Tater Thoughts

Charly Tate

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A musician, singer, songwriter and dreamer obsessed with soundscapes, deeper stuff and bright and shiny things. We're talking Queen, music in general and the human psyche. "You should really have your own nationally syndicated radio show. You have a wonderful presence and tremendous musical insights. I can see why "Tone" is your thing." - Park Howell, The Business of Story

3D AGO

Queen Deeper Dive: "Seven Seas of Rhye" Queen I closeout

In teasing style, we wrap Queen I with Freddie's magnificent tail out of a song. As brief as it is, every version (Queen, Queen I, Sessions) solidifies the band's 'but wait, there's more' energy. I also dig into my impressions of Queen I after diving through every track in detail — and why my opinion likely aligns with fans who've been following the band since day one. Hint: it has to do with frequency fog.

37 min
MAR 1

Queen Deeper Dive: “Jesus", all goin' down

Freddie's contemplative account of the Prince of Peace may not be so surprising when you consider his early enthusiasm for fantasy, mythology, and the fight between good and evil. Though he'd later disown this, every version (Queen, Queen I, De Lane Lea, Sessions, Imperial College) carries its own intensity and color—and extended opportunities for Freddie to sing in gospel style, Rog to cymbal-shimmer, John to hold it down and Brian to showcase his lyrical solo playing.

33 min
FEB 4

Queen Deeper Dive: “Son And Daughter" (steel yourself, this is valid)

Brian's stomping exploration of human intention versus human capacity is one of Queen's best examples of dark and gritty, bluesy rock 'n' roll. It demands dirt and buzzing and harshness, and as we explore various versions of this song (Queen, Queen I, BBC, Sessions), we discover how sonic imperfections (and extended breakdowns) might be the ultimate amplifier for an ideal rock-out performance.

38 min
JAN 4

Reclaiming and Inhabiting Ourselves

As I kick off my sixth season(!) of my podcast, I'm taking a break from Queen and music; and leaning into my life experience to offer you encouragement, ideas, and inspiration. It's been an interesting and bumpy journey. But I'm still here, so are you, and I can only hope the brightness persists as we do more than simply survive — we live.

39 min
12/27/2025

Queen Deeper Dive: “Modern Times Rock 'n' Roll" (guitar solo)

Roger's first contribution to Queen blasts out of the gate and while it might be an intentional (or even subconscious) nod to another band, it stands on its own as a blazing statement of presence. Various versions (Queen, Queen I, Sessions Take, BBC Session 4) take us through the song's creation to an impressive performance that might take the cake as the ultimate best. This may be a lot of noise to some, but it feels deeper than that (to me).

37 min
11/09/2025

Queen Deeper Dive: “The Night Comes Down" and it's dark again

One of my favorites on Queen's debut, "The Night Comes Down" is Brian's glittery and somber acoustic-driven ballad. It's a standout in their entire catalog; and not just because it's the only De Lane Lea demo to make it onto their debut (it's also the oldest Queen recording on any official release). Its notably subdued and softer sound provides the perfect moment to compare every version (Queen, Queen I, Sessions, De Lane Lea disc). It's a gem of a song that shines differently in each mix.

47 min
09/16/2025

Queen Deeper Dive: “Liar”, nobody believes you

When it comes to capturing every facet of Queen on their '73 debut, there is no better example than "Liar". Its powerful tension and controlled chaos are expertly expressed through a dynamic lead vocal, intensely layered guitars, a colorful percussion performance and a commanding bass; not to mention impactful backing vocals. Breaking down every version (Queen, Queen I, De Lane Lea, Sessions, BBC), I was surprised to discover just how varied the character of each performance is; and which version I ended up preferring.

50 min
08/14/2025

Micro Dive: Come get your "Honey"

I'm kicking off my new micro-series by visiting Robyn's fantastic "Honey"; a song that deserved a special spot on my Chillout list and one I've listened to so much, it might as well be an anthem. It sounds like it feels, and feels like it breathes. It simultaneously takes you places and holds you tight. It's a magical track that only came to be after years of reworks and revisions. And it was totally worth it. Whether you dig the original album cut, the demo version, any of the remixes, or a live performance.. it's a gorgeous and incredibly, sensually human song.

11 min

TRAILER

The Intro: Me and what this Pod will hopefully be...

Kicking this off is nerve-racking and exciting! I am a music-maker, a writer, a communicator, a dreamer, and an over-thinker. I love music and running and the color yellow and red wine and storm chasing. I have an autoimmune disease; an IBD. I'll talk about all of it, and likely more. I decided to keep my rough intro, because it's honest and genuine, and it's fun. After all, this whole thing should be fun, right? So hiccups and weirdness and unplanned drama included, this is Tater Thoughts...

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A musician, singer, songwriter and dreamer obsessed with soundscapes, deeper stuff and bright and shiny things. We're talking Queen, music in general and the human psyche. "You should really have your own nationally syndicated radio show. You have a wonderful presence and tremendous musical insights. I can see why "Tone" is your thing." - Park Howell, The Business of Story

Creator

Charly Tate
Years Active

2021 - 2026
Episodes

222
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Charly Tate
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Tater Thoughts