The Works (Queen album) in 1984, Taylor wrote the basics of "Thank God It's Christmas" while May wrote "I Dream of Christmas". The group then had to choose between the two, and opted for "Thank God It's Christmas", which May and Taylor then wrote together. It is rumored that "I Dream Of Christmas" was recorded by the band, though nothing has ever been confirmed. May later worked on "I Dream of Christmas" with his future wife Anita Dobson, which was released as a single in 1988 and also features John Deacon. Written by May some time in 1981, the song was recorded during the
Queen Forever purpose of engaging the private sector in raising awareness and funds to help eliminate HIV/AIDS in Africa. It was stated by Adam Lambert at the start of the 2014 Queen + Adam Lambert Tour of North America that "Love Kills", Mercury's debut solo single from 1984, had been reworked by the band for inclusion on "Queen Forever". The band then proceeded to play a stripped down ballad version of the track (the original version was noted for its heavily synthesized, disco-esque style). Queen had previously reworked Mercury's solo recordings into Queen songs for their 1995 album, "Made in Heaven". On