Ride the Wild Wind

Queen

About Ride the Wild Wind

"Ride the Wild Wind" is a song by British rock band Queen. The song was written by Roger Taylor (but credited to Queen). It was originally released on their fourteenth studio album Innuendo in 1991. In Poland it peaked at No. 1. due to the radio airplay chart. On Last.fm the song has more than 62,000 hits.


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2011
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Ride the wild wind
(Push the envelope, don't sit on the fence) hey hey hey hey
Ride the wild wind
(Live life on the razors edge) hey hey hey
Gonna ride the whirlwind
It ain't dangerous - enough for me

Get your head down baby - yeah - we're gonna ride tonight
Your angel eyes are shining bright
I wanna take your hand - lead you from this place
Gonna leave it all behind
(Check out) Check out of this rat race
Ride the wild wind (hey hey) hey hey hey hey
Ride the wild wind (hey hey) hey hey hey
Gonna ride the whirlwind
It ain't dangerous - enough for me

Tie your hair back baby - we're gonna ride tonight - yeah
We got freaks to the left - we got jerks to the right
Sometimes I get so low - I just have to ride
Let me take your hand
Let me be your guide
Ooh ride the wild wind
(Don't sit on the fence) (hey hey) hey hey hey hey
Ooh ride the wild wind
(And live life on the razors edge) hey hey hey
Gonna ride the whirlwind
It ain't dangerous - enough for me

Yeah ride the wild wind (hey hey) hey hey hey
Ooh ride the wild wind hey hey hey hey hey hey
Ha ha ha haa
Gonna ride the - ride the whirlwind
It ain't dangerous - enough for me
Ride the wild wind
Ride the wild wind
Hey hey hey
The wild wind
Hey hey hey
The wild wind
Hey hey hey
Hey hey 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: JOHN DEACON, BRIAN MAY, FREDDIE MERCURY, ROGER TAYLOR

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Ride the Wild Wind" is a song by British rock band Queen. It was released on their 1992 album, "Innuendo," and Roger Taylor was the main writer of the song, credited as Queen with producer David Richards.
Musical Style
The song falls into the genre of rock and it stands out of Queen’s discography due to its heavy percussion and the use of a car's engine revving as a sound effect.
Lyric Content
The lyrics of the song reflect a strong racing theme, signifying Taylor's passion for cars and racing.
Vocals
Even though Freddie Mercury sang the lead vocals, it's one of the few Queen songs where Taylor can be heard doing solo backing vocals.
Unofficial Single
It was never officially released as a single, but it was released as a promotional single in the United States in 1991.
Cover Version
A cover version was made by the side project of Roger Taylor, called "The Cross," during their live performances.
Music Video
A music video was produced for the song with cuts of Queen performing on stage and archive racing footage, and it was included in the "Greatest Flix III" video compilation.
Live Performances
Unfortunately, "Ride the Wild Wind" was never performed live by Queen, but it's a fan favorite and an important piece in their discography.
Album Performance
"Innuendo," the album that houses "Ride the Wild Wind" was well received and hit No. 1 in the UK Albums Chart and remained at the top for two weeks. It was the third and final Queen album to top the UK chart.
Post-Freddie Mercury Recognition
After the death of Freddie Mercury, "Ride the Wild Wind" was often used as a tribute to him, exemplifying his fearless nature and zest for life.

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