Queen - Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the song 'Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy'?

   'Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy' was written by Freddie Mercury, the lead vocalist and pianist of Queen.

2. On which Queen album was 'Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy' featured?

   'Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy' is the eighth track on Queen's 1976 album 'A Day at the Races.'

3. Who performed the line 'Hey boy, where'd you get it from? Hey boy, where did you go?' in the song?

   The line 'Hey boy, where'd you get it from? Hey boy, where did you go?' was performed by sound engineer and co-producer Mike Stone in the original recording, and by drummer Roger Taylor in the BBC Top of the Pops version.

4. How did 'Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy' perform on the UK Singles Chart?

   'Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy' reached number 17 on the UK Singles Chart when it was released as a single in 1977.

5. Was 'Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy' ever performed live by Queen?

   Yes, 'Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy' was performed live from the 'A Day at the Races' Tour until the end of the 'News of the World' Tour, usually in a medley following 'Killer Queen.'

6. Did Freddie Mercury speak about 'Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy' in any interviews?

   Yes, Freddie Mercury discussed 'Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy' in an interview with Kenny Everett, describing the song as being from his 'ragtime mood' and comparing it to 'Seaside Rendezvous' for its vaudeville style.