Scandal
Queen
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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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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.
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Song ThemeThis song is a direct response to the negative press that Freddie Mercury and his bandmates were receiving at the time.
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Track FocusThe lyrics of "Scandal" focus on Brian May's divorced wife and Freddie Mercury’s much-publicized relationships.
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Music CompositionBrian May, the band’s guitarist, wrote this song. It's an electric guitar-driven track with strong rock influences.
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Chart Information"Scandal" peaked at number 25 on the UK singles chart but did not manage to chart in the United States.
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Release InformationThis song was released as the fourth single from "The Miracle."
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Music VideoA 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.
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Public Reaction"Scandal" is interesting in its direct approach to addressing the intrusive media spotlight often directed towards celebrities.
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LegacyDespite 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.
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Live PerformancesThe 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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