No-One But You (Only The Good Die Young)

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About No-One But You (Only The Good Die Young)

"No-One But You (Only the Good Die Young)" is a song recorded by the remaining three members of the British rock band Queen in 1997 following the death of the lead singer Freddie Mercury in 1991. Guitarist Brian May – the writer of the song – and drummer Roger Taylor share lead vocals. The song was released on the album Queen Rocks and it was also released as a double a-side single with "Tie Your Mother Down". The impetus for the song came after the death of Diana, Princess of Wales in August 1997, but is largely a eulogy to Freddie Mercury. It was dedicated to Mercury and all those who die too soon. It was originally written for a potential Brian May solo project, which eventually evolved into the album Another World. He sent the demo of the song to Roger Taylor, who by his own account put it in a drawer and forgot about it. After eventually hearing it, Taylor suggested that it could be turned into a Queen song. Taylor's contribution was to change the tempo and make the lyrics less specific to Mercury. 


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1999
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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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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.
Song Writer
The 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.
Release Date and album
The song was released as a single in 1997 and later included in the 1999 compilation album 'Queen Rocks'.
Music Video
The music video for this song features young actors portraying Queen from their early days, playing in various locations.
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.
Live Performances
The song is occasionally performed live by Brian May during his solo tours, often as a tribute to Freddie Mercury.
Musical Style
The song has a slower, more mournful style than many of Queen's earlier tracks, reflecting the somber inspiration behind its creation.
Lyrics
The 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.
Rare Single
Since 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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