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Larry Lurex
Recorded around the same time as the first Queen album, this single was recorded as much to test the studio as anything, in an attempt by the studio engineer to emulate Phil Spector's trademark sound. The sound engineer had heard Freddie singing before, and was suitably impressed, and so asked if Freddie wanted to be involved. Soon Brian and Roger were also dragged along, and the result was "I Can Hear Music". The sound technicians were so pleased with it that it ended up as a single. Not released however until 1973, just three weeks before the first "proper" Queen recordings were due for release. To prevent any confusion, it was decided not to use the name "Queen" for "I Can Hear Music" as well, so the tongue-in-cheek "Larry Lurex" (a pun on "Gary Glitter") was adopted. The public failed to get the joke however, and the single sank withut trace. Now very rare, though cheap(ish) bootleg versions on coloured vinyl also exist, in the original German picture sleeve. If you can't afford the £400 for an original, these are the only way to get the sleeve.
I Can Hear Music
Single Version
Freddie on vocals and piano, Brian on guitar and backing vocals, Roger on drums and backing vocals. Very different from any Queen product, this is a nice bit of fun that still sounds surprisingly good. It should definitely appeal to Freddie fans, and has the bonus of an unusual solo from Brian. The production seems to have achieved its aim of sounding like Phil Spector too. Included on "The Ultimate Collection" and "The Ultimate Queen Back Catalogue", amongst many others (sound is generally reasonable to good).
Goin' Back
Single Version
The original B-side, and a cover of the Dusty Springfield song. Actually, Freddie sounds quite similar! Another light-hearted effort that is radically different in sound from the "Queen" album. Similar production to the A-side, and found on the same bootlegs.
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