SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 5:15 Min.
Recorded by Queen as a pivotal theme narrating the 1986 Highlander film, this epic ballad later made its CD debut in 1991 upon A Kind of Magic’s re-release. The same album sports an instrumental remix entitled “Forever,” though it runs two minutes shorter.
REVIEW:
Other than “Princes of the Universe,” no other Queen track is more closely associated with Highlander. Wistfully defining Connor McLeod’s immortality, the ethereal “Who Wants to Live Forever” merits recognition as among Queen’s finest works. Freddie Mercury’s haunting vocals resonate long after the song ends. Even for non-Highlander fans, this poignant track is highly recommended.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 10 Stars
Note: There’s a digitally-remastered rendition of this song on Queen’s 2002 Platinum Collection — it’s about twenty seconds shorter.