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at a faster tempo, with a more rock-oriented arrangement. "Back Chat", the title, is an English idiom referring to "impertinent or impudent replies, especially to a superior". In a ''Rolling Stone'' album review, critic John Milward described the musical style of the song as: "a hot rock-funk tune, with guitar tracks as slick as an icy dance floor." In 2022 ''Far Out'' magazine named the song as one of the 40 best songs released in 1982 alongside such songs as ''

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Track listings

7" Single A Side. "Back Chat" (Single Version) - 4:10 B Side. "Staying Power" - 4:10 12" Single A Side. "Back Chat" (Extended Version) - 6:55 B Side. "Staying Power" - 4:10

Personnel

* Freddie Mercury - lead and backing vocals *

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- guitar solos * Roger Taylor - electronic drums *

- bass guitar, rhythm guitar, lead guitar, synthesizer, drum machine

Chart performance

References

External links

* Official

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original music videoLive at The Bowl

Lyrics at Queen official website
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