Released as a single on June 1, 1982, is a standout ballad from Queen’s tenth studio album, Hot Space . Written by guitarist Brian May, the song serves as a bridge between Queen's traditional anthemic style and the experimental, synthesizer-heavy direction of the early 1980s. Inspiration and Cultural Context
Unlike much of the dance-oriented Hot Space , "Las Palabras de Amor" is a "un-minimalist" rock ballad. Key musical elements include: Queen - Las Palabras de Amor (The Words of Love)
: Brian May composed the song on piano , an instrument he found inspiring because it forced him into unfamiliar finger patterns. On the recording, May plays piano, synthesizers, and both acoustic and electric guitars. Released as a single on June 1, 1982,
: Freddie Mercury provides the lead vocals with a restrained, affectionate delivery. May contributes the high harmony vocals and leads the line "this night and evermore" . Key musical elements include: : Brian May composed
