Flash

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About Flash

"Flash" is a song by the British rock band Queen. Written by guitarist Brian May, "Flash" is the theme song of the 1980 film Flash Gordon. There are two versions of the song. The album version ("Flash's Theme") is in fact the start to the movie, with all the dialogue from the first scene. The single version contains dialogue cut from various parts of the movie, most memorably, Brian Blessed's character exclaiming "Gordon's alive?!" This version was also included on the Greatest Hits compilation from 1981. Flash is sung as a duet between Freddie Mercury and Brian May, with Roger Taylor adding the high harmonies. May plays all of the instruments except for the rhythm section. He used an Imperial Bösendorfer Grand Piano (with 97 keys instead of 88, having an extra octave on the low range), Oberheim OBX synth (which he plays in the video) and his homemade Red Special electric guitar. On the U. S. charts, "Flash's Theme aka Flash" reached #42 on the Billboard Hot 100. It peaked at #39 on the Cash Box Top 100. It fared much better in Europe, where it was a Top 10 hit in most nations, including #1 in Austria. 


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2008
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Flash a-ah
Savior of the universe
Flash
He save everyone of us
Flash
He's a miracle
Flash
King of the impossible

He's for everyone of us
Stand for everyone of us
He save with a mighty hand
Every man every woman
Every chill-he's a mighty
Flash

Just a man
With a man's courage
Nothing but a man
But he can never fail
No-one but the pure at heart
May find the Golden Grail
... Ah...

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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: Brian Harold May

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Flash" is part of Queen's album "Flash Gordon," which was released in 1980.
Soundtrack Feature
This song is famously used as the theme music for the 1980 adaptation of the "Flash Gordon" film.
Lead Singer
Freddie Mercury, Queen's iconic lead singer, was the primary vocalist on "Flash."
Musical Composition
Brian May, the band's guitarist, wrote the song.
Lyrics Accompaniment
The song contains dialogue snippets from the movie, synchronized with the music which makes it unique.
Chart Performance
Despite its novelty, "Flash" managed to reach #10 on the UK Singles Chart, and #42 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.
Different Versions
There are two versions of the song. The album version ("Flash's Theme") is more elaborate and longer than the single version.
Rarity of Live Performances
"Flash" isn't frequently performed live. However, during their 1982 Hot Space Tour, the band used it as the opening song.
Sampling
American rapper, LL Cool J, sampled "Flash" in his 1997 song "Zoom."
Comic Book Inspiration
The song (and album) is inspired by the comic strip character Flash Gordon, originally created by Alex Raymond.

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