SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 4:27 Min.
Recorded by Queen for the 1986 Highlander film, this romantic pop ballad later made its CD debut in 1991 upon A Kind of Magic’s re-release. Continuity-wise, a lyric re: “and pain is so close to pleasure” would inspire its own track on this same album.
REVIEW:
Queen (especially Freddie Mercury’s sharp vocals) delivers a good ballad conveying Conner McLeod’s present-day romance in Highlander. Including a satisfying sax solo, this contemplative love song blends low-key ambiance with wistful poignancy. As a solo download option, “One Year of Love” is overshadowed by flashier tracks off the same album. Yet, it’s still worth consideration for ‘80s soft rock playlists.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7 Stars
