SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 4:24 Min.
Recorded by Queen as a background tune in the 1986 Highlander film, this upbeat pop-rock track later made its CD debut in 1991 upon A Kind of Magic’s re-release.
REVIEW:
Beyond its catchy melody, the song’s real magic belongs to Freddie Mercury. The boyish exuberance in his vocals brings “A Kind of Magic” to life with plenty of style. Cleverly playing off a line of dialogue from Christopher Lambert’s Connor MacLeod, this tune is ideal for ‘80s pop-rock and soundtrack playlists.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars
Note: There’s a digitally-remastered rendition of this song on Queen’s 2002 Platinum Collection.
