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Crown Jewels: A Queen Podcast

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PART OF THE PLD PROJECTS NETWORK UNDER GILMORE MEDIA A chronological track by track journey through the entirety of the Queen catalogue and all solo projects! I take a look at each track and listen to every version of the track: the album version, single versions, edited versions, remixed versions, live versions, re-take versions, etc. and decide which version is the best or Crown Jewel of EACH song and place it in the Crown Jewels playlists! I also delve into the history of the track, and also develop a top 10 Queen-related tracks of all time listing! The Crown Jewels Podcast Supplemental Google Sheet Queen: Crown Jewels <a href=

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  1. Queen get a little Action (This Day)

    Action This Day | Hot Space (1982) | Cronw Jewels 158 Roger's attempts with the new genre...same as the old one. The lack of being in the same room playing real instruments rears it's ugly had again. But that's ok! Roger wills it forward with a nice groove and a bright chorus! LINKS:...

  2. Is Body Language Queen's Worst Song?

    Body Language | Hot Space (1982) | Crown Jewels #157. If you ever wanted to see Mr. Postivity trash a track....here's your chance. I'm not sure I dislike a Queen song more to be honest! #queen #queenband #freddiemercury #brianmay #rogertaylor #johndeacon #hotspace #bodylanguage LINKS:...

  3. Back Chat | Hot Space (1982)

    After a slight delay, I'm back discussing Back Chat, the John Deacon penned angry funk rock track! We discuss, the album version, the single remix, the 12" Exteneded Mix, a few demos and the live version from Milton Keynes! #queen #queenband #freddiemercury #brianmay #rogertaylor #johndeacon...

  4. Dancer | Hot Space (1982)

    We're back after a few weeks hiatus! Brian May takes a stab at the disco-rock fusion the band is going after in 1982's Hot Space album. Namechecking the album, the band deliver Dancer! With a synth bass....welp... #queen #queenband #freddiemercury #brianmay #rogertaylor #johndeacon #hotspace…

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  5. Staying Power | Hot Space (1982)

    Back to full Queen! Kinda. The band that used to say "No synths" is now "All synths"...or at least "ALottaSynths". Do we have the Staying Power to get through Queen's most divisive album? #queen #queenband #freddiemercury #brianmay #rogertaylor #johndeacon #hotspace LINKS:...

  6. Fun In Space | Roger Taylor - Fun In Space (1981)

    The titular track by Roger Taylor gets a little Bowiesque via Flash Gordon... #queen #queenband #rogertaylor #funinspace #rocknroll #music LINKS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jATBbZmPPQ3zIrjIKPPqeWLSHljmpVluX3Z96VdfgQ8/edit?usp=sharing Crown Jewels Podcast Supplemental Google Sheet (Full...

  7. Airheads | Roger Taylor - Fun In Space (1981)

    Roger gets a little self deprecating in this fun dumb song... #queen #queenband #rogertaylor #funinspace #airheads #rocknroll #music LINKS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cgBteRV2F8mfDBEuFVkm1Es4UvoVOeR19vf2ZVnCcbk/edit?usp=sharing Crown Jewels Podcast Supplemental Google Sheet (Full Crown...

  8. Interlude in Constantinople | Roger Taylor - Fun In Space (1981)

    It's just a brief Interlude as only Roger Taylor would do... #queen #queenband #rogertaylor LINKS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cgBteRV2F8mfDBEuFVkm1Es4UvoVOeR19vf2ZVnCcbk/edit?usp=sharing Crown Jewels Podcast Supplemental Google Sheet (Full Crown Jewels Info!):...

  9. Magic is Loose | Roger Taylor - Fun In Space (1981)

    Not quite at A Kind of Magic...but this still is pretty magical! #queen #queenband #rogertaylor LINKS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cgBteRV2F8mfDBEuFVkm1Es4UvoVOeR19vf2ZVnCcbk/edit?usp=sharing Crown Jewels Podcast Supplemental Google Sheet (Full Crown Jewels Info!):...

  10. Good Times Are Now | Roger Taylor - Fun in Space (1981)

    Roger gets back to what he does best, catchy upbeat love songs... #queen #queenband #rogertaylor LINKS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cSC8c0ZwUldRxnK8z6wYigBgvh-FRVVH-vGT9ojxxZY/edit?usp=sharing Crown Jewels Podcast Supplemental Google Sheet (Full Crown Jewels Info!):...

  11. My Country I & II | Roger Taylor - Fun In Space (1981)

    Roger gets a little political for the first time. He really has a grudge against Old Men....I wonder if he still does considering he's one himself? #queen #queenband #rogertaylor LINKS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r4MmnJJXi5fvPtA0MrpJYa5k893VSbaaeYbE9uqX8vw/edit?usp=sharing Crown Jewels...

  12. Let's Get Crazy | Roger Taylor - Fun In Space (1981)

    Roger gets CRAAAAAZY on the drums....and The Cross might just do it better? LINKS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TjeDizABvXLZmBljL_7dgVy0Ahfl0ZPpf19robwAQic/edit?usp=sharing Crown Jewels Podcast Supplemental Google Sheet (Full Crown Jewels Info!): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-...

  13. Future Management | Roger Taylor - Fun In Space (1981)

    Roger goes a little New Wave for the single off Fun In Space. It's a bit off the beaten track for the drummer which makes for an interesting listen! LINKS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TjeDizABvXLZmBljL_7dgVy0Ahfl0ZPpf19robwAQic/edit?usp=sharing Crown Jewels Podcast Supplemental Google…

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  14. Laugh or Cry | Roger Taylor - Fun In Space (1981)

    A lovely Roger ballad with a nice atmospheric solo! Roger distancing himself a little bit from the Queen mothership! LINKS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TjeDizABvXLZmBljL_7dgVy0Ahfl0ZPpf19robwAQic/edit?usp=sharing Crown Jewels Podcast Supplemental Google Sheet (Full Crown Jewels Info!):...

  15. No Violins | Roger Taylor - Fun In Space (1981)

    New album, new era! The first full length album released by a member of Queen on their own, Roger Taylor again breaks ground first with Fun In Space and the first track from it, No Violins LINKS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TjeDizABvXLZmBljL_7dgVy0Ahfl0ZPpf19robwAQic/edit?usp=sharing…

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  16. Flash Gordon Era Tours | Flash Gordon (1980)

    4 Tours...that total less than 20 dates! Some quick jaunts to new places and a flim!

  17. The Hero | Flash Gordon (1980)

    A rocking finale to the Flash Gordon Soundtrack! THE HERO! #queen #queenband #queendiscography #freddiemercury #freddiemercuryqueen #freddiemercuryfan #brianmay #brianmayqueen #rogertaylor #johndeacon #flashgordon LINKS:...

  18. Flash's Theme Reprise (Victory Celebrations) | Flash Gordon (1980)

    Listening to that Flash's Theme for about the thousandth time...but VICTORY is at hand! #queen #queenband #queendiscography #freddiemercury #freddiemercuryqueen #freddiemercuryfan #brianmay #brianmayqueen #rogertaylor #johndeacon #flashgordon LINKS:...

  19. Crash Dive on Mingo City | Flash Gordon (1980)

    A few weeks back Vultan dived and now everyone else is too! A brief burst of power chords as Flash saves the day! #queen #queenband #queendiscography #freddiemercury #freddiemercuryqueen #freddiemercuryfan #brianmay #brianmayqueen #rogertaylor #johndeacon #flashgordon LINKS:...

  20. Marriage of Dale and Ming (and Flash Approaching) | Flash Gordon (1980)

    Wedding Marches lead to Marriages...good or bad! Hang on Dale, Flash is coming!!! #queen #queenband #queendiscography #freddiemercury #freddiemercuryqueen #freddiemercuryfan #brianmay #brianmayqueen #rogertaylor #rogertaylor #johndeacon #flashgordon LINKS:...

  21. The Wedding March | Flash Gordon (1980)

    For the first 40 seconds it's exactly what I wanted for my wedding....then that turn.... #queen #queenband #queendiscography #freddiemercury #brianmay #brianmayqueen #rogertaylor #johndeacon #flashgordon LINKS:...

  22. Battle Theme | Flash Gordon (1980)

    If you love power chords and power drums accompanying your battle sequences...this one's for you! #queen #queenband #queendiscography #freddiemercury #brianmay #brianmayqueen #rogertaylor #johndeacon #flashgordon LINKS:...

  23. Vultan's Theme (Attack of the Hawkmen) | Flash Gordon (1980)

    DIIIIIIIIVE! Brian BLESSED leads this track really. Fun one! LINKS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16TuDeZOyLUM_vZqnQBAukKUCgFGGyfsYTGOj0ZfEKkU/edit?usp=sharing Crown Jewels Podcast Supplemental Google Sheet (Full Crown Jewels Info!):...

  24. Flash to the Rescue | Flash Gordon (1980)

    The band is back together for this one...but it's still a short incidental track and a bit repetitive at that! More dialogue than music here... LINKS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pk4oiVUJfKm3dMtnWUDARxPFLKirZY1FkYT9D9CNBTk/edit?usp=sharing Crown Jewels Podcast Supplemental Google Sheet...

  25. Escape From the Swamp | Flash Gordon (1980)

    From a John track to a Roger Taylor Timpani extravagnaza! #queendiscography #queensongs #queen #queenband #rogertaylor LINKS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c7waIFDt1wFWVghax7I9KRqAzV4bWh1LcaHKIra11Nc/edit?usp=sharing Crown Jewels Podcast Supplemental Google Sheet (Full Crown Jewels Info!):...

  26. Arboria (Planet of the Treemen) | Flash Gordon (1980)

    A full on John Deacon solo song disguised as a Queen track! #queendiscography #queensongs #queen #queenband #johndeacon LINKS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A0tB4lC2NlcvJRaOxCxcXCl1ynuKx41Zp3oWh0zODnk/edit?usp=sharing Crown Jewels Podcast Supplemental Google Sheet (Full Crown Jewels Info!):...

  27. The Kiss | Flash Gordon (1980)

    Freddie's haunting vocals accompany Flash Gordon playing Sleeping Beauty...resurrected with a kiss... #queendiscography #queensongs #queen #queenband #freddiemercury LINKS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O_Mw4bojAibbjd3gMbK3Ajx-Nr8Wi3WIHKp2X-YeUHE/edit?usp=sharing Crown Jewels Podcast...

  28. Execution of Flash | Flash Gordon (1980)

    For all intents and purposes the first John Deacon solo track?! #queendiscography #queensongs #queen #queenband #freddiemercury #brianmay #brianmayqueen #rogertaylor #johndeacon #flashgordon #executionofflash Crown Jewels is a podcast that goes through every track in the Queen (and solo!)...

  29. In the Death Cell (The Love Theme Reprise) | Flash Gordon (1980)

    We are back to our regularly scheduled broadcast! Back to the middle of the Flash Gordon Soundtrack...but still talking about reprises which are close to revisiting. This week, it's the Love Theme reprised. #queendiscography #queensongs #queen #queenband #freddiemercury #brianmay #brianmayqueen...

  30. Hangman & I'm The Man (1973 | 2024) | Queen I Collector's Box Set

    Wrapping up the Revisiting of the original album and the newer versions (and in this case newer tracks) the Queen I Collector's Box Set had to offer! We finally have an officially released version of Hangman and we get a gem of a pre-John Deacon Queen live track! #queendiscography #queensongs...

  31. Seven Seas of Rhye......Revisited (1973 | 2024) | Queen I Collector's Box Set

    Revisiting the track that is basically an unfinished version of Queen's first hit single, this is the quick and dirty version! We have two new versions to tackle to see if they can take out the previous Crown Jewel! #queendiscography #queensongs #queenband #queen #freddiemercury #brianmayqueen...

  32. Jesus...Revisited (1973 | 2024) | Queen I Collector's Box Set

    The recently released Queen Box Set gives us FIVE new versions of Jesus to listen to to see if one can become the Crown Jewel version of the track! #queendiscography #queensongs #queenband #queen #freddiemercury #brianmayqueen #brianmay #rogertaylor #johndeacon #barrymitchell #jesus Crown Jewels…

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  33. Son and Daughter...Revisited (1973 | 2024) | Queen I Collector's Box Set |

    The 2024 mix really highlights the aggressive blues rocker! Can it climb the heights in a way the album version didn't? #queendiscography #queensongs #queenband #queen #freddiemercury #brianmay #brianmayqueen #rogertaylor #johndeacon #sonanddaughter Crown Jewels is a podcast that goes through…

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  34. Modern Times Rock 'N' Roll...Revisited (1973 | 2024) Queen I Collector's Box Set

    Roger's rip roaring prototype punk classic has never sounded better! Is the 2024 mix good enough to become a Crown Jewel? Let's find out! #queendiscography #queensongs #queenband #queen #freddiemercury #brianmay #rogertaylor #johndeacon #moderntimesrocknroll Crown Jewels is a podcast that goes...

  35. The Night Comes Down...Revisited (1973 | 2024) | Queen I Collector's Box Set

    The Night Comes Down...Again! The track the band decided would be the single to promote the Box Set! Crown Jewels is a podcast that goes through every track in the Queen (and solo!) catalogue. Every song gets ranked, we discover what our favorite Queen songs are and most importantly, we figure…

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  36. Liar...Revisited (1973 | 2024) | Queen I Collector's Box Set |

    LIAR! Perhaps the seminal track from the original album, we get to revisit the song with the Queen I Collector's Box Set? Crown Jewels is a podcast that goes through every track in the Queen (and solo!) catalogue. Every song gets ranked, we discover what our favorite Queen songs are and most...

  37. My Fairy King...Revisited (1973 | 2024) | Queen I Collector's Box Set

    Revisiting the track that gave Freddie his new surname...a lovely fully layered track with a lot of new things to uncover! Crown Jewels is a podcast that goes through every track in the Queen (and solo!) catalogue. Every song gets ranked, we discover what our favorite Queen songs are and most...

  38. Mad the Swine...Revisited (1973 | 2024) | Queen I Collector's Box Set

    Revisiting a track that got the royal treatment in comparison to it's snuck out bonus track release back in 1991! We have the 2024 mix, the Trident Take 3 with Guide Vocal and Backing Track Versions! Crown Jewels is a podcast that goes through every track in the Queen (and solo!) catalogue. Every...

  39. Great King Rat...Revisited (1973 | 2024) | Queen I Collector's Box Set

    Revisiting one of the more rocking tracks of the debut album with four new versions to listen to: 2024 Mix, De Lane Lea Demo 2024 Mix, De Lane Lea Take 1 with Guide Vocal, and Backing Track Crown Jewels is a podcast that goes through every track in the Queen (and solo!) catalogue. Every song gets...

  40. Doing All Right...Revisited (1973|2024) | Queen I Collector's Box Set

    So I know...there's a version actually called Revisited but it's too late I already started the naming convention. We're diving back into the Queen album from 1973 given the four new versions of the track recently released on the Queen I Collector's Edition Boxset! Crown Jewels is a podcast that...

  41. Keep Yourself Alive...Revisited (1973|2024) | Queen I Collector's Box Set |

    With the Box Set release, we have to pause on Flash Gordon and go all the way back to Queen I! Starting with Keep Yourself Alive, we're going to go through the box set and all the new versions to listen to! Crown Jewels is a podcast that goes through every track in the Queen (and solo!)…

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  42. Football Fight (1980) | Flash Gordon Soundtrack

    Flash Gordon, Quarterback, New York Jets. (He's definitely better than Aaron Rodgers...) #queendiscography #queenband #queensongs #freddiemercury #brianmay #rogertaylor #johndeacon #flashgordon Crown Jewels is a podcast that goes through every track in the Queen (and solo!) catalogue. Every song...

  43. The Ring (Hypnotic Seduction of Dale) (1980) | Flash Gordon Soundtrack

    Who knew Ming was a Lord of the Ring? #queenband #queendiscography #queensongs #freddiemercury #brianmay #rogertaylor #johndeacon #flashgordon Crown Jewels is a podcast that goes through every track in the Queen (and solo!) catalogue. Every song gets ranked, we discover what our favorite Queen...

  44. Ming's Theme (In the Court of Ming the Merciless) (1980) | Flash Gordon

    Ming a ding ding! The theme for the great Max Von Sydow's villain! #queendiscography #queensongs #queenband #freddiemercury #brianmay #rogertaylor #johndeacon #flashgordon Crown Jewels is a podcast that goes through every track in the Queen (and solo!) catalogue. Every song gets ranked, we…

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  45. In the Space Capsule (The Love Theme) (1980) | Flash Gordon Soundtrack

    The Luuuuuuuuuuv theme from Flash Gordon. Queen goes a bit psychedellic? Well...two of 'em do! #queendiscography #queensongs #queendiscography #queenband #freddiemercury #brianmay #rogertaylor #johndeacon #flashgordon Crown Jewels is a podcast that goes through every track in the Queen (and…

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  46. Flash's Theme (1980) | Flash Gordon Soundtrack

    FLAAAAASH AHH AHHH. Campy Sci-Fi and Queen? A match made in heaven! #queen #queensongs #queendiscography #queenband #freddiemercury #brianmay #rogertaylor #johndeacon #flashgordon Crown Jewels is a podcast that goes through every track in the Queen (and solo!) catalogue. Every song gets ranked…

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  47. The Game Tours | The Game (1980)

    The 1980 tours supporting The Game (and a little bit with Flash Gordon) #queen #queenlive #thegame #freddiemercury #brianmay #rogertaylor #johndeacon Crown Jewels is a podcast that goes through every track in the Queen (and solo!) catalogue. Every song gets ranked, we discover what our favorite...

  48. A Human Body (1980) | The Game

    Roger Taylor singing about typical rock and roll stuff. You know, a British Royal Navy officer and explorer who led two expeditions to the Antarctic regions.... #queen #queensongs #queenband #freddiemercury #brianmay #rogertaylor #johndeacon #thegame #saveme Crown Jewels is a podcast that goes...

  49. Queen I Box Set Announcement Pre-Review

    A Special Bonus Episode of Crown Jewels where I go into today's announcement of the Queen I Deluxe Box Set coming soon!

  50. Save Me | The Game (1980)

    A power ballad that has soaring vocals, soaring guitar, crashing harmonies, and heartwrenching lyrics. #queen #queensongs #queenband #freddiemercury #brianmay #rogertaylor #johndeacon #thegame #saveme Crown Jewels is a podcast that goes through every track in the Queen (and solo!) catalogue.…

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PART OF THE PLD PROJECTS NETWORK UNDER GILMORE MEDIA

A chronological track by track journey through the entirety of the Queen catalogue and all solo projects! I take a look at each track and listen to every version of the track: the album version, single versions, edited versions, remixed versions, live versions, re-take versions, etc. and decide which version is the best or Crown Jewel of EACH song and place it in the Crown Jewels playlists! I also delve into the history of the track, and also develop a top 10 Queen-related tracks of all time listing!

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How many episodes does Crown Jewels: A Queen Podcast have?

Crown Jewels: A Queen Podcast has 160 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 20, 2025.

What is Crown Jewels: A Queen Podcast about?

PART OF THE PLD PROJECTS NETWORK UNDER GILMORE MEDIA A chronological track by track journey through the entirety of the Queen catalogue and all solo projects! I take a look at each track and listen to every version of the track: the album version, single versions, edited versions, remixed versions,...

How often does Crown Jewels: A Queen Podcast release new episodes?

Crown Jewels: A Queen Podcast publishes a few times a week, based on its 160 episodes since February 2024.

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