Save me
| Save me | |
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| Queen | |
| publication | January 25, 1980 |
| length | 3:48 |
| Author (s) | Brian May |
| Label | EMI , Elektra |
| album | The Game |
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Save Me is a song by the British rock band Queen , written by guitarist Brian May , recorded in June / July 1979 and released as a single on January 25th , and then also on the album The Game . It is also featured on several live albums , such as Queen on Fire - Live at the Bowl and on several compilation albums , such as Queen Forever or Greatest Hits .
Brian May wrote the piece about a friend whose relationship had just ended.
The song was Queens' first song to use synthesizers .
occupation
- Freddie Mercury : ( background ) vocals
- Brian May : acoustic - and electric guitar , piano , synthesizer , backing vocals
- Roger Taylor : drums , backing vocals
- John Deacon : bass guitar
During live performances during the game and flash tours, May played piano until the second chorus . He then played the guitar and Mercury took over the piano.