Back Chat
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| Single by Queen | ||
| from the album Hot Space | ||
| Released | August 9, 1982 | |
| Format | vinyl record (7", 12") | |
| Recorded | 1981/1982 | |
| Genre | Funk/Soul | |
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| Label | EMI; Elektra (USA) | |
| Writer(s) | John Deacon | |
| Producer(s) | Queen and Mack | |
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| Queen singles chronology | ||
| "Staying Power" (1982) |
"Back Chat" (1982) |
"Radio Ga Ga" (1984) |
Back Chat, written by bassist John Deacon, is the track most influenced by black music on the 1982 Queen album Hot Space. Deacon (who differed from his band-mates, in that he was the only one raised on soul instead of rock and roll) had chosen a no-compromise method of eliminating any rock elements from his songs for Hot Space. This act of defiance caused friction amongst fellow band members, particularly Brian May, who fought to retain some Queen sensibilities in their funk diversions.[1] The band finally decided to include a guitar solo on "Back Chat" after heated debate, only to see the song stall at #40 on the UK single charts. The track would be performed on the Hot Space tour at a faster tempo, with a more rock-orientated arrangement. "Back Chat", the title, is an English idiom equivalent to the American phrase "back talk", referring to an argument between two people.
[edit] Live recording
[edit] References
- ^ Obrecht, Jas. Brian May Interview. Guitar Player (January 1983), archived at Andy's Queen page. Retrieved on December 5, 2006.
