No-One But You (Only The Good Die Young)
Queen
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9 facts about this song
Composition"No-One But You (Only The Good Die Young)" is the last song by Queen to include all four original members. It was released after the death of Freddie Mercury, using outtakes from his vocal sessions.
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Song WriterThe song was written by the band's drummer, Roger Taylor, as a dedication to Freddie Mercury as well as all those who die young. This was the first original recording by Queen following Mercury's death in 1991.
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Release Date and albumThe song was released as a single in 1997 and later included in the 1999 compilation album 'Queen Rocks'.
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Music VideoThe music video for this song features young actors portraying Queen from their early days, playing in various locations.
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Chart Performance"No-One But You (Only The Good Die Young)" peaked at No. 13 on the UK Singles Chart. However, it did not make any significant impact on international charts.
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Live PerformancesThe song is occasionally performed live by Brian May during his solo tours, often as a tribute to Freddie Mercury.
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Musical StyleThe song has a slower, more mournful style than many of Queen's earlier tracks, reflecting the somber inspiration behind its creation.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song deal with the theme of loss and rememberance, with references to both Freddie Mercury and former Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, who also died at a young age.
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Rare SingleSince the death of Mercury, Queen had only been releasing compilation albums and live performances. As such, "No-One But You (Only The Good Die Young)" holds the distinction of being one of the few original Queen singles released post-Mercury.
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