Somebody to Love

Queen

About Somebody to Love

"Somebody to Love" is a song by the British rock band Queen, written by the lead singer/pianist Freddie Mercury. It debuted on the band's 1976 album A Day at the Races and also appears on their 1981 compilation album Greatest Hits. The song has similarities to Queen's earlier hit "Bohemian Rhapsody" with its complex harmonies and guitar solos; however instead of mimicking an English choir, the band turned to a gospel choir. It reached No. 2 in the UK and No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. The song demonstrated that "Queen could swing as hard as it could rock, by channeling the spirit of gospel music". Written by Mercury at the piano, "Somebody to Love" is a soul-searching piece that questions God's role in a life without love. Through voice layering techniques, Queen was able to create the soulful sound of a 100-voice choir from three singers: Mercury, Brian May, and Roger Taylor. John Deacon did not sing backing vocals on the recorded album. Mercury's fascination and admiration for Aretha Franklin was a major influence for the creation of this song. 


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1976
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Can anybody find me somebody to love

Ooh, each morning I get up I die a little
Can barely stand on my feet
(Take a look at yourself) Take a look in the mirror and cry (and cry)
Lord what you're doing to me (yeah yeah)
I have spent all my years in believing you
But I just can't get no relief, Lord!
Somebody (somebody) ooh somebody (somebody)
Can anybody find me somebody to love?

I work hard (he works hard) every day of my life
I work till I ache in my bones
At the end (at the end of the day)
I take home my hard earned pay all on my own
I get down (down) on my knees (knees)
And I start to pray
Till the tears run down from my eyes
Lord somebody (somebody), ooh somebody
(Please) can anybody find me somebody to love?

(He works hard)
Everyday (everyday) I try and I try and I try
But everybody wants to put me down
They say I'm going crazy
They say I got a lot of water in my brain
Ah, got no common sense
I got nobody left to believe in
Yeah yeah yeah yeah

Oh Lord
Ooh somebody, ooh somebody
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
(Can anybody find me someone to love)

Got no feel, I got no rhythm
I just keep losing my beat (you just keep losing and losing)
I'm OK, I'm alright (he's alright, he's alright)
I ain't gonna face no defeat (yeah yeah)
I just gotta get out of this prison cell
One day (someday) I'm gonna be free, Lord!

Find me somebody to love
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Find me somebody to love love love
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Somebody somebody somebody somebody
Somebody find me
Somebody find me somebody to love
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
(Find me somebody to love)
Ooh
(Find me somebody to love)
Find me somebody, somebody (find me somebody to love) somebody, somebody to love
Find me, find me, find me, find me, find me
Ooh, somebody to love (Find me somebody to love)
Ooh (find me somebody to love)
Find me, find me, find me somebody to love (find me somebody to love)
Anybody, anywhere, anybody find me somebody to love love love!
Somebody find me, find me love

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Queen

Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of the late Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. After the late and great Freddie Mercury died, Queen continued to tour with multiple acts including Paul Rodgers, and currently, Adam Lambert. more »

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Written by: Freddie Mercury

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Original Creators - Queen
"Somebody to Love" was originally recorded by a British rock band called Queen in 1976. - The song was written by the lead vocalist of the band, Freddie Mercury. - It was released as a single from the band's fifth studio album "A Day at the Races." - The song reached number two in the UK Singles Chart and number thirteen on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
George Michael's Version
The former Wham! frontman George Michael covered the song in 1992. - His rendition was issued for The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, which was organized to honor the late lead vocalist of Queen. - George Michael's performance of "Somebody to Love" was highly acclaimed and is widely regarded as one of the best covers of the song.
The GleeTV Show Version
The American musical comedy-drama television series "Glee" featured a cover of "Somebody to Love" in its first season in 2009. - The number was performed by the fictional high school show choir group "New Directions." - This version of the song reached number twenty-eight on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. - It was released as a single and is included in the soundtrack album “Glee: The Music, Volume 1.”
Inspiration and Composition
"Somebody to Love" was inspired by the gospel music that Mercury loved. He wrote it on the piano and used 100 multi-tracked voices to imitate a gospel choir. - The song asks the question, "can anybody find me somebody to love?" The lyrics have been interpreted to reflect Mercury's feelings around his personal difficulty with love.
Cultural Impact
In 2018, a bio-pic about Queen named after their hit single "Bohemian Rhapsody" included a pivotal sequence featuring "Somebody to Love." - The song has been covered numerous times by artists and TV shows around the world, proving its longstanding popularity and influence.
Live Performances
Queen performed "Somebody to Love" live from 1977-85, which is featured on the live albums "Live Killers" and "Queen Rock Montreal." - George Michael's performance of the song at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert in 1992 became one of the most remembered performances from the event.

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