The story behind
Queen recorded Son and Daughter in 1971 and 1972, before the album Queen was released in 1973. The song was part of the first side of the single along with Keep Yourself Alive, which was released in July of that year. It was performed in the band's early shows, but the album version did not include the famous guitar solo that was in the original version. That solo was first properly recorded in 1974, in Brighton Rock. The song has a strong rhythm, with a moving bass and a voice that rises. It is a piece that shows how the band was beginning to explore more direct sounds, without losing their experimental side. ↓ Skip to chords
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