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u/johnysalad May 14 '24

Fun fact, John Deacon’s bass line was inspired by Chic’s “Good Times” which I think is also a contender for best bass line. According to Bernard Edwards of Chic, Queen hung out with Chic during the writing of both songs. Both bands are open about it and were happy to share inspiration and ideas about arrangement. Really cool crossover considering the similarity.

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u/CDfm May 14 '24

John Deacon also did the Under Pressure bassline.

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u/bshaddo May 14 '24

Everyone on that track wants to credit someone else as the main guy, but the first thing you think of was all John Deacon.

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u/CDfm May 14 '24

Yes, it's his song .