Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen

> QUEEN. Rocking you like theyve never done before.  _Billboard_, December 22, 1979

Released on the brink of a new decade, in the crisp air of late December 1979, Crazy Little Thing Called Love emerged, rocketing **Queen** to the top of the U.S. charts. This gem, penned by the inimitable **Freddie Mercury** in a swift ten minutes, was an ode to his rock 'n' roll heroes, **Elvis Presley** and **Cliff Richard**.

In a stroke of creativity, Mercury crafted a melody so infectious, so irresistibly catchy, that it climbed to #1 on all three U.S. singles charts.

The track breathes the 50s spirit**John Deacon**s walking bassline, **Brian May**s standout guitar solo, and **Roger Taylor**s syncopated rhythms, reimagined for the grand arenas of the early 80s. Produced by Queen, with the skillful touch of co-producer **Reinhold Mack**, it found its home on the summer 1980 album _The Game_, a pivotal chapter in defining the bands legacy.

Here was Queen, not just playing music but reimagining it, merging the raw energy of old-time rock n' roll with the expansive sound of stadium rock, creating something both timeless and soul-soothing. They werent merely playing music; they were playing with music, crafting something utterly catchy.

So, as you listen, youre not just hearing a song; youre experiencing a piece of rock history, one that you cant help but reminisce about the days of old.

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**Transpose by -5**
**Tempo: 154 BPM**

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Arranged by [**Jennifer Eklund**](https://youtu.be/2kxsTK8SNGU "")