Felix & Arty
Woman, You're So Beautiful
(but still a pain in the ass)

 

This track was recorded by Roger Taylor with his son Felix singing lead vocals, and was released under the name Felix & Arty for download in August 2006. The track has a reggae style, although Roger's involvement is instantly recognisable.

According to interviews with Felix, the track was originally recorded with Roger on lead vocals, but he was unhappy with it, so he asked Felix to sing, and they were very happy with the finished version. Roger originally came up with the idea for the song during the Queen + Paul Rodgers tour of Japan (in October/November 2005), and it was recorded at Roger's studio in late April and May 2006.

The song was originally written by Roger, but Felix added and changed some lyrics. Roger plays drums, keyboards and some guitars, but as Felix wasn't at the original recording of the track, Roger may play every instrument or it may feature additional musicians. Joshua J Macrae "helped produce the track" and he and Felix helped to give it a more reggae sound.

According to Felix, his brother (Rufus Tiger) is an "awesome drummer" and he would like to form a band with him in the future.

Roger's involvement in the project is referred to as Arty (a play on his initials); the track 'People On Streets' also features an Arty on vocals (most noticeable on the 'Mashed' remix), but listening to the track, it is definitely not Roger singing, and must be a different 'Arty' altogether.

Additional details of the track can be found at the MySpace page, www.myspace.com/felixandarty

The track was released in the Queen Download Store and iTunes in August 2006.

 

On this page, all lyrics in Black are sung by Felix, and all lyrics in Red are sung by Arty.

Main Mix
Dance Hall Mix
Mad Mix


Main Mix
Length 3:57
Lyrics:
Somewhere in the world it's a sunny day

In a heartbeat baby I realise
When I look in your eyes through your disguise
How could anybody be so beautiful?

Stopped in my tracks with a big time shock
My hijacked heart just would not stop
How could anybody be so wonderful?

(Ooooh, ooooh) What we need is to communicate
(Ooooh, ooooh) Why don't we join our hands and banish hate?
(Ahhhh, ahhh, ahhh) Somewhere in the world it's a sunny day
Say yeah, eh

Wanna shout from the rooftops, tell the town
The sun is up, let's fool around
How could anybody be so beautiful?

Sky's the limit, you by my side
Together we could learn to fly
How could anybody feel so wonderful?

(Ooooh, ooooh) What we need is to communicate
(Ooooh, ooooh) Why don't we join our hands and banish hate?
(Ahhhh, ahhh, ahhh) Somewhere in the world it's a sunny day
Say yeah, eh, yeah, heh

In a heartbeat baby I realise
When I look in your eyes through your disguise
How could anybody be so beautiful?
(You're still a pain in the ass)
Stopped in my tracks with a big time shock
My hijacked heart just would not stop
How could anybody feel so wonderful?

(You're a pain in the ass) so wonderful
(You're still a pain in the ass) say yeah, eh, yeah, heh

Hijack my heart
Woman you're so wonderful
In a heartbeat
We could learn to fly
Woman you're so beautiful
In a heartbeat
Knew I needed you
Woman you're so beautiful
In a heartbeat
When I saw you baby
Woman you're so wonderful
Hijack my heart

Woman you're so wonderful
Yeah


Dance Hall Mix
This mix is an "extended version" of the Main Mix. Some vocals are added, whilst some are lost or echoed. It also adds some instrumental sections and additional effects. This is a good remix that retains the feel of the original. Length 5:36
Lyrics:

Somewhere in the world it's a sunny day

Ee-eh
(You're a pain in the ass)
Sky's the limit

(Ooooh, ooooh) Just need you by my side
(Ooooh, ooooh)
(Ahhhh, ahhh, ahhh)

In a heartbeat
How could anybody be so beautiful?

How could anybody be so wonderful?
(You're still a pain in the ass)
(Ooooh, ooooh) What we need is to communicate
(Ooooh, ooooh)
(Ahhhh, ahhh, ahhh) Somewhere in the world it's a sunny day
Say yeah, eh

Wanna shout from the rooftops, tell the town
The sun is up, let's fool around
How could anybody be so beautiful?

Beat

(You're still a pain in the ass)
Sky's the limit
How could anybody feel so wonderful?

(Ooooh, ooooh) What we need is to communicate
(Ooooh, ooooh) Why don't we join our hands and banish hate?
(Ahhhh, ahhh, ahhh) Somewhere in the world it's a sunny day
Say yeah, yeah, yeah, heh

In a heartbeat baby I realise
When I look in your eyes through your disguise
How can anybody be so beautiful?
(You're still a pain in the ass)

Stopped in my tracks
How could anybody feel so wonderful?
So wonderful
Yeah, yeah, yeah

Hijack my heart
Woman you're so wonderful
In a heartbeat
We could learn to fly
Woman you're so beautiful
In a heartbeat
Knew I needed you
Woman you're so beautiful
In a heartbeat
When I saw you baby
Woman you're so wonderful
Hijack my heart

Woman you're so wonderful
Yeah


Mad Mix
This is a much heavier mix, adding additional drums throughout the song, and losing some vocal sections. These sections are replaced by new sections based on Roger's 'pain in the ass' vocals, and the song contains a new, fast, drum-based outro. Of Felix's vocals that are retained, many have numerous effects applied to them. Altogether, this is a great remix which gives the song a completely different feel. Length 6:04
Lyrics:
(Distorted: Somewhere in the world it's a sunny day)

(Distorted: Somewhere in the world it's a sunny day)

(You're a pain in the ass)
(You're still a pain in the ass)
(You're a pain in the ass)
(You're still a pain in the ass)
(You're a pain in the ass)
(You're still a pain in the ass)
(You're a pain in the ass)
(You're still a pain in the ass)

(Distorted: You're a pain in the ass)
(Distorted: You're still a pain in the ass)

(You're a pain in the ass)
(You're still a pain in the ass)
(You're a pain in the ass)
(You're still a pain in the ass)
(You're a pain in the ass)
(You're still a pain in the ass)

(Ooooh, ooooh) What we need is to communicate
(Ooooh, ooooh)
(Ahhhh, ahhh, ahhh) Somewhere in the world it's a sunny day

In a heartbeat baby I realise
When I look in your eyes through your disguise
How could anybody be so beautiful?

Stopped in my tracks with a big time shock
My hijacked heart just would not stop
How could anybody be so wonderful?

(Ooooh, ooooh)
(Ooooh, ooooh) Why don't we join our hands and banish hate?
(Ahhhh, ahhh, ahhh) Somewhere in the world it's a sunny day
Say yeah, eh

Wanna shout from the rooftops, tell the town
The sun is up, let's fool around
How could anybody be so beautiful?

Sky's the limit, you by my side
Together we could learn to fly
How could anybody feel so wonderful?

(Ooooh, ooooh)
(Ooooh, ooooh)
(Ahhhh, ahhh, ahhh) Somewhere in the world it's a sunny day
Say yeah, eh,
(you're a pain in the ass) yeah, heh
(You're still a pain in the ass)
(You're a pain in the ass)
(You're still a pain in the ass)

In a heartbeat baby I realise
When I look in your eyes through your disguise
How could anybody be so beautiful?
(You're still a pain in the ass)

Stopped in my tracks with a big time shock
My hijacked heart just would not stop
How could anybody feel so wonderful?

(You're a pain in the ass) so wonderful
(You're still a pain in the ass)
Say yeah, eh (you're a pain in the ass) yeah, heh
(You're still a pain in the ass)
(You're a pain in the ass)
(You're still a pain in the ass)
Say yeah, eh (you're a pain in the ass) yeah, heh
(You're still a pain in the ass)
(You're a pain in the ass)
(You're still a pain in the ass)
Say yeah, eh (you're a pain in the ass) yeah, heh
(You're still a pain in the ass)
(You're a pain in the ass)
(You're still a pain in the ass)
Say yeah, eh (you're a pain in the ass) yeah, heh
(You're still a pain in the ass)
(You're a pain in the ass)
(You're still a pain in the ass)
Say yeah, eh (you're a pain in the ass) yeah, heh
(You're still a pain in the ass)
(You're a pain in the ass)
(You're still a pain in the ass)
Say yeah, eh (you're a pain in the ass) yeah, heh
(You're still a pain in the ass)