Mustapha

Queen

About Mustapha

"Mustapha" is a song written by Freddie Mercury and recorded by British rock band Queen. It is the first track of their 1978 album Jazz, categorized as "an up-tempo Arabic rocker" by Circus Magazine.


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1978
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Ibrahim, Ibrahim, Ibrahim,
Allah, Allah, Allah, Allah will pray for you.
Hey!

Mustapha, Mustapha, Mustapha Ibrahim.
Mustapha, Mustapha, Mustapha Ibrahim.

Mustapha Ibrahim, Mustapha Ibrahim
Allah, Allah, Allah will pray for you.
Mustapha Ibrahim, al havra kris vanin
Allah, Allah, Allah will pray for you.
Mustapha, hey! Mustapha
Mustapha Ibrahim, Mustapha Ibrahim, hey!

Allah-I, Allah-I, Allah-I,
Ibra-Ibra-Ibrahim, yeah!
Ibrahim, Ibrahim, Ibrahim,
Allah Allah Allah-I hey!

Mustapha Mustapha - Allah-I na stolei
Mustapha Mustapha - Achtar es na sholei
Mustapha Mustapha - Mochamut dei ya low eshelei
Mustapha Mustapha - ai ai ai ai ahelei
Mustapha,
Mustapha,
Ist avil ahiln avil ahiln adhim Mustapha,
Salaam Aleikum!

Mustapha Ibrahim, Mustapha Ibrahim
Allah, Allah, Allah will pray for you.
Mustapha Ibrahim, achbar ish navin
Allah, Allah, Allah will pray for you.
Mustapha, Mustapha
Mustapha Ibrahim, Mustapha Ibrahim, hey!

Allah-I, Allah-I, Allah-I,
Ibra-Ibra-Ibrahim, yeah!
Ibrahim, Ibrahim, Ibrahim,
Allah Allah Allah-I hey!

Mustapha Mustapha
Mustapha Mustapha
Mustapha Mustapha
Mustapha Mustapha
Mustapha,
Mustapha,
Vontap ist ahiln avil ahiln adhim Mustapha,
Aleikum Salaam hey!

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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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15 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Mustapha" is a song by the British rock band Queen, which is categorized under the genres of Rock and Progressive Rock.
Album Recognition
The song is from the band's 1978 album "Jazz."
Lead Vocalist Fact
"Mustapha" was predominantly written and sung by Freddie Mercury, the band's flamboyant lead.
Language Diversity
The song is unique due to its mixture of English and Arabic lyrics. Other languages like Persian and possibly Turkish can potentially be heard in some sections of the song.
Song Introduction
The song starts off with acapella singing by Mercury, showcasing his versatile vocal range.
Live Performance Feature
During live performances, only the first verse was sung, with the studio track being played afterwards.
Controversy
The song generated some controversy due to the perceived exoticism and stereotyping in the lyrics.
Song Theme
The song presents a mixture of Middle-Eastern sounds and rock elements, reflecting Queen's versatility and willingness to experiment with different genres.
Song Structure
"Mustapha" has a complex structure with multiple key changes and goes back and forth between different thematic sections.
Freddie Mercury's Writing Influence
The song is one of several songs written by Mercury about fictional characters, in this case, a man named Mustapha.
Infrequent Performance detail
The song was not a staple of Queen's live performances. It was played most completely at early dates of the band's 1979 European Jazz Tour and regularly on the first leg of 1980's The Game Tour.
Record Sales
While "Mustapha" was not released as a single and thus did not chart, the album "Jazz" it's from went triple platinum in the US.
B-side fact
Despite its not being released as a single, in some countries "Mustapha" was placed on the B-side of the single "Bicycle Race".
Instrumental Composition
The song features Roger Taylor on the drums, Brian May on the electric guitar, John Deacon on the bass guitar, and Freddie Mercury on the lead vocals and piano. It's an example of the classic Queen lineup at their prime.
Cover Versions
Various artists from around the world have covered "Mustapha," showcasing its universal appeal and influence.

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