Spread Your Wings
"Spread Your Wings" is a power ballad by the rock band Queen, from their 1977 album "News of the World". Written by bassist John Deacon, it was released as the A-side of the single "Spread Your Wings"/"Sheer Heart Attack" in 1978. Arrangement. The track features Freddie Mercury on piano and vocals, Brian May on electric guitar, Roger Taylor on drums, and John Deacon on bass and acoustic guitars. A live version of the song appears on the band's 1979 album "Live Killers". The song peaked at number 34 in the UK Singles Chart. "Spread Your  Wings" was not released as a single in North America. However, the live version from Live Killers was featured as the B-side to Queen's 1979 hit, "Crazy Little Thing Called Love", which reached number one on the US "Billboard" Hot 100. Cover versions. This song was covered by German power metal band Blind Guardian on their 1992 album "Somewhere Far Beyond". The same recording reappeared on their 1996 album "The Forgotten Tales".