Live at the Rainbow '74 cover

Live at the Rainbow '74

Queen · 2014

68 min · 22 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · pop rock

A raw and electrifying performance that captures Queen's dynamic energy and theatrical flair of the early '70s.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • electrifying live performance energy
  • wave-like dynamic flow
  • theatrical moments of drama
  • celebratory crowd interaction
  • nostalgic journey through classics

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking polished studio sound
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
theatrical rock spectacle· 1970s glam energy· pre-fame performances
Career context
Released in 2014, 'Live at the Rainbow '74' showcases Queen during their ascent to fame, following the release of their second album, 'Queen II.' This live recording provides a glimpse into their energetic performances just before their breakthrough with 'Sheer Heart Attack' in 1974, highlighting their developing stage presence and musical prowess.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Electric Warrior by T. Rex — Captures the raw, infectious energy of early '70s glam rock with catchy hooks and a flamboyant style.
Billion Dollar Babies by Alice Cooper — Embodies the same theatrical spectacle and hard rock sound, with a focus on outrageous stage presence.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Procession 1:13
  • 2 Father to Son 5:54
  • 3 Ogre Battle 5:04
  • 4 Son and Daughter 3:25
  • 5 Guitar Solo 2:23
  • 6 Son and Daughter (reprise) 1:44
  • 7 Keep Yourself Alive 2:22
  • 8 Drum Solo 0:27
  • 9 Keep Yourself Alive (reprise) 1:05
  • 10 Seven Seas of Rhye 3:23
  • 11 Modern Times Rock’n’Roll 2:45
  • 12 Liar 8:13
  • 13 Procession 1:17
  • 14 Now I’m Here 5:09
  • 15 White Queen (As It Began) 5:30
  • 16 Flick of the Wrist 3:41
  • 17 In the Lap of the Gods 3:41
  • 18 Killer Queen 1:24
  • 19 The March of the Black Queen 1:35
  • 20 Bring Back That Leroy Brown 1:37
  • 21 Stone Cold Crazy 2:30
  • 22 In the Lap of the Gods… Revisited 4:08

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