1st Jul, 2025 10:00
Showcase Sale of Music Memorabilia and Vinyl Records
QUEEN - FREDDIE MERCURY HANDWRITTEN LYRICS FOR 'I WANT IT ALL'.
Four pages with handwritten lyrics by Freddie Mercury for Queen - I Want It All. Includes amendments, corrections and notes to final page ('festive >> opportunity', 'business (low)' 'finish sessions').
The paragraph beginning ‘With the pain and anger’ and ending ‘ Heard Him Say’ appears to be written in somebody else's hand (perhaps Brian).
'I Want it All' was written by Brian May in 1988 and was the first hit released from their classic 1989 album 'The Miracle'. It reached No.3 in the UK charts and is a firm fan favourite.
Provenance: Originally gifted by Brian May to a prominent charity fundraiser. Also includes a compliments slip from Julie who worked for Brian May - this was included with some records that were returned along with the lyrics.
Pages measure approx 21x29.5cm. First title page with losses along right edge.
Sold for £29,000
Hammer Price
Four pages with handwritten lyrics by Freddie Mercury for Queen - I Want It All. Includes amendments, corrections and notes to final page ('festive >> opportunity', 'business (low)' 'finish sessions').
The paragraph beginning ‘With the pain and anger’ and ending ‘ Heard Him Say’ appears to be written in somebody else's hand (perhaps Brian).
'I Want it All' was written by Brian May in 1988 and was the first hit released from their classic 1989 album 'The Miracle'. It reached No.3 in the UK charts and is a firm fan favourite.
Provenance: Originally gifted by Brian May to a prominent charity fundraiser. Also includes a compliments slip from Julie who worked for Brian May - this was included with some records that were returned along with the lyrics.
Pages measure approx 21x29.5cm. First title page with losses along right edge.
Auction: Showcase Sale of Music Memorabilia and Vinyl Records, 1st Jul, 2025
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