{"product_id":"freddie-mercury-the-great-pretender-extended-version","title":"Freddie Mercury – The Great Pretender (Extended Version)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"60\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"60\"\u003eFreddie Mercury – The Great Pretender (Extended Version)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"451\"\u003eA striking solo statement from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eFreddie Mercury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"153\"\u003eThe Great Pretender\u003c\/em\u003e sees one of rock’s most iconic voices stepping into the spotlight with theatrical flair and vintage charm. Originally written by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBuck Ram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the track is reimagined here as a lush, synth-driven pop production that perfectly complements Mercury’s dramatic vocal delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eThe extended version on this 12\" single enhances the song’s grandeur, stretching its sweeping arrangement into a more immersive, club-ready experience. On the flip, the 7\" version offers a tighter, radio-friendly cut, while “Exercises In Free Love” provides a fascinating contrast - an operatic, vocal-driven piece that showcases Mercury’s extraordinary range and classical influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eElegant, bold, and unmistakably unique, this release highlights Freddie Mercury’s versatility beyond \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eQueen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, making it an essential addition for fans and collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1186\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA1 — The Great Pretender (Extended Version)\u003cbr data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003eB1 — The Great Pretender (7\" Version)\u003cbr data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eB2 — Exercises In Free Love (7\" Version)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1186\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ly-JZowFHDA?si=fLQ2oPC5dG9cpzsM\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parlophone Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53352623243606,"sku":"12R6151","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_aefa2eb4-0015-45a7-80a8-9df7892565ad.jpg?v=1777542516","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/freddie-mercury-the-great-pretender-extended-version","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}