[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame] Queen’s iconic songs: must-hear signature tracks chosen by fans
Queen, the British rock band whose popularity has been reignited by the film Bohemian Rhapsody.
Many of you have probably seen the film in theaters, and I imagine quite a few people thought, “I’d never really listened to Queen before, but now I want to give them a proper listen!”
That’s only natural—the movie features many of their classic songs and even depicts how they came to be.
In this article, we’ll introduce timeless tracks that long-time Queen fans will love, and that those who discovered them through the film can enjoy as well!
- Queen Popular Song Ranking [2026]
- [Queen] I want to play it on the piano! A selection of recommended sheet music for popular songs
- Queen Commercial Songs and Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
- Let's get hyped with Queen! From classic hits to recommended rock numbers
- Queen Love Songs & Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]
- [Recommended for Western music beginners] A collection of easy-to-sing Queen songs
- Queen’s Most Popular Karaoke Songs Ranking [2026]
- Bon Jovi’s Signature and Popular Songs – Recommended Classics
- [Captivating] A Collection of Western Songs with Cool Intros [2026]
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018! Ranking of The Cars’ most popular songs
- Queen's Wedding Songs: Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]
- 1980s: Legendary Western Rock Bands’ Classic and Hit Songs
- Queen’s Cheer Songs and Popular Hits Ranking [2026]
[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame] Queen’s iconic songs: Must-listen fan-selected signature tracks (21–30)
Death on Two LegsQueen
A song written by Freddie and dedicated to Norman Sheffield, Queen’s former manager and co-owner of Trident Studios.
On the 2005 Queen tribute album “Killer Queen,” it was covered by Rooney.
Fat Bottomed GirlsQueen
A song written by guitarist Brian from the perspective of a young man about a fat woman.
Released in 1978 as a double A-side single together with Bicycle Race.
On the 2005 Queen tribute album Killer Queen, it was covered by Antigone Rising.
[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame] Queen’s iconic songs: Must-listen fan-selected signature tracks (31–40)
I’m Going Slightly MadQueen
A song Freddie wrote in London.
Part of the lyrics was suggested by his friend, Peter Straker.
Released as a single in 1991, its cover art was inspired by Grandville’s illustrations.
I’m In Love With My CarQueen
An emotional song with autobiographical elements.
Written by Roger, who also handled vocals and drums.
The engine sound in the track is said to be a recording of the engine of the Alfa Romeo Roger owned at the time.
The song was included on the B-side of the single “Bohemian Rhapsody,” released in 1975.
Too Much Love Will Kill YouQueen
It’s said that this song originally belonged to Brian, but Freddie loved it so much that they ended up recording it with his vocals.
The song appears on Brian’s solo album as well, where it’s recorded with Brian’s vocals.
The theme—that love can sometimes hurt—may have resonated with Freddie’s feelings at the time.
20th Century Fox FanfareQueen
This is a track produced to be included as the first song on the original soundtrack of the 2018 film Bohemian Rhapsody.
The iconic 20th Century Fox fanfare is luxuriously recreated with Brian’s guitar sound.
A Winter’s TaleQueen
A song inspired by the view from the window of the hospital on Lake Geneva where Freddie was hospitalized.
It features a psychedelic, dreamlike atmosphere.
After his death in 1991, it was included on the album “Made in Heaven,” released in 1995.