Queen - Good company (1975)

[Kamyu03]

The beatles would have dream of writing a song like this.

[scottleeper]

straight up genius. biebers of the world, learn something from this tune.

[MasterNcognito]

@scottleeper who?

[B4K4xNi]

This chorus has quickly become my life's mantra~

[segould]

Playing along with my ukulele.

[OceanWave772]

Brian sounds so much like Paul McCartney in this song...besides Freddie, they're the two greatest singers ever!

[MrP1nk92]

i find this song soooo ironic cause paul rodgers of bad company is now singing for queen...

[beatlephan1982]

epic guitar arrangements from 2:40-3:40 that's all Brian no clarinet or trombone at all in this song. so awesome!

[wsmith6079wpg]

this song reminds me of queen, but i think that if the beatles had a paralell song it would be o bla di o bla da ( universal dream of a wife, kids and a home- one is about getting it , the other is rueing the loss of it ), meantime if everybody likes the music both queen and the beatles created then I know i'm in good company :) or at least my comment is

[1KevinsFamousChili1]

So there i was in a Chapters book store to get a science magazine and what do i see sitting in the distance a VERY VERY high quality book called "40 Years of Queen" hard cover, hard case, gorgeous silver on black on the front cover and pages full of Queen info and pictures i think "I must have this" but because of the quality of the book i thought "This must cost at least $70.00" so I decide to get the magazine instead. I have now learned it was only $35.00 FML i'm going back as soon as possible

[newby5719]

Like beatles, 'Cept a ukelele instead of a sitar.

Freddie even sounds like Paul on this song.

[amanda2109114]

It's such a playful song! 0_O

[Influx27]

kinda freaks me out that there're no related videos.

[CyndiWinter]

@Influx27 Not many videos in the 70's! lol

[Influx27]

@CyndiWinter no no, when I made that comment no related videos (links on the right) were there. Dunno why it was so, but it freaked me out a bit.

[beatlephan1982]

my childhood flashes before my eyes i remember listening to this album along with other good albums on the good ol record player in my parent's living room in the house we built in 1984. I miss having my record player..

[killdoser123]

i would laugh if the lyrics was Soon i grew and happy to my very good friends and me FUCK all day with sally j xD

[jlloydb1of9]

RIP george formby.

[theclassicrock69]

i cant tell if this is my favorite band (Queen) or my second favorite (Beatles)

[spmanillascissor]

holy shit this song rawks

[edmame]

brian's vocals are rather unassuming it could fool as coming right out of a dusty old vinyl left from the 20s. honey pie has 1 foot thoroughly planted in the present, consciously experimenting with past but this & seaside, lazying have such a quaint feel but expands the past into glorious vistas. you're simply lost in it all the exquisite details, like a silent de mille epic indeed!

[biofloraflasche]

It's a ukulele banjo ! (:

[itsbridgetlogann]

1. Sounds like a Beatles song until you get to the incredibly unique, Queen-like riffs.

2. Who knew you could totally jam out to a ukulele solo?(:

[poloplaya08]

@itsbridgetlogann:

it's a Ukulele-Banjo...very interesting sound...the majority of the sounds were done individually in the studio and pieced together to get that 1920's jazz band sound from the electric guitar...like the clarinet and the trombone..all electric guitar...brilliant work !!

[N734NJ]

Best use of a ukulele. EVER.

[sam060497]

@N734NJ

Then you haven't seen Paul McCartney XD

[TrevComix]

I love this song simply because it relates so much to my own life and where I fear it is going.

[jamesrwill]

Gosh I love this song! I had the album in 75 and couldn't believe they did this in a 20s style but still with the classic Queen genre. These guys were nuthin' but genius.

[runwayblond]

The next song had to be Bohemian Rhapsody, it just fits so well.

[ROBINAMK5]

at last i learn this song from my ukelele i love this song 

[hanzJPS]

If I hear that song, i wish there were only ONE concert with the late 60´s Beatles and late 80´s Queen. 6 (or more) hours of live music with only great, magnificent songs!

Btw.: This song and Beatles "Honey Pie" are very similar, but both great in their own way.

[Milessmile]

Queen taught me as an aspiring musician to always have eclectic taste. This is exhibit A. Queen never struggled to diversify their sound.

[Villeneuve27]

@uberyute yes that mystical band that queen drew influence from

[wehatemagz]

OMG...is it any wonder I love Queen so much! So original! Queen write songs that other bands wouldn't dare to! lol ... 4 masters of their art!

[rden94]

Does anyone else think that the electric guitar work is unbelievably creative (I'm not talking about the ukelele)? Brian May is one of the best ever and made the guitar make so many different sounds. I like the Beatles Lucy in the Sky tribute too. Listen to it at 3:10

[rden94]

Does anyone else think that the electric guitar work is unbelievably creative (I'm not talking about the ukelele)? Brian May is one of the best ever and made the guitar make so many different sounds.

[BasementBeginnings]

@rden94 Yes, May has incredible songwriting skill compounded with wicked guitar playing chops. He replicated the sound of a Dixieland jazzband down to a T with the electric guitar in this song.

[jerydab]

DID YOU KNOW THAT WHAT APPEARS TO BE CLARINETS IN THIS SONG ARE GUITARS?

[ilovefreddie09]

my brother is learnin this song on ukelele cant wait to hear him play it

[silversurfer0617]

what a musical masterpiece

[CaptainOlimar247]

They very best bands are out of the U.K. The Beatles, The Who, Queen, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and many others I'm too lazy to list right now.

[zibimark]

Boskie !!!

[iamcasihart]

@TheAerochick13 Damn right! All of the guys worked so very hard on this album. I watched the making of this song and yet again, I am blown away by Brian May's exceptional talent, work ethic, craftsmanship and overall brilliance. Plus, I hear that Brian is a truly humble and kind human being! As you wrote, I wish that artists were still like this today. I also wish that there were more fascinating men like Brian May. As a single gal, I could only hope to meet a man half as dynamic as Brian!

[Msjmsc]

@iamcasihart I totally agree with you.:)

[iamcasihart]

@Msjmsc Thanks! Blessings to you and your loved ones this Thanksgiving weekend, (if you celebrate).  :-)

[TheJumpyPopcorn]

Don´t fool wiht fool who´ll turn away and keep good company. ♥ Brian

[mmotorheadd]

What a schizophrenic, handicapped bastart dared to dislike this masterpiece?! He'll be engulfed by wrath of the mighty Queen!

By the way, I've found this song accidentally :) Momentally it happened to be my favourite song, I can't stop listening to it. Greetings!

[clintonearlwalker]

@mmotorheadd How do u "accidentally" find Good Company? U need to accidentally find every song on the Night at the Opera album like 39, and I'm in Love with My Car. Then accidentally find all the songs on A Day at The Races, like Tie Your Mother Down, and Long Away. Then accidentally find all the other Queen songs. Take care of those u call your own.

[MercuryMerk]

@mmotorheadd We all like Queen here, but I downing mentally and physically challenged people does nothing. If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it.

[1cheshirecat]

Brian May. Genius. A musical masterpiece. 

[Helmers9]

So... Is he schizophrenic by the end?

[twoqueens]

gr8 song

[tristanmurphybc]

Just a Note: There are no brass instruments (clarinet,oboe trombone etc.) present on this song. All of the dixieland/jazz sounds you hear are Brian May and his guitar. Hats off to the masters. Peace

[FREDDIEMANIAC]

@Jake9360....And Better!!!

Queen's the BEST!!!

[flippyflyer]

All the horns on this song are created by Brians special red guitar ...genius...

[TheJumpyPopcorn]

This song sounds like the beatles!XD I love this =) and i love Brian

[AGuyThatPlaysGames]

I don't know why but the second I hear this song, I think of the Beatles (I mean that as a compliment; obviously, as both The Beatles and Queen kick ass).

Reminds me of A Day in the LIfe.

[probrojeffro]

@AGuyThatPlaysGames I've often seen a lot of parallels between the Beatles and Queen. Queen was certainly more dramatic with Freddie out front. but both bands were full of not only great musicians, but great song writers, and singers. And both bands played songs in so many different styles and genres. Queen was certainly influenced by the Beatles.

[beatlephan1982]

@AGuyThatPlaysGames it's more like when i'm 64

[herothehedgefox]

@AGuyThatPlaysGames you sir, just won at life.

[Atheneastro]

He had an amazing voice...!

[Griwhoolda]

And still does.

[TheUnknownUserAcc]

@Atheneastro HAD!?

[joshman783]

YES! Brian singing :) RIP Mr. Mercury.

[EpsilonX]

stuff like this is why queen is my favorite band.

[seventiesclassic]

" totally had this on cassette "..wow how original that is..I totally have it on vinyl.

[TobiasSueess]

The best rock album of all time is The White Album from the beatles, and the second best rock album is A Night at the Opera from Queen.

[Simpsonolog]

Queen is number one ;)

[sirrliv]

I respectfully disagree. I think it's a tie between Queen's A Night at the Opera & The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. But that's just me.

[clockworkfiction3]

@sirrliv

I sort of agree with you.

Sgt Pepper is just a wonderful album, and Night at the Opera is too. Only brilliant songs on both albums!

[tkdcommando]

This song makes me love 'ma life!! :D

[Bartoniusz28]

Looking at their early and later albums you can see a musical evolution The Queen come through :)

[ladmex53]

this song showed the wide range of musical style that Queen was capable of performing. Not to many rock groups were able to do that. Thanks for posting. One of my Queen Faves!

[Lewis1982]

awesome.

could have been a beatles song as well.

[Griwhoolda]

@Lewis1982 Only because it evokes the flavour of "When I'm Sixty-Four" or "Honey Pie."

[MichalFokt]

@Griwhoolda Exactly, I have the same feeling, it reminds me these two songs!

[BasementBeginnings]

@Lewis1982 Brian's vocals are similar to McCartney's, I agree - however I don't think the Beatles could have pulled off this guitar solo as well as Brian May. I respect your opinion, but Brian May is a superior guitarist.

[ariencalen]

@Lewis1982

I totally thought of them as well!

So laughy daffy roo!

[Haloplayer20]

@Lewis1982 no

[PhoneHomeProduction]

@Haloplayer20 They pulled off a 20's/30's vibe without making it sound corny or pretentious. Only the Beatles ever did the same. So, yes, it could have easily been a Beatles song, and that's a fact.

[my13thshadow]

@PhoneHomeProduction completely agree. (when I'm 64)

[gravytrainwreck]

@Lewis1982

you're a sharp one ;)

in the documentary making of "Opera", Freddie said that a Beatles song was exactly what he was going for on Good Company.

Long Live Queen.

[SeanFication]

@gravytrainwreck  - You are mistaken Good Company was both written and sung by Brian May.

[ELGLADIADOR45210]

QUEEN RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jasonfoxrox]

Another great Queen song by Brian May.

[brightonrock74]

One of my -favorite- Queen tracks, and a testament to the incredible musicianship of Brian May. All of the instruments you hear in that "jazz band" are his guitar, folks!

[pidgin]

Even the drums?

[rickyodom]

is anyone thinking of Super Mario running ,too?

[lovemusic7733]

nope.

[NamretliF]

a little super mario 2 :P

[SongfromBohemia]

Man I love the surreal, almost dream-like transition into Bohemian Rhapsody...

[cioppominello]

ihihi! I love this song!!

[exstores]

ah memories lovely song