The Solo Collection
by
Freddie Mercury
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Release type:What's this?
compilation
First released:
Oct 23 2000

Overview Edit

The Solo Collection is a box set detailing the solo career of Freddie Mercury; it includes the material Mercury recorded before joining up with Queen, up through the 1993 No More Brothers remixes. Mercury's singles and two studio albums are included, as well as a disc of instrumentals, numerous rare tracks, and a set of interviews conducted by David Wigg. Also included are two DVDs: a collection of music videos, and a documentary covering Mercury's life.

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Record label:
Catalog number:
162301
Release dates:
  • Dec 5 2000

Genres

Arena Rock, Classic Rock, Free Music, Progressive Rock. Vote on Genres

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4 stars Good acquisition for the economically impaired
First of all, the display picture is inaccurate; It refers to the 10 CD + 2 DVD British edition of the complete solo recordings.

This 3 CD (2 1/2) collection brings back to life a remastered version of the exquisite "Barcelona", and the rare, melodic and strong "Mr. Bad Guy". The sound is crystal clear, and it does pay up for its price.

An excellent choice for the Mercury fan who won't spend 120+ on 10 CDs which can be "resumed" in this edition. I would recommend getting both "The Great Pretende…
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Written by Rafael FERNANDEZ
1 stars Shame on Hollywood Records
I am really disappointed with this CD set. Not because of the music. It is great, but because Hollywood Records that possess exclusive rights to produce Queen music in the USA refused to release the 10CD set that has many new original records. A number of songs have never been released before. Also, the 10 CD set has some rehearsal pieces (e.g. The Golden Boy sung without Caballe, etc). Hollywood Records said they are not releasing the full set because it will not sell effectively. However, I do…
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Written by ilgemino "ilgemino"

Track listing Edit

  • CD 1 : Solo

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    title:
    number name artist hh:mm:ss
    1
    Let's Turn It On
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    2
    Made in Heaven
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    3
    I Was Born to Love You
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    4
    Foolin' Around
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    5
    Your Kind of Lover
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    6
    Mr. Bad Guy
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    7
    Man Made Paradise
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    8
    There Must Be More to Life Than This
    ?:??
    9
    Living on My Own
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    10
    My Love Is Dangerous
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    11
    Love Me Like There's No Tomorrow
    ?:??

  • unknown format 2 : Solo

    format:
    number:
    title:
    number name artist hh:mm:ss
    1
    Barcelona
    ?:??
    2
    La Japonaise
    ?:??
    3
    The Fallen Priest
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    4
    Ensueño - Freddie Mercury, Caballe, Montserrat
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    5
    The Golden Boy
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    6
    Guide Me Home
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    7
    How Can I Go On?
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    8
    Overture Piccante
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The Solo Collection 128 tracks format: 9 x CD
record label: Parlophone
catalog number: 7243 5 27965 0 2
release dates: Oct 23 2000 in United Kingdom
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