Now I'm Here
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| "Now I'm Here" | ||
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| Single by Queen | ||
| from the album Sheer Heart Attack | ||
| Released | 17 January 1975 | |
| Format | vinyl record (7") | |
| Recorded | 1974 | |
| Genre | Hard Rock | |
| Length | 4:10 | |
| Label | EMI, Elektra | |
| Writer(s) | Brian May | |
| Producer(s) | Roy Thomas Baker and Queen | |
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| Queen singles chronology | ||
| "Killer Queen" (1974) |
"Now I'm Here" (1975) |
"Bohemian Rhapsody" (1975) |
"Now I'm Here" (30 second sample ) is a song by the English rock band Queen. The sixth song on their third album, Sheer Heart Attack, it was written by lead guitarist Brian May while he was in the hospital. In the UK, the song hit #11 on the charts when released as a single in 1975. The song has many features on it including Mercury, who hit some of the highest notes in his career. The song is also noted for its hard riff and vocal harmonies. The song remained a live favorite.
[edit] Trivia
- The lyric "Down in the city just Hoople and me" is a reference to when Queen was touring with the band Mott the Hoople earlier in their career.
- Near the end, the words "Go, go, go, little queenie" can be heard, a reference to the Chuck Berry song "Little Queenie."
- There is very rare and subtle use of organ (sounds like Hammond B3) on the 'climb' coming out of the guitar solo, beneath the lyrics "Your matches still light up the sky...".
- In March 2005, Q magazine placed "Now I'm Here" at number 29 in its list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Tracks.
[edit] Live recordings
- Live Killers (1979)
- Concerts for the People of Kampuchea (1979)
- We Will Rock You (video) (1981)
- Queen on Fire - Live at the Bowl (1982)
- Live at Wembley '86 / Live at Wembley Stadium (1986)
- The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert (1992)
- Live at the Brixton Academy (Brian May album) (1993)
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