This week the Recovering Queen gang go full throttle with Brian May’s lightning-fast rocker “Dead on Time” from Queen's album Jazz.Matt dusts off his guitars to deliver a frantic cover version, roping in Ian to risk life and larynx on vocals, and the mighty Arthur Russell to batter the drums into submission. Together, they attempt to keep up with Brian’s warp-speed riffing and Roger’s caffeine overdose drumming.We also chat about thunderbolts, Queen’s proto-thrash credentials, and why this track never made it into the live setStrap in, this one leaves the station whether you’ve got a ticket or not.Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
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Ep 134 : Another One Bites the Dust
Matt, Jai, and Ian get funky with John Deacon’s monster hit “Another One Bites the Dust” from The Game. We talk about that iconic bassline, the track’s disco-funk crossover magic, and how it became Queen’s biggest U.S. hit. Then we bring it into the Recovering Queen universe with Matt and Ian's cover version and, of course, we score.Don’t forget to check out more Recovering Queen at linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you’ll find our Scorecard, karaoke videos on YouTube, and much more.Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
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Ep 133 : Seven Seas of Rhye
Jai, Matt, and Ian dive into Queen’s early classic “Seven Seas of Rhye” ... twice! Ian takes on the Queen II version in all its bombastic glory, while Matt strips it back to the instrumental Queen debut version. We chat about the song’s evolution, its place in Queen’s early history, and the unmistakable flair Freddie brought even in the band’s formative days. And yes… we score.Don’t forget to check out more Recovering Queen at linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you’ll find our Scorecard, karaoke videos on YouTube, and much more.Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
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Ep 132 : Khashoggi’s Ship
Jai, Matt, Ian, and special guest Sam Swallow climb aboard for Queen's “Khashoggi’s Ship” from The Miracle, a rocking, high-seas romp with Queen at full throttle. We break down the track’s swaggering riffs, Roger’s powerhouse drumming, and the larger-than-life production that makes this deep cut a fan favourite. Naturally, Sam and Matt put their own old school spin on it with a brand-new cover version… and, of course, we score.Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
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Ep 131 : Bicycle Race
Jai, Matt and Ian with regular guest Sam Swallow return after a long hiatus to kick off our final season with Freddie’s playful masterpiece “Bicycle Race” from Jazz. This time, Matt and Sam rope in Dan Western on drums and even enlist the help of a local bike shop to bring the cover version to life...complete with bells! We chat about the song’s quirky structure, Freddie’s writing genius, and all the weird and wonderful elements that make this track so uniquely Queen. And of course… the score.Don’t forget to check out more Recovering Queen at linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you’ll find our Scorecard, karaoke videos on YouTube, and much more.Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
The Queen Podcast where we cover a queen song and talk about the methods and the madness of the greatest band of all time ....Queen. Each week, life long Queen fanatics Jai, Matt and Ian talk about and rate a Queen song and challenge each other to faithfully record a version of a famous, or not so famous track. Podcast with 3 Queen fans, meticulously re-recording Queen songs and then talking about them. Podcasts and Covers ...Out now!!!!
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