"Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy" is the eighth track from the
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's 1976 album ''
A Day at the Races'', written by
Freddie Mercury. It was also released as a single in 1977 on 7-inch vinyl. It was one of several British
music hall-inspired songs composed by members of the band. It reached number 17 on the
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Background and composition
The song begins with a piano and vocal introduction by Mercury, then continues, with the bass and drums adding on, at the start of the chorus. The second verse is sung, followed by another chorus. At this point, the drums, bass and guitar drop out, which then leads into the bridge, sung by Mercury and
Mike Stone ("Hey boy where'd you get it from, Hey boy where did you go?"). Following the Brian May guitar solo, another verse is sung, and then the chorus ends the track.
The song describes how "a good old-fashioned lover boy" is looking forward to a night of revelry and romance.
Live performances and other appearances
It was partially mimed by the band for the
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