Posted on 01/09/2017 1:05:59 PM PST by Morgana
FULL TITLE: ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Played On A 100-Year-Old Fairground Organ | You’ve Never Heard Anything Like This…
Bohemian Rhapsody Will Never Be Heard The Same Way, Again…
If you were to make a list of rock songs that should be given a 5-Star rating, there are many songs that should be included. Stairway To Heaven, Hotel California, Thunderstruck, Dream On, Welcome To The Jungle, and many others. But there is one song that truly stands out amongst them all and that song is Bohemian Rhapsody. Written by legendary Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, this is a song that is still revered by many as one of the (if not THE greatest rock song of all time. It is a song that is classically inspired yet years ahead of its time. With its iconic harmonies and astonishing guitar work, this song deserves its own induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.
Since its release, the song has been covered in just about every possible way imaginable. Whether it’s acapella, or piano, or even bluegrass, you name it, it’s been done. But have you ever heard this song played back on a 100-year-old Fairground Organ. Chances are that you haven’t, but that’s about to change and for the better, might I add! What you’re about to watch is the aforementioned get played back on the aforementioned instrument. It’s beautiful and if you’re like me and have a fear of all things circus/clowns/fair etc, quite creepy. Nevertheless it is simply beautiful. Don’t believe me? See for yourself!
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One more: “Guinevere”, by Crosby Still & Nash.
How could I have forgotten that one
I dunno, that young guy who sings the Nationwide coomercial song is absolutely superb! He has perfect pitch and command of his instrument seldom heard in pop culture.
Arrrggghhh, you're right! I hate when I do that.
Sorry, Ted!
Etc ...
Like you said, too much good R&R out there to name a "best".
Yeah, I was thinking Ted wouldn’t be too thrilled being confused with Axl. Lol.
I love it. That organ was amazing. So beautiful.........;)
bkmk
I like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” but it always seemed like a novelty song to me.
Bohemian Rhapsody if it was a TV cop show.
Done to the lyrics.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJO7bcRVPvI
Btt
Not impressed.
The song is highly over rated to begin with.
Super cool!
I know I am in the minority, but I revere middle-period Beach Boys above all.
SMiLE was recorded almost entirely by the end of 1966 - months before any of Sgt. Pepper’s was recorded. If it had been released by Capital in January of 1967 as scheduled, and had The Beach Boys headlined the Monterey Pop Festival in June of 1967 as scheduled, Rock History would have been written differently.
There is some amazing music to be found in their seldom-aired 1966-1973 era (before personal and economic factors essentially turned them into an oldies act).
Having said all that, if I had to pick that One Song, with respect for Bohemian Rhapsody, it would nevertheless be Stairway to Heaven.
My Dad (RIP) would have LOVED that.
I think Freddie would have just loved this!
Thanks for posting.
Ouch, an assault to the ears.
I agree with you about Orbison, but I would not put him and Mercury in the same category.
Orbison was a “singer”.
Mercury was a “rock screamer”.
Not saying one is better than the other - just that its comparing apples and oranges.
(I am beginning to regret ever commenting on this thread, because all music - even that which is objectively NOT “music” such as cRAP - is largely subjective).
My vote is for Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues, who has a great, enduring rock voice.
Nights In White Satin was and still is a classic that Hayward wrote when he was only 19 years old.
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