[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame] Queen’s iconic songs: must-hear signature tracks chosen by fans

Las Palabras De AmorQueen

Queen – Las Palabras De Amor (Top Of The Pops, 1982)

The song “Las Palabras De Amor,” featured on the 10th album Hot Space.

The opening, which begins with a floating, synth-driven sound, and the spacious choral work are particularly striking.

While the melody stays consistently high, the overall range is actually narrow, and the tempo is relaxed, so it’s easier to try at karaoke if you adjust the key to suit your voice.

Since there are backing vocals throughout, why not try recreating the song’s atmosphere with your friends?

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Who Needs YouQueen

Queen – Who Needs You (Official Lyric Video)

It’s a heartbreak song that blithely sings, “I was a fool to believe your lies.

I trusted you, and because I was so naive, I got deceived.” The Japanese title is “Where Love Goes.” It’s perfect as BGM for April Fools’ Day.

We Are The ChampionQueen

Queen – We Are The Champions (Official Video)

This is an uplifting song by a charismatic queen who has made monumental achievements in the rock band world and established a towering legacy.

With its catchy melody and powerful vocals, it exudes an overwhelming presence that dominates the rest, resulting in a work with outstanding impact that will raise your spirits.

News Of The WorldQueen

Queen – We Will Rock You (Official Video)

A band that enjoys immense popularity in Japan—so much so that it’s no exaggeration to say there’s no one who doesn’t know them: Queen.

Their catchy melodies that stick after a single listen and their powerful sound are legendary.

In particular, the highly acclaimed masterpiece is News of the World—a legendary album packed with hits, starting with We Will Rock You.

The March of The Black QueenQueen

Queen – The March of The Black Queen (Official Lyric Video)

A captivating track by the British rock band Queen.

It is included on the album Queen II, released in 1974.

The album was a hit around the world, achieving Gold certification in the United States and the United Kingdom, and Platinum certification in Poland.

We Will RockQueen

Queen – We Will Rock You (Official Video)

It’s also famously described as a song that lets you try your hardest in the world.

The scene where all the members gather and sing while keeping rhythm, almost like an a cappella song, is so cool that, like the unforgettable melody that sticks with you after just one listen, it will stay in your head for a lifetime.

Killer QueenQueen

Queen – Killer Queen (Top Of The Pops, 1974)

It’s a hit song by Queen released in 1974.

Moët & Chandon champagne appears at the beginning of the track.

It’s well known that Freddie, the vocalist, loved Japan, and you can sense that from the word “geisha” in the lyrics and from how he would change “Paris” to “Tokyo” during live performances.