Deep Cuts, Volume 2 (1977–1982)

Deep Cuts, Volume 2
(1977–1982)
Compilation album by
Released27 June 2011[1]
Recorded1977–1982
GenreRock
Length52:09
LabelIsland
ProducerVarious
Queen chronology
Deep Cuts, Volume 1 (1973–1976)
(2011)
Deep Cuts, Volume 2
(1977–1982)

(2011)
Deep Cuts, Volume 3 (1984–1995)
(2011)

Deep Cuts, Volume 2 (1977–1982) is a compilation of Queen tracks between 1977 and 1982. Like its predecessor, Volume 1, it contains Queen songs that are less well known.[2]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Original AlbumLength
1."Mustapha"Freddie MercuryJazz, 19783:01
2."Sheer Heart Attack"Roger TaylorNews of the World, 19773:27
3."Spread Your Wings"John DeaconNews of the World4:34
4."Sleeping on the Sidewalk"Brian MayNews of the World3:07
5."It's Late"MayNews of the World6:27
6."Rock It (Prime Jive)"TaylorThe Game, 19804:33
7."Dead on Time"MayJazz3:23
8."Sail Away Sweet Sister"MayThe Game3:33
9."Dragon Attack"MayThe Game4:18
10."Action This Day"TaylorHot Space, 19823:34
11."Put Out the Fire"MayHot Space3:18
12."Staying Power"MercuryHot Space4:12
13."Jealousy"MercuryJazz3:13
14."Battle Theme"MayFlash Gordon, 19802:20
Total length:53:00

Personnel

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  • Freddie Mercury: lead and backing vocals, piano, synthesizer, keyboards, synth bass on "Staying Power".
  • Brian May: lead guitar, lead vocals on "Sail Away Sweet Sister" and "Sleeping on the Sidewalk", falsetto vocals on "Put out the Fire", backing vocals, synthesizer, percussion.
  • Roger Taylor: drums, percussion, lead vocals on "Rock it (Prime Jive), co-lead vocals on "Sheer Heart Attack and "Action This Day", backing vocals, synthesizer, rhythm guitar and bass guitar on "Sheer Heart Attack".
  • John Deacon: bass guitar, acoustic guitar, synthesizer, rhythm guitar on "Staying Power".

References

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  1. ^ "Deep Cuts Volume 2: 1977-1982 (Remastered Edition)". Queenonlinestore.com. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  2. ^ "Queen – Deep Cuts 2 (1977-1982) (2011, CD)". Discogs.com. Retrieved 21 December 2021.