On this day, November 21, 1981, arguably the greatest collaboration in music history reached the No. 1 spot in the United Kingdom.

"David was an awesome creative force. But you can't have too many awesome creative forces in the same room," reflected May on the 1981 hit In a new interview with Total Guitar, the Queen guitarist ...

It may be one of Queen’s all-time classics, but Brian May recorded “Under Pressure” under protest. The 1981 hit — a colossal collaboration between British music gods Queen and David Bowie that soared ...

“It was all done spontaneously in the studio very late at night after we had a meal and a lot of drinks,” May told Total Guitar, sharing his recollection of the session. “And it was a pretty heavy ...

The song was released in October 1981 and quickly made its mark on the U.K. charts, entering at number eight. Within a few ...

Brian May admitted he’s never liked “Under Pressure,” Queen’s 1981 collaboration with David Bowie, but he didn't say anything at the time because he knew it would lead to a fight. The guitarist has ...

Brian May admitted he’s never liked “Under Pressure,” Queen’s 1981 collaboration with David Bowie, but he didn't say anything at the time because he knew it would lead to a fight. The guitarist has ...