Best Queen covers
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This legendary band has left an indelible mark on musical history and world culture in general. It is impossible to forget it. Especially Freddie's unique vocals, which can never be confused with anyone else's. But Mercury is long gone, but his songs continue to live and sound to this day. These immortal masterpieces are sung and will be sung probably forever! Of course, among thousands of versions it is difficult to find at least a couple of more or less really worthy things, but, to be fair, let's say that some performers do very well. Here are six of the most successful covers of the incomparable Queen.
DREAM THEATER - Tenement Funster/Flick Of The Wrist/Lily Of The Valley
Original:
American progressive metal band Dream Theater gave Queen's creations a special drive and power. After hearing the musicians perform these three compositions, Brian May himself exclaimed, not hiding his sincere admiration: "Goddamn it, that's great! And Roger Taylor added:
"These versions are the best Queen covers ever!"
Bruce Dickinson and Montserrat Caballé - Bohemian Rhapsody
Original:
With all due respect to Bruce, he is clearly not up to Mercury, and this is an obvious fact. But you can listen to it, and even quite well. Well, as for the brilliant Monserrat, she is certainly magnificent. "Barcelona" in Caballé's duet with Freddie was really inimitable.
Lemmy and Ted Nugent - Tie Your Mother Down
Original:
Lemmy's vocals are perfect for this song. And what Ted does with his guitar is beyond praise.
SCORPIONS - Love Of My Life
Original:
Gentle, measured and very heartfelt - Klaus Meine is great, and it's hard to argue with that. This song is very suitable for his vocals, or vice versa... It's up to you.
BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME - Bicycle Race
Original:
The track performed by American guys from a metal band sounds very good. You could say it's impressive. Especially - a natural bicycle bell. The sound is very natural, and it deserves praise!
MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE & THE USED - Under Pressure
Original:
The performance itself is really good, you can feel the charisma and undeniable musical talent. But - the version is performed in a completely different way. Of course, the composition "Under Pressure" is quite difficult and not every soloist can do it. Except Queen, of course. We can't say that the guys didn't succeed at all, but it's very far from the original. Although, if anything, no caricature can be compared to a true work of art! You know what I mean...
