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Beauty Queen
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| "Beauty Queen" | ||
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| Song by Roxy Music | ||
| from the album For Your Pleasure | ||
| Released | March 1973 | |
| Recorded | February 1973 at Command Studios, London | |
| Genre | Art/Glam-rock | |
| Length | 4:40 | |
| Label | EG Records | |
| Writer(s) | Bryan Ferry | |
| Producer(s) | Chris Thomas, John Anthony and Roxy Music | |
| For Your Pleasure track listing | ||
| Do the Strand (1) |
"Beauty Queen" (2) |
Strictly Confidential (3) |
"Beauty Queen" is the second song from Roxy Music's second album, For Your Pleasure. The lyrics refer to Ferry's girlfriend, Valerie Leon, one-time UK beauty queen, B-movie actress and model working in the Newcastle area, circa 1973.[1]
- Andy MacKay: Oboe And Saxophone
- Bryan Ferry: Voice And Keyboards
- Eno: Synthesizer And Tapes
- Paul Thompson: Drums
- Phil Manzanera: Guitar
- John Porter (Guest Artist): Bass
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