A Night at the Opera is the fourth studio album by the British rock band Queen, released on 21 November 1975 by EMI Records in the United Kingdom and Elektra Records in the United States. Produced by Roy Thomas Baker and Queen, it was reportedly the most expensive album ever recorded at the time of its release.
Named after the Marx Brothers' film of the same name, A Night at the Opera was recorded at various studios across a four-month period in 1975. Due to management issues, Queen had received almost none of the money they earned for their previous albums. Subsequently, they ended their contract with Trident Studios and did not use their studios for the album (the sole exception being "God Save the Queen", which had been recorded the previous year). They employed a complex production that extensively used multitrack recording, and the songs incorporated a wide range of styles, such as ballads, music hall, sea shanties, dixieland, hard rock and progressive rock influences. Aside from their usual equipment, Queen also utilised a diverse range of instruments such as a double bass, harp, ukulele and more.
Tracklist:
Death On Two Legs (Dedicated To) 00:01
Lazy On A Sunday Afternoon 03:43
I'm In Love With My Car 04:51
You're My Best Friend 07:55
39 10:47
Sweet Lady 14:17
Seaside Rendezvous 18:20
The Prophet's Song 20:40
Love Of My Life 28:59
Good Company 32:38
Bohemian Rhapsody 36:01
God Save My Queen 41:54
Queen
Freddie Mercury – lead vocals (1, 2, 4, 6–9, 11), backing vocals (1–9, 11), Bösendorfer piano (1–3, 7, 9, 11), jangle piano (7)
Brian May – electric guitar (all but 7), backing vocals (1, 3–6, 8, 10, 11), acoustic guitar (5, 8, 9), lead vocals (5, 10), koto (8), harp (9), ukulele (10)
Roger Taylor – drums (1–4, 6–11), backing vocals (1, 3–8, 11), percussion (2, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12), lead vocals and additional electric guitar (3)
John Deacon – bass guitar (1–4, 6–11), electric piano (4), double bass (1, 5)
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