Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together)

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About Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together)

"Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together)" (手をとりあって, Te o Toriatte) is a song by Queen from their 1976 album A Day at the Races. Written by guitarist Brian May, it is the closing track on the album. The song is notable for having two choruses sung entirely in Japanese, and it was released as a single exclusively in Japan, reaching #49 on the charts. (The B-side was "Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy".) This song features a plastic piano and harmonium, both of which are played by May. They brought in a local choir to sing the chorus at the end. On the album, the song is concluded by a one-minute instrumental intro featuring a Shepard tone melody, which is actually a reprise of the beginning of "Tie Your Mother Down": this was intended to create a "circle" in the album, typical, for example, of Pink Floyd's albums. 


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When I'm gone no need to wonder
If I ever think of you
The same moon shines
The same wind blows for both of us
And time is but a paper moon
Be not gone
Though I'm gone it's as though
I hold the flower that touches you
A new life grows
The blossom knows there's no one else
Could warm my heart as much as you
Be not gone
Let us cling together as the years go by
Oh my love my love
In the quiet of the night
Let our candle always burn
Let us never lose the lessons we have learned
Teo torriatte konomama iko
Aisuruhito yo
Shizukana yoi ni
Hikario tomoshi
Itoshiki oshieo idaki
Hear my song still think of me
The way you've come to think of me
The nights grow long
But dreams live on
Just close your pretty eyes
And you can be with me
Dream on
Teo torriatte konomama iko
Aisuruhito yo
Shizukana yoi ni
Hikario tomoshi
Itoshiki oshieo idaki
When I'm gone they'll say we were all fools
And we don't understand
Oh be strong don't turn your heart
We're all you're all we're all for all for always
Let us cling together as the years go by
Oh my love my love
In the quiet of the night
Let our candle always burn
Let us never lose the lessons we have learned

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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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Written by: Brian Harold May

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13 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together)" is a song by British rock band Queen from their 1976 album, "A Day at the Races".
Multilingual Lyrics
The song is notable for having the band's only compositions with lyrics in Japanese, along with English.
Song Inspiration
Brian May, the band's guitarist, wrote the song while Queen was on a tour in Japan and was inspired by the warmth and affection they received from their Japanese fans.
Album Position
"Teo Torriatte" is the closing track on the "A Day at the Races" album.
Lyrics Meaning
The song’s title translates from Japanese to “Let Us Cling Together". The song is a ballad that expresses unity and togetherness.
Song Composition
The song features Brian May on main vocals (he also plays harp using an electric piano) and Freddie Mercury on piano.
Unique Feature
The song uniquely starts and ends with a Japanese verse, making it one of Queen's most distinguishable songs.
Music Style
Musically, "Teo Torriatte" showcases Queen's diversity with its blending of rock and pop elements with a touch of Japanese traditional music.
Release Details
It was released as a single in Japan only, reaching the top 20.
Remastering
The song "Teo Torriatte" was remastered in 2011 by Bob Ludwig, in honor of Queen's 40th anniversary.
Live Performances
Despite its popularity in Japan, Queen has rarely performed "Teo Torriatte" live.
Dedication
The remastered single version of the song released in 2011 was dedicated to the victims of the Japan earthquake and tsunami.
Special Edition
A special edition vinyl of the song was released in 2011, as a charitable action with proceeds going towards Japanese Red Cross.

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