What does the phrase Another One Bites The Dust?
Literally, to fall face down in the dirt; to suffer a defeat: “Once again, the champion wins, and another contender bites the dust.”
Who originally sang Another One Bites The Dust?
John Deacon
“Another One Bites the Dust” is a song by the British rock band Queen. Written by bassist John Deacon, the song was featured on the group’s eighth studio album The Game (1980)….Another One Bites the Dust.
| “Another One Bites the Dust” | |
|---|---|
| Songwriter(s) | John Deacon |
| Producer(s) | Queen Reinhold Mack |
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What year did Another One Bites The Dust from Queen come out?
1980
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What does’Another One Bites the dust’by Queen mean?
The “Another one bites the dust” line quite clearly says “…Decide to smoke marijuana” when played backwards. It is heard especially clear toward the end of the track. Michael Jackson suggested Queen to release this song as a single, when he visited them backstage after a gig at the Los Angeles forum.
Where did “another One Bites the dust” take the world?
“Another One Bites the Dust” took the world by storm. The song became a hit in 17 countries, but nowhere larger than in the United States, where it became the biggest-selling… Read More Ooh, let’s go! Are you ready? Hey, are you ready for this? Are you hanging on the edge of your seat? Are you happy, are you satisfied?
Did Queen’s Another One Bites the dust sell well in America?
“Another One Bites the Dust” took the world by storm. The song became a hit in 17 countries, but nowhere larger than in the United States, where it became the biggest-selling Queen record ever, topping both the Pop and Disco charts, as well as reaching #2 on the Soul chart. Composed by bassist John Deacon,…
Did Freddie ever sing’another One Bites the dust’?
Shout! Thanks to Alexander, Arizwebfoot, Tay Buqa, Ryan Potato Lee, Cathryn for correcting these lyrics. John Deacon, who wrote this song, was influenced by the Chic song “Good Times” . Brian May told in an interview with Mojo, “Freddie sung until his throat bled on Another One Bites The Dust. He was so into it.