This version of Star Fleet comes from my copy of the 1983 Star Fleet 7″ single and was released on October 24th, 1983 in the UK.
The single version was cut down from the full eight minutes, removing most of the guitar battle opening between Brian and Eddie. Removing the opening makes it feel less like a jam session and more like a completed song. There’s still plenty to love here.
Written by: Paul Bliss, arranged by Brian May
Produced by: Brian May
Musicians:
Brian May – vocals, guitar
Edward Van Halen – guitar
Alan Gratzer – drums
Phil Chen – bass
Fred Mandel – keyboards
Roger Taylor – backing vocals
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Lyrics:
Send a message out across the sky
Alien invaders just past gemini
Who will come and save us now
Who can defend us from the power
Starfleet, starfleet
Starfleet, starfleet
Tell the people back at Earth control
Send starfleet legions to save our souls
Always daring and courageous
Ooh-oooh, only they can save us
Starfleet, starfleet
Starfleet, starfleet
Starfleet
Starfleet, starfleet
Starfleet, starfleet
Yeah
Send a message back to Earth control
Send starfleet legions to save our souls
Always daring and courageous
Only you, only you can save us
Starfleet, starfleet
Starfleet, starfleet
Starfleet
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