QUEEN PAUL RODGERS RETURN OF CHAMPIONS 1/2 SPEED LIMITED 1ST EDITION 3LP BOX SET

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QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS - RETURN OF THE CHAMPIONS - 3 LP BOX SET HALF SPEED MASTERED 1ST EDITION FOR YOUR TURNTABLE - NOW OUT OF PRINT AND SELLS FOR AROUND $200 STILL SEALED AND IN PRISTINE CONDITION LIKE WE ARE OFFERING HERE. PLUS FOR YOUR CAR STEREO WE ARE ADDING A MINT CD FOR YOUR LISTING PLEASURE. 

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The Queen + Paul Rodgers collaboration began in late 2004 when Queen was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame. Guitarist Brian May had previously performed with Paul Rodgers, formerly of Bad Company and Free, The Firm and The Law, on several occasions. May and Queen drummer Roger Taylor have been active in the music industry since the death of Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury in 1991 and the retirement of bassist John Deacon in the late 1990s. Following in the footsteps of Mercury is no doubt a daunting task, but fans across the globe embraced Paul Rodgers as the band performed a greatest hits tour. Resulting from the tour is this three-LP box set that includes all of the Queen classics – "We Are the Champions," "Another One Bites the Dust," "Bohemeian Rhpasody" – along with Bad Company and Free songs such as "All Right Now" and "Can't Get Enough." There are 27 tracks in all. 

Can the soulful & smooth vocals of Paul Rodgers fill the void left by the operatic & theatrical singing of Freddie Mercury? Can the "band" Queen, play classic Free & Bad Company songs and still be faithful to the originals? Can these "oldtimers" still kick out the jams? Yes, Yes, Yes!!!!!

I was shocked and more than pleasantly surprised by how good this album really is. Paul Rodgers has been around for quite some time and his voice has never sounded better; and with so few really quality live recordings of Mr. Rodgers over the years, it is really a treat to hear him stretch his cords live (I apologize in advance to all the fans of Glenn Hughes, but Paul Rodgers is indeed the "voice of rock"). While no one on this planet can ever replace Mr. Mercury, Rodgers adds his own "touch" to the Queen songs. What you get is songs which really pay tribute to the original versions. Oh, and the band "Queen"?

They play through the entire set flawlessly, handling both the Free and Bad Company songs with ferocity & grace. Brain May is arguably one of rock's all time great guitarist and this recording only enhances his status (I apologize again to the late great Mr. Kosoff, Mr. Ralphs and yes, even Mr. Page, and this statement may border on blasphemy, but Paul Rodgers has never been backed by a finer fretboard wizard than Brian May). Lastly, the energy & emotion put into this performance is extraordinary. You would never guess these were "past middle age" men whipping out rockers like "Tie Your Mother Down" & "All Right Now".

And I would like to add, which for me, was the most "heartfelt" portion of the album. I think longtime Queen fans will agree.

Brian May states between songs, Freddie Mercury's mom in in the audience. For the song "Bohemian Rhapsody"...we here Freddie Mercury's voice singing from the original song. The band is playing live to it in the backround. When Freddie sings the words of the songs "momma, I don't wan't to die", I almost began to weep. Hey, I'm not afraid to admit it. It was one of the most emotional moments I have every heard on a rock recording.

For Queen fans, the album is a must for that single song alone.

 Any fan of Free, Bad Company or Queen (heck any fan of rock music!) must add this to cart NOW!! I guarantee you will not be disappointed. For any newcomers who have heard of these great artists? Add this to cart now too....let these "boys" show you how rock is meant to be played.

Track Listings

                1.            Reaching Out

                2.            Tie Your Mother Down

                3.            I Want To Break Free

                4.            Fat Bottomed Girls

                5.            Wishing Well

                6.            Another One Bites The Dust

                7.            Crazy Little Thing Called Love

                8.            Say It’s Not True

                9.            ‘39

                10.          Love Of My Life

                11.          Hammer To Fall

                12.          Feel Like Making Love

                13.          Let There Be Drums

                14.          I’m In Love With My Car

                15.          Guitar Solo

                16.          Last Horizon

                17.          These Are The Days Of Our Lives

                18.          Radio Ga Ga

                19.          Can’t Get Enough

                20.          A Kind Of Magic

                21.          I Want It All

                22.          Bohemian Rhapsody

                23.          The Show Must Go On

                24.          All Right Now

                25.          We Will Rock You

                26.          We Are The Champions

                27.          God Save The Queen

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