Recovering Queen : The Queen Podcast
133 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe Queen Podcast where we cover a queen song and talk about the methods and the madness of the greatest band of all time ....Queen. Each week, life long Queen fanatics Jai, Matt and Ian talk about and rate a Queen song and challenge each other to faithfully record a version of a famous, or not so famous track. Podcast with 3 Queen fans, meticulously re-recording Queen songs and then talking about them. Podcasts and Covers ...Out now!!!!
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Episodes
Ep 75 : Sleeping On the Sidewalk
July 04, 2022 02:00 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBMatt tackles Brian's little blues ditty off of side 2 of Queen's News Of The World album. We chat the normal nonsense around lyrics, Roger's Drumming style, John and Brian's Blues credentials, and of course the scores on the doors. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 74 : Lily Of The Valley
June 27, 2022 01:00 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBJai covers Freddie's fantasy ballad "Lily Of The Valley " off of the Sheer Heart Attack Album. We talk lyrics, breaking bad, flowers, and don't forget the scores. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 73 : Don't Try Suicide
June 20, 2022 01:00 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBMatt tackles Freddie's advice song Don't try suicide off of The Game. The boys discuss Freddie's Lyrics and musical stylings, and much more, and of course the scores Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 72 : More Of That Jazz
June 13, 2022 01:00 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBIan once again tackles a Roger track off of the Jazz album, More Of That Jazz. The boys chat about lyrical meaning, Roger's moaning at the invisible man, misheard lyrics, influence, and much more ...and of course the scores on the doors. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 71 : Tie Your Mother Down
June 06, 2022 01:00 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBMatt takes on the Brian May Blues Rocker off of A Day At The Races, the controversial Tie Your Mother Down. Ian tackles the very high Vocal. We chat about the lyrical content, the musical content, the origins, and the episode also includes the Tie Your Mother Down Intro. What will the boys score this season 5 kick-off song. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 70 : Bohemian Rhapsody
May 09, 2022 01:00 - 49 minutes - 67.5 MBMatt takes on this obscure deep-cut off of A Night At The Opera; The Freddie Mercury mini-opera Bohemian Rhapsody. We talk lyrics, production, Freddie rhythmic precision, playing, Deaky magic, and much more ...with very controversial scoring of course. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 69 : Sweet Lady
May 02, 2022 01:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBIan on cover duties this week, choosing the Brain May "Waltz Rocker" Sweet Lady off of A Night at The Opera. We talk Guitar sounds, Tom sounds, Live Versions, Lyrics, Jai makes a crazy confession and of course the scores are as controversial as ever. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 68 : Hammer To Fall
April 11, 2022 00:00 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MBSpecial Guest Sarah Chapman joins the boys to chat about Hammer to Fall, Brian's rocker off of The Works. Lyrics discussed, Era discussed, Guitar Solo analysis and more. And of course, the scores on the hammer to fall doors. Ian's Cover wraps it all up. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 67 : Fat Bottomed Girls
April 04, 2022 00:00 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBIan treats us with a bluegrass version of Brian's delightful ode to ladies' bottoms off of Jazz. What do the gentlemen think of the lyrics, the guitar playing, and ultimately what are they going to score this greatest hit? Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 66 : Stone Cold Crazy
March 28, 2022 00:00 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBMatt is on cover duty but enlists the help of listeners Sammy Martyr (Vocals) and Ben Wheeler (Drums) to do his cover of Stone Cold Crazy off of Sheer Heart Attack. The song's origins, cover versions and the meaning of Queen and scores are all discussed. Sam's band Martyrials can be seen on Tour https://www.martyrials.com/ Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 65 : Princes Of The Universe
March 21, 2022 01:00 - 29 minutes - 40 MBIan takes covering duty for this Magic classic. Scores are divided Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 64 : In the Lap of the Gods... Revisited
March 14, 2022 01:00 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBIan has to re-cover and re-visit this Freddie classic off of Sheer Heart Attack. We discuss In the Lap of the Gods... Revisited, the mood of the song, lyrical styles, place on the album and way more. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 63 : I'm In Love With My Car
March 07, 2022 01:00 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBIan tackles this Roger Classic off of Night of the Opera, I'm In Love With My Car. Aston's or Alphas TR4 or 5 ..does anyone care ? But most importantly can Jai be nice in his score for a Taylor track Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 62 : You're My Best Friend
February 28, 2022 01:00 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBJai tackles the Deaky classic You're My Best Friend off of Night of the Opera. We discuss bass lines, the no synth confusion and more ...and probably the least surprising score ever. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 61 : The Hero
February 21, 2022 01:00 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MBThis week Ian is a hero and delivers the Hero, the epic Brian May finale off of Flash Gordon. We talk songwriting credits, themes, drum styles, life theme tunes. And of course the all-important scores. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 60 : Friends Will Be Friends
February 14, 2022 01:00 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBIan is once more astounding us with his interpretation of a controversial track ...the Mercury / Deacon crowd singalong Friends Will Be Friends off of Kind of Magic. Live track abomination, lyrical weirdness and much more including a round of scoring that splits the camp. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 59 : We Are The Champions
February 07, 2022 02:00 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MBThis week the queen podcast takes a cover from Australian Queen Covers Band "QUEEN ROCKS" . We are joined by frontman Jason Hess and chat in-depth about the music theory origins and performances of one of Queen's most Iconic numbers. For more details on our Guest https://www.queenrocks.com.au/ Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 58 : We Will Rock You
January 31, 2022 00:00 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MBIan takes on an absolute staple of the Queen Canon. The Brian May oddity that is We Will Rock You off of News of the World. Ian has to take a lay down after Jai's scoring. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 57 : Who Needs You
January 24, 2022 01:00 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBJai puts some spin on this version of the John Deacon track "Who Needs You" off of News of The World. We chat about chord shapes, band performances, Deaky genius and of course the all-important scoring. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 56 : Father To Son
January 17, 2022 02:00 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBIan does a faithful cover of one of Brian's family songs off of Queen II, Father To Son. We discuss setting, vocals and complex arrangements. We also get round to the scoring. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 55 : Jealousy
January 10, 2022 01:00 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBJai tackles another of Freddie's tragic love songs off of Jazz. We talk missing tracks, space arrangments, word meanings, Freddie's performance, Deaky genius and more. The scores of course. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 54 : Loser In The End
January 03, 2022 01:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBIan tackles the Early Roger Taylor rocker Off of Queen II. In-depth drum analysis and a huge controversy in the scoring Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 53 : Keep Passing The Open Windows
December 27, 2021 01:00 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MBIan tackles this quirky Freddie number off of The Works. The boys discuss film soundtracks and lyric meanings. More controversy when it comes to scoring. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Thank God It's Christmas - re-release
December 25, 2021 01:00 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBWell in the spirit of the original track ...we are shamelessly and lazily re-releasing this episode Happy Christmas everyone. The boys tackled Thank God it's Christmas. But what do they really think about it. Is it Classic Queen? In the Spirit of togetherness Jai, Matt and Ian tackle the song as a collaboration, ...with surprising results. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube an...
Ep 52 : Ogre Battle
December 20, 2021 02:00 - 32 minutes - 45 MBIan tackles a Freddie rocker off of Queen II, the live favourite, Ogre Battle. The Boys discuss Mercury's songwriting skills, guitar skills, vocal skills. flange and much more. Of course, there are the scores and Ian's unusual interpretation. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 51 : It's Late featuring Michael Devlin
December 13, 2021 00:00 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBSeason 4 starts with an absolute BANGER. The boys are joined by Dutch-based Rock singer extraordinaire Michael Devlin. The boys discuss and break down Brian's peaches finale off of News of the World. Guitar tones, mystery bits, bass drum technique, and Deaky's contributions. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Minisode : 5 Outsider Live
November 15, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBThis minisode is a quick review of Roger Taylor live in London at Shepherd Bush Empire on his Outsider Tour. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 50 : Radio Ga Ga
October 17, 2021 23:00 - 37 minutes - 51 MBIan on cover duties again to close of Season 3 of the Podcast. Episode 50 is a dive into the Roger Taylor classic off of the Works ...Radio Ga Ga. Pretty unanimous scoring. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 49 : Calling All Girls
October 10, 2021 23:00 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBIan tackles the Roger pop tune off of Hot Space. We chat Roger songwriting, strange videos, production and of course scores. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 48 : Dancer
October 03, 2021 23:00 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBIan tackles Dancer the Brian May attempt at Disco/Rock fusion off of Hot Space. We chat curious Lyrics, there is disagreement over this. The scores are interesting. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 47 : Nevermore
September 26, 2021 23:00 - 21 minutes - 30 MBIan and Matt deliver their 2001 versions of this mini classic off of Queen's second album Queen II. We chat about the era and how this classic has affected our lives and, of course, we finish with our scores. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 46 : Dear Friends
September 20, 2021 00:00 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBJai tackles this Brain May Hymn from the Sheer Heart Attack Album. We talk about lots of things and the scoring is hard. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 45 : Spread Your Wings
September 12, 2021 23:00 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBIan tackles yet another Deacon slice of genius, Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 44 : In Only Seven Days
September 05, 2021 23:00 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBThis week on the Queen Podcast Jai tackles the John Deacon classic "In Only Sven Days" off of the Jazz Album. We chat about our Back to the light episode and then on to the meat and potatoes of this song. and of course the scores. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 43 : Need Your Loving Tonight
August 29, 2021 23:00 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBThis week on the Queen Podcast Ian tackles the John Deacon deep cut "Need Your Loving Tonight" Taken as the 5th single from The Game. We discuss the lyrics, production choices, much more and of course the all-important scores. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Minisode : 4 Back To The Light
August 25, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBIn this minisode we chat about the Brian May Solo Album Back To the Light. Track by Track Jai, Matt and Ian discuss the highs and lows of the latest re-issue of Brian's first major release. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 42 : Long Away
August 22, 2021 23:00 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBMatt tackles the Brian May Folk rocker "Long Away" off Day at the races. We chat about the lyrics, the performances, the instruments, and much more. And of course the all-important score. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 41 : It's A Hard Life with Sooz Kempner
August 15, 2021 23:00 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBThis week Sooz Kempner actress, singer and stand-up comedian and of Queenpod fame, joins the boys to kick of Season 3 with an epic vocal performance on Matt's cover of the Freddie Classic from the works. We chat about Freddie, vocals, style, and much more, and of course the scores. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 40 : I Want To Break Free with Leddra Chapman
August 08, 2021 23:00 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBThis week Matt recruits Folk Pop singing superstar Leddra Chapman to do the Lisa Stansfield Freddie Tribute gig version of the John Deacon Masterpiece ... I Want to Break free. We discuss all the normal things, Lyrics, Freddie's Vocal performance, Brian's Solo and so much more. Some revelations in the scores too. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 39 : Life Is Real (Song For Lennon)
August 01, 2021 23:00 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBThis week on our Queen Podcast Jai tackles the Mercury ballad from Hot space, a tribute to the band's favourite songwriter. We chat about lyrics, live version, knighthoods, song construction and of course the scores. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 38 : My Baby Does Me
July 25, 2021 23:00 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBThis week on our Queen Podcast Ian returns to cover duties and tackles the funky ditty "My Baby Does Me" off the Miracle, a Deacon/Mercury splash of fun on Queen's late 80s offering. We discuss the strange insistence of Deacon, the duty of Roger, lyrical nuance and much more. And of course the scoring, ...don't shoot the messenger. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 37 : The Night Comes Down
July 18, 2021 23:00 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBMatt tackles one of the very first Queen songs ever recorded, off the first Queen album, the Brian May folksy coming of age ballad, The boys discuss lyrics, production, sounds, acting and much more. And of course ... the scores. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 36 : Dreamers Ball
July 11, 2021 23:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBIan takes on a listener request, the Live Killers version of a Brain May flight of whimsy "Dreamers Ball" ...but where is the Ball? the three detectives go on the trail. especially when Elvis Presley is involved. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 35 : Headlong
July 04, 2021 23:00 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBThis week's cover on our Queen Podcast, Matt tackles one of the very last Queen songs recorded, off Innuendo, the Brian May rocker Headlong. Many controversial topics covered and even the scoring gets controversial. Brian's sound, Freddie's illness, Ian's "Roger" theory, solo efforts and more. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 34 : You Take My Breath Away
June 27, 2021 23:00 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBJai hands in a remarkable cover of a stunning Freddie Ballad. One of the most joyful episodes of the podcast, as we all are lost in Freddie's Magic. The Score is surprising but unanimous. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 33 : Drowse
June 20, 2021 23:00 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBIan tackles Roger's Day at the races oddity that is Drowse. Jai splits rank again and goes rogue on scoring. Matt finally gets the lyrics, Ian puts it in the place of the Roger songwriting framework. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 32 : Rock It (Prime Jive)
June 13, 2021 23:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBIan tackles another Roger Classic this time off the Game. Another excuse to chat synths, cartoons, Intros, Roger's singing, Guitar Solos, live versions and loads more, of course including the all-important score, thrown into chaos by Jai. The Queen podcast that does cover versions just for the fun of it. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 31 : Who Wants To Live Forever
June 06, 2021 23:00 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBMatt Tackles this bonafide Queen Classic from the Kind of Magic Album. We discuss the film, Freddie's version, DX7 synths, pianos, Video making, hiring orchestras and of course the scores. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 30 : Get Down Make Love
May 30, 2021 23:00 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBIan tackles Freddie's saucy classic from News of the World. Jai goes rogue on scoring. We discuss lyrics, production, live versions. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more
Ep 29 : Some Day One Day
May 23, 2021 23:00 - 24 minutes - 33 MBIan tackles this early deep cut from Brian, off the Queen II album. We chat about influences, performances, the meaning of the lyrics (thanks Eddie) and way more. Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more