a musical cul-de-sac (2)

Queen produced several classic rock 'n roll anthems, perhaps none as memorable as Bohemian Rhapsody. There are several different videos of Freddy Mercury and the boys performing this classic, this one seems the most compelling.

Now how about an inspiring cover from a woman on an upright piano right out on the street in New Zealand. A hidden gem listen here.

And a truly amazing if bizarre arrangement with Queen, Elton John, Axl Rose (and a vocal assist from the entire audience) at Wembley Stadium.

Finally, I couldn't leave you without a rendition from TED 2010 played on the ukelele.

Killer Queen

In 1974 the rock band Queen released their third album - Sheer Heart Attack. This was when I discovered the band. A year later their fourth album - A Night at the Opera and the stunning hit single Bohemian Rhapsody made Queen a worldwide sensation and Freddie Mercury a rock god.

I was reminded of the single hit from Sheer Heart Attack recently - the song was Killer Queen. The version I saw was on You Tube of course and featured a young man doing all the singing and instrumental parts. You can see and hear that video here it's worth a look and a listen. For the original version with Freddie and the boys here is Queen delivering one of their many renditions of Killer Queen.