Tenement Funster
Queen · The Crown Jewels [1998]
My new purple shoes, bin' amazing the people next door
And my rock 'n' roll 45's, bin' enraging the folks on the lower floor
I got a way with the girls on my block
Try my best be a real individual
And when we go down to smokies and rock
They line up like it's some kinda ritual
Ooh give me a good guitar, and you can say that my hair's a disgrace
Or, just find me an open car, I'll make the speed of light outta this place
Mmm, I like the good things in life
But most of the best things ain't free
Some same situation, just cuts like a knife
When you're young, and you're poor, and you're crazy, crazy
Young and you're crazy
Young and you're crazy
Young and you're crazy
But ooh give me a good guitar and you can say that my hair's a disgrace
Or, just find me an open car, I'll make the speed of light outta this place
And my rock 'n' roll 45's, bin' enraging the folks on the lower floor
I got a way with the girls on my block
Try my best be a real individual
And when we go down to smokies and rock
They line up like it's some kinda ritual
Ooh give me a good guitar, and you can say that my hair's a disgrace
Or, just find me an open car, I'll make the speed of light outta this place
Mmm, I like the good things in life
But most of the best things ain't free
Some same situation, just cuts like a knife
When you're young, and you're poor, and you're crazy, crazy
Young and you're crazy
Young and you're crazy
Young and you're crazy
But ooh give me a good guitar and you can say that my hair's a disgrace
Or, just find me an open car, I'll make the speed of light outta this place
Tenement Funster
Released on Queen's 1998 compilation album The Crown Jewels, 'Tenement Funster' stands as a quintessential example of the band's theatrical rock style. The track features Freddie Mercury's signature flamboyant performance, blending operatic flair with hard rock energy. While often associated with the band's earlier work, this recording highlights the enduring appeal of their theatrical approach to music. The song showcases the intricate guitar work and dramatic vocal delivery that defined Queen's catalogue throughout the late 1970s and beyond. It remains a staple of their live performances and studio recordings, capturing the essence of their unique fusion of rock and opera.