Queen, Bicycle Race - A Classical Musician’s First Listen and Reaction

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A musically vivid portrayal of bicycling in all its forms, from highly competitive to social fun and simple pleasure, but ALWAYS for the love of bicycling above all else!
Here’s the link to the original song by Queen:
• Queen - Bicycle Race (...
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@pjeastwood9241

I don't see it as a person who was passionate about bicycling as much as person who just wants to be left alone. He doesn't want to get caught up in anything, he doesn't want to get involved, he just wants to do something simple and fun.

@sambirch6784

This song led to bicycle shops selling out of bells whenever Queen toured in their area. Fans would purchase bicycle bells to ring when they performed this song and it frequently led to shops selling out.

@marningritaguy

John Deacon as a bass player turns his instrument into a lead backing vocal instead of just a bass line. Amazing bass player.

@alexmctear5420

One of the things that I like about Queen is they are not afraid to challenge the "rules" of rock but moved comfortably into various classifications of music, not to be taken too seriously didn't seem a problem.

@stuartneil8682

I think this is an ode to personal freedom, not strictly confined to cycling. It’s a fun song contrasting with the overly serious social conscious folk song movement, that became popular in the ‘60’s when the members of Queen were growing up.

@alfonsoedgardo5407

I think this song is really a metaphor for generally 'disregarding what others think and doing what you like when you want' , as indeed Freddie Mercury did.

@robertcostagliola3741

Who could make a hit song about bicycles? Freddie Mercury!!! Harmonies are incredible!!! That's a beautiful harp behind you!!!

@kentnottingham9635

As Queen’s popularity grew, the also grew away from there deeper/darker/complex, work. I always preferred the older version of Queen but sill had a torch lit for them at any level. I even love HOT SPACE album in which they were ridiculed by press and fans. Queen could change genres as fast as they could change wardrobes. BTW, QUEEN 2 turned 50 yesterday. You touched on it but missed the best parts of it all. I understand your “50 series” and what a great ride!!! Thanks Amy!

@mhelouTube

Sophisticated fun. Typical Queen. Not too serious but always top notch musically

@kentnottingham9635

If Roger can be in love with his car then Freddy can most certainly want to ride a bike! He rode a bike in “Lazing on a Sunday afternoon” (Bicycling on every Wednesday evening “CHING CHING” of bells), I always felt “bicycling” was a running theme after this one. Fun song!

@XFLexiconMatt

One of the things i love about Queen was the cheeky aspect, the tounge in cheek that is there in certain songs many other rock acts were far too serious in the 70s, so the balance was refreshing. Fun song, on the vinyl of the Jazz album, there was an insert of naked ladies on bikes, quite fun!

@basstian

There's a reason why he was the quintessential lover of life, singer of songs.

@grahamokeefe9406

This is another song that isn't meant to be taken too seriously. It's just dumb fun. I think Freddie saw the guys in their spandex outfits and thought he would look good out there with them. I do love the bass line on the chorus.

@sionhewitt375

I do hope number 25 is Dont Stop Me Now. Fitting song for half way.

@lcbcreative

While this may not be my favorite song, it has great memories attached to it. Ever since the release of Queen's Greatest hits there has been a copy in one format or another of it in my car. When my kids were small, it was the one album we could all agree to listen to on road trips. They sang along with every song (we all did) and Bicycle Race was was one of their favorites. It was always sung at the top of their lungs! Fat Bottom Girls was pretty hilarious too. They didn't look for meaing in the lyrics, the songs were just irresistable.

@ianhamilton2035

I knew uou wouldn't be able to do the video, but think you would enjoy the reckless abandon and risque theme. Surprisingly over 200 women showed up for the filming!! Check it out sometime!

@suucat

Im going to be listening to Queen till the end of my days... thank you Freddy for the music, gone too soon...

@AlbertoJorgeSoares

Jealousy; Leaving Home Ain't Easy; and In Only Seven Days, are 3 great songs from this album.

@andreakormosnekacso4804

I remember to your reaction to Roger's "car song", when you mentioned, that you could smell the gasoline, the grease and imgaine an old car service. This song gives very similar experiences, you can see and smell 😅the sweat, the rise and slope on the road, and the sportsmen's determination. I can imagine all these aboves, it might be my mom's impact, because she was a great fan of several bicycle races watching on television.