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 Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 6:07 pm
Okay, so I've found out a while ago the reason Queen (mainly Freddie) were so pissed off at their manager, Norman Sheffield, was because he'd locked them into a recording contract that gave them very little artistic freedom. Also, I heard Brian saying that they'd been forced to record "Queen II" in certain ways, though I couldn't find out any more details.
So, my question is this: what, exactly, were the limitations of their recording contract with Trident? Were they required to change certain lyrics, or alter the music to songs in order to make them more sellable? Did they have to skimp on time in the studio? I recall reading somewhere that it had something to do with royalties, but I'm getting the idea that there was a little more to the issue with their record company than that.
So, does anybody here happen to have the pieces to the puzzle that I'm missing? I'm curious! biggrin
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Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:04 pm
Sorry for getting off topic but would this Norman Sheffield be the guy who "Death on Two Legs" was "dedicated" to?
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Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:02 pm
King of Fiji Sorry for getting off topic but would this Norman Sheffield be the guy who "Death on Two Legs" was "dedicated" to?
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Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 6:07 am
Grilled Cheese King of Fiji Sorry for getting off topic but would this Norman Sheffield be the guy who "Death on Two Legs" was "dedicated" to? 
Lol
Weird. I never knew that.
(about the sueing, I knew what the song was about)
But dammit, I love that song.
It'd fun to listen to when you're pissed at somebody.
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Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 8:31 am
Blue Silver
Lol
Weird. I never knew that.
(about the sueing, I knew what the song was about)
But dammit, I love that song.
It'd fun to listen to when you're pissed at somebody.
As for the reason of the song, I think it's mainly about the money. I think they had to change a few lyrics, but money is the main motive.
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Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 8:38 am
kyuubi_princess Blue Silver
Lol
Weird. I never knew that.
(about the sueing, I knew what the song was about)
But dammit, I love that song.
It'd fun to listen to when you're pissed at somebody.
As for the reason of the song, I think it's mainly about the money. I think they had to change a few lyrics, but money is the main motive.
Really awesome song, all in all. I mean, you can just FEEL the rage just exploding out of it. Can't you just see Brian, Roger, and John? "Whoa, better not mess with Freddie TODAY man! He's pretty pissed..." rofl
Am I the only one who finds that thought quite amusing?
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Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:26 am
Grilled Cheese kyuubi_princess Blue Silver
Lol
Weird. I never knew that.
(about the sueing, I knew what the song was about)
But dammit, I love that song.
It'd fun to listen to when you're pissed at somebody.
As for the reason of the song, I think it's mainly about the money. I think they had to change a few lyrics, but money is the main motive.
Really awesome song, all in all. I mean, you can just FEEL the rage just exploding out of it. Can't you just see Brian, Roger, and John? "Whoa, better not mess with Freddie TODAY man! He's pretty pissed..." rofl
Am I the only one who finds that thought quite amusing?
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Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 6:44 am
kyuubi_princess Grilled Cheese kyuubi_princess Blue Silver
Lol
Weird. I never knew that.
(about the sueing, I knew what the song was about)
But dammit, I love that song.
It'd fun to listen to when you're pissed at somebody.
As for the reason of the song, I think it's mainly about the money. I think they had to change a few lyrics, but money is the main motive.
Really awesome song, all in all. I mean, you can just FEEL the rage just exploding out of it. Can't you just see Brian, Roger, and John? "Whoa, better not mess with Freddie TODAY man! He's pretty pissed..." rofl
Am I the only one who finds that thought quite amusing?
I've thought of that as well.
Freddie'd be pissed and go "Don't make me go 'Death on two legs' on your a**!"
Rofl.
Wow.
I laugh at the stupidest things. pirate
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Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:48 pm
rofl
roflol
yeah it would be amusing...
and the looks on their faces!
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Posted: Tue May 25, 2010 1:26 pm
I believe the band felt Sheffield had in their words, 'Stolen from them, lied to them and caused them to be in debt.'
So, I don't think they particularly liked him.
Anyway, Death on Two Legs is an excellent song...great guitar solo just after intro piano.
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