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Las Palabras de Amor
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Wikipedia article
"'Las Palabras de Amor (The Words of Love)'" is a rock ballad by the British rock band Queen. It was released as the third single from their 1982 album 'Hot Space'. It is sung mostly in English, but with several Spanish phrases. Written by guitarist Brian May, the song proved more popular in the United Kingdom than their previous single ("Body Language"), reaching No. 17 in the UK Singles Chart.Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums. London: Guinness World Records Limited
Despite the mixed response to its parent album, "Las Palabras de Amor" has become a fan favourite.
Background
The song's lyrics were written by guitarist Brian May.[http://www.ultimatequeen.co.uk/songs/hotspace.htm#Las Palabras De Amor Las Palabras De Amor (The Words Of Love)] Ultimate Queen. Retrieved 5 July 2011 Vocals were provided by lead singer Freddie Mercury with May on the high harmony vocal. The song was inspired by the band's close relationship with their Argentinian fans. It marked the band's final studio appearance on 'Top of the Pops' (having previously appeared to promote "Seven Seas of Rhye", "Killer Queen", "Now I'm Here" and "Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy" respectively). For this mimed performance May is seen playing a grand piano as well as his guitar and, on the recording, he plays both piano and synths in addition to acoustic and electric guitars. May also sang lead vocals for the harmonized line "this night and evermore" throughout the song.
During the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert at Wembley Stadium in 1992, this was the third song of the second half, performed by Zucchero and Queen.[http://www.ultimatequeen.co.uk/videos/fmtributedvd.htm#laspal The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert: Las Palabras De Amor (The Words Of Love)] Ultimate Queen. Retrieved 5 July 2011 In Queen + Paul Rodgers Rock The Cosmos-tour 2008 it was played in the Spanish speaking countries, sung by May.
This song also made it onto 1999 Queen's 'Greatest Hits III' and, more recently, on the 'Queen Forever' compilation. It also appears on the 'Greatest Video Hits 2' DVD released in November 2003.[http://www.ultimatequeen.co.uk/videos/queenpromo.htm Queen Promo Videos: Las Palabras De Amor], Ultimate Queen. Retrieved 13 November 2019 (Queen Forever)
Musical theatre actress Elaine Paige recorded the song on her album of Queen covers 'The Queen Album' in 1988.
The baby's face image of the single's cover would reappear on The Cross single for their song "New Dark Ages".
Personnel
'Queen'
*Freddie Mercury lead and backing vocals
*Brian May electric and 12-string acoustic guitars, keyboards, backing vocals
*Roger Taylor drums, backing vocals
*John Deacon bass
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References
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