCATIONS
"Jealousy" was recorded in multiple locations, including the Super Bear Studios in Berre-les-Alpes (France) and the Mountain Studios in Montreux (Switzerland).
ChartING
Despite being a part of the "Jazz" album, "Jealousy" itself did not chart as a single in the UK or the US.
COVER VERSIONS
"Jealousy" has been covered by a few artists over the years, including South Korean rock band N.EX.T, who included it on their album "Home".
LIVE PERFORMANCES
While "Jealousy" was never performed live by Queen in its entirety, Freddie often included parts of the song in his piano improvisations during concerts.
"JAZZ" ALBUM SUCCESS
Despite "Jealousy" not charting, the "Jazz" album peaked at #6 on the UK Albums Chart and #2 on the US Billboard 200, demonstrating the overall success of the album.
Song STRUCTURE
The song structure of "Jealousy" is fairly traditional with its repetition of verse and chorus sections, complete with an instrumental bridge.

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