Nevermore BBC Sessions

[ehelibuff73]

Who are the two assholes that are wrong?

[QuEeNeRaH97]

Mi favorite song of the album QUEEN II♥

[Queenrock990]

2 people don't like this......That is the saddest thing I have seen all day....

[bruzuppone]

Tears all over my face, what a song!

[mistrzteleportacji]

It's the most unsung song from the album "Queen II".

[bruzuppone]

@mistrzteleportacji i think the most unsung song its the march of the black queen, its imposible as bohemian rhapsody...

[burgofichakia]

no words for this... work of gods!! saludos desde chile

[antonella17190]

che bellissimooooooooooooooooooo uomooooooooooooo

[Tinker8177]

and then it runs straight into march of the black queen MY FAVOURITE SONG.

thats talent for you

[peesyweesy]

This song - no - this whole album should be getting more airplay...people would be calling the radio stations asking who the new group is!

[MyClem48]

@peesyweesy A G R E E the best album ever, let all people put the links on their facebook/twitter accounts and add them to your favorites at your YT channels, PROMOTE PROMOTE

[newc1531]

Very beautiful version

[desdealgunlugarmejor]

wow tihs version is solid gold, lol

[fathertoson1974]

I saw a documentary where Eric Hall said Freddie had told him that he was killer queen. Eric Hall has a bit of a reputation in the U.K. for his day's as an agent for footballer's. Say no more!!!!!

[ciaoguitarra]

i think it's a little-known masterpiece. beautiful.

[MsSweetunes]

Yes, I think it is Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden with Freddie at 0:26

[fathertoson1974]

@MsSweetunes I think it's Eric Hall, he was a publicist for EMI in the early seventies, anyway Freddie had short hair by the time Iron Maiden hit the scene.

[MsSweetunes]

@fathertoson1974 I think Freddie had a relationship with Eric Hall from the information on a documentary I watched about Freddie. I looked up Eric's pics on the internet and he definitely looks different, with a brush cut and dark hair.

[emiblindside]

0:26 Bruce Dickinson??

[TheBarbon85]

@emiblindside Possibly, Dickinson was a big fan. He and Caballe covered Bohemian Rhapsody.

[MsSweetunes]

Freddie....since you left "the seasons are dry and the rain stopped falling." There's no living in this life anymore with your beautiful voice in the world! You are truly missed by all your fans! Love you Forever Freddie!

[1Mercury1100]

I love Freddie's fondness of daffodils, their my birth-flower....for March....It almost makes me want to cry everytime I see pictures of him with daffodils

[simone4036]

It´s just magic....thank you

[beatlesq8]

caaaaaaaaaaant u seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :'(

[rodohuguet]

this is something like a live studio version isnt it?

[agata521]

@rodohuguet yep

[keith904A]

Amazing. I prefer this slightly rockier version to the one on the album.  What a vocal performance. Apparently, he didn't rate his own piano playing but I would like to see some of the muppets on those talent(less) shows you get on TV nowadays put on a vocal and instrumental display like this.

[capucchan8]

I wish the song was longer

[irfrapg]

greg.....how about Cool Cat from Hot Space? that is pretty impressive. I love it!

[Gregsynthbootlegs]

I love Cool Cat too!

[Yo1969Yo]

@Gregsynthbootlegs Okay guys, I know nothing about C5, D5, E5, F5 or an F16. Oh wait an F16 is a fighter jet. All I know is that Freddie sang from A1-Z10, low range, high range and everything in between.

Freddie wrote some beautiful words & melodies too.

[Gregsynthbootlegs]

Absolutely correct!

[artematu59]

Imposible escuchar esto sin que broten lágrimas de emoción. Si perfección debiera escribirse con sólo cinco letras, se llamaría QUEEN.

[alnomesamy]

wow. thanks for sharing

[StratApple]

I think he sounds more like a baritone and not a low tenor, around the mid-80's and onwards..

[Gregsynthbootlegs]

Because his lower and middle ranges became more powerful and richer-sounding: Plus if you add the smoking and other factors, that can change your timbre up also!

Also, give a good listen to some of his stuff from 1987-1991: He did songs like Scandal, The Show Must Go On, and some of his Barcelona stuff in one take!

That's what is swinging me over to "tenor."

[StratApple]

@Gregsynthbootlegs

yea, but remenber from Barcelona, the song Ensuendo (or whatever its called lol)

Moserat Caballe asked freddie to sing in his natural baritone voice, and in this song, and for eksampel in "im going slightly mad" he sounds very baritonal..

[Gregsynthbootlegs]

Not denying that at all! It is true that Freddie had a baritone-speaking voice, and unlike most tenors, his lower range was more developed. It is true that on Ensueno, that Caballe told Freddie to sing in his natural baritone. There's a few other songs that have Freddie singing "baritone" (Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Slightly Mad, parts of the Barcelona album, etc). But, if Freddie was a baritone, he wouldn't be singing those ball-busting high notes on 90% of the other songs!

[StratApple]

@Gregsynthbootlegs

yea i agree that his lower notes sounded abit forced during the 70's, and i guess he would be classified as tenor at the time, and (i think9 developed into a baritone during the 80's, anyway about the high notes, are not "that" high, (C5-D5, occasional E5's, and the single head-voiced F5) plus they sound quite forced, exept for the more headvoiced notes, thats why i think he is a baritone (high-baritone)

[StratApple]

@StratApple anyway i think we would agree that no matter what Freddie was the greatest singer ever! ;-)

[Gregsynthbootlegs]

Oh, yes! I agree! I just love debates!

[Gregsynthbootlegs]

Well, I did exaggerate the high notes a bit (Ball-busting-lol), but I wanted to say that, he's sung in that higher range for so LONG that it pushes me to tenor. If he was an actual baritone singing in that register, I think he would have LOST his voice a long time ago! lol

The reason why his higher range sounded forced at times, was because Freddie was using a TON of chest voice on those high notes. Most of his high notes between 1984-1986 were reached by belting/shouting.

[StratApple]

@Gregsynthbootlegs

haha i love debates too :p But i think one of the reasons that freddie didn't loose his voice was that the high notes are only occasional, i mean that most on the melody lines didn't go higher than around Ab4, while most higher note was occasional "climax" notes

[StratApple]

@StratApple

plus he often didn't sing those higher notes live (ok maybe because of nodes) but also before he developed nodes i did often avoid notes higher that around A4

[Gregsynthbootlegs]

Yeah, I got plenty of the pre-nodule bootlegs (wink wink) from 1973/4. There is evidence of him changing the notes then. But most of the notes he did change were falsetto notes (you know Freddie and his "macho-ness"). On the some of the 1973 bootlegs, he did replicate some of his songs (note-wise), and he even got the B4 on Liar during a live 1973 concert!

[FREDDIEMANIAC]

@StratAppleYou guys are Amazing!! Next to you, I'm a mere embryo in Freddie/ Queen fandom! LOL

I love your 'debates'! It's like taking a course in FREDDIE MERCURY 101- Hey, that's not a bad idea! He has enough diverse material to contemplate for ages!

Little correction: Freddie IS the greatest singer Ever!!! And, personally, I like the cracks (Love Of My Life, Wembley). I love anything & ev Freddie does, whatever octave, whatever style. His voice is so awesomely gorgeous & pleasing! THE BEST!!!

[Gregsynthbootlegs]

Yeah, I can argue that the melody lines in Queen's songs aren't all that high, overall (Mostly topping off in the higher 4th octave)--sometimes going into the 5th octave. But if you look at the 1980s stuff, Freddie's starting to CONSTANTLY sing in that higher 4th octave/lower 5th octave range (example: A Kind Of Magic). He had the nodules already, so that makes it even more impressive (though it did cost him clarity and sweetness).

[Gregsynthbootlegs]

Another note I'd like to make, his lower range sounded VERY forced in the 70s and the lower notes on CLTCL lack the depth and richness of a baritone.

His lower range improved greatly as the 80s wore on though!

[Gregsynthbootlegs]

Lets get some answers: Freddie is a tenor, but he's not a leggerio one. He started off as a lyric tenor, but as he aged, he matured into a lower tenor (developing a very rich and powerful middle range, and developed his lower range as well).

Leggerio tenors are VERY high voices (Robert Plant, Geddy Lee, Jon Anderson) that sing well into the 5th octave (F5 and up). Although Freddie has sung a full-voiced F5, he's not an F5 belter. His highest common notes are C5s-D5s.

[dancindave100]

It is simply perfect stunning.Anything Queen did was awesome .The world is lost without Queen

[gretos1975]

This is simply perfect

[camarin23]

I love this song, specially this version. It's so majestic.

[fairyking07]

can't you seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee???.....­......

[7532555]

maestros

[bruzuppone]

What a great song!!!!! Freddie´s voice in this track is just amazing.

[citizen2879]

más genios no podían ser... y nadie podrá ser más genio que ellos

[annanulla]

I did not know if the live versions of this song existed. thank you very much :):)

[merqury5]

Same here, this was an incredible start to my day and I work at the opera! We have good stuff here, but Freddie kicks alle of their asses!

[jameshem]

this is live? amazing!

[rodohuguet]

it´s something like and studio live version. we can see that freddie gets the falsetos very well when he take a rest

[QUEENHISTERIA]

Núnca más otro maestro como Mercury... Nevermore.. Magnificooooooooooooo

[freddiesfavorite]

KILLER song!!

just BEAUTIFUL!!

[xupateresa69]

Freddie was and still is very very beautiful, The FAB one.

[knuffelgordeldier]

love the drum at the end!

[55delilah]

he was so bautiful when he was young and too when he was alter.... nice man, great singer, good human..................

[c6b2adl]

great!! This tune is very loved.

It is the first time to listen to this version.

[Classicmozayful]

freddie just had the sweetest falsetto ive ever heard

[Boganator4]

It's not falsetto.

He's a Leggiero tenor. Check it out on wiki.

[Boganator4]

Leggiero's are such high tenors that their upper registers sounds like a falsetto.

Robert plant was also a leggiero.

[StratApple]

@Boganator4 well freddie was obviously not a tenor, and indeed not a leggiero one either.. he was Baritone, he even said it himself..

[Boganator4]

@StratApple. Freddie is a Leggiero tenor. What happened was after years of straining, and smoking Freddie developed vocal nodules. Leggiero tenors can choose weather they want to be a baritone or tenor because their lower voice is much more thick and baritonal than a normal tenor. How I know is because I'm also a Leggiero tenor and some days I'm baritonal to the point where I can't sing high.

Both you and freddie are wrong. Listen to their older stuff.(first two albums). He sang high, very high

[StratApple]

@Boganator4 I can see your point, and actually im also a leggiero tenor, and yes some days, or even just for an hour or so i also have a more baritonal voice, but i must say that im sure freddie used falsetto, just can hear how his voice cracks, and how weaker his "falsetto" or high notes sound.. im quite sure

[Boganator4]

@StratApple. When this was recorded he still was find his voice. So when he uses the extension it sounds thin and exactly like falsetto, but this was when his first album was made.

You need to listen to the Sheer Heart attack album. That's when his voice was perfect. Brighton rock for an example. Most of that whole entire song was him using the extension. Check out love of my life also, that's another example of him using the extension.

You'll be surprised with what you hear. He's a Leggiero.

[Boganator4]

@StratApple. Actually man, I've listened to this again and Freddie is not using falsetto, but a lighter version of the Leggiero extension at this time it wasn't too full because he was still young.

[StratApple]

@Boganator4 You might be right, but i think that he never developed his higher extension truly, because as you said earlier, because of vocal nodes and lack of training the never fully reached his higher extension..

[Boganator4]

@StratApple. You're definitely right. He got the nodes so early on in his career where no one would ever know, but he did definitely have it.

[TaylorMayed07]

@Boganator4 Does it really matter what type of voice Freddie had, I mean really, does it?....what matters is tht Freddie was an exceptional singer, with no formal training, he taught himself to sing and done a damn good job of it, his finest vocal work is deffo on Queen II & S.H.A....Freddie was and still is regarded as one of the best singers in the world, hence y not many ppl can cover a Queen song without changin the key. Freddie rules....Queen Rule

[Gregsynthbootlegs]

He never said he was a baritone. I don't know where you got that from!

[Beelee713]

This is one of my all time favorite songs.

And i love hearing Freddie's unaltered, raw voice, he was truly amazing

[FluffyChocobo]

My favorite song ever, it's simply beautiful. I wish it was longer as well but I just keep it on repeat a few times. =D I love Queen.

[JReillsBand]

Thank you posting this gem. Queen II is my favorite album of all time. This song is simply amazing.

[kyoberry]

Queen II was my first Queen album that shocked me completely and made me a Queen true fan. And Nevermore it's the most beautiful song of 'em. It's so sad it's so short but it's a masterpiece!

[jackmay93]

This Song Is One of Their Greatest's

[JapaninArmeija]

It was Queen II album that made me a Queen fan once, the big hits did not do that.

[billyos86]

Genius

[BOMBITA1000]

It´s a miracle.

[FreddieBest]

Why is this great song just 1:28... :(

[Eddiebestmc]

you cant say wich version is better,

they are both perfect to me..

there will only be 1 freddie mercury,

and 14,000 plays??

just makes me feel more special for being in that small group that enjoyed this masterpiece...

Queen RULES!!

[Saikaliz]

Beautiful voice. The best of the best!!!

[kakarrata]

Beautiful version... with drums!!...

[MysticCabbage]

"When you say you didn't love me anymore"

ooh, that's just spine-tingling good :-)

[ELEKTROSTAL88]

Просто великолепно!!!!

[ralphiepdiddles]

Upon hearing this, I wonder how I've missed it previously. I also must say that I perhaps may have a new favorite from Queen. Freddie's voice is purely magical, sounding like snow falling upon a quiet field.

Queen will always rule, and Freddie Mercury will always reign.

[ev0ra5]

@ralphiepdiddles couldn't agree more..voice from heaven

[knight1768]

@ralphiepdiddles THAT WAS A GREAT THING TO SAY,I KNOW FREDDIE WOULD HAVE LOVED TO HEAR THAT,LOOK AT MY PROFILE IM WITH PAUL QUEENS MANAGER,WITH THEM ALL 3 MONTHS BEFORE FREDDIE LEFT.BE WELL

[joeknee4767]

@ralphiepdiddles Dude that was a PERFECT description ! i never thought of it that way(i am a musician) "snow falling on a quiet field" is brilliant in its tie to the pause , reflection,sorrow and plead he seems to be sending out. I really miss that voice, the humor and the 4 of them Rockin you off the ground!!!!! the scope of their music-from the tension of Ogre Battle to the release of Nevermore(in one album!!!) I am in AWE and dunno if i wand to throw my stuff into a bonfire or be gung-ho!

[thatgypsy]

the most heartbreakingly beautiful song ever. I love both versions.

[Burqua12]

I wouldn't call this performance "identical to the album version" as Stifler claims.

There are many differences, e.g. the main and backing vocals, the drums and more.

Nevertheless, it's a great version.

[Roxxxxxxxbottttter]

This is my favorite hidden gem in the Queen canon, and quite possibly my favorite Queen song.  This song deserves so much more than 11,000 views.

[Spitfireanke]

This is a beautiful song!!! I love it!!! Queen rules 4-ever in my heart!!

AK

[eddysil]

love 1.02 going down instaid of up

[TruthSurge]

was cool until the end because the whole coolness of the original was the ending notes. 4 3 1111111 4 3 33333333. This time, he sings 1 7 66666666 1 5 5555555. Probably the harmony to the original but the original is cooler.

[tucktimosprime]

loved that..

[kevcip]

It's soul stirringer than the original, but the last lyrics.

But very nice still and all

[natacha45]

Wonderful!

[theCro]

this is tottaly different from an album version. amazing, enough said

[Keep83]

bellissima...

[eurositi]

The "Masterstroke" as well as any version of "Nevermore" (I like this one almost as well) are both masterstrokes. Along with "March of the Black Queen" this was one of Fredie's most sublime moments - and that says quite a lot!

[jacksparrowismyluvr]

THe whole album, really, its amazing, but there arent really any mainstream popular songs off of it. You're never going to hear it on the radio,sadly. Its such an overlooked piece of brilliance

[Freddiestillalive]

why didn't they played this song live?

(sorry for my english)

[joe4fred]

blooming FANTASTIC version, thanks!!

[darrinthebold]

Oh gosh, I love it, him, them

[rogerview80]

Muy buena version, en especial al cambio en el final..... sublime...

[YVONNE241191]

Great!!!

Freddie Forever!

Marvellous!******

[wmrxb15]

WOW! Been a fan of Queen since about 74 and never come across this although heard many other demos n stuff. Album version def. better though,of course, much more polished and bettr mixed. Interesting to hear the drum coming in on 57' and the lack of falsetto on Freddie's final 'Nevermores' on this demo.

[napaccadenoie]

maybe is better than the original!

[mcfisto1]

thank you . means so much

[youvebeenthunderstru]

Gives you a good idea just how much they cut out when making the final version.

[Keep83]

bellissima

[laywrite]

WOW...never heard this before. Thanks!

[HorseMan50]

But who sings this? It sounds just like Freddie!!

And what is there a "BBC" in the title?

[kellyfreas]

Of course it's Freddie.:) As I know it was recorded in december 1973 in BBC's Langham studios. This session was released in 1989 titled as "Queen at the Beeb", but without this track. This song debuted on Queen II (in 1974) but in different form.

[kellyfreas]

I was wrong.

"BBC Langham Studio version of Nevermore recorded on April 3rd 1974 at Langham 1 Studios in London and broadcast on Radio 1 on April 15th 1974." /DaveRFuller/

[maysito]

masterpiece.

[etsavdar]

I had no idea that this version even existed! I'm such a huge fan of this song!

[YVONNE241191]

Just GREAT!!!!!!!

SUPER!

FANTASTC!!!!

[linngal]

Now this here is one hell of a good-looking man!

[Politicalchick99]

I like the other version better

[FreddieMoon7]

wonderfull............ a master piece..

[longroadoutofeden2]

thanx great to hear another version of one of my favourite songs.

[simovita1982]

il migliore...come sempre

the best...as always

[BouddhaG]

omg omg that just remind me that it was the only band I 've listened to from my 12 yrs to my 20's ,so that has been my whole life soundtrack.... still in my heart...

[TnmntFnstr]

Mine too. This is the greatest album ever made.

[cioppominello]

divine... *.*

[ashlynschade]

I really like your video I love this song its so beautiful.

[vinny2256]

delicious.

[Back2TFuture]

yeah me too

[Baugin]

Thank you. Excellent. Never herad this version before.

[killermay09]

hermosaaaa!!

[sandrativadar]

Thx

[polenta36]

Bella caro! ;)