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Post by somedayoneday on Mar 25, 2013 8:41:08 GMT -5
oh by the way, regarding Roger's solo work, did you see that Dave Fuller (once again!) posted on his blog a preview of 'Smile' (new track by Roger)? daverfuller.tumblr.com/post/46034962700/roger-taylor-smile-new-track-previewmaybe it is one of the tracks that you already have, unfortunately it is not the version that segues into 'I Am The Drummer In A Rock 'n' Roll Band' which I would really like to hear! anyway it sounds like a good Roger ballad, I hope that he will release his new album soon! |
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Post by talon on Mar 25, 2013 13:29:15 GMT -5
I did see it! I have heard the full version of both songs. Smile is AWESOME...I loved it. Very Happinessesque/Beatlesesque. Drummer is...more...interesting Roger. Very tongue in cheek, kind of strange but fun. Hopefully roger releases his album soon. Also Brian and Kerry previewed the single edit of their new song The Kissing Me Song...Not a bad piece of pure pop! soundcloud.com/thekissingmesong/the-kissing-me-songThat's the single edit.... |
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Post by talon on Mar 25, 2013 13:29:40 GMT -5
I might be MIA for the next 2 days but I will return on Thursday!
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Post by somedayoneday on Mar 27, 2013 8:25:21 GMT -5
I did see it! I have heard the full version of both songs. Smile is AWESOME...I loved it. Very Happinessesque/Beatlesesque. Drummer is...more...interesting Roger. Very tongue in cheek, kind of strange but fun. Hopefully roger releases his album soon. Also Brian and Kerry previewed the single edit of their new song The Kissing Me Song...Not a bad piece of pure pop! soundcloud.com/thekissingmesong/the-kissing-me-songThat's the single edit.... I heard the new Kerry & Brian track but honestly I don't like it, as I didn't like the 'Born Free' cover. I think that Brian could do much better!! but anyway I'm going to see him live with Kerry here in Italy on July!  and regarding Dave Fuller, he's going to sell copies of some rare tracks that he has, here's the list he just posted today: Opposition - 'Sunny' FLAC
Opposition - 'Transit 3' FLAC
Oosition - 'Vehicle' FLAC
Reaction - Unreleased Live, June 1967 FLAC - Hey Mama (Keep Your Big Mouth Shut), Land of 1000 Dances, It's Gonna Work Out Fine, Slow Down, I Fell Good, Respect, Tell Me, Game Of Love
Trax - She Didn't Wanna Leave It FLAC (from 1975 12" Original Acetate, Trident Studios, Produced by Freddie (unconfirmed)
Gareth Marks with Brian May, 2 unreleased tracks, 'Go Bopper Go' & 'Bopper's Boogie Woogie' FLAC 1989
1994 Brian May 'Rise Of The Robots' 77 raw sound effects for video game FLAC
Son & Daughter Australian Single Edit aka 'Shitless Version' FLAC
2002 Brian May 'The Fire Within' full version, studio recording FLAC
'Jim Hutton Tape' home recording Freddie on piano 'Send In The Clowns' 'Amazing Grace' "Well Tempered Clavier' and one unknown track. FLAC
Is This The World We Created demo FLAC - added piano
Roger Taylor full 4 minute Olymic Theme FLAC
Pain Is So Close To Pleasure convention demo FLAC
It's A Hard Life convention demo FLAC
Radio Ga Ga US Edit FLAC
One Year Of Love demo FLAC Townhouse Studios 1986
Lady With A Tenor Sax unedited full demo unreleased FLAC
Roger Taylor 'Surrender' Original Version from CD acetate FLAC
Roger Taylor 'Smile' & "I'm The Drummer In A Rock n Roll Band' convention demo great quality wav
Roger Taylor - 'Eternal Ambience' unreleased Electric Fire demo
Don't Stop Me Now/Jealousy 'seagued version' length 1:14 mp3
All Queen Rockband/Guitar Hero multitrack stems
Full length 37 minute Garden Lodge video .vob
Brian May 'Come To Your Senses' convention demo
FBI convention demo
On My Way Up convention vocal demo
Someone To Die For convention demo - guitar only
Ogre Battle Acetate Edit
You Take My Breath Away Digital Sampler Edit
Queen + Wyclef Another One Bites The Dust 'X-Mix'
Full Garden Lodge improvisation 2.29.88 52 minutes FLAC
Heavy Pettin Full acetate collection with bonus tracks 55 tracks FLAC
Love Kills 'Lock And Load' Italian 7" Mix
Living On My Own 'Tape-To-Tape' FLAc 4 mixes, some unreleased
Early Barcelona sessions 'Mike Moran Tape' 7 minutes FLAC
'Peter Freestone Tape' full home sessions with Montserrat Caballe FLAC approx. 70 minutes
Brian May - Cassandra Alternate 2006 Mix
Cool Cat Alternate Demo (added guitar, vocals) FLAC
Las Palabras De Amor 10" Acxetate Mix (same as album version) FLAC
Brian May Wilderness unreleased Radio Version FLAC
Keep Yourself Alive "withdrawn Promo Mix" FLAC
Mad The Swine full version with beginning "I've" FLAC
The Cross Shove It SWE-Mix WAV
Queen - You Take My Life unreleased track (unconfirmed)
The Great Pretender 'Film Mix'
We Will Rock You 'The eYe' German Version'
Queen I acetate WAV copy including Keep Yourself Alive unreleased version *completely different take* (haven't checked for any differences in rest of acetate copy)
Queen - 'Battle Scene' unreleased from Townhouse Studios master cassette FLAC
Another One Bites The Dust Columbian Extended Version FLAC
Lily Of The Valley US Single Version FLAC
"The Miracle' Rough Mixes Cassette Tape Capitol Records 11 tracks FLAC
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Post by talon on Mar 27, 2013 9:12:58 GMT -5
I thought it was a great little hook. Sure I'd rather him be performing with Roger, solo, or with a more rock oriented collaborator but for what it is it's decent :D With regards to the list - I saw it and am impressed at the confirmation of some of the stuff that's out there - of course the collecting world was just thrown into a tizzy.... |
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Post by talon on Mar 28, 2013 7:05:40 GMT -5
Cowboys and Indians
Written by: Roger Taylor
Musicians:
Roger Taylor - vocals, guitars, bass guitar(?), drums, keyboards
Spike Edney - keyboards, vocals
John Deacon - bass guitar (?)
- There is speculation that this is a track that John played bass on.
- This was issued as a single and hit #74 in the charts.
- This was played live throughout the Cross' short career, but more sporadically as time went on.
ALTERNATE VERSIONS
VINYL SINGLE VERSION
- NOT ESSENTIAL
- The pitch is increased a touch making it go a bit faster thus it is a bit shorter.
SINGLE VERSION
NO YT VID
- NOT ESSENTIAL
- Slight edits in beginning and ending.
UNRELEASED LIVE VERSIONS
LIVE AT THE ROXY
LIVE IN LONDON
PERSONAL NOTES:
- For some reason I love this song. It's another attempt at dance rock and it just works well for me. A fun tune.
Next up? Roger makes Contact
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Post by talon on Mar 29, 2013 6:59:45 GMT -5
Contact
Written by: Roger Taylor
Musicians:
Roger Taylor - vocals, guitars, bass guitar, drums, keyboards
Spike Edney - keyboards, vocals
- Played live during the Shove It tour and then put away.
PERSONAL NOTES: - I don't have many quirky facts for this one because this one was never really talked about or released past the album. It's a decent enough track though. Very spacey. Very dancy. Great melody. I dig it.
Next up? The most well known Cross song...and a guest vocal by one Freddie Mercury Heaven For Everyone
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Post by talon on Mar 30, 2013 6:50:52 GMT -5
Heaven For EveryoneWritten by: Roger Taylor Musicians: Roger Taylor - lead vocals (US version/Single), guitar, bass guitar, drums, keyboards Spike Edney - keyboards, vocals Freddie Mercury - lead vocals (UK and European issues), backing vocals (US issue) - Performed live by The Cross through 1990 and a few times during one-offs later on. - This version features Freddie on lead vocals. These vocals would be used when Queen later re-made the track for Made In Heaven- Issued as a single but it did not chart. - For the US version, Roger recorded the lead vocals. - This song was originally written for singer Joan Armatrading but she declined to use it at the time. Roger took it back and it was demoed with Queen as far back as the A Kind Of Magic sessions. ALTERNATE VERSION ROGER LEAD VOCAL- ESSENTIAL - Roger's voice is a bit more relaxed and there are a few extra moments. QUEEN VERSION
- See Made In HeavenUNRELEASED LIVE VERSION LIVE AT GENEVA 1990- Great live version LIVE AT GUILDFORD 2013- Live from The Cross reunion show! PERSONAL NOTES: - Beautiful song. Really nice sentiments. It was great that it was eventually Queenized. One of my favorite Roger tracks. Next up: Stand Up For Love
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Post by talon on Mar 31, 2013 6:35:15 GMT -5
Stand Up For Love
Written by: Roger Taylor
Musicians:
Roger Taylor - vocals and most instruments
Spike Edney - keyboards, vocals
- Played live throughout the Shove It Tour
- Issued as the B-Side to the Cross' non album single Manipulator
UNRELEASED LIVE:
LIVE ON NO. 73
- Posted during the 1987 gigs, it also includes Cowboys and Indians but the song worked even better live.
PERSONAL NOTES:
- Despite it's repetition which can drag out, I love this track. Very upbeat and moving. It is much like a dance rock effort should be.
NEXT UP: Roger starts with some more silly lyrics - Love On A Tightrope (Like an Animal)
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Post by talon on Apr 1, 2013 17:25:56 GMT -5
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