Recovering Queen : The Queen Podcast

Matt tackles the Brian May Folk rocker "Long Away" off Day at the races.  We chat about the lyrics, the performances, the instruments, and much more.   And of course the all-important score. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on  linktr.ee/queenpodcast  where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more

This week Sooz Kempner actress, singer and stand-up comedian and of Queenpod fame, joins the boys to kick of Season 3 with an epic vocal performance on Matt's cover of the Freddie Classic from the works.   We chat about Freddie, vocals, style, and much more, and of course the scores.   Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on  linktr.ee/queenpodcast  where you will find our Sco...

This week Matt recruits Folk Pop singing superstar Leddra Chapman to do the Lisa Stansfield Freddie Tribute gig version of the John Deacon Masterpiece ... I Want to Break free. We discuss all the normal things, Lyrics, Freddie's Vocal performance, Brian's Solo and so much more.   Some revelations in the scores too. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on  linktr.ee/queenp...

This week on our Queen Podcast Jai tackles the Mercury ballad from Hot space, a tribute to the band's favourite songwriter.   We chat about lyrics, live version, knighthoods, song construction and of course the scores.  Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on  linktr.ee/queenpodcast  where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more

This week on our Queen Podcast Ian returns to cover duties and tackles the funky ditty "My Baby Does Me" off the Miracle, a Deacon/Mercury splash of fun on Queen's late 80s offering.  We discuss the strange insistence of Deacon, the duty of Roger, lyrical nuance and much more.   And of course the scoring, ...don't shoot the messenger. Don't forget to check out more Recover...

Matt tackles one of the very first Queen songs ever recorded, off the first Queen album, the Brian May folksy coming of age ballad, The boys discuss lyrics, production, sounds, acting and much more.  And of course ... the scores. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on  linktr.ee/queenpodcast  where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more

Ian takes on a listener request, the Live Killers version of a Brain May flight of whimsy "Dreamers Ball" ...but where is the Ball? the three detectives go on the trail.  especially when Elvis Presley is involved.   Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on  linktr.ee/queenpodcast  where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more

This week's cover on our Queen Podcast, Matt tackles one of the very last Queen songs recorded, off Innuendo, the Brian May rocker Headlong.    Many controversial topics covered and even the scoring gets controversial.  Brian's sound, Freddie's illness, Ian's "Roger" theory, solo efforts and more.  Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on  linktr.ee/que...

Jai hands in a remarkable cover of a stunning Freddie Ballad.  One of the most joyful episodes of the podcast, as we all are lost in Freddie's Magic.  The Score is surprising but unanimous. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on  linktr.ee/queenpodcast  where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more

Ian tackles Roger's Day at the races oddity that is Drowse.  Jai splits rank again and goes rogue on scoring.  Matt finally gets the lyrics, Ian puts it in the place of the Roger songwriting framework. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on  linktr.ee/queenpodcast  where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more

Ian tackles another Roger Classic this time off the Game.  Another excuse to chat synths, cartoons,  Intros, Roger's singing, Guitar Solos, live versions and loads more, of course including the all-important score, thrown into chaos by Jai.  The Queen podcast that does cover versions just for the fun of it.  Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on  linktr.ee/queenpodcast  wher...

Matt Tackles this bonafide Queen Classic from the Kind of Magic Album.  We discuss the film, Freddie's version, DX7 synths, pianos, Video making, hiring orchestras and of course the scores.  Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on  linktr.ee/queenpodcast  where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more

Ian tackles Freddie's saucy classic from News of the World.  Jai goes rogue on scoring. We discuss lyrics, production, live versions.   Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on  linktr.ee/queenpodcast  where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more

Ian tackles this early deep cut from Brian, off the Queen II album.   We chat about influences, performances, the meaning of the lyrics (thanks Eddie) and way more. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on  linktr.ee/queenpodcast  where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more

Jai tackles this deep cut from the Works.  We explore the lyrical meaning, its connections to The Game.  the Piano solos, performances all around and of course the all-important points. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on  linktr.ee/queenpodcast  where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more

Ian covers the Hot Space opener Staying Power.  Special guest Joe from the Lap of the Pods Podcast joins Matt, Jain and Ian to talk about Hot Space, his cover, Ian's Cover, mid-period Queen, stadium shows, being in a band, who's to blame etc etc. and after you can check out Joe's cover on the Lap of the Pods Youtube channel. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on  l...

Matt covers one of the earliest Freddie songs there is, Jesus.   What gives with the religious elements of this track, what was going on in the Queen journey at the time, what bands were around at the time and were they doing the same sorts of things?  Ultimately what is the score for this important slice of Freddie magic?   fVkCm4aWjlK6DknqDYig Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen...

Jai puts a new spin on the mid-period Queen track Pain is so close to pleasure.   We talk about  Freddie / Deacon collaborations, the state of Queen, the production, Motown, single release.  and of course the all important score. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on  linktr.ee/queenpodcast  where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more

Matt, or was it Ian, covers Roger's call to arms from the News Of The World.  Is Rog trolling John again? We discuss riffs, lyrics, performance, Roman warfare, rudeness, Bob Dylan the final score and much more for this  Rog solo effort. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on  linktr.ee/queenpodcast  where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much...

This week Matt tackles the Jazz opener Mustapha out of pure chutzpah.  Ian is excited, Jai's scoring is wild, leaving the final score for Mustapha quite a surprise.  We discuss appropriation, variation, production, live versions and get under the hood of the song to reveal the method and the madness. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on  linktr.ee/queenpodcast  where you wi...

Jai and Matt tackle the final ballad from The Works,  Queen's encore at Live Aid, Is this the world we created ...? .   We discuss the lyrics and sound of this Queen Classic and score appropriately.   Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on  linktr.ee/queenpodcast  where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more

Kicking off season 2 with our first cover from News of the World, Jai tackles Brian's song of loss and death.  We chat about the origin of the song, the meaning of old fashioned English words, how does the Freddie version compare, how does Brian come up with his intricate middle eights.  Another Classic from the Queen canon.  The best band ever to have existed. Don't forget to check out...

Jai and Matt take on this absolute classic, Episode 20 - Special -UnderPressure.    An Absolute Queen Classic.   We could have talked forever.  Deacon plays a blinder, Roger plays out of his skin, Freddie imperious and then we have Bowie adding a whole new dimension to the band.   Certainly a contender for the greatest Queen track, maybe the best track of all time.  Was a magical experience to pla...

Ian's turn, and this week he bravely tackles this tricky Queen number off the Miracle.  Queen summing up their career?  Jai's confusion with another bookend song.   Band performances, Miracle production talk again.   We all agree this is a top tune in the Queen catalogue.   Matt gets to play the solo. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on  linktr.ee/queenpodcast  where...

This week Jai tackles one of the oldest songs in the Queen catalogue, Doing Alright off their debut Album.   Who sings, who plays the piano, what versions, writing credits, egos, it's all in there.  A co-write on a queen album!    Definitely a Queen Classic. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on  linktr.ee/queenpodcast  where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke video...