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John Deacon is probably the least known member of Queen, as well as one of the most underrated bass players in music. The youngest and last to join the band, "Deaky", as he was known, was considred the "baby" of the group. Queen had been through many bass players before selecting the quiet young "Deaky", with none of them working out. Roger, Freddie and Brian were fairly outgoing on stage, and they felt "because [John] was quiet he would fit in with us without too much upheaval", according to Roger Taylor. Interestingly, Deacon appeared as "Deacon John" on the first album , a move which the band thought "sounded better". His name would subsequently be listed as "John Deacon" on all albums following.
Not known for his voice, "Deaky" did not sing on any Queen tracks or in live performances. He was a vital half of the "Sonic Volcano" rhythm section of Queen, and his bass playing was always solid and consistent.
Though he didn't write many songs, the songs he did write wound up being some of Queen's most popular. One needs only to listen to "Another One Bites The Dust", "Spread Your Wings", and "You're My Best Friend" to see his contributions to the group's discography.
After Mercury's death in 1991, Deacon retired from music and is living a happy and quiet life tucked away from the press.
Queen Songs Written By John Deacon:
Misfire - (Sheer Heart Attack - 1974)
You're My Best Friend - (A Night At The Opera - 1975)
You And I - (A Day At The Races - 1976)
Spread Your Wings - (News Of The World - 1977)
Who Needs You - (News Of The World)
If You Can't Beat Them - (Jazz - 197 cool
In Only Seven Days - (Jazz)
Another One Bites The Dust - (The Game - 1980)
Need Your Loving Tonight (The Game)
Back Chat - (Hot Space - 1982)
I Want To Break Free - (The Works - 1984)
One Year Of Love - (A Kind Of Magic - 1986)
My Life Has Been Saved (Made In Heaven - 1995 )
Co-Written With Freddie Mercury:
Cool Cat - (Hot Space)
Pain Is So Close To Pleasure - (A Kind Of Magic)
Friends Will Be Friends - (A Kind Of Magic)
My Baby Does Me (The Miracle - 1989)
Rain Must Fall (The Miracle)
Not known for his voice, "Deaky" did not sing on any Queen tracks or in live performances. He was a vital half of the "Sonic Volcano" rhythm section of Queen, and his bass playing was always solid and consistent.
Though he didn't write many songs, the songs he did write wound up being some of Queen's most popular. One needs only to listen to "Another One Bites The Dust", "Spread Your Wings", and "You're My Best Friend" to see his contributions to the group's discography.
After Mercury's death in 1991, Deacon retired from music and is living a happy and quiet life tucked away from the press.
Queen Songs Written By John Deacon:
Misfire - (Sheer Heart Attack - 1974)
You're My Best Friend - (A Night At The Opera - 1975)
You And I - (A Day At The Races - 1976)
Spread Your Wings - (News Of The World - 1977)
Who Needs You - (News Of The World)
If You Can't Beat Them - (Jazz - 197 cool
In Only Seven Days - (Jazz)
Another One Bites The Dust - (The Game - 1980)
Need Your Loving Tonight (The Game)
Back Chat - (Hot Space - 1982)
I Want To Break Free - (The Works - 1984)
One Year Of Love - (A Kind Of Magic - 1986)
My Life Has Been Saved (Made In Heaven - 1995 )
Co-Written With Freddie Mercury:
Cool Cat - (Hot Space)
Pain Is So Close To Pleasure - (A Kind Of Magic)
Friends Will Be Friends - (A Kind Of Magic)
My Baby Does Me (The Miracle - 1989)
Rain Must Fall (The Miracle)
* On both The Miracle (1989) and Innuendo (1991), all tracks were credited to "Queen" regardless of which band member wrote the song.
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HAPPY-HAPPY-HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAKY DEAR!
*Hugs and runs*