The Song That Never Stopped Paying John Deacon

This video takes a look at the enduring legacy of Queen, particularly focusing on the iconic track "Another One Bites the Dust." It features archival clips of the band and its legendary frontman, Freddie Mercury. We explore the fascinating story behind the royalties and the lasting impact this music has had, showcasing a unique aspect of the music business. 00:00 Introduction – The Man Collecting Royalties in Silence 01:45 John Deacon's Early Life in Oadby 03:20 First Band, The Opposition, and the Switch to Bass 04:50 Chelsea College and the Electronics Degree 05:45 Auditioning for Queen – The DC Amp Story 07:30 Queen's Songwriting Agreement: Own What You Write 09:00 Recording "The Game" in Munich with Reinhold Mack 10:30 The Bass Riff – Chic, Bernard Edwards, and the Inspiration 12:15 Recording "Another One Bites the Dust" 13:50 The Cowboy Lyrics Nobody Ever Saw 15:10 Michael Jackson and the Push to Release It as a Single 17:00 The Chart Run – Billboard Hot 100 History 19:00 The Royalty Machine – How Music Publishing Works 21:00 Licensing, Film, Sports, and 45 Years of Income 22:45 The Sony Catalog Deal – $1.27 Billion 24:30 Freddy Mercury's Death and Deacon's Retirement 26:00 Life in Putney – Six Kids, Cricket, and Silence 27:30 The Lesson of John Deacon 28:45 Final Question for the Audience #rocknroll #classicrock #queen #musicnostalgia #musichistory 💼 Business Inquiries and Contact • For business inquiries, copyright matters or other inquiries please contact us at: [email protected] ⚠️ Copyright Disclaimers • We use images and content in accordance with the YouTube Fair Use copyright guidelines • Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies or phonerecords or by any other means specified by that section, for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright.” • This video could contain certain copyrighted video clips, pictures, or photographs that were not specifically authorized to be used by the copyright holder(s), but which we believe in good faith are protected by federal law and the fair use doctrine for one or more of the reasons noted above. Disclosure: As an Amazon Affiliate Associate I earn from Qualifying purchases. No extra cost to you.