Freddie Mercury | Autograph manuscript notebook of lyrics for songs on Mr Bad Guy, early 1980s

Freddie Mercury

Autograph manuscript working lyrics of songs for the album Mr Bad Guy, 

Including 'Your Kind of Lover', 'Let's Turn It On', and 'Made in Heaven', with some vocal harmonies, 9 pages, plus blanks, in a Europa writing paper pad (294 x 210mm) with 'Fred' written in red on the upper cover, c.1983-85

"I'm taking my ride with destiny

I'm willing to play my part"

This notebook contains early draft lyrics and notes on vocal harmonies for several songs that were recorded for Freddie Mercury's solo album Mr Bad Guy, including extensive drafts for 'Made In Heaven' with early working lyrics ("dying with all my love"). These songs were written in the early 1980s and allowed Freddie to employ a more dance-oriented sound than was possible with Queen. The album was recorded over a period of two years at Munich's Musicland Studios and released in April 1985. 

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