Rock In The Addict

More of That Jazz

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More of That Jazz from the 1978 album Jazz by Queen.

Lyrics by Roger Taylor

Receiving very little airplay when first released, and virtually none at present, More of That Jazz is a rocker, showcasing Roger Taylor's musical abilities. Freddie Mercury sits this one out, as the entire arrangement was created and sung by Roger Taylor. The drums are delegated to the loop machine so the drummer can contribute on bass, do some guitar work and harmonize with himself. This recording is so crystal clear, it accuentuates Brian Mays staircase plucking and sound of the Red Special. It's an unconventional tune if for no other reason than the break at the 3:14 mark song samples five six other songs from the Jazz album:

  • Dead On Time
  • Bicycle Race
  • Mustapha
  • If You Can’t Beat Them
  • (a reprise of Dead On Time)
  • Fun It
  • Fat Bottomed Girls

That's a first for me. More of That Jazz gets the minus Freddie Mercury job done