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Queen began life in 1972, formed by guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor, and bassist Tim Staffell. When Staffell left, May and Taylor elected to form a new band with vocalist Freddie Mercury. Bassist John Deacon completed the lineup. Their self-titled debut fused 70s glam and late 60s heavy rock, and their second album fulfilled their early promise. SHEER HEART ATTACK consolidated their commercial standing. In 1975, they completed the seven-minute mini-opera "Bohemian Rhapsody." The startlingly unique track topped the UK charts for an astonishing nine weeks. The attendant album, A NIGHT AT THE OPERA reached number 1 in the UK and hit the US Top 5. A DAY AT THE RACES continued the bombast, the catchy "Somebody To Love" and anthemic "We Are The Champions" both reaching number 2 in the UK. Queen varied their formula with the 50s-style "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" and the disco-influenced "Another One Bites The Dust." In late 1981, Queen were back at number 1 in the UK with "Under Pressure," a collaboration with David Bowie. In 1991, INNUENDO entered the UK charts at number 1. Sadly, the group's career effectively ended with the death of Mercury on 24 November 1991.
Includes liner notes Jim Jenkins and Jacky Smith.
Queen: Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, John Deacon.
Producers include: Queen, Roy Thomas Baker, Mack, David Bowie, David Richards.
Q (10/00, p.155) - Included in Q's "Best Best Of... Albums Of All Time" - "...Love Queen's pomp or loathe their nutty excesses, you can't ignore them, not in this quantity. And not a soul in the world does not have a favorite here." Greatest Hits I & II Music Queen Greatest Hits I & II Songs Greatest Hits I & II Music Review Average Rating: (4.4 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews new queen fans
I have liked Queen since the music was new. My family paid little attention until they saw Queen music featured on American Idol, season 5. I bought Hits I & II to expose them to the original sounds with Freddie Mercury vocals and Brian May guitar. Their appreciation now goes beyond the "we will rock you" chant heard at sporting events. I think they also appreciate how challenging the songs must have been for the AI-5 contestants.
Submitted by joemcg1260 (Hamburg, NY) 
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Recommended but
Definitely great music of Queen. The second disc is not really the radio hits we are looking for although it is great stuff. Its probably the 1st disc youll be predominately listening too. Consider buying the later release of Greatest Hits We Will Rock You that added a couple more hits which are missing from the 2 disc set. Note though that one review of We Will Rock You suggests that the sound quality is not the best. Cheers.
Submitted by jestoyl (BUF NY)
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Great for any Queen fan. Compilation of many great songs spanning the career of Queen.
Submitted by the_pickle51 (Bismarck, ND, USA)
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 Perfect mix of vintage Queen and newer releases.
Disk one contains many of the more Vintage Queen releases I grew up with. I quit following the group when most of the songs on disk two were released, but I must say the music is sensational. I highly recommend this best of set.
Submitted by ronald.westren (Akron, OH, USA)
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You beat Amazon
I buy at same time in CD Universe and Amazon, and you beat for long Amazon.
I recive my order before the limit time, and in Amazon simply the order never arrive. (I still waiting my order since december 19)
So you are the difference.
Thanks guys, best regrads
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