Queen - Too Much Love Will Kill You Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote 'Too Much Love Will Kill You'?

   'Too Much Love Will Kill You' was written by Queen's guitarist Brian May, along with Frank Musker and Elizabeth Lamers.

2. Was 'Too Much Love Will Kill You' written as a tribute to Freddie Mercury?

   No, the song was written several years before Freddie Mercury's death. It reflects Brian May's personal struggles during his divorce and relationship issues.

3. When was Queen's version of 'Too Much Love Will Kill You' released?

   Queen's version of 'Too Much Love Will Kill You', with Freddie Mercury on vocals, was released on their 1995 album 'Made In Heaven', which came out four years after Mercury's death.

4. How did 'Too Much Love Will Kill You' perform on the charts?

   When released as a single, Brian May's solo version reached number five on the UK Singles Chart, number two in Belgium, and topped the charts in the Netherlands. Queen's version reached number 15 on the UK Singles Chart and number 19 on Canada's RPM 100 Hit Tracks chart.

5. Did 'Too Much Love Will Kill You' win any awards?

   Yes, Queen's version of the song won the 'Best Song Musically and Lyrically' award at the 1996 Ivor Novello Awards.

6. Why did 'Too Much Love Will Kill You' not appear on Queen's 'The Miracle' album?

   'Too Much Love Will Kill You' was intended for Queen's 1989 album 'The Miracle' but did not make the cut due to legal disputes and the band's decision that all songs on the album would be credited to the group as a whole.