Seven Seas of Rhye

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About Seven Seas of Rhye

"Seven Seas of Rhye" is a song by the British rock band Queen. It was primarily written by Freddie Mercury, with Brian May contributing the second middle-eight. The song is officially credited to Mercury only. A rudimentary instrumental version appears as the final track on the group's debut album Queen (1973), with the final version on the follow-up Queen II (1974). The completed version served as the band's third single, and after performing the song on the BBC's Top of the Pops in February 1974 it became their first hit, reaching number 10 on the UK Singles Chart. It is the earliest-released song to appear on their Greatest Hits album, with the exception of some versions where their first single, "Keep Yourself Alive", is included. 


Year:
1986
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Fear me you lord and lady preachers
I descend upon your earth from the skies
I command your very souls you unbelievers
Bring before me what is mine
The seven seas of Rhye

Can you hear me you peers and privy councilors
I stand before you naked to the eyes
I will destroy any man who dares abuse my trust
I swear that you'll be mine
At the seven seas of Rhye

Sister I live and lie for you
Mister do and I'll die
You are mine I possess you
Belong to you forever

Storm the master marathon I'll fly through
By flash and thunder fire I'll survive
I'll survive I'll survive
Then I'll defy the laws of nature
And come out alive

Begone with you you shod and shady senators
Give out the good leave out the bad evil cries
I challenge the mighty titan and his troubadours
And with a smile
I'll take you to the seven seas of Rhye

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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: FREDDIE MERCURY

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16 facts about this song

Song Inspiration
The song "Seven Seas of Rhye" was inspired by Freddie Mercury's childhood fantasy world that he created with his sister.
Album Appearance
The "Seven Seas of Rhye" appears as the closing track on both of Queen's first two albums, "Queen" and "Queen II", albeit in different versions.
First Hit
The song was Queen's first hit single, reaching number 10 on the UK Singles Chart.
Song Duration
The original version of “Seven Seas of Rhye” on the Queen album was an instrumental with the full version appearing later on the "Queen II" album.
Promotional Video
The promotional video for the single was the first ever video for the band.
Copyright Lawsuit
In 2018, Queen settled a copyright lawsuit over "Seven Seas of Rhye" after a claim that the song had ripped off a lullaby called "Brahms’ Lullaby".
Live Performances
"Seven Seas of Rhye" was a concert staple in Queen's early years, often used as the opening song.
Lead Vocalist
Lead vocals were done by Freddie Mercury.
Banjo Usage
Early performances of the song involved Brian May’s use of jingling bells attached to his guitar to emulate a banjo sound.
First TV Appearance
The song was the Queen’s first appearance on Top of the Pops in 1974, a significant milestone in the band's career.
Lyric Complexity
The lyrics of the song are relatively complex, with Freddie Mercury's words painting a picture of a fantastical, mythical land.
Instrumental Brilliance
The song features a memorable piano intro by Freddie Mercury and a harmonic guitar solo by Brian May.
Songwriter
The song was written by Freddie Mercury, and showcases his songwriting abilities early in Queen's career.
Sound Effects
The song features sound effects which include the sound of a wave produced by Brian May's Red Special guitar and a marimba played by Roger Taylor.
Cover Art
The cover art for the single features a mermaid riding a sea monster, adding to the mythical fantasy theme of the song.
Iconic Status
Even after decades, "Seven Seas of Rhye" remains one of Queen's most beloved songs, beefing up the legend of Freddie Mercury and Queen.

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