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Queen & A Night at the Opera : 50 Years
Queen & A Night at the Opera - Book - by Gillian G. Gaar
(2024)
Authoritatively written and featuring rare photography and memorabilia,
this beautiful slipcased hardcover is the only illustrated gift book to
examine Queen’s most iconic album, A Night at the Opera. In 1975,
Queen released what would become their best-selling album, which also
happened to introduce their most enduring song, “Bohemian Rhapsody.” A
Night at the Opera has gone on the sell over 11 million copies worldwide
and counting. In Queen and a Night at the Opera, rock historian Gillian
Gaar takes a deep dive into the legendary English band’s most famous
album on its 50th anniversary.
Chapters cover:
Queen’s formation and history up to A Night at the Opera, including the
three albums that preceded itThe recording sessions that resulted in the
albumTrack-by-track analyses of each sideThe tour to support the album,
and awards and accoladesThe band’s career after the album—and after the
death of Freddie MercuryIn addition, numerous sidebars cover topics
such as the “Bohemian Rhapsody” video, producer Roy Thomas Baker, Brian
May’s “Red Special” guitar, and more. There are even capsule bios of
Mercury and May, as well as bassist John Deacon and drummer Roger
Taylor. IIlustrated with performance and off-stage photography as well
as rare memorabilia, Queen and A Night at the Opera is a definitive and
beautifully produced tribute to a legendary album from a legendary
performer and artist.
The Great Albums series presents
authoritative explorations of rock’s most revered records, beautifully
packaged for fans to treasure. Delve into even more groundbreaking
releases with: Pink Floyd and The Dark Side of the Moon, The Who &
Quadrophenia, Prince and Purple Rain, and Bruce Springsteen and Born to
Run, with more to come.
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