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

Good Old Fashioned Lover BoyQueen

Queen – Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy (Top Of The Pops, 1977)

This song is about a stylish boy who’s good at love, and both the lyrics and the tone give it a cute impression.

The interjections by Roger and Brian are the words of another boy teasing him.

Although Freddie had not publicly identified as bisexual at the time, there are hints in the song that the boy’s lover might be a man rather than a woman, which has sparked speculation among fans.

I Want It AllQueen

Queen – I Want It All (Official Video Remastered)

A song Brian wrote inspired by his wife, the British television actress Anita Dobson.

It’s a proud, powerful track about ambition and getting things done.

It was released as a single in 1989.

A Kind of MagicQueen

Queen – A Kind of Magic (Official Video Remastered)

Originally, Roger wrote the melody and chords of this song for the film Highlander.

Later, Freddie wrote a new bass line, and a new mix was produced with David Richards.

Roger’s version was used in the film’s ending, while Freddie’s version was included on the album.

March of the Black QueenQueen

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

One of the tracks on the Black Side of the album “Queen II,” it depicts an army marching in the wake of a queen.

The same melody is not reused within the song, and its unpredictable melodic development is a hallmark for listeners.

It’s a piece that packs a variety of narrative developments into a single track, and in a sense, it can be described as having an experimental song structure.

Bicycle RaceQueen

Queen – Bicycle Race (Official Video)

A song Freddie wrote after watching the Tour de France cycling race at a hotel in France.

It features complex instrumentation.

It also drew attention for its music video set in Wimbledon Stadium, where nude women are shown cycling.

One VisionQueen

Queen – One Vision (Extended) (Official Video)

This song celebrates global unity and harmony, and the music video shows the members happily recording in the studio—footage that’s a treat for fans.

At the end, where they sing “one vision,” it became a talking point among fans because, for some reason, Freddie sings it as “fried chicken.”

Friends Will Be FriendsQueen

Queen – Friends Will Be Friends (Official Video)

This is a song released in June 1986 by the British rock band Queen.

It features Freddie Mercury’s overwhelming vocal power and Brian May’s melodic guitar solo.

The lyrics, which celebrate the importance of friendship, resonate with many people.

Included on the album A Kind of Magic, it reached number 14 on the UK Singles Chart.

In live performances, Freddie would high-five the audience and sing together with them, showcasing a performance that emphasized a sense of unity with fans.

It’s a heartwarming track to listen to when you want to deepen bonds with friends or when you’re feeling worn out by life.