What year was the song "I Want It All" released?

Queen’s song “I Want It All” was released in 1989.

The track appeared as the first single from Queen’s thirteenth studio album, The Miracle. Its United Kingdom release date was May 2, 1989, and it was written primarily by guitarist Brian May, although the official songwriting credit was given to Queen. Freddie Mercury sings most of the lead vocal, with May contributing backing and co-lead vocals.

The song is built around heavy guitar, an anthemic chorus, and lyrics about ambition and pursuing one’s goals. May said its inspiration came partly from his personal life, including the end of his first marriage and his relationship with Anita Dobson. The recording began with the band playing together as a live unit before additional production work was added.

The title can cause confusion with the album’s release year: The Miracle was released later in 1989, but “I Want It All” arrived first as its lead single. Freddie Mercury never performed it with Queen in concert; the song was first performed live at the 1992 Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert.