Golden Boy
Freddie Mercury
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The boy had a way with words, he sang, he moved with grace He entertained so naturally, no gesture out of place His road in life was clearly drawn, he didn't hesitate He played, they saw, he conquered as the master of As the master of his fate The girl had an iron soul no-one could recognize Material ambition that her gentleness disguised She gave herself to him certain of his fame Wanted him for luxury for limelight and his name And then he sang to her I love you for your silence I love you for your peace The still and calm releases That sweep into my soul That slowly take control I love you for your passion I love you for your fire The violent desire That burns me in it's flame A love I dare not name His rise was irresistible - yeah, he grew into the part His explanation simply that he suffered for his art No base considerations of some glittering reward The prize was knowing that (his work) his work was noticed and adored Hey I love you (yes I love you) for your silence (for your silence) I love you for your peace (for your peace) The still and calm releases That sweep into my soul And slowly slowly takes control He told the truth Yes, he told the truth (and he told the truth) Accepting every honor with (with) a masterly display (display) Of well rehearsed reluctance to be singled out this way He started to believe that he was all they said and more (and more) She forgot, she forgot the reasons (reasons) she had wanted him before Yeah I love you for your passion (for your passion) I love you for your fire The violent desire That burns me in it's flame (burns me) A love I dare not name The still and calm releases (releases) That sweep into my soul (sweep into my soul) That slowly (slowly) slowly (slowly) slowly (slowly) Slowly (slowly) slowly (slowly) slowly (slowly) slowly take control And when at last they fell apart she wished that she could be The hardened heart of yesterday, as cynical as he By changing for the better she had changed things for the worse The words that made them happy once now echoed, echoed as a curse Aaahaaahaahaahaaa
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Written by: FREDDIE MERCURY, MIKE MORAN, TIM RICE
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Artist Background"Golden Boy" is a song performed by Freddie Mercury, who is widely recognized as one of rock music's most versatile and engaging performers, best known as the lead vocalist of Queen.
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Collaborative AlbumThe song, "Golden Boy," features on the album "Barcelona," a collaborative work between Freddie Mercury and Spanish soprano singer Montserrat Caballé.
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Musical GenreDramatically different from Mercury's rock roots with Queen, "Golden Boy" blends elements of opera and pop music, reflecting Mercury's fondness for cross-genre music.
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Album ConceptThe album "Barcelona," including the song "Golden Boy," was inspired by Mercury's admiration for Montserrat Caballé, whose voice he fell in love with after seeing her perform.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "Golden Boy" tell the story of a young man striving for greatness and fame, which many interpret as an allegory for Mercury's own life and ambitions.
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Release Date"Golden Boy" was released in 1988, five years after Mercury initially approached Caballé to collaborate and only three years before Mercury's untimely death in 1991.
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Performance Style"Golden Boy" is noted for Mercury's distinctive vocal style, which showcases his remarkable range and ability to flawlessly blend rock and opera.
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Reception of the SongThe song was generally well-received, over time gaining appreciation for its daring fusion of rock and opera, and it's frequently highlighted as a prime example of Mercury's distinctive artistic style.
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Tribute to MercuryAfter Mercury's death, Montserrat Caballé performed "Golden Boy" as a tribute to him. The powerful rendition earned her standing ovations and reasserted the lasting legacy of their collaboration.
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Notable Live PerformanceOne of the most memorable performances of "Golden Boy" took place as part of Nitro Rock Festival held in Ibiza, Spain, in 1987 with both Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballé on stage.
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Resurgence in PopularityThe song experienced a resurgence in popularity when the whole album "Barcelona" was reissued in 2012 in an orchestral version, which led to it charting higher than when it was initially released.
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