Deep Cuts, Volume 2 (1977–1982) Explained

Deep Cuts, Volume 2 (1977–1982)
Type:	compilation
Artist:	Queen
Cover:	Queen - Deep Cuts 2.jpg
Released:	27 June 2011^[1]
Recorded:	1977–1982
Genre:	Rock
Length:	52:09
Label:	Island
Producer:	Various
Prev Title:	Deep Cuts, Volume 1 (1973–1976)
Prev Year:	2011
Next Title:	Deep Cuts, Volume 3 (1984–1995)
Next Year:	2011

Deep Cuts, Volume 2 (1977–1982) is a compilation of Queen tracks between 1977 and 1982. Like its predecessor, Volume 1, it contains Queen songs that are less well known.^[2]

Personnel

• Freddie Mercury

lead and backing vocals, piano, synthesizer, keyboards, synth bass on "Staying Power".

• Brian May

lead guitar, lead vocals on "Sail Away Sweet Sister" and "Sleeping on the Sidewalk", falsetto vocals on "Put out the Fire", backing vocals, synthesizer, percussion.

• Roger Taylor: drums, percussion, lead vocals on "Rock it (Prime Jive), co-lead vocals on "Sheer Heart Attack and "Action This Day", backing vocals, synthesizer, rhythm guitar and bass guitar on "Sheer Heart Attack".
• John Deacon

bass guitar, acoustic guitar, synthesizer, rhythm guitar on "Staying Power".

Notes and References

1. Web site: Deep Cuts Volume 2: 1977-1982 (Remastered Edition). Queenonlinestore.com. 24 January 2016.
2. Web site: Queen – Deep Cuts 2 (1977-1982) (2011, CD). 21 December 2021. Discogs.com.