There Must Be More To Life Than This

Michael Jackson, Queen

About There Must Be More To Life Than This

"There Must Be More to Life Than This" is the eighth track on Queen singer Freddie Mercury's debut solo album Mr. Bad Guy, released on 29 April 1985 by Columbia Records. The song was originally recorded by Queen for 1982's Hot Space, but failed to make the final version of the album. It was previously recorded as a duet between Mercury and Michael Jackson, along with two other songs: "State of Shock" (later reworked with Mick Jagger for a version by The Jacksons) and "Victory" (which remains unreleased).  


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Michael Jackson

Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist also he is the most famous recording artist worldwide, entertainer and businessman. Often referred to as the King of Pop, King of Pop, Rock and Soul, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. His contributions to music, dance, and fashion, along with a much-publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. The eighth child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene along with his brothers as a member of The Jackson 5 in 1964, and began his solo career in 1971. He has donated a total of 500 Million dollars to charities and has sold… more »

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10 facts about this song

Origin
The song "There Must Be More to Life Than This" was originally written by Freddie Mercury, the legendary frontman of rock band Queen, during their "Hot Space" album sessions.
Artist Collaboration
Michael Jackson and Freddie Mercury started recording the song as a duet in 1983, but the song was never fully completed.
Release Delay
Although the song was initially penned in the early 80s, due to strained relationships and scheduling conflicts between Jackson and Mercury, it was not released until after Mercury's death in 1991.
Differing Versions
There are two versions of the song; the solo version by Freddie Mercury on his album "Mr. Bad Guy," and the posthumous duet version released on Queen's compilation album "Queen Forever."
Message
The song features a powerful message about world issues like war, poverty and hunger, saying there must be more to life than this and asking for more love and understanding.
Unique Mash-up
Even though the song is often considered a "Michael Jackson song" because of his distinctive vocals, it's really a unique mash-up of two music icons, with both Freddie Mercury's and Michael Jackson's voices present.
Album History
The song, as part of the album "Queen Forever," peaked at the number 1 spot in the UK Albums Chart and later went Platinum.
Mercury's Solo Version
Freddie Mercury's solo version of "There Must Be More to Life Than This" was originally released in 1985 on his first solo album "Mr. Bad Guy."
Production
The posthumous version of the song, featuring both Freddie Mercury and Michael Jackson, was produced by William Orbit and Queen drummer Roger Taylor.
Posthumous Release
: After nearly three decades of the original recording, the song was finally released as a posthumous duet on the compilation album "Queen Forever" in 2014. It gave fans a new way to appreciate both Jackson's and Mercury's talents once again.

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