With the previous producers he'd worked, he'd mostly used a Neumann U-87 mic for his vocals, but Reinhold Mack suggested an AKG C-414 for this song (the first one he engineered for the band). He played with that equipment under protest, but it suited the song very well.īrian, Freddie and Roger did the backing-vocals.įreddie did the lead vocals (not Elvis). On stage, he used a twelve-string Ovation (1979-1982) and a Fender Telecaster (1984-1986).īrian played his solo-stuff with an old Fender Elite (owned by Roger) and a Mesa/Boogie amp.
The signal was processed differently so it almost sounds like two different guitars, although it's only one.įreddie played his stuff on a six-string Martin. The melody is traded around the band and the saxes take the lead in the stop. Recorded by Queen, this classic hit features a medium tempo shuffle style and an infectious upbeat feel. According to the Theorytab database, it is the 5th most popular key among Mixolydian keys. Series: Discovery Jazz Format: Softcover Score & Parts Artist: Queen Composer: Freddie Mercury Arranger: Rick Stitzel. Probably played with Fender Precision Bass.įreddie played the acoustic rhythm guitar, picked up with two mics and mixed stereo. Crazy Little Thing Called Love is written in the key of D Mixolydian. Backing track to play the solo of the song ' Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen ' To practice with guitar.Crazy Little Thing Called Love - QueenCrazy Lit. Roger used quite a "silent" drum-kit with a muted bass-drum a decent snare, a Hi-Hat and a crash cymbal. The history of this song starts in the bathroom of the Munich Hilton hotel and reaches his peak with the no. Recording information by Philipp in June 1979 at Musicland-Studios Munich.