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What are some mistakes that were left in songs? Do you have a favorite? (beehaw.org)

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 11 months ago (2 children)

It isn’t really special, but there’s the bit in Bohemian Rhapsody where Roger Taylor’s high backing vocal is a bit longer than everyone else’s. I’m pretty sure that was a mistake that was left in, possibly because they couldn’t take it out with the tech they had back then.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 11 months ago (1 children)

couldn’t take it out with the tech they had back then.

I’ve heard that they nearly lost the recording because their tape machine had a minor flaw which scraped away some of the tape and which nearly ate the whole tape because of how much multi track overdubbing they were doing.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I think you’re right, that does sound familiar. Could you imagine accidentally destroying the tapes for BR?!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

Yea they apparently realised rather late when the tape was close to destroyed.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

It's so harmonious though.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

It is, I think it adds character.