Name: Mr Bad Guy (Special Edition) by Freddie Mercury
Brand: Freddie Mercury
SKU: 602508007316
Price: 9.9 USD
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Rating: 3 (77 reviews)

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After 15 years at the helm of British rock legends Queen, singer Freddie Mercury finally released his first solo album, Mr. Bad Guy, while the band was on hiatus in 1985. As Queen's vocal signature and creative leader, it was only natural that many aspects of the group's sound would carry over into Mercury's solo work; however, the frontman still does a commendable job of stretching into uncharted territory. The synthesizers of "Let's Turn It On" announce that Queen's typical guitar heaviness will be conspicuously absent throughout the album, while extravagance will be at an all-time high. "I Was Born to Love You," the album's leadoff single, elevates '70s disco and '80s dance influences to a level of blatant pop silliness that Queen would never dare approach. Mercury also combines his acoustic piano playing with synthesizer-driven backing tracks for the beautifully dramatic "Made in Heaven" and "Your Kind of Lover," which transforms from a simple lounge number (piano and singer) into a Latin-flavored pop workout. The singer's talent for complex and original arrangements also yields multifaceted pieces like "Man Made Paradise," with its Queen-like chorused opera vocals and Brian May-esque guitar soloing, and the daring, self-mocking title track, which combines a sinister bass motif, playful piano tinkling, and even big-band horn arrangements. Other winners such as "There Must Be More to Life Than This," "Living on My Own," and "Love Me Like There's No Tomorrow" help make this an outstanding record from start to finish. [The Hollywood Records reissue (under the title The Great Pretender) omits some tracks and tampers with the overall original mix.]
© Eduardo Rivadavia /TiVo

1. Let's Turn It On

by Freddie Mercury

Background Vocals: Freddie Mercury; Performer
Bass Guitar: Stephan Wissnet; Performer
Drum Programming: Stephan Wissnet
Mack; Performer
Composer: Freddie Mercury; Composer
Lyricist: Freddie Mercury; Composer
Recording Assistant: Stephan Wissnet; Production
Bass Guitar: Stephan Wissnet; Performer
Drums: Curt Cress; Performer
Guitar: Paul Vincent
Fred Mandel; Performer
Engineer: Mack
Joshua J Macrae
Justin Shirley-smith; Production
Keyboard: Freddie Mercury; Performer
Performer: Curt Cress
Stephan Wissnet
Fred Mandel
Paul Vincent
Mack
Freddie Mercury; Performer
Primary Artist: Freddie Mercury; Main Performer
Piano: Freddie Mercury
Fred Mandel; Performer
Synthesizer: Fred Mandel
Mack
Stephan Wissnet; Performer
Vocals: Freddie Mercury; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Adam Ayan; Production
Mixing: Justin Shirley-smith
Joshua J Macrae; Production
Producer: Justin Shirley-smith
Freddie Mercury
Mack
Joshua J Macrae; Production
Studio Personnel: Adam Ayan
Stephan Wissnet
Justin Shirley-smith
Joshua J Macrae
Mack; Production
Composer Lyricist: Freddie Mercury; Other

2. Made In Heaven

by Freddie Mercury

Primary Artist: Freddie Mercury; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Freddie Mercury; Performer
Lyricist: Freddie Mercury; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Adam Ayan; Production
Recording Assistant: Stephan Wissnet; Production
Bass Guitar: Neil Fairclough; Performer
Composer: Freddie Mercury; Composer
Bass Guitar: Neil Fairclough; Performer
Drum Programming: Stephan Wissnet
Mack; Performer
Drums: Curt Cress; Performer
Keyboard: Freddie Mercury; Performer
Performer: Stephan Wissnet
Freddie Mercury
Curt Cress
Mack
Fred Mandel
Neil Fairclough; Performer
Piano: Freddie Mercury
Fred Mandel; Performer
Synthesizer: Fred Mandel
Mack
Stephan Wissnet; Performer
Vocals: Freddie Mercury; Performer
Engineer: Joshua J Macrae
Justin Shirley-smith
Mack; Production
Mixing: Joshua J Macrae
Justin Shirley-smith; Production
Producer: Freddie Mercury
Justin Shirley-smith
Joshua J Macrae
Mack; Production
Studio Personnel: Mack
Joshua J Macrae
Justin Shirley-smith
Stephan Wissnet
Adam Ayan; Production
Composer Lyricist: Freddie Mercury; Other

3. I Was Born To Love You

by Freddie Mercury

Primary Artist: Freddie Mercury; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Freddie Mercury; Performer
Lyricist: Frederick Mercury; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Adam Ayan; Production
Recording Assistant: Stephan Wissnet; Production
Bass Guitar: Stephan Wissnet; Performer
Composer: Frederick Mercury; Composer
Bass Guitar: Stephan Wissnet; Performer
Drum Programming: Stephan Wissnet
Mack; Performer
Keyboard: Freddie Mercury; Performer
Performer: Stephan Wissnet
Freddie Mercury
Mack
Fred Mandel; Performer
Piano: Fred Mandel
Freddie Mercury; Performer
Synthesizer: Stephan Wissnet
Fred Mandel
Mack; Performer
Vocals: Freddie Mercury; Performer
Engineer: Justin Shirley-smith
Mack
Joshua J Macrae; Production
Mixing: Joshua J Macrae
Justin Shirley-smith; Production
Producer: Mack
Justin Shirley-smith
Joshua J Macrae
Freddie Mercury; Production
Studio Personnel: Justin Shirley-smith
Mack
Adam Ayan
Joshua J Macrae
Stephan Wissnet; Production
Composer Lyricist: Frederick Mercury; Other

4. Foolin' Around

by Freddie Mercury

Background Vocals: Freddie Mercury; Performer
Bass Guitar: Neil Fairclough; Performer
Drum Programming: Stephan Wissnet
Mack; Performer
Composer: Freddie Mercury; Composer
Lyricist: Freddie Mercury; Composer
Recording Assistant: Stephan Wissnet; Production
Bass Guitar: Neil Fairclough; Performer
Drums: Curt Cress; Performer
Guitar: Fred Mandel
Paul Vincent; Performer
Engineer: Justin Shirley-smith
Mack
Joshua J Macrae; Production
Keyboard: Freddie Mercury; Performer
Primary Artist: Freddie Mercury; Main Performer
Performer: Stephan Wissnet
Freddie Mercury
Curt Cress
Mack
Paul Vincent
Fred Mandel
Neil Fairclough; Performer
Synthesizer: Mack
Fred Mandel
Stephan Wissnet; Performer
Vocals: Freddie Mercury; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Adam Ayan; Production
Mixing: Joshua J Macrae
Justin Shirley-smith; Production
Producer: Freddie Mercury
Justin Shirley-smith
Joshua J Macrae
Mack; Production
Studio Personnel: Adam Ayan
Mack
Stephan Wissnet
Justin Shirley-smith
Joshua J Macrae; Production
Composer Lyricist: Freddie Mercury; Other

5. Your Kind Of Lover

by Freddie Mercury

Background Vocals: Freddie Mercury; Performer
Bass Guitar: Neil Fairclough; Performer
Drum Programming: Mack
Stephan Wissnet; Performer
Composer: Freddie Mercury; Composer
Lyricist: Freddie Mercury; Composer
Recording Assistant: Stephan Wissnet; Production
Bass Guitar: Neil Fairclough; Performer
Drums: Curt Cress; Performer
Guitar: Paul Vincent
Fred Mandel; Performer
Engineer: Justin Shirley-smith
Joshua J Macrae
Mack; Production
Keyboard: Freddie Mercury; Performer
Performer: Stephan Wissnet
Freddie Mercury
Curt Cress
Mack
Paul Vincent
Fred Mandel
Neil Fairclough; Performer
Primary Artist: Freddie Mercury; Main Performer
Piano: Fred Mandel
Freddie Mercury; Performer
Synthesizer: Stephan Wissnet
Fred Mandel
Mack; Performer
Vocals: Freddie Mercury; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Adam Ayan; Production
Mixing: Joshua J Macrae
Justin Shirley-smith; Production
Producer: Freddie Mercury
Justin Shirley-smith
Joshua J Macrae
Mack; Production
Studio Personnel: Stephan Wissnet
Mack
Adam Ayan
Joshua J Macrae
Justin Shirley-smith; Production
Composer Lyricist: Freddie Mercury; Other

6. Mr. Bad Guy

by Freddie Mercury

Composer: Freddie Mercury; Composer
Lyricist: Freddie Mercury; Composer
Drums: Curt Cress; Performer
Keyboard: Freddie Mercury; Performer
Performer: Stephan Wissnet
Freddie Mercury
Curt Cress
Mack
Fred Mandel
Rainer Pietsch; Performer
Arranger: Rainer Pietsch; Composer
Engineer: Justin Shirley-smith
Joshua J Macrae
Mack; Production
Mastering Engineer: Adam Ayan; Production
Mixing: Joshua J Macrae
Justin Shirley-smith; Production
Producer: Joshua J Macrae
Justin Shirley-smith
Freddie Mercury
Mack; Production
Primary Artist: Freddie Mercury; Main Performer
Recording Assistant: Stephan Wissnet; Production
Synthesizer: Mack
Stephan Wissnet
Fred Mandel; Performer
Vocals: Freddie Mercury; Performer
Studio Personnel: Joshua J Macrae
Justin Shirley-smith
Adam Ayan
Mack
Stephan Wissnet; Production
Composer Lyricist: Freddie Mercury; Other

7. Man Made Paradise

by Freddie Mercury

Background Vocals: Freddie Mercury; Performer
Bass Guitar: Neil Fairclough; Performer
Drums: Curt Cress; Performer
Lyricist: Freddie Mercury; Composer
Engineer: Justin Shirley-smith
Joshua J Macrae
Mack; Production
Recording Assistant: Stephan Wissnet; Production
Bass Guitar: Neil Fairclough; Performer
Guitar: Paul Vincent
Fred Mandel; Performer
Keyboard: Freddie Mercury; Performer
Primary Artist: Freddie Mercury; Main Performer
Composer: Freddie Mercury; Composer
Performer: Stephan Wissnet
Freddie Mercury
Curt Cress
Mack
Paul Vincent
Fred Mandel
Neil Fairclough; Performer
Piano: Freddie Mercury
Fred Mandel; Performer
Synthesizer: Mack
Fred Mandel
Stephan Wissnet; Performer
Vocals: Freddie Mercury; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Adam Ayan; Production
Mixing: Joshua J Macrae
Justin Shirley-smith; Production
Producer: Freddie Mercury
Justin Shirley-smith
Joshua J Macrae
Mack; Production
Studio Personnel: Mack
Stephan Wissnet
Justin Shirley-smith
Joshua J Macrae
Adam Ayan; Production
Composer Lyricist: Freddie Mercury; Other

8. There Must Be More To Life Than This

by Freddie Mercury

Primary Artist: Freddie Mercury; Main Performer
Lyricist: Freddie Mercury; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Adam Ayan; Production
Recording Assistant: Stephan Wissnet; Production
Bass Guitar: Stephan Wissnet; Performer
Composer: Freddie Mercury; Composer
Bass Guitar: Stephan Wissnet; Performer
Drums: Curt Cress; Performer
Keyboard: Freddie Mercury; Performer
Performer: Stephan Wissnet
Freddie Mercury
Curt Cress
Mack
Fred Mandel; Performer
Piano: Fred Mandel
Freddie Mercury; Performer
Synthesizer: Stephan Wissnet
Fred Mandel
Mack; Performer
Vocals: Freddie Mercury; Performer
Engineer: Joshua J Macrae
Mack
Justin Shirley-smith; Production
Mixing: Joshua J Macrae
Justin Shirley-smith; Production
Producer: Freddie Mercury
Justin Shirley-smith
Joshua J Macrae
Mack; Production
Studio Personnel: Stephan Wissnet
Mack
Adam Ayan
Joshua J Macrae
Justin Shirley-smith; Production
Composer Lyricist: Freddie Mercury; Other

9. Living On My Own

by Freddie Mercury

Background Vocals: Freddie Mercury; Performer
Composer: Freddie Mercury; Composer
Drum Programming: Mack
Stephan Wissnet; Performer
Drums: Curt Cress; Performer
Guitar: Paul Vincent
Fred Mandel; Performer
Lyricist: Freddie Mercury; Composer
Keyboard: Freddie Mercury; Performer
Performer: Mack
Stephan Wissnet
Fred Mandel
Paul Vincent
Curt Cress
Freddie Mercury; Performer
Engineer: Mack
Joshua J Macrae
Justin Shirley-smith; Production
Mastering Engineer: Adam Ayan; Production
Piano: Freddie Mercury
Fred Mandel; Performer
Mixing: Justin Shirley-smith
Joshua J Macrae; Production
Producer: Freddie Mercury
Mack
Joshua J Macrae
Justin Shirley-smith; Production
Primary Artist: Freddie Mercury; Main Performer
Recording Assistant: Stephan Wissnet; Production
Synthesizer: Mack
Fred Mandel
Stephan Wissnet; Performer
Vocals: Freddie Mercury; Performer
Studio Personnel: Mack
Justin Shirley-smith
Joshua J Macrae
Adam Ayan
Stephan Wissnet; Production
Composer Lyricist: Freddie Mercury; Other

10. My Love Is Dangerous

by Freddie Mercury

Lyricist: Freddie Mercury; Composer
Engineer: Mack
Joshua J Macrae
Justin Shirley-smith; Production
Recording Assistant: Stephan Wissnet; Production
Bass Guitar: Neil Fairclough; Performer
Bass Guitar: Neil Fairclough; Performer
Drums: Curt Cress; Performer
Guitar: Fred Mandel
Paul Vincent; Performer
Keyboard: Freddie Mercury; Performer
Composer: Freddie Mercury; Composer
Primary Artist: Freddie Mercury; Main Performer
Performer: Stephan Wissnet
Freddie Mercury
Curt Cress
Mack
Paul Vincent
Fred Mandel
Neil Fairclough; Performer
Synthesizer: Stephan Wissnet
Mack
Fred Mandel; Performer
Vocals: Freddie Mercury; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Adam Ayan; Production
Mixing: Joshua J Macrae
Justin Shirley-smith; Production
Producer: Freddie Mercury
Justin Shirley-smith
Joshua J Macrae
Mack; Production
Studio Personnel: Adam Ayan
Mack
Stephan Wissnet
Justin Shirley-smith
Joshua J Macrae; Production
Composer Lyricist: Freddie Mercury; Other

11. Love Me Like There's No Tomorrow

by Freddie Mercury

Primary Artist: Freddie Mercury; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Freddie Mercury; Performer
Lyricist: Freddie Mercury; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Adam Ayan; Production
Recording Assistant: Stephan Wissnet; Production
Bass Guitar: Neil Fairclough; Performer
Composer: Freddie Mercury; Composer
Bass Guitar: Neil Fairclough; Performer
Drums: Curt Cress; Performer
Keyboard: Freddie Mercury; Performer
Performer: Stephan Wissnet
Freddie Mercury
Curt Cress
Mack
Fred Mandel
Neil Fairclough; Performer
Piano: Freddie Mercury
Fred Mandel; Performer
Synthesizer: Fred Mandel
Stephan Wissnet
Mack; Performer
Vocals: Freddie Mercury; Performer
Engineer: Mack
Justin Shirley-smith
Joshua J Macrae; Production
Mixing: Justin Shirley-smith
Joshua J Macrae; Production
Producer: Freddie Mercury
Justin Shirley-smith
Joshua J Macrae
Mack; Production
Studio Personnel: Justin Shirley-smith
Joshua J Macrae
Stephan Wissnet
Mack
Adam Ayan; Production
Composer Lyricist: Freddie Mercury; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

40 minutes and 48 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Rock Opera

Label

UMC (Universal Music Catalogue)

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1984

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602508007316

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Mr Bad Guy (Special Edition)

1. Let's Turn It On

2. Made In Heaven

3. I Was Born To Love You

4. Foolin' Around

5. Your Kind Of Lover

6. Mr. Bad Guy

7. Man Made Paradise

8. There Must Be More To Life Than This

9. Living On My Own

10. My Love Is Dangerous

11. Love Me Like There's No Tomorrow

Technical Specifications

Mr Bad Guy (Special Edition)

Product information

Release options

1. Let's Turn It On

2. Made In Heaven

3. I Was Born To Love You

4. Foolin' Around

5. Your Kind Of Lover

6. Mr. Bad Guy

7. Man Made Paradise

8. There Must Be More To Life Than This

9. Living On My Own

10. My Love Is Dangerous

11. Love Me Like There's No Tomorrow

Technical Specifications