Beauty Queen
Roxy Music
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Valerie please believe It never could work out The time to make plans Has passed, faded away Oh the way you look Makes my starry eyes shiver Then I look away Too much for one day One thing we share Is an ideal of beauty Treasure so rare That even devils might care Your swimming-pool eyes In sea breezes they flutter The coconut tears Heavy-lidded they shed Swaying palms at your feet You're the pride of your street While you worship the sun Summer lover of fun Gold number with neighbours Who said that you'll go far Maybe someday be a star A fast mover like you And your dreams will all come true All of my hope, and my inspiration I drew from you Our life's pattern's drawn in sand But the winds could not erase The memory of your face Deep in the night Plying very strange cargo Our soul-ships pass by Solo trips to the stars, in the sky Gliding so far That the eye cannot follow Where do they go We'll never know
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"Beauty Queen" is a song by Roxy Music, a British band formed in 1970 by Bryan Ferry, who became the band's lead vocalist and main songwriter.
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Album LocationThe song is the second track on Roxy Music's second album, "For Your Pleasure" which was released in 1973.
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Vocalist PraiseBryan Ferry, the band's vocalist, has received high praise for his performance on "Beauty Queen". His voice has been described as suave, sophisticated and soulful.
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Critical AcclaimThe song "Beauty Queen" has often been lauded as a highlight of the album "For Your Pleasure". The album itself was critically acclaimed and is considered to be one of Roxy Music's best.
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Song ThemeThe song is about a beauty queen who has won a lot of accolades and admiration but is grappling with the emptiness and loneliness that comes with it.
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Musical Style"Beauty Queen" embodies the distinctive glam rock style of Roxy Music, combining elements of rock, pop, and avant-garde music.
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Song InspirationIt has been reported that the song was based on Ferry's relationship with a beauty queen, but this has not been confirmed by the band.
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Lyrics InterpretationSome music critics interpret the lyrics of "Beauty Queen" as a commentary on the fleeting nature of youthful beauty and fame.
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Keyboardist ContributionThe song is one of the last Roxy Music tracks to feature Brian Eno, the band's original keyboardist, who left the band after the recording of "For Your Pleasure".
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Popular Among Fans"Beauty Queen" is considered one of Roxy Music’s most popular songs, and has been frequently performed live by the band throughout their career.
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